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St Mary's PS Dechomet, Castlewellan

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 May 2025
A huge thank you to our local PSNI officers who came along to talk to Year2/3 about...
 
 
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 29th May 2025
McGreevy/Farrell Tournament (Annaclone GAC 10am - 12noon)
Dairy Council Cookery Demonstration P4/5 (1.30pm)
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 30th May 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Dairy Council Cookery Demonstration P6/7 (1.30pm)
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Monday, 2nd June 2025
Shared Education Trip to Fort Evergreen (P2 - P5)
Red Kite Talk (Reception/P1)
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
Evo's Soccer ( (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm))
Wednesday, 4th June 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 5th June 2025
'Fun Evening' for our own pupils (6pm - 8pm to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of our school)
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
Cumann na mBunscol Camogie & Hurling Tournaments (Clonduff GAC 10am - 12 noon)
Mini's Music Primary 2/3 (9.30am - 10.15am)
Library Van (10.30am - 11.30am)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 6th June 2025
Stephen McElroy/Susan Greeran Tournament
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Monday, 9th June 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Geology Rocks Trip P7
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 10th June 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, 11th June 2025
New Entrants Party (2.30pm)
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 12th June 2025
Assumption Grammar School Sampler Day for P6 girls (9.25am - 11.30am)
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
FunFit Sports After Schools (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3- P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 13th June 2025
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Sports Day
Monday, 16th June 2025
Reception - Primary 3 Trip to Belfast Zoo (9.30am - 3.00pm)
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 17th June 2025
Evo's Soccer ( (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm))
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 19th June 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, 20th June 2025
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Monday, 23rd June 2025
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 24th June 2025
Evo's Soccer ( (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm))
Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 26th June 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
Leavers Assembly P7 (Parents of Primary 7 pupils welcome to attend)
Library Van (10.30am - 11.30am)