Mid –Term Break -

The Nursery will be closed on Friday 6th February for staff to attended an Early Years Conference and then for half term from Monday 9th - Friday 13th February. School will reopen on Monday 16th February

 
 
Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down
Mid –Term Break The Nursery will be closed on Friday 6th February for staff to attended an Early Years Conference and then for half term from Monday 9th - Friday 13th February. School will reopen on Monday 16th February
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Welcome

Welcome to the Convent of Mercy Nursery School Web Site - we are situated in the centre of Downpatrick on Folly Lane.  We are a purpose built Nursery school which opened in 1979.  

We hope to keep you up to date with daily events and activities within the Convent of Mercy Nursery School. To provide suggestions on how to extend and develop your child’s learning and awareness of the Nursery curriculum.  To provide information on local events or fun activities each month in the Parents Page or Newsletter.

Please contact us at conventofmercyns@outlook.com 

Latest News

February Newsletter & Parents Page
30th Jan 2026
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W/B: 26th January
30th Jan 2026
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Safeguarding Board Northern Ireland
Useful links and information regarding Safeguarding and accessing support for families...
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Pants Rules
We will be introducing the PANTS rules over the next few weeks.  If you have...
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Mr Hullaballoo Show
23rd Jan 2026
We had a fun filled day as Mr Hullaballoo came to visit and show us their winter...
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W/B: 19th January 2026
22nd Jan 2026
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W/B: 12th January
15th Jan 2026
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Parentline NI
13th Jan 2026
Call 0808 8020 400 to book.
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W/B: 5th January 2026!
9th Jan 2026
The children have been settling back into school and we have been learning that...
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Folly Lane LOOK BOTH WAYS
25th Oct 2025
Please remember that Folly Lane is used not only by cars to access both the Nursery...
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Autumn Term Dinner Menu
2nd Oct 2025
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Staying Safe in the Carpark
The morning & afternoon groups will be joining together on Wednesday 17th September...
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Illness Guide
2nd Sep 2025
This is a very helpful guide to childhood illnesses from the Public Health Agency. ...
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What can we do today?
26th Jan 2026
    Time Activity What can we do?  Why? ...
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Who can we see on the camera ?
26th Jan 2026
It’s a windy day yet we can travel all over the world with these camera  -...
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Story Time on a Windy Day
26th Jan 2026
Why not be the teacher today - gather up your dolls & teddies.  Line them...
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Parents Page
30th Jan 2026
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February Newsletter
30th Jan 2026
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January 2026
6th Jan 2026
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Parents Page
5th Jan 2026
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December 2025
1st Dec 2025
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Downpatrick Primary School
26th Nov 2025
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St. Colmcille's Primary School 2
26th Nov 2025
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St. Colmcille's Primary School 1
26th Nov 2025
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Our Lady & St. Patrick Primary School 3
26th Nov 2025
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Our Lady & St. Patrick Primary School 2
26th Nov 2025
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Open Day Friday 5th January 2024

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Upcoming Events...

Friday, 6th February 2026
STAFF DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday, 9th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Wednesday, 11th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Thursday, 12th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Friday, 13th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM
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