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P1 Enrolment for September 2023



Welcome to Downpatrick Primary School.
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We love our school and are very proud of our achievements. We place great importance on learning and creating a learning community for children and adults. We are a highly inclusive school and make sure that everyone can succeed in a place where they feel safe, happy and well.

Personal Tour
I am also able to offer parents a Personal Tour of our School so you can see the classrooms and the facilities that Downpatrick Primary School can offer your child and meet our staff . 
To Book your Personal Tour:       Email me at  nstevenson717@c2kni.net to arrange a time.

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Open Our Online Prospectus

For more details of what we have to offer you and your child - look at our 2022-23 Online Digital Prospectus click here

Enrolment Information for Prospective P1 Pupils starting Primary 1 in September 2023 - UPDATE AS OF 1 December 2022

Dear Parent/Guardian                                                                                                         1 December 2022

We are delighted to be able to say that we plan to hold an Open Afternoon /Open Evening on 6 December 2022 at 2.15pm and at 6pm in the school.
You will be very welcome to come along, meet our excellent, friendly and approachable staff, and also look around our facilities.
 
We are also going to Launch our Virtual School Tour on Tuesday 6 December 2022. 
We have put together a series of short videos and an Online Digital Prospectus which will give you a flavour of life at Downpatrick Primary School and the tremendous experiences we can offer your child. 
These will be available on our school website and through our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages from 6 December.
 
Personal Tour
I am also able to offer parents a Personal Pre-Booked Tour of our School so you can see the classrooms and the facilities that Downpatrick Primary School can offer your child and meet our staff. 

To Book your Personal Tour:       Email me at  nstevenson717@c2kni.net to arrange a time.
 
I would draw your attention to the following features Downpatrick Primary School offers:
 
A strong tradition of pastoral care and academic success;
A strong focus on the curricular areas of Mathematics, Literacy and ICT;
Sacramental Preparation (if requested);
A full programme of Extra-Curricular Activities;
A Breakfast Club, which runs from 8.15am every morning;
A very successful After School Care Club, which runs every day from 2pm until 5.30pm;
We are also a ‘Healthy Eating School’ and encourage our children to eat sensibly and to drink plenty of water.
 
The Online Application Period to apply for a P1 place opens on 10 January 2023 at Noon and closes at Noon on 27 January 2023.
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/primary-admissions-guide
Please note: The EA are not due to update this section of their website until 13 December 2022.
 
I would be very happy to talk to you, by telephone, if you wish to learn more about our school or any questions you may have regarding your child’s individual circumstances. 

Yours faithfully
 
Niall W Stevenson
 
Principal

Watch the video below to get a flavour of our school



If you want to be included in our email list for information then please email Mr Stevenson on nstevenson717@c2kni.net.
Please use the information required on the reply slip below as your template.

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 Downpatrick PS Admissions Criteria - For September 2023 Admission

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The guidance from EA below relates to the 20-21 admissions. 
​We expect the Sept 2023 guidance to be updated by the EA on 13 December 2022.
Please contact the prinicpal if you have any queries.

EA video guide to P1 Admissions


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  • Home
  • About
    • Principal's Message
    • Child Protection & Related Policies
    • Staff
    • Governors
    • Complaints Policy
    • Accommodation
    • Privacy Policy Documents >
      • Privacy Policy for Pupils/Parents/Guardians
    • Open Afternoon Filmshow
    • Our New Key Stage 1 Block - History of the Build
  • Children
    • Class Pages >
      • P1
      • P2
      • LSC The Hedgehogs
      • P3
      • P4
      • LSC The Owls
      • P5
      • LSC The Squirrels
      • P6
      • P7 >
        • P7 links and help Videos
        • P7 Remote Learning
        • P7 Transition 20222023
        • P7 Project work 2022
        • P7 Project work
      • LSC The Foxes
      • Engage Project
    • Achievements/Awards
    • Down Dynamos 22-23 >
      • Down Dynamos 21-22
      • Down Dynamos 2020-21
      • Downpatrick Dynamos 2019-20
      • Down Dynamos 2018-19
      • Down Dynamos 2017-18
      • Down Dynamos 2016-17
      • Down Dynamos 2015-16
    • After School Clubs
    • Art Club
    • House Points >
      • House Competitions
    • Endeavour Cups
    • School Council
    • Eco Council >
      • Eco Club
    • School Concerts/Events >
      • Christmas Concerts >
        • Christmas Concert 2015
        • Christmas 2021
        • Christmas 2020
      • Science Week
      • Book Week
      • Summer School 2020
      • Summer School 2021
      • Harvest Assembly
      • Ardnabannon Residential
      • Summer 2018
      • Choir Peace Proms 2016
      • DPS FM Radio Station
      • Edinburgh 2015
      • Ardnabannon 2015
      • P6/7 transition Summer School
  • Learning Support Centre
  • Community
    • Parents >
      • P1 Enrolment for Sept 2023
      • Letters To Parents
      • News Letters
      • Calendar >
        • School Holidays 2022-23
      • Online Uniform Orders
      • School Dinner Menu
      • Reading App - Libby
      • Learning Out of School >
        • School closure resources for parents
        • Literacy Support
        • Maths Support
        • Storytime with .......
    • PTA >
      • PTA Committee
      • PTA - Pictures from Events
      • Splash & Dash Sponsored Walks
      • Glam & Glow Event 2017
    • Shared Education
    • Angel Wishes Charity
  • Contact
    • Twitter Page
  • Links inc. E Safety
    • Safer Schools app