Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Board of Governor Presentations

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  The school formally recognised the contributions of Mrs Marian McGreevy, Mrs Teresa Rankin and Mrs Elizabeth Byrne this morning at a specially convened assembly. All three ladies stepped down from their roles in the Board of Governors after the recent reconstitution. Their contribution to the school was immeasurable with the support and expertise that they all brought to their roles with Marian as Governor for Safeguarding/Child Protection, Teresa as the Department of Education Rep and Liz as a Trustee.

  Gratitude is extended to you all for the work that you have done for the school in your tenures and on behalf of the whole Sacred Heart P.S. community, we thank you.

  

• Happy Retirement Gerry

  Fri 21 Mar 2025

  This morning at assembly we made a special presentation to Mr Gerry Kelly on the occasion of his retirement as school patrol crossing operative. Gerry gave an outstanding 30 years service in this role and we in the Sacred Heart P.S. community thank him for his commitment and dedication to the school over this period.

  

• Fizz, Pop, Bang

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

  P7 had a fantastic time at W5 in Belfast with their Knockevin friends today as part of their latest ASPIRE get together.

  After exploring each floor they got to take part in the ‘Fizz, Pop, Bang!’ workshop where they examined temporary and permanent changes through a number of different experiments.

  W5 Belfast
  Knockevin School

  

• Scientific Investigations

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

  *** Scientific Investigations ***

  One of the targets in our school World Around Us Action Plan this academic year was to provide a structured and coherent approach to assessing scientific knowledge and skills.

  We are now grateful to have a fully resourced science cabinet in school that provides the children and staff with a large range and variety of equipment that can be utilised for investigations and experiments.

  During Science Week, P5/P6 and P7 were all engrossed in different scientific undertakings, culminating in some very thought provoking outcomes!

  #Scienceweek2025

  

• pHizz and Sizzle Science Show

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

   The W5 outreach team were warmly welcomed back to Sacred Heart P.S. for another brilliant educational engagement.

  The pHizz and Sizzle Science Show was a fun and interesting workshop that brought in a host of learning for the boys and girls as well as being another facet of our Science Week activities.

  #Scienceweek2025
  W5 Belfast

  

• Science Week/ASPIRE Link Up

  Tue 18 Mar 2025

   Mr Doyle’s P4/P5 class linked up once again with their counterparts from Knockevin for the latest instalment of their ASPIRE project.

  With it being Science Week, the children created circuits using their bodies. They then learnt about conductors and insulators before they were tasked with using materials to protect eggs when they are dropped from a height. Finally, groups were formed and they worked together to design, build and then blast off their rockets!

  #Scienceweek2025
  Knockevin School

  

• 3D Shapes

  Tue 18 Mar 2025

  P1 kicked off their new Numeracy topic, 3D shapes, with an exciting trip to the beach. They explored the differences between 2D and 3D shapes and experimented with creating various shapes in the sand. The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical language and excellent teamwork skills. 

  P.S. A huge thank you to POSH for providing our brand new buckets and spades.

  

• POSH Sponsored Walk

  Tue 18 Mar 2025

  We are all gearing up for our POSH Sponsored Walk that takes place this coming Saturday (22nd March)!

   

  Parking is only available on the concrete parking area with the parking payment machines at the reserve. Once this is full no further parking can be accommodated at this end of the reserve and people should not park on or alongside the grass. There will of course be other visitors on site parking as well. Families can be dropped off/picked up in this area too. Dogs are welcome but must be leads. Please be wary of livestock that are currently grazing on the reserve.

   

  Attached is a map of the route including starting and finishing points. It is 5.5km in total, so just over 3 miles. The route will be signposted along the way as well. If all sponsorship forms along with money collected could be sent into school on Friday that would be great! Remember too that families and friends who can't give cash can donate online at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/SponsoredBeachWalk

   

  Thank you for the wonderful support and we hope to see a large number of children and their families out in force on Saturday morning!

  

• Green Day and St Patrick's Day Concert 2025

  Mon 10 Mar 2025
  

• Acknowledgement Notice

  Sat 08 Mar 2025

  The staff and Board of Governors of Sacred Heart P.S. deeply regret the death of Mary Kielty (RIP). Mrs Kielty was a former employee of the school, working as part of our kitchen staff during the 1990’s.

  Her funeral will take place in the Sacred Heart Chapel on Monday at 1pm with her remains leaving her late residence on Main St at 12:45pm. Burial afterwards in Aughlisnafin graveyard.

  To that effect, P1, P2 and P3 will finish school at 1:30pm on Monday. Those that require After School Club provision can stay on with the usual arrangements applying. Young at Heart will also finish at 1:30pm on Monday. I would ask that those collecting children at this time please be prompt and take into account the high volume of traffic that will be parked/operating in the vicinity of the school/chapel.

  Thank you for your co-operation.

  Mr Fitzsimons.