These photographs were taken during Soundabout training that was held in Donard for Teachers 4 other Special Schools. The aim behind Soundabout is to encourage children to express themselves through sound and music.
Some of our pupils are enjoying the opportunity to participate in Music Therapy with Roisin our Therapist. The photographs show Class 1 during one of their sessions, and as you can see they are all very responsive and engaged.
Every Class in School participated in our Harvest Celebration. Some pupils read poems or prayers and others brought fruit to the Harvest Barrow.
Donard School staff had training on how to use our new school defibrillator
Pupils from Classes 9, 10 and 11 had a blast on their recent residential on the North Antrim Coast!
We have loads of pictures from the residential, so please click the READ MORE link to view the full set:
The Annual Special School Swimming Gala took place in Newry on May 10th – this was a huge success and the pupils from Donard School had a great day out, taking part and spectating – well done to all those involved!
What a way to spend a sunny afternoon – Good job they had their suncream on!
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A fabulous night out for the Post 16 pupils! They enjoyed a delicious meal at The Europa Hotel, had their pictures taken by a professional photographer, were treated to a show of song and dance and got to boogie the night away to all their favourite tunes. A wonderful night was had by all!
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Books come in all different sorts of guises at Donard School – sensory books, picture books, audio books, factual books, eBooks and the good old fashioned story book!
Have a look at how we celebrated World Book Day in our own unique style!
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| Monday January 21, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Parent’s Mindfulness Programme - Bannside Church Hall |
| Monday January 28, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Parent’s Mindfulness Programme - Bannside Church Hall |
| Monday February 4, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Parent’s Mindfulness Programme - Bannside Church Hall |
| Monday February 11, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Parent’s Mindfulness Programme - Bannside Church Hall |
| Tuesday February 12, 10:00 AM Parent's Coffee Morning @ 10am |
| Friday February 15 Staff Training Day |
| Monday February 18 School Closed - 18 - 20 February inclusive |
| Monday February 18, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Parent’s Mindfulness Programme - Bannside Church Hall |
| Saturday February 23, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM Parent’s Mindfulness Programme - Retreat at Tobar Mhuire Centre |
| Tuesday March 12, 10:00 AM Parent's Coffee Morning @ 10am |
