The school were delighted to share in with P6 pupil Jude and his recent success in his guitar examinations. Jude has now achieved his Grade 1 level with specific focus on rock and pop. Trinity College, London, are the awarding body and we are ecstatic that Jude continues to enjoy his guitar playing and the fact that he is making so much progress at it.

Well done!

The USPCA visited school this morning for a special presentation in regard to their work as an organisation. The focus was on bringing animal welfare to life, developing empathy and increasing understanding of the needs of animals.

The workshop was very informative with the old adage, ‘prevention is better than a cure,’ ringing true. The advice and guidance given helped to inspire as well as promoting responsible pet ownership and an appreciation of our native wildlife.

USPCA

The SchoolPix Company are selling our official 50th Anniversary school photo in an 18 inch by 8 inch mounted print. The cost of which is £40. Orders and payment for those interested in purchasing needs to be made by Wednesday 29th May. Please fill out the form below to register your interest. 

Thanks.

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The second instalment of our annual Colour Run proved yet again to be a rip roaring success! This year we invited our friends from Knockevin to join us and they all had an amazing time.

Thank you goes to POSH for organising this fundraising venture and to all the parents along with staff members for their participation in the event. Thanks too goes to Dundrum GAC for the use of their grounds for the event.

A memorable occasion for all of our children who shone bright in a sea of colour!

Knockevin School
Dundrum GAC
#colourrun2024

As part of our Big Battery Hunt 2024 initiative, we are currently in receipt of over 14,000 batteries. Circa 9,000 of them have been sourced by P1 pupil Fionn. Fionn’s achievements were relayed to the organisers Duracell and they selected his achievement as a standout, earning him a brand new 10th Generation IPad for his endeavours. 

Well done Fionn!

Duracell
#BigBatteryHunt

Logan P2

Logan shows a tremendous work ethic day in and day out in Sacred Heart P.S. He tries his utmost best in everything that he does. He shows exemplary manners to everyone in our school community. 

Logan displays excellent determination within his schoolwork and homework. He completes tasks to the best of his ability and produces top quality writing pieces which evidence neat letter formation. 

Logan loves school life and works with a smile on his face. He is a very enthusiastic learner and is enthused to help in anyway that he can. Logan is also a fluent reader and has made great strides in the Accelerated Reading Programme. 

He is very knowledgeable and he shows this talent with the amazing facts he tells the class and the very interesting questions he asks! Logan is also a very keen mathematician and can answer mental maths questions quickly through various strategies. 

Logan thoroughly deserves this award for how hard he has worked this year in P2. Keep it up!

We were delighted to learn during the week that we have secured our Eco Schools’ Green Flag renewal for another two years. This attainment is the result of unstinting work from our Eco School co-ordinator Miss Crozier who along with our Eco Council have been to the fore in the continuation of our Green Flag status.

Eco-Schools Northern Ireland Official

The sun shone brightly for our wonderful Pupil of the Week recipients as they received their honours at a wonderful assembly yesterday morning.

Well done to Grace P1, Róise P2, Caolán P3, Rebecca P4, Catarina P5, Noah P6 and Kasey P7 and keep up the great work!

The Student Council talked and the powers that be listened! 

Last month at their round table meeting, the Student Council proposed the idea of the school investing in new playground equipment that could be used at break and lunch times. The existing equipment was becoming out of date and the boys and girls believed that it was time for a change.

Through convenor Mr McCartan, the approach was made to Mr Fitzsimons and the order was processed. The school are now in possession of a wide range of play equipment that will make break and lunch times all the more fun!

P1 have been exploring all things aquatic with their latest World Around Us topic: ‘Under the  Sea.’ On Wednesday, the Mourne Seafood Bar welcomed us to their establishment as the boys and girls got to explore a wide range of marine life. The visit was finished off with a beautiful lunch provided by the restaurant. Thank you Wayne, Chris and co for another wonderful experience!

Mourne Seafood Bar Dundrum