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30/10/2026

** Young at Heart Halloween Celebrations **

Our Young at Heart group had a fantastic time celebrating Halloween with a brilliant afternoon of games, activities and spooky crafts!

A huge thank you to Toni and Orla, who continue to do such wonderful work leading the group and making every session so enjoyable.

Another great day of fun, friendship and Halloween spirit!

23/10/2026

*** Halloween Party Day ***

Our school was full of Halloween fun and excitement as the children enjoyed a fantastic Party Day! From traditional games such as conkers, pin the donkey and bobbing for apples, to spooky discos, Halloween movies and creative arts activities, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The classrooms were filled with laughter, music and plenty of Halloween spirit throughout the day. It was wonderful to see the children having so much fun while making special memories with their friends.

A huge thank you to all the staff who helped organise such a fun-filled day and to the children for embracing the occasion with such enthusiasm.

23/10/2026

** Pumpkin Carving Competition Winners **

Congratulations to our Pumpkin Carving Competition winners: 🎃 P1: Ria, 🎃 P2: Bobby, 🎃 P3: Leena, 🎃 P4: Eimíle, 🎃 P5: Matty, 🎃 P6: Caoimhe and 🎃 P7: Neil.

The standard of entries was incredibly high this year, with pupils showcasing fantastic creativity, effort and Halloween spirit through their amazing pumpkin designs.

A special twist to the competition saw each class judged by the children from the year group above, who had the difficult task of selecting the winners. Thank you to all of our judges for taking their role so seriously and to every pupil who entered for making the exhibition such a colourful and impressive display.

Well done to our top carvers and to everyone who took part!

23/10/2026

*** Pumpkin Carving Exhibition ***

Our school was transformed into a fantastic pumpkin gallery! Pupils put their creativity on full display, with a wonderful collection of carved pumpkins exhibited throughout the building. From spooky faces to imaginative designs, the effort and creativity shown by everyone was outstanding.

A huge thank you to all of the children and families who took part. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed viewing the amazing creations!

23/10/2026

*** Eco Council Halloween Classroom Door Decoration Competition ***

The Eco Council challenged each class to create a spooky Halloween classroom door using only recycled, reused and natural materials. There was just one rule: nothing new could be purchased!

Classes got to work using a fantastic range of materials, including spare classroom paper and card, cereal boxes, magazines, old clothing, lunch packaging, bottle caps, straws, cardboard, bin bags, tinfoil and even natural items such as leaves, sticks, twigs, feathers and acorns. The creativity, teamwork and imagination on display were truly outstanding, and pupils had great fun bringing their spooky designs to life while learning about the importance of reusing and recycling.

After some very difficult judging, the Eco Council selected the following award winners: Most Creative: P1/2, Most Colourful: P3, Most Effort: P4/5, Best Use of Recycled Materials: P5/6 and Spookiest: P7.

Congratulations to all of our winners and a huge well done to every class that took part. The standard was incredibly high, and we are so proud of the enthusiasm shown for this fun and environmentally friendly challenge.

23/10/2026

*** P7 Conquering Worries Workshop with HIP Psychology ***

P7 took part today in a fantastic HIP Psychology workshop focused on understanding and overcoming worries. Led by Carlos, the session encouraged pupils to think about the importance of "swimming in their own lane" and avoiding comparisons with others.

The children engaged in thoughtful discussions about the pressures they can sometimes face, both in and out of school, and explored practical strategies to help them manage these challenges positively.

Through a range of activities and conversations, pupils developed a greater understanding of how to build confidence, resilience and a healthy mindset.

A huge thank you to Carlos for delivering such an engaging and valuable workshop. The pupils took away many important messages that will support their wellbeing as they continue their journey through P7 and beyond.

HIP Psychology

23/10/2026

*** First Accelerated Reader Certifications of the New School Year! ***

A huge congratulations to the children who have earned our first Accelerated Reader certifications of the new school year. These awards reflect the fantastic reading habits, dedication and enthusiasm that pupils have shown since returning to school in September.

Achieving an Accelerated Reader certificate is a wonderful accomplishment and demonstrates a commitment to reading regularly, developing comprehension skills and challenging themselves with books at an appropriate level.

We are delighted to see so many pupils already reaching important reading milestones so early in the year. We hope this is just the beginning of another successful year of reading across the school.

Well done to all of our certificate winners. Keep turning those pages and enjoying new adventures through books!

Accelerated Reader & Freckle Ireland Liam O’Hare

23/10/2026

*** Pupil of the Month – October ***

A huge congratulations to our October Pupil of the Month award winners! These pupils have been recognised for their excellent attitude to learning, kindness towards others, positive behaviour and commitment to being the best that they can be each day.

Bria (P1), Éanna (P2), Max (P3), Manna (P4), Liam (P5), James (P6) and Caragh (P7).

October has been another busy and successful month in school, with pupils taking part in a wide range of learning experiences, including our recent Maths Week celebrations. Throughout the month, these children consistently set a wonderful example through their effort, resilience, respect and enthusiasm for school life.

We are incredibly proud of all our winners for embodying our school values and making a positive contribution to their classrooms each day. Keep up the fantastic work and continue to be role models for your peers.

23/10/2026

*** Mathlete of the Month – October ***

Congratulations to our October Mathletes of the Month! These pupils have demonstrated great enthusiasm, effort and achievement in Mathematics throughout the month especially during Maths Week.

Noah (P1), Bobby (P2), Oonagh (P3), Laetare (P4), Amelia (P5), Luke (P6) and Eoin (P7) were the recipients.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, perseverance and positive attitude these pupils have shown during their mathematical learning. Keep up the fantastic work and continue to challenge yourselves every day!

23/10/2026

*** Principal’s Award ***

Neil P7

Neil is so deserving of the Principal’s Award. He approaches every task with enthusiasm, determination and a positive attitude, always giving 100% and never giving up when faced with a challenge.

Neil has shown excellent progress in Numeracy and is becoming increasingly confident when working independently. He is also doing well with reading and consistently demonstrates a can-do attitude towards his learning. Neil’s homework is completed to a high standard, reflecting the pride and effort he puts into all that he does.

Neil is a ray of sunshine in the classroom and his cheerful smile lights up the room each day. Well done Neil for always being so cooperative, respectful and ready to contribute in class. You are a kind and supportive friend to others and we are super proud of your progress in P7 so far!

Address

27 Main Street Dundrum
Newcastle
BT330LU

Website

http://sacredheartdundrum.co.uk/

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