Convent of Mercy Nursery

Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down

Illnesses We are aware that there are a number of viral infections & tummy bugs in the local community. If a child has vomited or had diarrhoea they must wait 48hrs from the last incident before returning to school. If your child is unwell for any other reason please inform the school promptly so we can plan together for their return to school.

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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

28th Sep 2021

Week Beginning 27th September

28th Sep 2021

Applying for Free School Meal or Uniform Grants

Some families are entitled to extra support with meals and uniforms for school. Link...

Dinner Start & Increased Time Details

21st Sep 2021

Week Beginning 20th September

20th Sep 2021

If your child has had diarrhoea or vomiting they must remain at home for 48 hours...

September Home Learning

If your child is staying about home for 10 days we will be spending a Home Pack and...

Mrs McCoy's Class

17th Sep 2021

As we join the morning and afternoon groups together on Monday morning have a look...

Miss Donoghue's Class

17th Sep 2021

As we join the morning and afternoon groups together on Monday morning have a look...

Whole School Joining Together on Monday

17th Sep 2021

Just a reminder that the whole school is joining together on Monday morning and we...

16th & 17th September

16th Sep 2021

15th Sep 2021

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

14th Sep 2021

Following the easing of current Covid-19 restrictions people are starting to mix more,...

Week Beginning 13th September

13th Sep 2021

Making the best ever play dough!!

We love play dough and although we love making lots of different types of dough such...

Scavenger Hunt Ideas

The children love a scavenger hunt - you can screen shot these ideas and when...

Talking to your child about coronavirus

As coronavirus is a major topic of discussion on the tv, radio and in our homes -...

School Pintrest Account

Looking for different activities to help keep us busy when at home? As we all have...

Week Beginning 6th September

8th Sep 2021

NEW PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM The boys and girls have settled very well into the...

Folly Garden Harvest

8th Sep 2021

We have apples and rhubarb from Folly Garden for the children to take home and we...

3rd Sep 2021

COVID 19 - Guidance & Flowchart for a school setting

You can contact the school on 02844614682 between 8.30 to 4.30 week days to discuss...

Thursday 2nd September

2nd Sep 2021

First Days in Nursery

31st Aug 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Schools and Educational Settings in Northern Ireland

26th Aug 2021

Click on the link below for the latest guidance for schools https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-schools-and-educational-settings-northern-ireland

Public Health Agency - What to do if your child is choking?

7th Jun 2021

This video offers safety information on how to prevent a child from choking https://youtu.be/pJUsvG-WeLs

Letter from the Minister for Education

26th Aug 2021

Consultation on Applying for a Nursery Place (closes on Friday 16th July)

13th Jul 2021

THERE IS CURRENTLY A CONSULTATION REGARDING NURSERY PLACES - examples of the...

Where is everyone going?

30th Jun 2021

The last display of the school year! Sharing where the girls and boys are moving...

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