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Amor Dei, Aliorum, Literarumque’
‘Loving God, Loving Others, Loving learning’.
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Thought For The Week
“Friendship is the golden thread that
ties the heart of all the world."
—John Evelyn
Latest News
Upcoming Events
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 |
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Corpus Christi Procession (3pm) |
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 |
New September 2025 P1 Pupils induction (1.15pm) |
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 |
Feast of The Sacred Heart |
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 |
Ballyholland Mass Rock (3pm) |
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 |
School Closes for the Summer (12 Noon) |
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 20/6/25
Dear parents,
Today has been all about celebrating our P7 and Nursery pupils who are moving on to their next chapter. We had three joyful graduations all in one day, two for the 52 Nursery pupils and a huge one for our 83 P7 pupils, the classes of 2025!!!!
I thank our devoted staff for organising such special events. I thank our pupils for participating so beautifully and I thank you for entrusting your precious children into our care and for joining us in such a wonderful partnership on the journey. We have been very fortunate.
Have a lovely summer and I wish you every blessing for your child’s next steps in his/her education. Thankfully for many of the nursery pupils, that will be the next phase of their St Clare’s Abbey experience, in which case I will see you at our induction events next week.
I wish you a lovely weekend and thank you wholeheartedly for your support and all the lovely memories,
Yours in partnership,
Mrs Monaghan
Parish Invitation

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Morning Drivers - Attention Please
All of our staff have to start work before 9.00 am to ensure they are in class for the children.
Increasingly I find that staff are circling the car park unable to find a car parking space.
I am aware that several of our nursery parents are parking between the 8. 45 and 9.00am drop off and this is taking up some of our very limited car parking spaces.
I remind parent that school operate a car drop off system and we do not have enough room to allow parents to wait with their children or walk them to the classes.
The only people able to do this are those who have been granted a parking permit based on their child being a 'blue badge' holder.
Please respect how difficult this situation is and work with us.
Yours in partnership
Mrs Monaghan

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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