A great trip was had today to the Mourne Seafood Bar for Mr McCartan’s P2/P3 class as part of their World Around Us topic, ‘Our Local Area.’ 

The boys and girls learned a lot about the history of the establishment and found out that the building is over 200 years old! Its past and former uses were all showcased with the pupils also getting the opportunity to work on a map reading exercise focussing on the village.

The excursion was finished off with a delightful lunch of fish and chips for everyone which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A huge thank you goes to Wayne (Caolán’s dad), Chris, Donnach and Fionnuala for providing the food and their warmth and hospitality. 

Mourne Seafood Bar Dundrum

Our school yard was transformed today with the new installation of a number of enhancements. 

They include:

- Dartboard
- Compass
- Number grid (1-100)
- 12/24 hour clock
- Number hopscotch (1-10)
- Netball court
- Football pitch 
- Colour spot zone
- Cycling proficiency road layout 
- Demarcation lines 

Thank you to Sperrin Paints for carrying out the work. Our children will get great benefit from all the new additions!

Our 3rd annual Colour Run was our biggest and best event yet! Young at Heart, the boys and girls of Sacred Heart P.S. and Knockevin enjoyed an amazing ASPIRE experience brilliantly facilitated by ‘The Ultimate Colour Run.’ A fine way to end the week with so much fun and enjoyment had by all!

Knockevin School

Today two of our placement students finished their tenures in Sacred Heart P.S. Over these last seven weeks we were delighted to have Ms Leanne Doran (P7) and Ms Stacey Kelly (P5/P6) with us from St Mary’s University College, Belfast.

A presentation was made to both ladies at assembly this morning as a mark of thanks and appreciation for their involvement and contribution to our school.

Thank you and farewell Ms Doran and Ms Kelly!

The following were the school winners in the Dundrum Village Association's Easter Egg Design Competition:  

P1- Cara, Saoirse and Isabella.  
P2- James, Grace, Manna and Jim.  
P3- Orlaith and Dylan.   
P4 - Niamh, Sophie and Penelope.
P5- Evie, Cailie and Scarlett.   
P6 - Farrah, Cahal and Casey.   
P7 - Charlie, Darragh and Paudie.   

Thank you to Allan, Noel and Anna from the DVA who attended our assembly this morning to present the winners with their prizes.

*** PLEASE NOTE ***  

The overall winner will be announced at an event in St Donard's Parochial Hall in Dundrum tomorrow (Saturday) at 11:45am. It would be great if all of our school winners could attend as their entries will be on display too. There is a Fun Day led by Clanmill Housing Association on at the same time with bouncy castles etc.  All other children in the school can attend too.  

Dundrum Village Association

Noomi from P6 is one of the school’s most proactive Irish speakers. Her promotion of the language through daily use has really permeated throughout Sacred Heart P.S. to everyone’s benefit. It was highly fitting then that she received the Gaeligeoir na Míosa award for March.

Maith thú a Noomi as ucht do chuid Gaeilge a úsáid ar scoil!

Scoil Spreagtha

Annie P1, Eimíle P2, Liam P3, Shea P4, Ronan P5, Sean P6 and Ellie P7 were the distinguished winners of our monthly Mathlete award. All seven pupils were recognised for their commitment to varying aspects of their learning in Numeracy over the month of March. Progress and attainment were very evident among the recipients and we congratulate them on their success!

All seven of our Pupil of the Week winners were given outstanding praise by their respective teachers at assembly this morning. It was delightful to hear so much positivity in relation to the children and their accomplishments and achievements.

Well done to Leah P1, Eimíle P2, Dylan P3, Sophie P4, Caragh P5, Ruadhán P6 and Méabh P7!

Róise P4 

Róise has consistently worked hard throughout P4 and always produces work to an excellent standard. In every task the class undertakes, Róise approaches it with great enthusiasm and determination. Her endeavours are consistently presented beautifully. She also demonstrates a growing resilience and will strive to give something a go. 

Róise's creativity shines through in her writing. She has great ability in this discipline and the outcomes that she produces are of a very high standard. A talented performer too, it has been a joy to see Róise's confidence grow. Her singing and dramatic skills are developing week after week. 

Most importantly, Róise is sensitive and empathetic towards her peers. She shows kindness everyday and has a gentle, natural ability, to make her peers feel supported and valued. She is polite and pleasant towards everyone in the school and is becoming a great role model for other pupils. Róise has great friends but it is really apparent that she is a friend to all.

Well done!

The school commits heavily to integrating GAA activity into our PE programme and today Mr Doyle’s P4/P5 class enjoyed a great session at Páirc Seán Ó Caoilte.

Dundrum GAC