Dear Parents & Guardians, 

This has been a week of joyful celebration!  

Our digital leaders welcomed parents and grandparents to their very successful 'tech and tea' on Monday afternoon.  They inspired us all with the manner in which they could present, explain and offer support in all things 'tech'.  We hope this will be an annual event!   

Primary 5 pupils had a visit from the Dairy Council where they learned about the different food groups and the need for a balanced diet.  They also learned about the importance of keeping active for a healthy body.  

On Wednesday our P5s joined the Diocesan Singing Project Celebration in Newry Cathedral.  It was a beautiful occasion - our children sang their hearts out and we were extremely proud of them all.  Please view the wonderful photos on our website.  View Photos >>>

Fr. Alphonsus visited our P4 and P7 pupils in advance of them receiving Sacraments.  He was very impressed by their knowledge and reverence.  Please spend the next 2 weeks helping your child to prepare fully by learning their prayers and talking to you about the true meaning of the day.  We feel so lucky to be part of their faith journey and urge you to contribute to the preparations.  

Our Eco Team travelled to Habitat Restore with Miss Jones to learn about upcycling, recycling and how we can make significant changes to the world by reusing items rather than overloading our landfills.    

Our P6/P7 girls' football team attended Saval Blitz this week - Mr McCreesh was thrilled with their skills, tenacity and sporting attitude.  Well done girls!   The poetry & drama sections of the Feis came to an end today and St. Clare's Abbey is currently 'bursting at the seams' with medals, plaques and trophies.  Miss Duffy's drama group scored very highly and received 1^st place with their dramatisation of 'The Little Matchstick Girl'.  Our Choral Speaking groups also wowed the adjudicators and were successful in attaining 2nd place (P5s) and 1^st place (P7). We thank Miss Duffy for her unwavering dedication to The Arts in our school - she is an extremely talented lady.    

As we approach the month of May we invite you to send flowers in to school with your child so we can decorate our May altars and prayer spaces.  Children will be invited to pray the rosary each day and can bring their rosary beads to school. 

Our annual May Procession is scheduled for Monday 18^th May 1.30pm where P4 and P7 pupils and family members are welcome to walk the procession honouring Mary, our Mother.  We hope the dry, bright weather continues!  

Please enjoy the bank holiday weekend.   

Yours in continued partnership,  

Mrs Donnelly

We really need your help parents and remind all drivers:

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. That buses are being held up when some of you stay too long in your 'drop off' position. We 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.

We know that with your support we can make the process safer for our school community.

Thank You