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LSC - The Hedgehogs

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Mrs Gibson

We will be adding events and activities to our web page as we go through the year.  You can also catch up through our Dojo account and on Facebook.

2025-26 Activities

Activities from 2024-25!! 

Donkey Therapy

We were delighted to meet Dolly the donkey.  She will be visiting us over the coming weeks as we learn about donkeys and how to care for them.
The Foxes class have done a whole course about donkeys and they are going to help us when Dolly is visiting.

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Dolly the Donkey comes to Downpatrick PS!  
​The Hedgehogs, Owls and Squirrels classes had a great time meeting Dolly as she came for her first visit to the school.  The Foxes had a super series of Equine Facilitated Learning in Term 1, where they learned all about caring for donkeys and about their health and diet.  Through Equine Facilitated Learning, children get the opportunity to learn new skills, improving social communication skills, teamwork, confidence and empathy. Some Foxes were on hand to help the younger children during Dolly’s visit.  She will be back each week for the next few weeks so the younger children will get to know her well and learn all about donkeys and how good they can be as friends to us humans. 


Fun in the Sun!

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Hedgehogs Art

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Splash & Dash 2024

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Children In Need
We loved taking part in Children In Need fun on Friday 18th November. We dressed up and did some Pudsey themed crafts. We also enjoyed a Children In Need themed Attention Autism activity.

Book Week


Our walk around during the Splash & Dash!

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Learning in action
We have done lots of fine motor activities this term. 

Structured Play
This term we have enjoyed a range of play experiences. 

Class Talk - September



Class Introduction

Watch the following video with your child to introduce them to their new class. The video will help familiarise your child with the adults in their new classroom and some of the rules & routines they will follow when they start school in August.

Useful websites,videos,games & apps

Numeracy websites, games & apps
- Topmarks - Underwater counting
- Topmarks - Ladybird spots
- Topmarks - Teddy Numbers

Literacy websites, games & apps:
-  Phonicbursts app (SATPINMD) 

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  • Home
  • About
    • Principal's Message
    • Child Protection & Related Policies
    • Staff
    • Complaints Policy
    • Privacy Policy for Pupils/Parents/Guardians
    • Governors
    • Our New Key Stage 1 Block - History of the Build
    • Accommodation
    • Privacy Policy Documents
    • Open Afternoon Filmshow
  • Children
    • Class Pages >
      • SPEYF 1 - The Butterfles
      • SPEYF 2 - The Ladybirds
      • P1
      • P2
      • LSC The Hedgehogs
      • P3
      • P4
      • LSC The Owls
      • P5
      • LSC The Squirrels
      • P6
      • P7 20252026 >
        • P7 links and help Videos
        • P7 Remote Learning
        • P7 Transition 20242025
        • P7 Project work 2022
        • P7 Project work
        • P7 20242025
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      • LSC The Foxes
    • Achievements/Awards >
      • Attendance Awards
      • Accelerated Reader
      • Buddy Page
      • Literacy Awards
      • Times Tables Rock Stars
      • Team Sports Page >
        • Cross- Country Team
        • Netball
        • Football
      • Swimming Certificates
      • Leavers' Assembly June 25
      • Sacraments News
      • 100th Day at School
      • Sports Day 2023
    • Down Dynamos 2025-26 >
      • Down Dynamos 2024-25
      • Down Dynamos 23-24
      • Down Dynamos 22-23
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      • Down Dynamos 2020-21
      • Downpatrick Dynamos 2019-20
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    • After School Clubs
    • Art Club
    • House Points >
      • House Competitions
    • Endeavour Cups
    • School Council >
      • School Council - International Week
    • Eco Council >
      • Eco Club
      • Garden Tidy Up
      • Green Day
      • Pollinator Garden
    • School Concerts/Events >
      • Tollymore Trip 2025
      • Talent Show 2024
      • Book Week 2025
      • Christmas Concerts >
        • P1/P2 Christmas Nativity 2023
        • Christmas Concert 2015
        • Christmas 2021
        • Christmas 2020
      • Science Week
      • Summer School 2020
      • Summer School 2021
      • Harvest Assembly
      • Ardnabannon Residential
      • DPS FM Radio Station
      • Edinburgh 2015
      • P6/7 transition Summer School
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      • 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
      • Colour Run for Action Cancer
      • PTA Tractor Run
      • PTA - Pictures from Events
      • Splash & Dash Sponsored Walks
      • Glam & Glow Event
    • Shared Education
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  • Contact
    • Twitter Page
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