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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

24th Mar 2025
Year 2/3 had lots of fun last week exploring capacity. 
 
 
 
 
24th Mar 2025
Year 6 & 7 enjoyed estimating volume with Miss McElroy. What a great day for...
 
 
 
 
18th Mar 2025
Look what arrived today! 
 
 
 
 
13th Mar 2025
Happy St Patrick’s Day from Y2/3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10th Mar 2025
Jenny from YMCA completed a 5 week programme with Year 6 & 7 on building up to...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Wednesday, 26th March 2025
French Classes (Reception - Primary 7)
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 27th March 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
FunFit Sports After School Club (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 28th March 2025
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
PE provided for P6/7 by students from St Patrick's College, Banbridge (1.45pm - 2.45pm)
Monday, 31st March 2025
Mother's Day Assembly led by Reception/Primary 1 pupils 9.20am (Parents of Reception/P1 pupils welcome to attend)
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 1st April 2025
Swimming Lessons P6 & 7 (10.00am - 12 midday)
Evo's Soccer (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Wednesday, 2nd April 2025
Confirmation P7 children (St Michael's Church, Finnis at 6pm)
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 3rd April 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
Mini's Music Primary 2/3 (9.30am - 10.15am)
Library Van (10.30am - 11.30am)
FunFit Sports After School Club (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 4th April 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
PE provided for P6/7 by students from St Patrick's College, Banbridge (1.45pm - 2.45pm)
Monday, 7th April 2025
P2 - P5 Shared Education
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 8th April 2025
Swimming Lessons P6 & 7 (10.00am - 12 midday)
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, 9th April 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 10th April 2025
PE (Gerard McAnulty) (Reception - Primary 7)
FunFit Sports After School Club (Reception - P2 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P3 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Friday, 11th April 2025
Hurling Skills (Reception - Primary 3)
Slieve Croob First Responders Talk (Whole School)
Monday, 14th April 2025
School Photographer (Individual Photographs/Photographs with siblings and Leavers/Confirmation photographs)
Transfer Class (3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Tuesday, 15th April 2025
Swimming Lessons P6 & 7 (10.00am - 12 midday)
Evo's Soccer (Reception - P3 2.10pm - 3.10pm and P4 - P7 3.10pm - 4.10pm)
Wednesday, 16th April 2025
Down County GAA Board (9.30am - 12 midday)
Thursday, 17th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Friday, 18th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Saturday, 19th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Sunday, 20th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Monday, 21st April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Thursday, 24th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break
Friday, 25th April 2025
School closed - Easter Break