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
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Upcoming Events...
Saturday, 26th April 2025 |
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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 |
St Mary's PS Dechomet 6 Closkelt Road Ballyward Castlewellan Down BT31 9QE

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