Our Special Saints
Our School Motto
Amor Dei, Aliorum, Literarumque’
‘Loving God, Loving Others, Loving learning’.
Our School Code
Easter Thought
“Wishing you a beautiful Easter
filled with love, laughter,
and new beginnings".
Communion & Confirmation Clothing
We have a small supply of pre-loved Holy Communion and Confirmation outfits which we can offer.
If you would like to take a look at these for your children, these will be available on Monday morning 30 April, in the main school foyer.
Pre - Loved Uniforms
Dear Parents
We plan to have another pre-loved uniform display on Monday 30 March 2026 at 9.00 am. Please feel free to call and collect 'new' uniforms in advance of Term 3.
We love to see the uniforms fresh for the new Term after Easter, as we begin Feis and Sacramental 'season'.
Prior to this, if you have any uniforms that you no longer need and are in good condition and clean, please drop them into the office this week.
Thank you
Latest News
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.
Thank You
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.
Thank You
Principal's Update 27/3/26
Dear Parents & Carers, Another busy week with plenty of visitors and activities!
Our P6 & P7 pupils enjoyed sessions with the 'Love for Life' team at Newry Parish Centre, learning about relationships and changes as they journey through the pre-teen years.
Dr Anthony Davey (dad of Joseph, Benedict and Monica) led a fabulous afternoon with our P7s, teaching them the life-saving art of CPR. We are so grateful to Dr. Davey for sharing his time and talent with us.
Students from St. Mary's High School celebrated 'RAK Week' (random acts of kindness) with our P3 pupils, sharing their artistic talents and allowing our pupils to get creative through arts & crafts.
Our pupils continue to strive to 'walk, wheel and cycle' to school in sun, rain and even hail! Miss Jones has been keeping track of winning classes for the most 'active' travel. Well done everyone!
In other things 'environmental', a very big Congratulations to Treasa P6, who wowed judges at the Environmental Youth Speak in Downpatrick this week. Treasa was a fabulous St. Clare's Abbey ambassador.
We look forward to seeing lots of parents on Monday morning to access our pre-loved uniform 'shop'. We also have stunning Sacramental outfits which you are welcome to take. Thank you for your continued donations to our pre-loved stock.
Our P4-P7 assembly today was a celebration of our pupils who met their Term 2 AR target. Well done to those pupils who continue to read with such enthusiasm- some having reached multi word millionaire status!
We say goodbye to our student teachers from Stranmillis University and St. Mary's University as their placements come to an end today. They have been wonderful and I am sure your children have been telling you about their exciting lessons!
As we approach Holy Week, our pupils have been learning about Jesus' solemn final days. Our P7 pupils will be attending the Chrism Mass on Thursday- a beautiful Mass where Sacramental oils are blessed. We continue to pray that we are in a state of readiness to receive Christ at Easter.
A final word of immense thanks for your amazing contributions to our Easter Raffle- both through prizes and ticket sales.
We are so grateful to our wonderful school community. Tickets will continue to be sold until Tuesday.
I attach below the holiday list for 2026/27 academic year. It is also on the website calendar.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Yours in continued partnership,
Mrs Donnelly
Upcoming Events
| Wed, 1 Apr 2026 |
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| Trocaire Easter Egg Raffle |
| Thu, 2 Apr 2026 |
| School closes at 12noon |
| Fri, 3 Apr 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Sun, 5 Apr 2026 |
| Easter Sunday |
| Mon, 6 Apr 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Tue, 7 Apr 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Wed, 8 Apr 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Thu, 9 Apr 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Fri, 10 Apr 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Fri, 1 May 2026 |
| No School for Pupils |
| Mon, 4 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Sat, 9 May 2026 |
| First Holy Communion (Cathedral @ 11.30am) |
| Thu, 14 May 2026 |
| Confirmation (Cathedral @ 6pm) |
| Mon, 18 May 2026 |
| School May Procession (P4 & P7 families only (weather permitting)) |
| Tue, 19 May 2026 |
| P2 Trip to Slieve Gullion |
| Fri, 22 May 2026 |
| P4 Trip to Streamvale Farm |
| Mon, 25 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Tue, 26 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Wed, 27 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Thu, 28 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Fri, 29 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Mon, 1 Jun 2026 |
| P6 Trip to Portaferry Aquarium |
| Tue, 2 Jun 2026 |
| P7 Trip to Muckno Castleblaney |
| Wed, 3 Jun 2026 |
| P3 & ECPD Trip to Belfast Zoo |
| Thu, 4 Jun 2026 |
| P4 - P7 Sports Day (Provisional Date ) |
| Fri, 5 Jun 2026 |
| P1 Trip to Fort Evergreen |
| Mon, 8 Jun 2026 |
| P7 GIRLS Transferring to St Mary’s HS (Attend St Mary’s all day ) |
| Tue, 9 Jun 2026 |
| P5 Trip to W5 |
| Wed, 10 Jun 2026 |
| Sponsored Walk P1 - P7 (To be confirmed ) |
| Thu, 11 Jun 2026 |
| Nursery AM & PM Classes & P3 Sports Day (Provisional Date) |
| Fri, 12 Jun 2026 |
| Crazy Hair / Pyjama Day |
| P1 & P2 Sports Day (Provisional Date ) |
| Tue, 23 Jun 2026 |
| Nursery AM Class Graduation 9.15am |
| P7 Leavers Mass 10am |
| Nursery PM Class Graduation Day 12.45pm |
| Thu, 25 Jun 2026 |
| Nursery Induction for September 2026 (Please check letters sent home for individual times) |
| Primary 1 Induction Meetings for September 2026 @ 1.15pm |
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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