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

• POSH Quiz

  Wed 26 Apr 2023

  POSH will be holding a fundraising quiz in aid of school funds in the Dundrum Inn on Friday 5th May. 8pm start, £5 entry with music afterwards.

  Save the date and please share!

  

• Strike Action

  Wed 26 Apr 2023

  This morning our teaching staff and school leadership picketed in support of our respective unions’ whole day strike action.

  Education is in a state of crisis here in the North of Ireland. The following cuts have recently been implemented to the sector:

  - Reduction of £7.5 million in capital funding for schools,
  - The discontinuation of the book scheme for P1.
  - Ending of Free School Meals holiday payments.
  - Cessation of funding for the P7 Cycling Proficiency Scheme.
  - The discontinuation of counselling funding for schools (Happy Healthy Minds).
  - The end of Engage funding.
  - Critical Extended Schools money streams finished.
  - No additional funding to mitigate against the high cost of heating and lighting for our school. Additional spend has to come out of the school budget. This then ends up curbing spending on areas for resources to support our children’s education.
  - Massive reductions to the 2023/24 school budget.

  Teacher’s pay here in the North is significantly less than any other region on these islands. In real terms, over the past ten years, it has essentially been a 30% reduction in relation to inflation. Yet more and more is expected of our teachers on a daily basis with no additional time or payment given to reflect this. 

  Today the teachers and school leadership of the school have effectively withdrawn their labour and thus do not get paid. The support of our parents and school community is very much welcome at this time!

  P.S. Thank you to Conor McKibbin and the staff of Brennan’s, Dundrum, for their solidarity this morning with complimentary refreshments. It was much appreciated.

  

• Colour Run

  Tue 25 Apr 2023

  This coming Friday afternoon (28th April) we will be holding a Colour Run in aid of school funds and Daisy Lodge (Cancer Fund for Children).

  The boys and girls from P1 to P7 will take part in a 1 mile fun run, walk or jog in a rainbow of colour in what promises to be great fun at the GAA pitch! It will be a 1pm start.

  We would ask that all children bring a white t-shirt to school on the day so that they can wear it during the Colour Run. Funky sunglasses and goggles are welcome too! PE gear is to be worn to school on this day.

  A suggested donation of £5 can be brought into school on Friday by each participating child. All parent/carers are welcome to attend as well.

  Thank you.

  

• Cycling Proficiency

  Tue 25 Apr 2023

  P7 pupils have now reached the halfway mark in their Cycling Proficiency course. They are doing extremely well in developing their cycling skills, using the correct signals and identifying risks on the road.

  

• Pupil of the Week

  Fri 21 Apr 2023

  It was great today to see all our well deserved Pupil of the Week winners pick up recognition for their hard work throughout our first week of Term 3.

  Well done to Amelia P1, Shea P2, Kasia P3, Catarina P4, Eoghan P5, Christopher P6 and Riley P7!

  

• Principal’s Award

  Fri 21 Apr 2023

  Aoibhe P4

  Aoibhe is a talented, hardworking and very pleasant pupil who is extremely popular with everyone. I am immensely proud of her for all of her hard work and dedication towards her learning, particularly with her progress in reading and literacy. She is very helpful around the classroom, always shows kindness and never forgets to use her manners. She always ensures her work is neat and presentable and she has produced some fantastic pieces of artwork throughout the year as part of her World Around Us topics. Aoibhe always comes to school with a smile on her face and is a great friend to everyone. Well done Aoibhe and keep up the great work!

  

• Family Mass

  Thu 20 Apr 2023

  A Family Mass led by the school children of Sacred Heart P.S. will take place this Saturday evening in the Sacred Heart Church at 6:30pm. 

  Everyone welcome!

  

• Mourne Seafood Bar Visit

  Tue 18 Apr 2023

  Miss Byrne’s P1 class headed to the Mourne Seafood Bar in Dundrum today as part of their new World Around Us topic, ‘Under the Sea.’

  The children got to explore a variety of sea creatures with all their senses, even taste! This was a fantastic opportunity to learn about local sea creatures and how the food is caught locally, prepared and cooked.

  Back in the classroom, P1 have created their very own Mourne Seafood Bar and have hugely enjoyed role playing as customers, servers and chefs. There have even been some tough food critics leaving reviews.

  A huge thank you to all at Mourne Seafood Bar for a brilliant day!

  

• Reading Therapy

  Mon 17 Apr 2023

  This morning Tula, along with her handler Debbie Flanagan, attended school to oversee the first of our Reading Therapy sessions.

  Tula is certified as an emotional support dog. Reading Therapy in this capacity allows for children to read in a non-judgemental and attentive environment. Research has proven that there are great gains to be had in reading standards via this approach.

  We look forward to continuing with this initiative in Term 3 and allowing for as many children as possible to avail of this resource.

  

• Term 3

  Sun 16 Apr 2023

  Sacred Heart P.S. re-opens tomorrow (Monday) for Term 3. Breakfast Club will run as usual from 8am to 8:45am while our newly revised After School Club programme (see attached) also kicks into place.

  See you all in the morning!

  Thank you.