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

• Art and Design Factory

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  The whole school committed to engaging with the Art and Design Factory online art lessons as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. The feedback from the children was overwhelmingly positive with the finished pieces all looking spectacular. The completed paintings from each class are all now on display for everyone to enjoy.

  The Art and Design Factory
  #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

  

• National Storytelling Week

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  As part of National Storytelling Week P7 got busy creating and animating a story using their Green Screens and Stop Motion. Their finished stories were enthralling!

  P1 done a shared reading session with their friends in Knockevin whilst P2/P3 used Just2Easy to compile mini stories.

  P5/P6 created short stories on robots that linked in with their class novel. They also worked on a story chain activity where the children were given a starter sentence about robots, then each child at the table added a sentence of their own to create a story. The results were fun, imaginative and full of surprise! Their creativity truly shone through.

  #NationalStorytellingWeek

  

• P4/5 ASPIRE Event

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  The P4/P5 students had their first visit to Knockevin as part of the ASPIRE Programme, coinciding with Children's Mental Health Week. 

  The session was filled with fun activities, starting with ice breaker games to help everyone get to know each other. The children then got creative with a pancake decorating session, followed by a shared break and some playtime in the outdoor play park. After their break, they made Valentine's Day cards and wrapped up the morning with a lively dance session. 

  It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for all involved!

  Knockevin School

  

• Principal’s Award

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  Luke P4 

  This award is presented to a student who consistently excels across the curriculum. 

  His exceptional Math skills, using advanced mental strategies, are impressive for his age. He has a superb grasp of all elements of Numeracy and his ability in this area is extremely high. 

  He follows instructions perfectly and has a deep curiosity about the world, reflected in his extensive knowledge. World Around Us is a particular favourite of his. His understanding of topic work and his contributions to topical discussions display his wonderful and inquisitive mind. 

  His impeccable manners are commendable and noted by everyone not only in school but on school trips and at extra-curricular endeavours. He is a wonderful contributor to the school community as a whole and he truly embodies the Sacred Heart P.S. spirit!

  Well done Luke!

  

• Pupil of the Week

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  Seven delighted children converged on Mr Fitzsimons’ office this afternoon with their Pupil of the Week certificates in tow. Coby P1, James P2, Logan P3, Lorcan P4, Evie P5, Isla P6 and Oisin P7 were all suitably fulfilled after receiving this recognition from their teachers.

  Well done everyone!

  

• Credit Union Quiz

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  Sacred Heart P.S. travelled to this morning’s annual Credit Union Quiz as the defending champions having won the 2024 title. Oisin, Cara, Austin and Ruadhán put in a top effort, finishing in 3rd place. A very commendable performance in what was an entertaining and challenging quiz.

  Dromara & Drumgooland Credit Union Ltd

  

• P1 ASPIRE Dance Event

  Thu 06 Feb 2025

  P1 ventured to Knockevin Early Years this morning to partake in their latest ASPIRE collaboration, a dance event led by choreographer Jenna Finnegan. A hugely enjoyable occasion was had by all. Some great moves were on show too!

  Knockevin School
  Jenna Finnegan Dance company

  

• East Down Primary Schools’ Soccer League

  Thu 06 Feb 2025

  Sacred Heart P.S. made the trip to Saintfield Leisure Centre for the second round of the East Down Primary Schools’ Soccer League this afternoon.

  Pitted in a group with Carryduff P.S., Our Lady and St Pat’s P.S. Downpatrick, St Bernard’s P.S. Belfast and Knockbreda P.S., the team gave it their all in a strong showing throughout. This was a fine competitive outing for the 8 panellists (Declan Óg, Charlie, Ruadhán, Niamh, Ronan, Darragh, Jude and Seth) who all acquitted themselves superbly. 

  A huge thank you goes to parent Ruairi McGuigan for helping out and assisting with the trip. It was also great to bump into past pupil Conor McKibbin, proprietor of Brennan’s shop in Loughinisland, as the team celebrated their performances with very deserved ice creams!

  

• Trailblazer Cross Community Event

  Mon 03 Feb 2025

  P7 had a great time at the Trailblazer Cross Community event at Greenhill YMCA this morning. They engaged with a host of activities, including badge making and digital art, and were able to share their creative ideas for their films. The boys and girls were extremely thankful for the goody bags provided too! A great experience working alongside their friends from Newcastle P.S., Holy Cross P.S. Atticall and Kilbroney Integrated P.S. Rostrevor.

  WheelWorks

  

• P1 Fairy Houses

  Mon 03 Feb 2025

  P1 created their own fairy houses as part of their World Around Us topic, Houses and Homes. Miss Byrne was incredibly impressed by the creativity and effort put into each one! These wonderful creations will be a fantastic addition to our outdoor area, providing opportunities for imaginative play throughout the year.