Dear Parents & Carers 

We look forward to St. Brigid's Day on Sunday and pray that she, as legend would state, will bring the Spring! The weather has been difficult this month but St. Clare's Abbey is in great hands with Mr Murphy and Mr Heaney- they are here VERY early each morning to ensure the school environ is safe for our families and staff. I know you will join me in thanking them most sincerely for their dedication.   

We hope you have enjoyed the Eco Big Bird Watch. It is such an interesting piece of research by RSPB. Our pupils have loved spending time being attentive to the different bird species around Newry.  

Our P7 footballers attended a blitz in Ballyholland- they returned delighted with the successes throughout the morning! They were, as always, excellent ambassadors for our school displaying great sportsmanship.   

We invite you to our monthly Mass on Tuesday morning at 9.30am in St. Mary's (the feast of St. Blaise).  Mrs Browne's P6 class will lead the liturgy.   

Wishing you a lovely weekend,  

Mrs Donnelly 

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