Please come back on a regular basis to read all our latest news.

• Confirmation 2020

  Thu 27 Aug 2020

  The children of St Patrick’s P.S, Moneymore, received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday 26th August. They were proudly supported by Fr Mc Ardle, their teachers, families and sponsors. The children looked lovely and participated very reverently in the ceremony. We wish the children every success as they progress to Secondary school. May the Holy Spirit guide them in their decision-making and protect them in the future.

  

• Returning to school

  Wed 26 Aug 2020

  Dear Parents,

  I hope you are all well. All pupils will return to school on Tuesday 1st September. They will wear their full school uniform and they can bring a schoolbag to hold their healthy snack, lunch-box, plastic water bottle, colours, plastic folder etc. They can arrive to school between 8.30-9am. Each class will enter by the external Fire Exit Door of the classroom and will be supervised until 9 o'clock. Everyone will sanitise upon entering and exiting the classroom. The children will wash their hands before eating and after toileting, sneezing & coughing. Children can bring their own sanitiser and tissues if they wish. The children will remain in their protective 'bubble' (class) for learning, eating and playing. The wearing of masks is optional for staff and pupils. Staff will wear PPE when responding to the Intimate Care needs of the children. Social distancing requirements remain for adults and we ask that you keep this in mind when dropping off and collecting your children. We will operate staggered break and dinner times. Dinner will be available in the school canteen from 1st September, at a cost of £2.60 per day for anyone wishing to purchase dinner. Lunches should be sent in a plastic lunchbox or wrapped in disposable packaging. Milk will not be available at break-time until the beginning of October. There are currently no plans to run Breakfast Club or After-School Clubs. The P.1 pupils will go home at noon for the month of September. The P.2 pupils will go home at 2pm. The P.3 pupils can be collected at the Fire Exit door of the classroom at 2.55pm. The P.4-P.7 pupils will be escorted out of the school at 3pm, maintaining social distancing as they leave. Children (and staff) who have symptoms of Covid 19 (continuous cough, high temperature or anosmia) must not attend school. If anyone becomes unwell in school, they will be sent home and advised to follow the PHA guidance. I am confident that if we all work together and follow the precautions and practices outlined, we can safeguard the health, safety and well-being of the entire school community as much as possible.

  Yours sincerely,

  Mrs Mc Anenly

• To The Parents of New Entrants To P.1.

  Fri 21 Aug 2020

  We are having an Induction Morning for new entrants to P.1 on Thursday 27th August 2020. 
  There are two sessions: 
  9.30 - 10.30 am.
  11.30 - 12.30 pm. 

  We are looking forward to meeting the new P.1 pupils and their parents. If you have not already submitted your child’s data capture form, please bring it along with you. You will recieve information on the school’s policies and practices. We will be adhering to the DE guidelines on the safe return to school. You will be informed of the news arrangements and procedures. 

  Thank-you for your co-operation, 
  Mrs Mc Anenly. 

• RETIREMENT

  Wed 05 Aug 2020

  Mrs Annie Caulfield is retiring from her post of lunch-time supervisor in St Patrick’s P.S. She has demonstrated great dedication to her work over many years and she will be sadly missed. Annie has always worked very well with the staff and has shown great kindness to many children over the years. On behalf of all stakeholders, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Annie and wish her good health and happiness in her retirement.

  GOOD LUCK ANNIE!  

   

  Mrs Mc Anenly

• Important dates for August/September 2020

  Wed 05 Aug 2020
  

• Reflective Journal for Primary 7 Pupils

  Mon 08 Jun 2020
  Dear P.7 pupils,

  Congratulations to you all on gaining a place in your first-preference post-primary schools. I am sure you are all looking forward to starting your new schools. 

  In the school gallery section of the website, I have attached a reflective journal for you to complete as you approach the end of your time in primary school. For some information and advice on moving to Secondary School, please follow this link http://movingforward.me/subjects

   

  I hope you find these resources useful.

  Yours sincerely,

  Mrs Mc Anenly

• Important information from AWARE NI -Young People and Mental Health

  Mon 08 Jun 2020

  This video explores the key mental health issues affecting young people today. This guide shows you how to recognise signs of poor mental health and provides self-help tips and ideas to improve your wellbeing.

  https://youtu.be/vCL63SlhPmU

   

  

• To the Parents of New Entrants to P.1 (September 2020)

  Tue 05 May 2020

  To the Parents of New Entrants to P.1 (September 2020)

   

  You should have received your letter from the EA  regarding admission to P.1 in September. 

  I would be most grateful if you would forward an e-mail to say whether you are accepting or declining the offer of a place in our school.

  We will be in contact at a later date to organise an Induction afternoon for you and your child.

  With thanks,

  Mrs Mc Anenly (Principal)

   

  amcanenly115@c2kni.net

• The staff of St Patrick's P.S would like to send a very special message to all the wonderful children in our school!

  Mon 04 May 2020
  

• Time Capsule

  Sun 03 May 2020

  Dear Parents and Children,

  This year will go down in history as a year when the world changed because of COVID 19. Our lives have changed dramatically since the restrictions have come into place to minimise the spread of the virus. The world will undoubtedly be very different when we get to the other side. To mark this historical moment in time, I would like you to complete your own time capsule. You can download a booklet from twinkl.co.uk/resource/time capsule. Keep it as a record of your time during Coronavirus or create your own pages. Design your own time capsule out of anything you have at home for e.g a shoe box or lunch box.

  Put some of the following into your time capsule:

  Photos – showing things you did at home e.g  P.E, baking, cycling   

  You might also want to include photos of empty roads, streets and parks!

  Newspaper clippings -positive and negative stories.

  Artwork

  Memories of special times

  Letter/diary entries (the diary will convey your personal thoughts)

  Interviews -this will be a great way to show future generations how everyone felt about having to stay at home.

  Games/Pack of Cards – to show how families were connecting by playing games and going back to basics.

   

  I hope you enjoy making this capsule, I would love to see some photos of you with your time capsule.

   

  Have Fun!

  Mrs Mc Anenly

  Dear Parents and Children,

  This year will go down in history as a year when the world changed because of COVID 19. Our lives have changed dramatically since the restrictions have come into place to minimise the spread of the virus. The world will undoubtedly be very different when we get to the other side. To mark this historical moment in time, I would like you to complete your own time capsule. You can download a booklet from twinkl.co.uk/resource/time capsule. Keep it as a record of your time during Coronavirus or create your own pages. Design your own time capsule out of anything you have at home for e.g a shoe box or lunch box.

  Put some of the following into your time capsule:

  Photos – showing things you did at home e.g  P.E, baking, cycling   

  You might also want to include photos of empty roads, streets and parks!

  Newspaper clippings -positive and negative stories.

  Artwork

  Memories of special times

  Letter/diary entries (the diary will convey your personal thoughts)

  Interviews -this will be a great way to show future generations how everyone felt about having to stay at home.

  Games/Pack of Cards – to show how families were connecting by playing games and going back to basics.

   

  I hope you enjoy making this capsule, I would love to see some photos of you with your time capsule.

   

  Have Fun!

  Mrs Mc Anenly