Latest news from our school

• Primary 7 end of year arrangements

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  19th April 2024
  Dear Parents/ Guardians,
  The Primary 7 children’s final day is Friday June 21st 2024. We intend to have a
  Leavers’ Assembly for the children at 945am after which they will then leave school for
  the final time.
  The next few weeks will be very busy for us all and I want to let you know what is
  happening.
  The following is a list of dates and information relating to the weeks ahead.
  On Friday May 24th 2024 the children will attend the Belfast Activity Centre for their
  final school trip. The cost is £29 per child which includes all activities and transport.
  The children will have their Leavers’ Mass on Wednesday June 19th at 930am in
  Greencastle Church.
  We hope as many parents as possible will attend.
  We have ordered Leavers’ Hoodies for the children to remind them of their time in our
  school. The cost of the Hoodie is £20. Should you wish to purchase a Hoodie for your
  child please send in payment as soon as possible.
  I urge to please pay the balance for your child’s trip money by May 13th 2024.
  Thank you for all your help and support.
  Gerard Barrett
  Principal.

• We are having issues with our phone lines at the moment. This will be sorted ASAP.

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

• Primary 1 application outcome

  Tue 16 Apr 2024

  This Thursday, 25 April, parents/guardians will receive the outcome of their Pre-School (Stage 1) or Primary 1 application for September 2024.
  Applicants who applied online via EA Connect will receive an email on Thursday. If you do not receive an email, please check your junk folder. If you did not apply via EA Connect a letter will be sent to your home address.
  For children yet to secure a Pre-school or P1 place, you will receive a letter or email from the Education Authority.
  Please note, pre-school applicants of underage children and late deferrals will receive their outcome on 11 June 2024.
  Parents who have a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs awaiting placement will be updated by their SEN link officer or school/setting when a placement has been secured. This process may take a little longer in order to find the best placement for your child's needs.
  For further information, visit:

  https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions

  #EAadmissions

• Craft Fair 17th April

  Tue 16 Apr 2024

  Hi everyone, a reminder about our Craft Fair tomorrow from 12pm-3pm.
   Please come and support our school, it will be a wonderful event! 
  Please remember to send in some money with your children so they can purchase some items from the tombola.
  If you haven't bought ballots yet, please send them in tomorrow.
  Many thanks,
  Mr. Barrett

  

• Transfer Club

  Tue 09 Apr 2024

  April 9th 2024.
  Dear Parent/ Guardian,
  The transfer club will recommence on Wednesday April 17th 2024 at the normal time.
  Gerard Barrett.
  Principal.

• Do This In Memory Mass

  Tue 09 Apr 2024

  April 9th 2024.
  Dear Parents and Guardians,
  Our next Do This in Memory Mass will be celebrated on Saturday April 13th 2024 at 630pm.
  Please make your best effort to attend in preparation for your child’s First Holy Communion.
  Best wishes.
  Gerard Barrett.

  Principal.

• Please be careful today when driving in the vicinity of school. New road lay out.

  Mon 08 Apr 2024

• Please be aware on ongoing roadworks

  Wed 27 Mar 2024

  Please take care driving into school today. Access is difficult: traffic going city bound as you drive into our school at metropolitan is tricky. You need to slow down as you need to do a sharp right. 

• Note regarding driving in school grounds

  Tue 26 Mar 2024

  March 26th 2024.

   

  Dear Parents and Carers,

  As we approach the Easter Break could I ask you to be mindful of your speed when driving vehicles inside and around our school?

   

  Parents are driving too fast in the school grounds and I am very fearful for the safety of our children.

  Only parents with:

  Primary 1 children.

  Children with a medical condition.

  Children with mobility issues.

  Parents with mobility issues

  should be driving up the school lane.

   

  Driving up the school lane when your child is late or it is raining is not permitted.

  Please use the Metropolitan Car Park.

  There are too many cars in our car park each morning.

  Best wishes

  Gerard Barrett

  Principal.

• Do This In Memory Mass 23rd March

  Thu 21 Mar 2024

  March 21st 2024.

  Dear Parents and Guardians,

  Our next Do This in Memory Mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 23rd

  2024 at 630pm.

  Fr Delargy is keen that anyone who wants to be considered for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion should attend.

  This will be a Mass which will mark Palm Sunday and we are asking for a group of children from our school to lead a procession into the church with newly blessed palm leaves.

  Best wishes

  Gerard Barrett

  Principal.