UPDATED ST. PATRICKS DAY BREAK -
St. Patrick’s Green Party Weekend: We will be having a green day to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday 13th March and the children are invited to dress in green outfits.  The Nursery will be closed on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th March & NOW ALSO WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH TO ALLOW US TO USE ONE OF THE TWO EXTRA SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.   
 
 
Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down
UPDATED ST. PATRICKS DAY BREAK St. Patrick’s Green Party Weekend: We will be having a green day to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday 13th March and the children are invited to dress in green outfits.  The Nursery will be closed on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th March & NOW ALSO WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH TO ALLOW US TO USE ONE OF THE TWO EXTRA SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.   
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Talking to your child about coronavirus

As coronavirus is a major topic of discussion on the tv, radio and in our homes - the children may have some questions or worries.  It is very difficult to stop them hearing the news or our discussions with friends -  no matter how hard we try.  Below are links to different organisations that might be helpful.  Check them first to see which you think might be suitable for your child.

 
https://660919d3-b85b-43c3-a3ad-3de6a9d37099.filesusr.com/ugd/64c685_319c5acf38d34604b537ac9fae37fc80.pdf

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-talk-your-child-about-coronavirus-covid-19