BWPS Timeline

1972

School opened on 6th June

Teaching staff: Mrs I Annett, Mrs S Crutchley, Mr D Clarke & Mr T Porter (Principal)

1983

Mr T Porter retired from Principal’s post

Mr W Young appointed as Principal

1985

Original development of school pond area

1988

Mr W Young resigned from Principal’s post

Mrs S Crutchley appointed as Principal

1989

Development of Remedial Resource Room

1997

School celebrates its 25th Anniversary

1998

School pond area re-developed in conjunction with Mourne Heritage Trust

1998

Mrs S Crutchley retired from Principal’s post

Mr M Peacock appointed as Principal

2001

First school extension completed: New Staff Room and ICT Room built

2005

Second school extension completed: 3 new permanent Classrooms and Library area added

2006

Development of new car parking area for parents

2007

School website set up

2009

Addition of a new mobile classroom for P5

2009

Enrolment numbers allow seven separate classes in the school for the first time, to  replace composite classes

2012

School celebrates its 40th Anniversary

2014

Third school extension completed: Addition of new P2 Classroom, Resource Area, Staff Room, ICT Room & General Office. The Library, P1 and P6 classrooms were completely re-furbished.

2018

Opening of Brackenagh Busy Bees Playgroup