Miss Crozier’s class had a fantastic trip the the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Cultra today!

Whilst there, they got to experience what life would have been like in Ireland over one hundred years ago. They visited a number of different places and were able immerse themselves in each of them. They visited the smiths, printers, police barracks, sweet shop, weavers and many more. The class were able to listen to the character’s stories, ask questions and even got to try some authentic soda bread! 

A wonderful learning experience was had by all.

It was with great pleasure today that our teachers awarded the following boys and girls Pupil of the Week certificates:

P1 - Laughlin, P2 - Caolán, P3 - Sophie, P4 - Seth, P5 - Farrah and P6 - Cara.

Well done!

This morning we welcomed renowned author Charlie Graham to school. Charlie came to do read throughs with each class as well as promote his new book, ‘Missing Monkeys.’

This was an engaging literary experience for all involved with the children fully immersed during story time. Those who pre-ordered the book also got Charlie to sign them as a keepsake.

P1 visited their friends in Knockevin today as the boys and girls came together for a wonderful morning of activities. Building on the existing strong relationship between the schools that was was fostered through Shared Education, this was a great chance for everyone to reacquaint at the start of a new school year.

The children got to partake in bun making, sensory play and reading time. Everyone was encouraged to wear yellow too as recognition for World Mental Health Day.

A very enjoyable time was had by all!

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We as a school are immensely proud of our five pupil competitors who took part in this year’s GR8 Dundrum Run on Saturday past. Aoife P4, Caragh P4, Ruadhán P5, Oisin P6 and Ellie P6 all ran brilliantly and the five of them were enthused to bring their medals into school to show to all of their friends.

We can’t forget our own Mr Doyle as well, who also took part in the race, securing a very commendable time.

Well done to you all!

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A huge well done goes to P7 pupil Christopher, who after a busy weekend of swimming, came away with two coveted silver medals at the Swim Ulster Development Gala.

Keep up the superb effort!

Our inaugural ‘Muck In Monday’ proved to be a great success as the P4 to P7 classes along with staff members and a large contingent of parents came together for a school tidy up.

A lot of work was got through and we sincerely thank everyone for their efforts. We aim to make this a regular event, holding it once every half term.

Well done to our crossing patrol officer Gerry Kelly who was presented with a civic award in the ‘Community’ category for his remarkable 29 years of service in his role at our school. 

Gerry is pictured at last Friday night’s awards ceremony with the chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Valerie Harte, and compere Conor Phillips.

Friday 27th October will see the school host a 'Halloween Party Day.' This promises to be a spooktacular event with children encouraged to come to school in fancy dress. There will be traditional games, a disco and much much more with everything taking place during the school day! A great event lies in store as we bring Term 1.1. to a close.

Our annual pumpkin carving competition is back! All entries can be brought into school on Thursday 26th October with judging on Friday 27th October. There will be prizes for the most creative pumpkin for P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7 and Young at Heart!