Our Founders
Our School Motto
Amor Dei, Aliorum, Literarumque’
‘Loving God, Loving Others, Loving learning’.
Thought For The Week
“November comes and November goes,
with the last red berries
and the first white snows.''
-- Clyde Watson
Latest News
Paying tribute to the lives of former staff members of St Colman's Abbey PS or St Clare's Convent PS.
At the time of amalgamation it was agreed that funerals of staff of the former schools would not be attended by pupils from the newly amalgamated school. This was to avoid anyone being overlooked due to current staff being unaware of former connections with the schools.
That seemed like an appropriate arrangement at the time. However, having personally attended recent funerals of deceased former staff, I have become uneasy with this arrangement. Therefore, it will be modified as indicated below.
The family of a deceased member of staff of Abbey PS or St Clare’s PS, who retired from either school may request a school representation at their loved one’s requiem mass. If the mass is taking place during school hours and in a local church, we will try our very best to facilitate the request. Requests may be made via telephone 02830262175.
We cherish the contribution that former staff made to both schools, from which we grew.
Mrs Monaghan
Principal's Update 25/10/24
Dear Parents
We have had a very busy week in school between Parent Teacher meetings, visits to Bagenal’s Castle for Halloween celebrations, the end of term party for pupils who met their Lexia and Nessy targets and the Halloween Disco. We also managed to get the big end of half term Mental Maths check up tests fitted in. The outcomes of these will be shared with P3 – P7 parents when we return to school after the mid- term break.
In relation to the parent teacher meetings, the teachers were very happy to have the opportunity to speak to you and I hope that you also found them beneficial. Our children thrive when home and school are working together to support their learning.
Re the Halloween disco, I issue a big ‘thank you’ to our own school council and the girls from St Mary’s High School Council Their combined efforts really made the event special. The ‘Senior girls’ led the children in dancing, organisedfabulous playlists and face paints whilst our council members planned the event from start to finish with commitment and pride. We are so appreciative to have had the input of the wonderfully mature and highly capable St Mary’s students. We thank them for taking time out from their very busy timetables to support us. The final amount of money raised has not been tallied- I will let you know in my next weekly letter, but I hope that we raised a substantial amount that we can put towards the 24/25 fundraising pot.
On Friday 1st November we celebrate All Saints’ day and that is followed by All Souls’ day on Saturday 2nd November. It marks the beginning of a special time in the life of our church whereby we honour our beloved deceased friends and family. We will be speaking to the children a lot about this in November so no doubt you will hear similar discussions in your home. It is our privilege to journey through the liturgical year in daily prayer and I think that it is important for you to have an insight into our prayer focus each month.
I wish you a wonderful mid term break and pray that I will see your children return to school refreshed and injury free after the Halloween celebrations. I always worry about their safety over the Halloween break and have spoken to them at assembly about being careful around fireworks, sparklers and bonfires. Children are very precious!
Thank you for your support throughout this first half term, we have made a strong start to the 24/25 school year.
Yours in partnership,
Mrs Monaghan
Reminder: School will reopen on Monday 4th November.
Sacramental Dates
First Confession Wednesday 11th December 2024 @ 11.00am St Mary’s Church.
Confirmation. Friday 9th May 2025 @ 6.00pm The Cathedral.
First Holy Communion Saturday 17th May @ 11.30am The Cathedral.
Upcoming Events
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 |
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First Confession (11am in St Mary’s Church) |
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 |
School closes at 12 noon for Christmas Holidays |
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 |
Christmas Holidays |
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 |
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Wed, 25 Dec 2024 |
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Thu, 26 Dec 2024 |
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Fri, 27 Dec 2024 |
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Mon, 30 Dec 2024 |
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Tue, 31 Dec 2024 |
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Wed, 1 Jan 2025 |
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Thu, 2 Jan 2025 |
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Fri, 3 Jan 2025 |
Christmas Holidays |
Mon, 6 Jan 2025 |
School Re Opens |
Sat, 1 Feb 2025 |
Feast of St Brigid |
Mon, 3 Feb 2025 |
Feast of St Blaise |
Safety in school grounds
I really need your help parents and remind you:
That we operate a 'drop off zone' and a one way system. We have had a few 'near misses as parents have not followed the one way system and have 'cut off' across the flow of traffic, to park in the area beside the canteen. I am very fearful that we will have an accident.
- That you need to be so careful when dropping off children. Pupils should disembark onto the pavement- not onto the road/ car park side, where cars are busily trying to depart.
- When driving off from your'drop off position' that you need to be mindful of other cars coming up from behind. We have had a few 'near collisions' re this.
- That buses are being held up when some of you stay too long in your 'drop off' position. I have frequently seen the bus unable to take the bend to get to its drop off position because some of you have left your car unattended or are delaying your departure to make phone calls etc, unaware that your vehicle is blocking the way.
I know that with your support we can make the process safer for our school community.
Mrs Monaghan
Important
NUT ALLERGIES
Please do not send any types of foods containing any type of nuts into school for lunches as we have children with severe nut allergies. These items include biscuits and bars with a nutella type filling or croissants, pan au chocolate and brioche rolls. We ask parents to read the ingredients on these items before putting them in packed lunches.
We cannot allow products in school if the label states; "may contain traces of nuts."
If pupils bring products containing nuts to school, we will hold on to them and send them home uneaten at the end of the day.
We have been advised by the Allergy Nurse not to accept Horse Chestnuts / Conkers.
Please help keep children safe while in St Clare's Abbey.
St Clare's Abbey Primary School, Nursery, ECPD, 12 Courtenay Hill, Newry, BT34 2EA | T: 028 3026 2175
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