January Newsletter

Computer System Upgrade 

Please be aware that the school's computers and network system will be undergoing an upgrade during the week beginning Monday 27 January. Office staff and teachers will not have access to pupil records or any files held on the school's IT system during this week. 

Christmas Photography

The final chance for orders of photographs or DVD will be Friday 31 January. Anyone wishing to place an order for photographs or DVDs may view these at www.creativelightphotography.co.uk. Please order by contacting Steve Ewart on 07966210828. 

Coin Drive

The PTA Coin Drive will take place on Friday 14 February. Children are asked to bring any loose change from home on Friday. Each class will, in turn, have an opportunity to create their own designs and pictures in hall. The class with the heaviest amount of coins collected will receive a prize. The coins will then be counted and donated to the PTA. Thank you for your continuing support.

Half Term

The school will be closed from Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February 2014 for the half term holiday.

Cross Country

Well done to our Cross Country team who took part in their third race at Banbridge Academy on Wednesday. The girls and boys again did extremely well in much improved conditions compared to previous races. Well done, again, to Emer McGrane and Taylor Hill who were the first girl and boy home for St. Mary's.

Post Primary Transfer

Post Primary Transfer Forms for P7 children will be issued to children in P7 shortly. Parents should complete the forms and return to their child's teacher before Friday 7 February. A prompt return would be appreciated. Please contact Mr O'Hagan if you have any queries regarding completion of the form.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the school football team who reached the semi final of the annual Kilkeel indoor football tournament last Wednesday. After winning their group the boys were defeated in the semi-final by the hosts, Kilkeel Primary School. Well done to Daniel McGivern and Donal Scullion, both boys had an outstanding tournament. Thank you to Mr Devlin for taking the boys to the tournament. 

ETI Report

The school's ETI inspection report can now be viewed at www.etini.gov.uk.

After School Clubs

Fun Fit will commence on Thursday 23 January for P1 to P3 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm and for P4 to P7 pupils from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Please note Fun Fit will take place in the school canteen. 

School PTA

The next meeting of our PTA will take place on Tuesday 25 February at 7.30pm. All support is greatly appreciated.

Tea towels are still available from the school office, if required.

School Certificates

Congratulations to Kevina Burns, Jacky Shi, Thaii Berry, Orlaith Smyth, Mickey Wood, Charlie Lennon, Orlaith Symth, Joshua Kerr, Ben Vincent,Aleks Przybylski, Katie Monaghan, Sorcha Boersma, Taylor Hadden, Ryan Morgan and Jane McQuaid on being awarded a class certificate for excellent work during the week commencing Monday 13 January. 

Congratulations to Shannon Barlow, Tommy Lee Dolan, Martyna Florek, Adrianna Scappaticci, Charlie McDonagh, Dylan King, Seana Barry, Sophie Moore, Stella Krawczyk, Alfie Chapman and Chelsey Topley on being awarded a class certificate for excellent work during the week commencing Monday 20 January.