Well done to all our pupils who participated in the recent Special Schools Swimming Gala. You were all amazing!
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.
The Inter-Schools Formal is one of the most anticipated events in the Senior School Calendar. Our pupils really look forward to getting all 'glammed up' and putting on their finery. I'm sure you will agree that they all looked sensational! Even though our mode of transport did not befit our glamorous appearance, we were all very glad to sit down and rest our weary feet at the end of a night of socialising and dancing. Thank you to all the fabulous Staff who attended to make sure that our pupils had a safe and wonderful evening. Thank you also to Rathore School, Newry for organising such an enjoyable evening.
Congratulations to all the pupils in Class 11 and Leavers who recently attended the SRC Awards Ceremony to receive their certificates for completing Entry Level Occupational Studies. Apologies to those pupils whose photos are missing - you were so quick the photographer couldn't get your picture taken!
On Thursday 30th March the brothers and sisters of our pupils had the opportunity to visit School to learn about and experience some of the activities that are available to our pupils across the breadth of the School. It was a fun and informal evening topped off with pizza and buns. We hope all those who attended had an enjoyable evening and will consider joining us for future events.
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Many thanks to Mr David Meade for freely giving of his time to help raise much-needed funds for our School. In supporting this charity event you will be enabling us to provide resources for all our pupils, as well as having an entertaining and fun evening too.
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Pupils in Senior School had an informative talk on Fire Safety. We hope they were able to pass on some good advice to their parents.
Pupils enjoyed a series of pottery workshops led by Trevor Woods of Mount Ida Pottery, and funded through Extended Schools provision. The results of all their hard work will soon be on display in School.
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Pupils had a great time, decorating Easter eggs at a Thornton's workshop.
Monday 10th April was the final farewell to our wonderful builders. Pupils from across the School took part in a special Assembly and even taught Dessie, Ian and Francey some Makaton. Three mini look-alike builders presented some gifts. Thank you to all those who helped to build our extension over the past 1 1/2 years and particularly our three long-termers for all your hard work and 'craic'!
| Saturday November 17 Tesco Bag Pack – Volunteers wanted |
| Tuesday November 20 Siblings night |
| Thursday November 22 Year 12 reviews |
| Thursday November 29 Pantomime for Pupils |
| Thursday November 29 West Midlands Theatre panto |
| Wednesday December 5 Christmas dinner for pupils |
| Tuesday December 11, 10:00 AM Parent's Coffee Morning @ 10am |
| Tuesday December 11, 10:00 AM Parent meeting 10.00 am |
| Friday December 14 Carol Service – Bannside Church |
| Friday December 14 Carol services for Parents and family- Bannside Church |
