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St Patrick's Primary School, Cullyhanna

Exciting News: Our New Outdoor Play Area Is Open!

4th Jun 2026

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that our brand-new outdoor play area is now officially open—and it has already been a huge hit with our pupils!

Children from P1 to P3 have been thoroughly enjoying their time in this exciting new space, making the most of every opportunity to explore, create and play together.

The children have been bursting with excitement as they explore all the fantastic new areas designed to encourage creativity, teamwork and active play. One of the most popular spots has been the sand area, where pupils have been digging, building and letting their imaginations run wild as they create their own mini worlds.

The den building area has also seen plenty of activity, with children working together to design and construct their own imaginative hideaways. It has been wonderful to see such collaboration, problem-solving and creativity in action.

For those who enjoy a challenge, the children have been busy designing their own obstacle courses, showing great determination and resilience as they test themselves and cheer on their friends.

A very special feature of the play area is a much-loved tree, which the P.3 children have proudly named “Tree Everest.” Inspired by Sarah Armstrong, they worked together to come up with the name and have taken on the exciting challenge of climbing it as a team. This has been a fantastic way for them to build confidence, support one another, and celebrate shared achievements.

This new play area is already proving to be a vibrant and exciting environment where children can learn, play, and grow together. We are so proud of how they have embraced it with enthusiasm and imagination.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this wonderful development possible—we can’t wait to see many more adventures unfold!