Dear Parents & Carers 

I thank you most sincerely for your words of congratulation and encouragement this week as I begin my time as Acting Principal.  I look forward to leading our very special school for the next 2 years. I urge you to reach out to me should you need any support or if you have any concerns.  I feel privileged to work alongside you for the benefit of your child.  

We are delighted to see the pupils settled back into school life, looking well rested and 'neat as pins' in their lovely uniform. Thank you, parents, for turning them out so well.  We look forward to a term of hard work and continued friendship.

We have had a lovely week, beginning with the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany where we remember the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus. We pray that, like them, God will guide us all on a path of peace and happiness. Our P6 & P7 pupils were,  as always,  wonderful ambassadors for St. Clare's Abbey in the celebration of the Mass in Newry Cathedral on Tuesday.

We ended our week in style with our annual 'Bring your Toy to School Day'. Congratulations to our school Council for organising this fantastic occasion in aid of school funds- the array of toys was amazing and there was such a lovely buzz of excitement! We will inform you of the amount raised  as soon as possible!  

Wishing you a lovely weekend and continued partnership.

Mrs Donnelly 

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.

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. 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