Competitiveness levels were high this past week as all the classes in school competed in the Silver Coin Challenge. At the final weigh in today it was Mr Doyle’s P4/P5 class who emerged victorious, just narrowly pipping Miss Mack’s P5/P6 class. The winners will get to enjoy a well deserved reward on Tuesday for their efforts.

The funds raised from this initiative will all go towards our final total for Trócaire that will be announced on Wednesday as we break for the Easter holidays.

Trocaire

As part of their 'Prehistoric World' WAU topic, P4/P5 had an incredible visit to the Down County Museum. The children were thrilled to explore fascinating artefacts from the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age, gaining a hands-on understanding of these ancient periods.

In addition to their prehistoric discoveries, they delved into the rich local history of the museum itself, which was once a gaol. The children learned about the harsh conditions prisoners faced and how they were treated back then. 

It was a day full of learning and curiosity, bringing history to life in the most engaging way!

Down County Museum

Amelia P3 

Amelia has worked exceptionally hard so far in P3 and has made great progress. She is very polite, well-mannered and studious. 

Amelia has shown strong attainment in her reading, especially in her expression and fluency. The use of Accelerated Reader has been a great initiative for her and she is striving with it. 

Amelia shows a fantastic ability to work independently in Literacy especially within writing lessons. She has a fine phonological awareness and can self-check her work for mistakes. 

Amelia participates well in class and will always try her best within tasks. She is growing in confidence in Numeracy and has done extremely well with the class number topic of finding halves, quarters and thirds. 

Amelia loves playing with her friends and exhibits a great caring attitude towards others. She has impressed Mr McCartan with her handwriting and takes great pride in this. Amelia thoroughly deserves this recognition!

Well done!

The sun shone brightly today for our brilliant Pupil of the Week winners who were all suitably chuffed at receiving recognition for their wonderful contributions to school life over these last five days.

Well done Eábha P1, Daire P2, Rosie P3, Shea P4, Cailie P5, Noomi P6 and Ava P7!

P1 had lots of fun in the forest today, soaking up the sunshine and getting creative with some Easter art, using all the colours of spring!

Andy Goldsworthy is an English environmentalist who produces site specific land art situated in natural settings.

Today, P1 and P2/P3 travelled to the bay edge to partake in some beach art inspired by Goldsworthy himself. The children used seaweed and stones to create an impression of an octopus. 

This was a great opportunity to maximise the use of our local area and also for the younger pupils to work together on a mini art project.

Andy Goldsworthy

Tomorrow is our JEP Showcase Day led by our wonderful P7's. Sacred Heart Scents will have their candles on sale from 8:45am to 9am and again at 2pm and 3pm at the pick times, all at their stall in the playground. £4 for a single candle and £7 for two. Amazing lime, basil and fresh linen scents! Cash only. Please support this brilliant initiative!

Thank you.

Sophie P5 and Farrah P6 being recognised for their outstanding entries into the DVA’s Easter Egg Design Competition at Saturday’s Clanmill Housing Association’s event at St Donard’s Hall!

Dundrum Village Association
Mourne Observer

P7 had a great time with their Knockevin friends today. They started their day off with lots of arts and crafts. They created cards, mini nests and an Easter bag. They shared a lovely break in the sun and then finished their visit with an Easter hunt! Another wonderful ASPIRE experience.

Knockevin School

The boys and girls from Young at Heart came over to school today for a joint play session with our current P1’s. This was a very enjoyable experience for all and one which ensures continued connectedness between the two entities.