Stars for the Day

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Published: Thursday, 14 December 2017 08:45

Our School Choir felt like stars for the day when the BBC came to record them performing Away in a Manger. Listen out on BBC Radio Ulster’s Good Morning programme between 18th and 22nd of December to hear us on the radio – there won’t be a dry eye in the house!

Singing at Bannside Presbyterian Church

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Published: Thursday, 14 December 2017 08:44

Thank you to the Pensioners Luncheon Club at Bannside Presbyterian Church who invited our choir to sing for them and thank you to Santa who made a surprise visit while we were there!

Ice Hockey at The Odyssey

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Published: Monday, 04 December 2017 21:24

Pupils from Senior School had the amazing opportunity to visit The Odyssey Arena in Belfast to watch the NCAA Friendship Four tournament on 23rd November. A huge thank you to Belfast City Council who gifted us the tickets. The kids had an awesome time listening to the brass bands, watching the cheerleaders and cheering the teams!

Stranmillis Teaching Students Come to Play and Learn

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Published: Monday, 04 December 2017 21:23

Students from Stranmillis Teacher Training College came to our school with their tutor on Wednesday 22nd of November. Each of them are specialising in teaching children with special needs in the future. Our sensory learners certainly let the visitors know how they like to be taught!

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The Ambulance Visits School

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Published: Monday, 04 December 2017 21:20

‘People Who Help Us’ is the junior school topic this term. What better way to learn than a visit from the people themselves? Some paramedics brought their ambulance to school. They did some role play with the pupils and told them all about their job. The boys and girls got to ‘drive’ the ambulance and switch on its siren.

Music Therapy at Donard

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Published: Monday, 04 December 2017 21:11

Donard welcomes Caolan Flynn to the team. He is our new Music Therapist and brings music and joy into our school every Tuesday when he arrives with his bag of instruments.

Music Therapy primarily helps our pupils improve their wellbeing in areas such as cognitive functioning, motor skills, emotional development and social skills.

Sports Day 2017

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Published: Sunday, 25 June 2017 18:50

Donard School held it's Banbridge-themed Sports Day on Wednesday 7th June. The pupils were divided into 7 teams with pupils from across the School represented in each team. After a parade of teams Classes 1, 7 and 8 kicked off proceedings with a wheelchair dance to the 'Happy' music from Despicable Me, assisted by their very own Minion Staff. A range of games and relay races were enjoyed by all the pupils, and everyone left with a medal to celebrate their achievements. As usual the pupils made us very proud, and all the cheering Mums, Dads, family and friends helped to make our 2017 Sports Day one to remember. Thank you to all who organised the day (especially Mrs Goss), and to Banbridge Leisure Centre Staff for their assistance.

Holy Communion and Confirmation in St. Teresa's Church

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Published: Sunday, 25 June 2017 18:49

9 pupils from Donard celebrated the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in St. Teresa's Church Banbridge. They all looked fabulous and we were very proud of them all. Thank you to our Choir who also took part.

Special Schools Swimming Gala

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Published: Sunday, 25 June 2017 18:47

Well done to all our pupils who participated in the recent Special Schools Swimming Gala.  You were all amazing!

THANKS! - David Meade Fund-Raising Night

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Published: Thursday, 25 May 2017 21:39

The pupils and Staff of Donard School would like to thank Mr David Meade for a very entertaining (and perplexing!) fund-raising night in the Parish Centre, Banbridge. We very much appreciate his support for our School. Staff in School are still trying to work out the number grid! Final total raised to follow.