St James's Primary School, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim

Our School

Welcome to St James's Primary School and Nursery Unit's website. 

 

St James's Primary School and Nursery Unit is a vibrant, forward thinking, inclusive school in Newtownabbey.  We welcome children from lots of different backgrounds and cultures and we value and cherish everyone as a unique individual.  We have a hard working, dedicated staff who work tirelessly to develop our children socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and academically and ensure that each child is happy in our school.  We enjoy the support of our parents and work in partnership with them to ensure their children flourish in our care.

 

If you would like to learn more about our school and experience our warm and welcoming atmosphere, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.  

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 1st April 2026
Last Day of Term (Early Finish)
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Friday, 3rd April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Monday, 6th April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Thursday, 9th April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Friday, 10th April 2026
Easter Holidays (School Closed)
Thursday, 16th April 2026
Year 1 trip to the Ark Farm
Tuesday, 21st April 2026
Heartly's Heroes Assembly
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
Libraries NI visit Nursery
 

Latest News

1st Apr 2026
Teachers were excited last week when our order for Bee-Bots and some associated...
 
 
 
 
1st Apr 2026
The Pupil Council were busy today finalising the Trócaire Lenten Campaign....
 
 
 
 
1st Apr 2026
  We’ve had such a lovely build‑up to Easter in nursery, filled...
 
 
 
 
1st Apr 2026
We had such an exciting morning at St James’s Nursery Unit as the Translink...
 
 
 
 
29th Mar 2026
On Friday we celebrated our children's success in both academic and personal growth...