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St Mary's PS Dechomet, Castlewellan

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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

16th Apr 2025
Happy Easter from Y2/3
 
 
 
 
16th Apr 2025
We were delighted to invite Slieve Croob First Resoonders Team in to our school...
 
 
 
 
16th Apr 2025
Congratulations to all our children for reaching the top of Slieve Croob. Our...
 
 
 
 
31st Mar 2025
Year 6 & 7 enjoyed concluding their numeracy topic weight with a challenge set...
 
 
 
 
28th Mar 2025
Today we had an exciting visit from a little lamb called Doughnut. 
 
 
 
 
28th Mar 2025
Happy Mother’s Day from Y2/3
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Saturday, 26th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Sunday, 27th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Monday, 28th April 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
PSNI Visit (P2/3 & P6/7)
School re-opens
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Wednesday, 30th April 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 1st May 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 2nd May 2025
'Love for Life' (Primary 6 & 7)
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Monday, 5th May 2025
School closed - Bank Holiday
Tuesday, 6th May 2025
Evo's Soccer ( (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm))
Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 8th May 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
Mini's Music Primary 2/3 (9.30am - 10.15am)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 9th May 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Monday, 12th May 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Mini's Music (11am - 11.45am Reception & Primary 1)
Evo's Soccer ( (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm))
Wednesday, 14th May 2025
P6/7 trip to Balmoral Agricultural Show (9.00am - 3.00pm)
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 15th May 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
Library Van (10.30am - 11.30am)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 16th May 2025
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Inter School Sports Day
Saturday, 17th May 2025
First Holy Communion P4 children (10am in St Mary of the Angels Church, Dechomet)
Monday, 19th May 2025
Whole school assembly led by Primary 2 and 3 pupils 9.20am (Parents of Primary 2 /3 pupils welcome to attend)
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 20th May 2025
Evo's Soccer ( (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm))
Wednesday, 21st May 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 22nd May 2025
P6/7 trip to Castlewellan Forest Park - Farming Through the Ages Linked to the Famine
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 23rd May 2025
60th Anniversary Mass (10am in St Mary of the Angels Church, Dechomet)
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Monday, 26th May 2025
School closed - Bank Holiday and Staff Training