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Meet the Teaching Staff

Downpatrick Primary School is a controlled primary school with a mainstream pupil intake from P1 up to P7.

The school also incorporates a Learning Support Centre for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties, ADD/ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome or Speech & Language Difficulties.
There are currently 4 LSC classes as well as 2 new SPEYF classes in September 2024. 

The school prides itself on our inclusive ethos and the LSC children integrate with the main school for a range of educational activities. 


Our classes are as follows:

C 1: Years 1 – 2               Known as The Hedgehogs
C 2: Years 1 - 3               
Known as The Owls 
C 3: Years 3 - 5               Known as The Squirrels
C 4: Years 6 - 7               Known as The Foxes
SP 1: Nursery to P2       Known as The Butterflies
SP2: Nursery to P2        Known as The Ladybirds
Our school has thirteen classes:
7 classes from P1 up to P7
The school has four Learning Support Centre classes: C1 Hedgehogs, C2 Owls, C3 Squirrels   & C4 Foxes
 
The school also has 2 new SPEYF classes from September 2024. 

​The SPEYF classes are for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and were set up under the SPEYF programme (Special Provision for Early Years and Foundation)


SPEYF : The Butterflies class and the Ladybirds class

Foundation Stage :  P1, P2 & Hedgehogs LSC  

Key Stage One:  P3, P4 & Owls LSC

Key Stage Two:  Squirrels LSC, P5, P6, P7 & Foxes LSC


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Mr N Stevenson
Principal

SPEYF Classes

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The Butterflies
Miss R Dines
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The Ladybirds
Miss S Gill

​Foundation Stage

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Primary 1

Mrs K Cooke.
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Primary 2

Miss K Fitzsimons.
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Hedgehogs LSC

Mrs K Gibson

Key Stage 1

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Primary 3

Mrs R Curran
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Primary 4

Miss S-A Thompson
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Owls LSC

Miss M Bates.

Key Stage 2

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Squirrels - LSC

Mrs K Beattie
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Primary 5

P5

Mr D Dorrian
Mrs S Tumelty
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Foxes LSC

Mrs H Montgomery
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Primary 6

Mrs A Alexander / Mrs E Thompson
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Primary 7

Vice Principal - Mr D Maginnis

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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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        • P7 2021 2022
      • 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
      • 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 >
      • 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
  • Learning Support Centre
    • LSC Newsletters
  • Community
    • Parents >
      • Letters To Parents
      • News Letters
      • After School Care Club (ASCC)
      • P1 Enrolment for Sept 2026
      • Calendar >
        • School Holidays 2025-26
        • School Holidays 2024-25
      • 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
    • Angel Wishes Charity
  • Contact
    • Twitter Page
  • P1 Induction for Sept 2026
  • Links inc. E Safety
    • Safer Schools app
  • Nursery Schools in Downpatrick
  • Sports Day 2024