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, 4th February 2026
Recycling Workshops
Year 3 Paired Reading with Belfast High School
Safer Internet Workshop Years 5-7
Thursday, 5th February 2026
Year 7 Service of Commitment and Light
Friday, 6th February 2026
Year 1 AF Assembly
Libraries NI visit Nursery
Monday, 9th February 2026
Staff Development Day (No school for children)
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
Mid Term Break (School Closed)
Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Mid Term Break (School Closed)
Thursday, 12th February 2026
Mid Term Break (School Closed)
Friday, 13th February 2026
Mid Term Break (School Closed)
Monday, 16th February 2026
Jo Jingles in Nursery
Tuesday, 17th February 2026
Book Fair
Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Book Fair
Thursday, 19th February 2026
Book Fair
Friday, 20th February 2026
Book Fair
Eco Assembly
Monday, 23rd February 2026
First Penance Year 3
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Year 3 Paired Reading with Belfast High School
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
Celebrating Diversity Workshops
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
Shared Education Years 1 and 2
Thursday, 5th March 2026
World Book Day
 

Latest News

 
30th Jan 2026
Mr Farrell’s Year 7 class were awarded class of the week today.  Mr Kerr...
 
 
 
 
30th Jan 2026
We were happy to come together today to celebrate the first set of Award Winners...
 
 
 
 
30th Jan 2026
Last Friday Year 2 helped us celebrate the New Year 2026 in style. They sang beautifully...
 
 
 
 
29th Jan 2026
We had a terrific start to our Thursday in Year 2 when Riley’s dad Philip came...