Our Special Saints

Our School Motto
Amor Dei, Aliorum, Literarumque’
‘Loving God, Loving Others, Loving learning’.
Our School Code

Thought For The Week
“January brings the snow,
makes our feet and fingers glow."
– Sara Coleridge.
St Clare's Abbey Admissions September 2026
Tour of our Primary School

Latest News
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 9/1/26
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
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EA Help For Parents
Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance applications remain open on the portal EA Connect.
Please use the link below to view a short video on using the Portal.
You will also find lots of helpful information on how to apply on the website
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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