Millisle Primary School is a co-educational, community-focused institution located in the seaside village of Millisle, County Down, Northern Ireland. It serves children from Nursery through Primary 7 and welcomes families from nearby towns, emphasizing a warm, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school day begins with a breakfast club at 8:00 am and continues with after-school care available until 5:00 pm, illustrating a commitment to supporting working families. (Source materials reference multiple pages within the Prospectus for context.)
Guided by the three-strand motto Motivate, Persevere, Shine, the school promotes high-quality teaching and a technology-enhanced learning environment. A broad range of extracurricular activities complements the curriculum, including literacy tools like Accelerated Reader and EducationCity, as well as clubs in coding and website building. The community also features football and choir, alongside regular productions, underpinned by a strong focus on inclusion and pastoral care, with a dedicated Primary 1 induction process and support for pupils with additional needs.
The Prospectus highlights active parental engagement and a supportive leadership culture, with facilities and programs designed to foster academic, creative, and social development. Notable offerings include a Nursery Unit, ICT resources, a sensory garden, a pupil-led council, and various after-school clubs, all administered within the framework of the Education Authority, South Eastern Region. The school serves Millisle and draws families from surrounding communities such as Bangor, Newtownards, Donaghadee, and the Ards Peninsula, reflecting its broad local impact.
Note: Page references are general to the Prospectus (covering pages 4–8, 10–16, and 18–23 for related sections).