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about 1 hour ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Stay Safe This Summer – Stay Out of Quarries! As we approach the sunny weather and summer holidays, we would like to share an important safety message with our school community. Across the UK and Ireland, there have sadly been serious accidents and fatalities involving young people entering quarries. While they may look like fun places to explore or swim, they can be extremely dangerous. Quarry dangers include: Very cold water, even on hot days, which can cause shock Deep water with hidden currents and difficult exits Hidden underwater hazards and steep, unstable edges Risk of falling rocks or collapses Poor mobile signal and no immediate help available The key message is simple: STAY SAFE... STAY OUT! Quarries – whether active or disguised – are not safe places to play. Fencing and warning signs are there to protect everyone and should never be ignored. We kindly ask all parents and carers to take a moment to talk to your children about these risks and help reinforce this important message. Raising awareness can help keep our young people safe this summer. For more information and resources, visit: https://mineralproducts.org/Campaigns/Stay-Safe.aspx Let's work together to keep everyone safe
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Green Flag for St Colmcille's! We are incredibly proud to celebrate our school being awarded the prestigious Green Eco Flag for the fifth time an outstanding accomplishment. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to sustainability, environmental care, and the dedication of our entire school community to make a positive difference for our planet. A huge well done to our Eco Committee for their enthusiasm, teamwork, and hard work. Through leading initiatives, raising awareness, and inspiring others, they have created a lasting impact within our school. We look forward to building on this success and striving for even greater sustainability achievements in the years ahead.
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
P7 Sacrament of Confirmation Congratulations to our Primary 7 pupils who will celebrate Confirmation in St. Patrick's Church on Tuesday, June 2nd at midday. Key information: - Children should attend school at the usual time that morning and will travel to St. Patrick's together. - Children need to wear full school uniform. - Visitors are welcome to arrive from 11.30am and should be seated by 11.45 am. - Children and sponsors will have designated seats. Family and guest seats will not be reserved (max. 6 people due to limited space.) - There will be a group photo directly after the service. Parents/carers are welcome to take children after the photo is taken.
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Football Success! Well done John Joe and Jack! Congratulations to P7B pupils John Joe and Jack who recently won the Under 12 DYFL Cup with Celtic Bhoys, defeating Ballynahhinch Olympic FC 3-1 at Adam's Park, Crossgar. John Joe opened the scoring, and Jack sealed the win with the third. The boys were kind enough to bring the trophy in and displayed their medals at assembly. Congratulations Bhoys!
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Assessments are complete! Well done to all of our pupils who have now completed their assessments over the past two weeks! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, determination and positive attitudes shown by everyone throughout the assessment period. The children approached each task with great focus and resilience and should all be very proud of themselves. These assessments are important in helping teaching staff plan effectively to support each pupil's ongoing learning and future development. A huge thank you also to our staff and families for their continued support and encouragement. Now it's time for everyone to relax and enjoy the final few weeks of term!
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