Commencement
The school in Portadown commenced on 1st September 1988 with 34 pupils from Primary 1 to Form 2 (Year 9). Mr Allan Gracey was the principal, assisted by Miss Diane Jamieson (now Mrs D Haffey) with other staff members joining soon after. Mrs Diane Haffey, who is currently principal, succeeded Mr Allan Gracey to this role in 1992.
The school in Portadown commenced on 1st September 1988 with 34 pupils from Primary 1 to Form 2 (Year 9). Mr Allan Gracey was the principal, assisted by Miss Diane Jamieson (now Mrs D Haffey) with other staff members joining soon after. Mrs Diane Haffey, who is currently principal, succeeded Mr Allan Gracey to this role in 1992.
Extension to GCSE level
By 1992 the school had extended to GCSE level when first pupils sat external exams. After completing their choice of subjects from the full range offered to them at PICS pupils were able to continue to further education at other educational estblishments; completing A-level exams and courses at Regional Colleges, or obtaining employment. Many pupils have continued their education to degree level at Queens University and University of Ulster locally, as well as Universities in England and USA. Others have completed training at Bible College and pupils have also continually been very successful in a range of occupations.
By 1992 the school had extended to GCSE level when first pupils sat external exams. After completing their choice of subjects from the full range offered to them at PICS pupils were able to continue to further education at other educational estblishments; completing A-level exams and courses at Regional Colleges, or obtaining employment. Many pupils have continued their education to degree level at Queens University and University of Ulster locally, as well as Universities in England and USA. Others have completed training at Bible College and pupils have also continually been very successful in a range of occupations.
Addition of Nursery/Pre-school classes
A Nursery class added in 1997 commencing provision for morning pre-school and nursery sessions. In 2011 an afternoon nursery session accommodated children on a waiting list.
A Nursery class added in 1997 commencing provision for morning pre-school and nursery sessions. In 2011 an afternoon nursery session accommodated children on a waiting list.
New Building
Purpose built facilities for the nursery, primary and secondary school were opened on 3rd November 2013 by Rev John Greer (Moderator of Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster). The service was led by Rev Kenneth Elliott and other members of the Presbytery and Education Board took part. The pupils of the school sang 'My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness' and 'O Magnify the Lord'. The building consists of an entrance area containing: general and principal's offices, staff room with kitchen utilities, reprographics room, stores and toilet facilities. A corridor leads to 4 classrooms (containing a computer suite) and a multipurpose Art/Science lab, with a separate door leading to a self-contained nursery unit with kitchen facilities, toilets and store. Each room is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and numerous computer network service points. There are fairly large areas for play to the front and side of the school can be accessed directly from the primary classrooms with an enclosed area for younger children. A smaller grass area is located to the right of the building.
Purpose built facilities for the nursery, primary and secondary school were opened on 3rd November 2013 by Rev John Greer (Moderator of Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster). The service was led by Rev Kenneth Elliott and other members of the Presbytery and Education Board took part. The pupils of the school sang 'My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness' and 'O Magnify the Lord'. The building consists of an entrance area containing: general and principal's offices, staff room with kitchen utilities, reprographics room, stores and toilet facilities. A corridor leads to 4 classrooms (containing a computer suite) and a multipurpose Art/Science lab, with a separate door leading to a self-contained nursery unit with kitchen facilities, toilets and store. Each room is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and numerous computer network service points. There are fairly large areas for play to the front and side of the school can be accessed directly from the primary classrooms with an enclosed area for younger children. A smaller grass area is located to the right of the building.