Our Founders
Our School Motto
Amor Dei, Aliorum, Literarumque’
‘Loving God, Loving Others, Loving learning’.
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.
Mrs Monaghan
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
Feast of St Francis - Friday 6 October
Blessing of Saint Francis
May the Lord bless you.
May the Lord keep you.
May He show His face to you and have mercy.
May He turn to you His countenance and give you peace.
Amen
Principal's Update 4/10/24
Dear Parents,
Thank you to all who attended the fundraising Quiz last night and to the many friends of our school who donated fabulous raffle prizes. We raised £1405.00 and it was a really lovely evening, which spoke so well of the happy relationships that permeate our school.
St Francis’ Feast Day
We celebrated the special day of one of our patron saints today. We spoke at length about the wonderful work St Francis undertook in caring for the poor and for nature. We also unveiled a beautiful new sign in our wildlife garden, entitled ‘St Francis’ Garden’.
The work that we do in this garden is a special part of the St Clare’s Abbey experience as we promote biodiversity within our city centre site and encourage our pupils to look around them and appreciate the part that nature plays in our lives. We teach them about the role that we have to undertake if we are to be caretakers of our world, just as St Francis taught.
Outdoor learning for P5-P7 pupils.
Having seen the incredible learning that takes place when our younger pupils play in the forest we have realised that a lot of STEM ( Science Technology Engineering & Maths ) learning could be maximised if our older pupils were afforded some ‘Forest time’ also. Therefore, from next week all classes will have one session per month in the forest where they will have an opportunity to explore, create and experiment. We need them to bring old shoes or wellies and a pair of old trousers next week so that everyone will be forest ready.
Reminder School Uniform Consultation:
The Department of Education has issued guidance to schools stating that a meeting should be held between school and homes to review the Uniform in light of new regulations. As such I invite any available parents to meet me on Wednesday 16th October@ 9.15. Please telephone the school by Monday or email me on mmonaghan771@c2kni.net if you are able to join us. Thank you to those who have already agreed to attend but I need a few more.
And finally….
Thanks to all parents and family members who attended the School mass on Tuesday led by Mrs Mc Veigh’s class. It was a beautiful celebration of our children’s spirituality and respect.
We are so proud of them.
I wish you all a happy weekend,
Yours in partnership,
Mrs Monaghan
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
Mon, 7 Oct 2024 |
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World Rosary Day |
Wed, 9 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 |
Maths Week 2024 |
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 |
Halloween Break |
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 |
Halloween Break |
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 |
Halloween Break |
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 |
Halloween Break |
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 |
Halloween Break |
Feast of All Saints |
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 |
Feast of All Souls |
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 |
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 |
Christmas Holidays |
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 |
Christmas Holidays |
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 |
Christmas Holidays |
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 |
Christmas Holidays |
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 |
Christmas Holidays |
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 |
Christmas Holidays |
Wed, 1 Jan 2025 |
Christmas Holidays |
Thu, 2 Jan 2025 |
Christmas Holidays |
Fri, 3 Jan 2025 |
Christmas Holidays |
Mon, 6 Jan 2025 |
School Re Opens |
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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