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about 4 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
🏫💙 Creating Brighter Spaces for Every Learner! (Work scheduled for competition 14.12.26) We are delighted to share a glimpse of the exciting improvements planned for our Specialist Provision Classes at St Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick! Our Specialist Provision facilities are currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme, which will see the creation of modern, welcoming and inclusive learning environments, carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of our wonderful pupils. 🌟 While progress has unfortunately been delayed by the Education Authority's appointed contractor, we remain incredibly excited about the transformation ahead and the positive impact these improvements will have on our children. 💙 What can our pupils look forward to? 🌈 Enhanced Sensory Facilities – Calming, engaging spaces to support sensory development, emotional regulation and wellbeing. 🌳 Specialist Outdoor Canopy Areas – Safe, sheltered and stimulating environments where children can play, explore and learn throughout the year. 🚻 Modern, Accessible Toileting Facilities – Bright, child-friendly facilities designed to promote independence, dignity and accessibility. 🧼 Dedicated Hygiene and Personal Care Facilities – Purpose-designed spaces to ensure every child's individual care needs can be met comfortably and respectfully. Inclusive Learning Environments – Facilities that will provide even greater opportunities for learning, independence, confidence and personal development. Our children deserve the very best! Although the delays have been disappointing, our commitment to providing exceptional learning experiences for every pupil remains as strong as ever. We look forward to seeing these exciting improvements completed and welcoming our children into facilities that will make a meaningful difference to their everyday school experiences. 📸 Please note: The images shared are artist's impressions, designed to illustrate the vision and potential of our refurbished facilities. They are not photographs of the completed works, and final designs and finishes may differ. 💙💛 St Colmcille's Primary School & Specialist Provision Classes 🌟 Inclusive Spaces Confident Learners Brighter Futures 🌟 #StColmcillesPS #SpecialistProvision #InclusiveEducation #EveryChildMatters #AdditionalNeeds #SchoolImprovements #Downpatrick #BrighterFutures
about 10 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
🌟 World Teachers' Day 🌟 As World Teachers' Day was celebrated this week we would like to take the opportunity to recognise and thank the outstanding teachers of St Colmcille's. Our staff bring dedication, professionalism and talent to every aspect of school life. From delivering high-quality learning experiences in the classroom to supporting pupils' wellbeing, organising extracurricular activities and helping our school community thrive, they consistently go the extra mile. We are fortunate to have a team that is committed to helping every child succeed and who work tirelessly to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils. Thank you to all of our teachers for the positive difference you make each and every day. 👏📚🍎
about 23 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
🎉📸 Flashback Friday at St. Colmcille's PS! 📸🎉 On Fridays, we rewind the clock and share fantastic moments from St. Colmcille's through the years. 🎒 Have a school photo or a memory that brings a smile? We'd love you to join in! Tag family and friends who shared those days, and if you have photos to contribute, send them straight to our Facebook Page. Let's celebrate the fun, the friendships, and the unforgettable moments that make St. Colmcille's so special 💙👏
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Football Success Well done to the Primary 7 representatives from our school football team who took part in a series of games against other local schools on Thursday 8th October indoors at the Ballymote Centre. There was some fantastic skill and sportsmanship on display and was a very enjoyable event to all involved. Well done everyone!🔵🔵
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
🍂🎃 AUTUMN & HALLOWEEN SAFETY – BE BRIGHT, BE SEEN, BE SAFE! 🎃🍂 This morning, our pupils at St Colmcille's PS took part in a special Autumn and Halloween Safety Assembly, focusing on the importance of making sensible choices, looking after one another and staying safe as the darker evenings approach. 👻🍁 Halloween is an exciting time of year, and we want all our children and families to have lots of fun, make wonderful memories and, most importantly, stay safe! During our assembly, we explored some important safety messages: 🔦 Be Bright, Be Seen – Staying visible and safe near roads during darker evenings. 🎆 Fireworks & Sparklers – Understanding the dangers and why fireworks are never toys. 🍬 Trick or Treat Safely – Staying with trusted adults, looking after friends and respecting our neighbours. 👻 Costume Safety – Choosing safe costumes and being mindful of candles and naked flames. 🍂 Autumn Awareness – Taking care on slippery paths, dressing for the weather and looking after our environment. Kindness & Respect – Remembering that Halloween should be enjoyable for everyone in our community. Our message to the children was simple: 🌟 Have fun, make good choices and always look after yourself and others! 🌟 We encourage all parents and carers to take a moment to look through our Halloween Safety Poster with their children and reinforce these important messages at home. From everyone at St Colmcille's, we wish our families a happy, safe and enjoyable Autumn and Halloween! 🎃🍁 BE SAFE BE KIND HAVE FUN! 💙 #StColmcillesPS #HalloweenSafety #AutumnSafety #BeBrightBeSeenBeSafe #KeepingOurChildrenSafe #SafeAndHappyHalloween
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