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about 2 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Weekly Award Winners Congratulations to our winners of the Pupil of the Week Award, they have impressed their teachers all week with their hard work in class and excellent behaviour! Well done to our Rights Respecting Pupils of the Week. These pupils have shown respect for the rights of their friends throughout the week. Well done to our Chess Champions! Congratulations to our magnificent musicians of the week, our music tutors were very impressed with their efforts! Congratulations to our Duty Bearer this week, the wonderful Mrs Rooney.
about 7 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Exciting Opportunities from BASE! BASE – Brothers Autism Social Enterprise – is offering two fantastic Social-Arts Friendship Programmes in Belfast and Downpatrick, designed to support autistic and neurodivergent young people and adults through creativity, connection and community. Spectrum Sphere Start your Journey: a Place to Begin A FREE 10week programme for autistic and neurodivergent young people aged 16–24. Participants can expect 2hour weekly sessions in a structured, sensory-aware, welcoming environment. What's included: Creative arts activities Social skills and communication development Confidence-building Games, collaborative projects and authentic connection A safe space to belong and grow Spectrum Creations Continue your Journey: a Place to Belong A 10week personal development and social programme for autistic and neurodivergent adults aged 18–35. Sessions run 3 hours per week and can be repeated while within the age range. Programme benefits: Explore autism & neurodivergence Build confidence and resilience Strengthen communication skills Develop real-world opportunities Make long-term friendships Become part of the wider BASE community Progression routes including accredited training and leadership development Both programmes offer supportive, creative spaces where participants can thrive, make meaningful connections and build life skills this is more than a programme... it's a community. For more details or to get involved, visit: www.brothersautism.co
about 7 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Free Workshops for Parents & Caregivers! The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish & Thrive is hosting two practical and supportive sessions this March at The Warehouse, Newtownards designed to help you better understand and support children's sensory needs, attention, and memory. Sensory SOS! – Practical Strategies for Kids Who Feel Everything Does your child struggle with loud noises, itchy clothes, or strong smells? This friendly and informative workshop will help you understand why sensory sensitivities happen and how they can affect daily life plus practical ways you can support your child. 18th March 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM The Warehouse, South Street, Newtownards Attention HQ – Helping Kids Tune In and Stay On Track If your child finds it hard to concentrate, follow instructions, or stay organised, this workshop explores how attention and memory work and shares simple strategies you can use at home and school to help them thrive. 25th March 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM The Warehouse, South Street, Newtownards
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Donkey Assisted Learning Begins! We were absolutely delighted to welcome Gail and Rosie, our two new resident therapy donkeys, who joined us this week for the launch of our Asinine Assisted Learning programme! Over the next few weeks, pupils from across the school including our Specialist Provision class and LSCs will have the chance to spend time working with Gail and Rosie through a series of calm, nurturing, and confidencebuilding sessions. How can donkeys assist our pupils? Donkeys are naturally gentle, steady, and reassuring animals, making them wonderful partners for therapeutic and educational activities. Working with therapy donkeys can help pupils to: Build confidence and selfesteem Strengthen focus, communication, and emotional regulation Develop social skills in a relaxed, lowpressure environment Reduce stress and promote a sense of calm Encourage empathy, responsibility, and positive relationships We're so excited to see the impact Gail and Rosie will have as pupils get to know them and we can't wait to share more updates as the programme continues. Stay tuned for plenty of wholesome donkey moments!
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
P7 Moving On Club – New Members Welcome! The P7 Moving On Club is taking place at Patrician Youth Centre every Thursday from 6:30pm–8:00pm, and they're excited to welcome new members! Join up for a brilliant mix of: Art & Craft Sports Games Media Centre activities Personal development Teamwork and tons of fun! Cost: £2 per night Register using the QR code on the poster If you know a P7 pupil who'd love a friendly place to learn new skills, make friends and have fun, send them the details!
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