90th anniversary of Hart Memorial Primary School

That this House congratulates Hart Memorial Primary School in Portadown on celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2025; notes that the school first opened its doors on 2 October 1935, following the amalgamation of several smaller local schools on Charles Street, and has since provided nine decades of service to the children and families of Portadown; further notes the profound influence the school has had on the lives of many thousands of pupils, equipping them not only with academic knowledge but also with the values of respect, responsibility and service which underpin a rounded education; pays warm tribute to the principals, teachers and staff whose skill, dedication and care have sustained the school across the generations; acknowledges the steady hand and leadership of the board of governors, past and present, whose guidance and oversight have ensured stability, excellence and vision in the school’s development; recognises in particular the Christian ethos of Hart Memorial Primary School, which has shaped its character and mission, nurturing faith, moral values and a strong sense of community among successive generations; and wishes the school, its pupils, families, staff and governors every continued success and blessing as it approaches its centenary and continues its vital contribution to education and community life in Portadown.

• Carla Lockhart Sponsor
• Jim Shannon
• Adam Jogee