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. 

Dear Parents & Carers, 

It has been a wonderful week of musical achievement for St. Clare's Abbey. 
Miss McCaughey's Choir took 1^st place in the Fireside Singing Section, Mr Clarke's Choir took 3rd place in the Primary School Hymn Singing section, Miss Rocks Primary 2 class took 1^st place in the Musical Composition Section with Miss McCaughey's Primary 2 class taking 2nd place.   

There have been NUMEROUS individual achievements in the music sections of the Feis where our children sang and played musical instruments with great aplomb! As always, we were so proud of our children for their behaviour and focus as well as for sharing their unbelievable talent with confidence.  We look forward to celebrating these successes properly over the next number of weeks.  Thank you to our parents for attending the Feis and for your constant support.  

We also had sporting ambassadors from Primary 7 who travelled with their family to Clonduff for a Down Skills Session.  Well done to Mia, Ethan and Paddy - we received great reports on their super Gaelic skills and competitive spirit   Of course, amidst the sport and music, our pupils have settled back into the world of work after our Easter break!

Over the next 2 weeks you will receive a piece of literacy which your child has completed in school.  Your child's teacher will explain (through seesaw) what your child was working on and the targets they were attempting to achieve through the piece of work.  We ask that you spend an evening (or two)  talking to your child about the work and completing an newly edited piece as per the teacher's advice.   Please don't underestimate the importance of this.  Children are so much more motivated and achieve much better when they know that home and school are working together to ensure improvement.  We thank you in advance for your support.  

We had another fabulous Primary 7 presentation at assembly this afternoon as Sam told us what life is like living with Autism.  He showed us the wonderful 'Imagine' video which has been created by the Local Impact Team especially for the month of April (Autism Awareness Month). Sam is confident that, when we 'imagine' a school which understands what children with Autism need, we can imagine St. Clare's Abbey!! High praise indeed! Thank you Sam, you are an inspiration!  

The monthly family mass takes place in Newry Cathedral on Sunday at 12noon.  St. Clare's Abbey pupils will lead the liturgy. Thank you to our volunteers!  We would really love if lots of our pupils could attend, especially those in P4 & P7 who are preparing for receiving Sacraments this term.  

Finally, teachers will soon issue letters regarding upcoming Summer term day trips.  This is always a highlight of the year for pupils.  I urge you to speak to me in the utmost of confidence if the trips will burden you financially.  We will try to help as best we can.   

It is going to be a busy, but exciting, term.  Please view our important dates below.  

Yours in continued partnership,  

Mrs Donnelly