Saint Mary's Primary School, Derrymore

04/09/2026

An AirTag with a pale blue cover was handed in to school this morning. If you think this might be yours, please contact the school office.

03/09/2026

📢 SCHOOL CLUBS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION 📢

Information regarding our School Clubs has been sent out via the Schools NI App and email.

🛒 Bookings:
Bookings can be made through the School Shop on the School Money App.

⏰ The School Shop will go live at 8.30am on Friday 4th September.

📱 Please ensure you are set up to receive school communications:
• Download the Schools NI App
• Select our school
• Make sure notifications are switched ON

We would ask all parents/carers to please check that they have completed the above to ensure they receive all important school club information and updates.

Thank you for your continued support. 💙

26/08/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone as our new school year starts tomorrow!

Just a quick reminder of starting and finishing times over the next few days for the class groups;

Thursday 27th August
P1: 9am -12pm
P2-7: 9am-2pm

Friday 28th August
P1: 9am-1pm
P2-7: 9am - 2pm

Monday 31st August
School closed for Bank Holiday

From Tuesday 1st September
P1-3: 9am-2pm
P4-7: 9am -3pm
School finishes at 2pm on Fridays for all classes.

Please take a moment to read the school bulletin for news and updates.

25/08/2026

📣 Support available for families as new school year begins

The EA is reminding parents and carers that help and information is available as schools across Northern Ireland prepare to welcome pupils back for the new academic year.

A number of dedicated helplines are in place and further information and details of support are available through the EA website and social media channels. This covers a range of areas, including special educational needs (SEN), school transport, free school meals, uniform grants and admissions.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/7b8M50ZEAHu

25/08/2026

Children with a statement of special educational needs who need a special diet may be entitled to Free School Meals support.

Apply now on EA Connect: https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/login

The Free School Meals and Uniform helpdesk can also be contacted on 028 9047 0233, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

There is lot of information and guidance available at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

25/08/2026

Does your child have a special dietary requirement? Have you notified your child’s school about it?

Special diet applications should be completed when the diet is:
◾ medically prescribed eg food allergies
◾ religious or cultural reasons
◾ vegetarian or vegan

Parents/guardians/caregivers have a crucial role in providing these details to their child’s school. All special diets must be notified to the school using our Guidance for the provision of Special Diets in schools form. This form should be submitted when your child joins a school and/or starts taking school meals, or when your child is diagnosed with a medical condition or allergy/intolerance requiring an adjustment to their diet or how the food is served.

📩 Download the form: https://ow.ly/sxXt50ZFcNG

Upon receipt of the completed form for medically required diets, your school will contact you and facilitate a meeting with you, the school and the school’s catering manager. The arrangements for provision of your child’s meals will be discussed and agreed ahead of the special diet being provided.

If you haven’t previously submitted a completed application, and your child needs a special diet, you need to apply now.

🔗 More information about the process is available on our website: https://ow.ly/peYN50ZFcNH

22/08/2026