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St Mary's PS Dechomet, Castlewellan
Open Day for Prospective New Entrants on Thursday 11th December 2025 from 2.00pm - 3.30pm
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Welcome

Hello and welcome

Welcome to 'St Mary's Primary School, Dechomet' website. We hope by browsing our site you will be able to gain a sense of the happy, caring and vibrant learning environment we provide for our children.

Our school has recently been modernised and extended including the provision of a new 'Multi Purpose Sports Hall'.  In addition, a new, fully equipped sports pitch has been constructed and is now in everyday use. With our new and up to date facilities we are extremely well equipped to provide a high quality education to each and every child

All our staff are very committed and work tirelessly to provide a wide range of experiences both during and after school so that each individual pupil develops to his/her fullest potential. Our recent Inspection Report which you can view in the Parent Area, highlights such aspects as the quality working relationships, the excellent provision for learning, the outstanding Pastoral Care  and the high standards  achieved by our pupils.

Whilst we are a catholic school we presently welcome children from other religions and backgrounds. Our pupils are nurtured in an environment where respect and understanding of others play a key part in their moral and spiritual development.

Should you wish to gain a sense of the warm, welcoming atmosphere for yourself please do contact the school to arrange an appointment to view the school and speak with members of our staff.

With sincere good wishes

Mrs Oonagh McNally, PRINCIPAL

 

OCTOBER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT - SEE PARENT AREA

News

2nd Dec 2025
Centre Stage Theatre Company visited St. Mary's and performed Little Miss Muffet...
 
 
 
 
28th Nov 2025
Yesterday, the children in our class became detectives as we explored the size of...
 
 
 
 
14th Nov 2025
Thanks to Martin O'Donnell for his visit and for talking to Year 6 & 7 about...
 
 
 
 
14th Nov 2025
This week Year 6 & 7 took park in a range of activities to mark Anti-Bullying...
 
 
 
 
14th Nov 2025
This week, we have been busy exploring Anti-Bullying week and this year's theme,...
 
 
 
 
14th Nov 2025
The boys and girls have been busy exploring measurement using cubes, centimeters...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Friday, 5th December 2025
Shared Education for P4/5 (at St Mary's Primary School Dechomet)
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
PSG Film Night (6.30pm - 8.00pm)
Monday, 8th December 2025
St Patrick's College, Banbridge Taster Day (Primary 7)
Tuesday, 9th December 2025
Mini's Music (Reception/P1)
Evo's Soccer After School Clubs (Reception - P3 from 2pm - 3pm. P4 - P7 from 3pm - 4pm)
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Down County GAA Board (Primary 4 - Primary 7)
French Classes (Reception - Primary 7)
Thursday, 11th December 2025
Activity Day in St Colman's College, Newry Primary 7 boys (BOYS ATTENDING WILL RETURN TO SCHOOL AT 3PM AND NEED TO BE COLLECTED.)
SCHOOL CLOSES AT 1.30PM SHARP (THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON BUSES OR AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS)
Christmas Dinner & Christmas Jumper day
Open Afternoon (2.00pm - 3.30pm)
PE Gerard McAnulty (Reception - Primary 7)
Library Van (10.30am - 11.30am)
Friday, 12th December 2025
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Wednesday, 17th December 2025
Down County GAA Board (Primary 4 - Primary 7)
French Classes (Reception - Primary 7)
Christmas Plays (10am & 6.30pm)
Thursday, 18th December 2025
Funfit Sports ( (Reception - Primary 2 from 2.00pm - 3.00pm. Primary 3 - Primary 7 3.00pm - 4.00pm))
PE Gerard McAnulty (Reception - Primary 7)
Mini's Music (P2/3)
Friday, 19th December 2025
School closes a half day for Christmas Holidays
Monday, 22nd December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Tuesday, 23rd December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Thursday, 25th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Friday, 26th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Saturday, 27th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Sunday, 28th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Monday, 29th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Tuesday, 30th December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Wednesday, 31st December 2025
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Thursday, 1st January 2026
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training
Friday, 2nd January 2026
Christmas Holidays and Staff Training