SCHOOL CLOSURE TUESDAY 27th JANUARY -
To all Parents and Guardians,  please be advised that the Convent of Mercy Nursery School will be closed tomorrow.
This decision has been made in line with the Education Authority guidance as a safety precaution due to the amber weather warning currently in effect due to Storm Chandra.  Our primary responsibility is the well-being of our students and staff. Given the predicted conditions, we believe it is essential to avoid any unnecessary travel risks to and from the school site.  We understand that a short-notice closure presents challenges for families, and we thank you for your patience. This step is being taken solely to ensure the safety of our entire school community.  We appreciate your continued cooperation and support.
 
 
Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down
SCHOOL CLOSURE TUESDAY 27th JANUARY To all Parents and Guardians,  please be advised that the Convent of Mercy Nursery School will be closed tomorrow.This decision has been made in line with the Education Authority guidance as a safety precaution due to the amber weather warning currently in effect due to Storm Chandra.  Our primary responsibility is the well-being of our students and staff. Given the predicted conditions, we believe it is essential to avoid any unnecessary travel risks to and from the school site.  We understand that a short-notice closure presents challenges for families, and we thank you for your patience. This step is being taken solely to ensure the safety of our entire school community.  We appreciate your continued cooperation and support.
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Applying for a Nursery or P1 place for September 2026

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13th Jan 2026

 

The application procedure opens on 7th January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) and an application submitted by the closing date of 21st January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) will be treated as a punctual application. An application received after 12noon (GMT) on 21 January 2026 will be treated as a late application.

 

Wednesday 7 January 2026 – at 12 noon EA Connect opens for online applications for Pre-School, submitting verification/supporting documents.
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – at 12 noon EA Connect closes. Last date/time for punctual applications for Pre-School.
Monday 26 January 2026 – by 4pm

Final date/time for late applications. 

Final date/time for Change of Preference in Exceptional Circumstances.

Final date/time for documents in support of applications.