Our Special Saints
Our School Motto
Amor Dei, Aliorum, Literarumque’
‘Loving God, Loving Others, Loving learning’.
Our School Code
Thought for The Week
“All dreams are within reach.
You just have to keep
moving towards them”.
-Viola Davis
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
‘Tech & Tea' Afternoon
Our Digital Leaders are excited to invite our Older Wiser Learners (OWLs) or any adult in need of tech support to a special 'Tech and Tea' afternoon on Monday 27th April from 2:00-2:45pm.
This friendly drop in session is a chance to enjoy a warm cup of tea while receiving support with your own device. Our pupils will share practical tips on staying safe online, recognising scams, and getting the most from everyday technology.
Bring your device - we'll provide the tea!
Please indicate your interest by filling in the form attached:
Tech and Tea - Form
or copy the link into your browser
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SiqNgYEmfs
Thank you.
Upcoming Events
| Fri, 1 May 2026 |
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| No School for Pupils |
| Sun, 3 May 2026 |
| Monkshill Cemetery Service (7pm) |
| Mon, 4 May 2026 |
| No School |
| Sat, 9 May 2026 |
| First Holy Communion (Cathedral @ 11.30am) |
| Sun, 10 May 2026 |
| St Mary’s Cemetery Service (7pm) |
| 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 |
| Sun, 24 May 2026 |
| Pentecost Sunday |
| 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 |
| Sun, 7 Jun 2026 |
| Corpus Christi Procession (3pm) |
| 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 |
| P1 & P2 Sports Day (Provisional Date ) |
| Crazy Hair / Pyjama Day |
| Sun, 21 Jun 2026 |
| Mass Rock Sunday (3pm) |
| 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 |
| Tue, 30 Jun 2026 |
| School Closes @ 12 noon for the Summer |
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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