Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• *** FSM & Uniform Allowance Information ***

  Fri 27 May 2022

  The Education Authority are getting ready to launch applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants for the School Year 2022/2023!
   

  Here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re ready to submit your application.

   

  If you are in receipt of one of the following:

   

  ➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
  ➡️ Income Support
  ➡️ Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  ➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

   

  You should request a Proof of Benefits letter now, by clicking here:

  https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/get-a-proof-of-benefit-letter/

   

  It will take at least five days to be sent to you.  Once you receive the letter keep it securely and then upload a copy of the letter when you apply for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance.

   

  Please note, if you are in receipt of Tax Credits or Universal Credit, you do not require this letter.

   

  More information will follow in the coming weeks on the 2022/23 Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance applications.

  

• 🏖☀️ Beach Trips 🏖☀️

  Fri 27 May 2022

  P6, LSC1 and P2 recently visited Ballyhornan Beach as a reward for their excellent effort in the School Growing Challenge.

   

  LSC1 enjoyed looking for features of the seaside, searching the rock pools and building sandcastles as part of their World Around Us topic on ‘The Sea and Seaside’.

   

  The P6 pupils enjoyed being able to play football on the beach and dip their feet into the water in the warm weather. They had a fantastic time sharing a wonderful experience with their friends.

   

  P2 showcased great examples of teamwork, problem-solving and imagination. They were very busy digging holes, making sandcastles and finding beautiful stones and shells to bring home as special memories. The children loved exploring the sensory elements of the beach, including the feel of the sand and the sound of the waves.

  

• 🏃‍♂️🏐 PE Jacket & School Jersey 🏃‍♂️🏐

  Fri 27 May 2022

  Bourke Sports will be the provider of our PE Jacket in 22/23. The ‘Taca’ Jacket below is nearly identical to our previous ‘Bua’ Jacket and will be our jacket for at least the next 2 years. The PE Jacket (Bua or Taca) is a compulsory school uniform item. Further details on ordering has been sent to families via Seesaw.

  The replica jerseys of our new School Sport Kit will also be available to order at a cost of £25 from the school office. This item can be paid for in small instalments from Monday 6th June. Please note this is not a compulsory item.

  You can see the designs and sizing for both our PE Jacket and School Jersey below.

  

• 🕊✝️ P7 Confirmation 🕊✝️

  Thu 26 May 2022

  Congratulations to all our wonderful Primary 7 pupils who received the Sacrament of Confirmation today at St. Patrick’s Church. We pray that the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit enrich your lives and hope that you enjoyed this special day with your friends and families. A special thanks to Fr Murray, Fr Toland and Fr Martin for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation with our pupils. Thank you also to our school staff for preparing our Primary 7 pupils to receive the Sacrament.

  

• ✝️ Best Wishes for Confirmation ✝️

  Wed 25 May 2022

  Very Best Wishes to our P7 Pupils as they prepare to receive the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation tomorrow afternoon in St Patrick's Church Downpatrick. Their families, sponsors and school staff are really looking forward to joining them for this special occasion.

  

• 🥇🥈🥉 Sports Day 2022 🥇🥈🥉

  Fri 20 May 2022

  Check out our School Gallery Page for photos of our Sports Day- which was held yesterday on the school premises. It was wonderful to have parents, guardians and family members back in attendance and enjoying this occasion. The children had a great time participating in events such as the Sprint, Potato & Spoon Race, Relay Race, Obstacle Course, Sack Race and Tug of War. Thanks to all our school staff who ensured the children gave their best effort and most importantly had a fun and enjoyable day!

   

  ***Special word of thanks to our PTFA & all volunteers who assisted with BBQ, Tuckshop, Tombola and Craft Stalls. Our school community is very appreciative and it was a great team effort!***

  

• ✝️ Primary 7 Confirmation Preparation ✝️

  Fri 20 May 2022

  As part of pupils’ preparations for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation next Thursday 26th May, our Downpatrick Parish Priest, Fr Murray visited St. Colmcille’s to deliver a Confirmation Workshop.

   

  During his visit, Fr Murray spent time exploring some of the key themes in their Confirmation journey and answered any questions that the pupils had. The children found this session highly beneficial in helping them to prepare for Confirmation and were very appreciative to Fr Murray for the guidance and support he provided during this session.

   

  Many thanks to Fr Murray, Fr Toland and the wider parish community for helping to guide our pupils in their preparations for Confirmation and receiving the gift of The Holy Spirit.

  

• 📃 Post-Primary Admissions - SEN Information 📃

  Fri 20 May 2022
  

• 📃 Post-Primary Admissions 📃

  Fri 20 May 2022
  

• 📨💼 Crafty Cards - Young Enterprise 📨💼

  Wed 18 May 2022

  Having successfully completed the Business Beginnings Programme with Young Enterprise NI, Primary 7 are delighted to announce that they have started their own business, Crafty Cards! Crafty Cards sell quality handmade Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Congratulations and Birthday cards in multipacks, as well as toys and gifts. Representatives from P7A, P7B and LSC4 brought their products to Bow Street Mall in Lisburn yesterday and had the opportunity to open their own market stall. They received fantastic feedback and successfully sold the majority of their items.

   

  We are delighted to announce that Crafty Cards will open a stall tomorrow, on Sports Day, in the Key Stage 2 Playground. Please come along and show your support to our young entrepreneurs as they enter the exciting world of business.