Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• 🎅 Christmas Raffle 🎊

  Fri 15 Dec 2023

  There was huge excitement in school this morning as the draw for our annual Christmas Raffle took place. 

   

  Our raffle was an outstanding success and we are so grateful for the continual support we receive from our whole school community.

   

  Shown below are some of our main prizes winners;

   

  - Esmee

  - Keeva

  - Odhran

  - Olivia

  - Annie

  - Caitlin 

  

• 🌟Stars of the Week🌟

  Fri 15 Dec 2023

  Well done to our star pupils this week and the last star pupils of the year who were awarded certificates for their excellent attitude towards school, their enthusiasm towards learning and their fantastic behaviour.

   

  Keep up the great work! 🌟

  

• 🎭 Primary 3 & Primary 4 Christmas Play 🎶

  Thu 14 Dec 2023

  Our Primary 3 and Primary 4 children took to the stage yesterday as they performed their Christmas Play ‘A Miracle in Town’.

   

  The play beautifully retells the Christmas Story and the children were truly amazing throughout.

   

  Once again it was fantastic to see the children perform with such confidence and self-belief.

   

  Many thanks to all our staff who helped the children prepare so well for their Christmas Play.

   

  A video of the performance will be shared with parents via Seesaw.

  

• ✏️✏️First Day 🌟

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  Today we welcomed our new Primary 1 pupil Fiadh to St Mary's.

   

  It was wonderful to see how excited she was and Fiadh’s mum Mrs McLaughlin, one of our fantastic classroom assistants was on hand to ensure Fiadh was all set to begin her new adventure in Primary School.

    

  We hope you enjoyed your first day and that it is the start of many happy times to come! 🌟

  

• 🎭 Primary 1 & Primary 2 Christmas Play 🎶

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  Yesterday our Primary 1 and Primary 2 children performed their amazing Christmas Play, ‘The Twinkly Nativity’.

   

  The play retold the traditional Christmas Story with lots of added dazzle.

  It was fantastic to witness all the children perform with such confidence and enthusiasm and everyone was extremely proud of our amazing children.

   

  A huge thank you to everyone who helped prepare the children for their Play and it was very evident how much hard work and preparation had been in place.

   

  A video of the performance will be shared with parents via Seesaw.

  

• 🙏 St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers 🎁

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  Today members of our School Council together with Mrs C Mullan were delighted to donate a magnificent thirteen hampers to the Dunsford & Ardglass St Vincent de Paul Society as part of their Christmas Hamper Appeal.

   

  We presented the hampers to some of our local SVDP representatives and they will be distributed to those in need in our local community for use over the Christmas period.

   

  Many thanks to all our parents, staff and the wider St Mary’s Community for their kind donations and St Mary’s are delighted to be able to continue to support our local SVDP group within the Parish.

  

• ⚽️ Soccer Success 🏆

  Mon 11 Dec 2023

  Congratulations to Aisling in Primary 7 who was recently awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ trophy for Castlewellan Town FC.

   

  Aisling’s team won the match 2-0 and are currently sitting top of their League.

   

  A massive well done and good luck for the rest of the season! 

  

• 🎅🏻Ballyhornan Centre Colouring Competition✍🏻🎨🎅🏻

  Fri 08 Dec 2023

  Congratulations to Sian in P7 for being our school winner of the Christmas colouring competition organised by the Ballyhornan Centre. 

  
  Sian’s prize is a Family pass for their Family Fun day on Saturday 9th December.

   

  Santa will be there along with many other fun festive events.

   

  It’s sure to be a wonderful day out for all the family!🎄🎅🏻

  

• 🥋 Kickboxing Success 🥋

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  Congratulations to brothers Luke and Sean who were recently awarded new belts in their Savate Kickboxing gradings.

   

  Both boys thoroughly enjoy their kickboxing and the new belts are testament to their dedication and hard work in Savate.

  

• 🌟Advent Wreath ⛪️

  Thu 07 Dec 2023

  Keeva, Dara, Sian and Aisling were delighted to accept our Advent Wreath for School which was very kindly presented to them at Sunday Mass in St Mary’s Church, Dunsford from the Parish of Dunsford and Ardglass.

   

  All four children participated in the Mass and presented our Advent Wreath to the rest of the school today at Assembly in which we discussed the purpose and symbolism of the Advent Wreath.

   

  Our wreath will now be displayed in the school foyer as we as a school community prepare our hearts and minds for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.