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
| Thursday, 7th May 2026 |
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| Parents' Meeting for First Holy Communion (2.30pm in Hall) |
| Wednesday, 13th May 2026 |
| Eco Workshops |
| Thursday, 14th May 2026 |
| First Holy Communion (11.30am in St Mary's, Star of the Sea, Whitehouse) |
| Friday, 15th May 2026 |
| Cultural Diversity Day |
| Monday, 18th May 2026 |
| Year 7 Visit the Croft |
| Year 1 Induction Meeting |
| Wednesday, 20th May 2026 |
| No Pens Day |
| Friday, 22nd May 2026 |
| Sports Day (Years 1-7) |
| Monday, 25th May 2026 |
| School Closed |
| Tuesday, 26th May 2026 |
| Staff Development Day (No school for children) |
| Wednesday, 27th May 2026 |
| Staff Development Day (No school for children) |
| Friday, 29th May 2026 |
| Reserve Sports Day |
| Thursday, 4th June 2026 |
| Year 5 Trip to W5 |
| Nursery Induction Meeting |
| Friday, 5th June 2026 |
| Nursery Eco Workshop |
