St Brigid's Primary School

St Brigid's Primary School St Brigid's Primary School, Rathkeltair Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6NL. Tel 02844 612253.

St Brigid’s Primary School, which is situated in pleasant rural surroundings on the
outskirts of Downpatrick beside St Brigid’s Church, was opened in 1968. The school is co-educational with enrolment and admission numbers of 266 and 38 respectively and a teaching staff of 11. The school aims to develop the academic, personal, social and spiritual potential of
each child in a caring, Christian at

mosphere. Pupils are given the opportunity to become involved in a number of after school activities such as football, netball, short tennis, bowls, golf, Irish, ICT, Art and Dance. Educational visits, are organised periodically to support the learning experience. The Cross Community Contact Scheme is an important element of school life and we fully support the concepts of mutual understanding, tolerance and co-operation. To this end we have established links with a controlled primary school and the P7 class is currently involved in a number of joint educational projects. Selected children receive tuition in woodwind, violin, viola and double base from the SEELB Instrumental Teaching Service; the school choir is very active
throughout the year and the school has an annual presentation as part of the Christmas celebrations. All pupils are encouraged to take part in fund
raising for local and Third World charities. Accommodation comprises 10 classrooms,
resource room, a well-stocked central library, gymnasium, medical room, Principal’s and Secretary’s offices. There is a large car park, 2 hard surfaced playgrounds and a large wooded grass area with an outdoor play area. The school is well equipped for the delivery of the
revised curriculum in all subjects. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to discuss their child’s progress and a number of parent-teacher meetings are held each year. There is an active and enthusiastic Parent’s Association, which organises a number of fund-raising and social events during the year.

We are so excited to welcome back all our boys and girls tomorrow to start a new school year!
26/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome back all our boys and girls tomorrow to start a new school year!

26/08/2026

📣NEW WORKSHOP
When every day parenting feels like fighting fires...🔥
Take a step back and join us to think about how you parent and explore what works and why.
📞 Call 0808 8020 400 for more information or to book your place

25/08/2026

📣 Support available for families as new school year begins

The EA is reminding parents and carers that help and information is available as schools across Northern Ireland prepare to welcome pupils back for the new academic year.

A number of dedicated helplines are in place and further information and details of support are available through the EA website and social media channels. This covers a range of areas, including special educational needs (SEN), school transport, free school meals, uniform grants and admissions.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/7b8M50ZEAHu

25/08/2026

Does your child have a special dietary requirement? Have you notified your child’s school about it?

Special diet applications should be completed when the diet is:
◾ medically prescribed eg food allergies
◾ religious or cultural reasons
◾ vegetarian or vegan

Parents/guardians/caregivers have a crucial role in providing these details to their child’s school. All special diets must be notified to the school using our Guidance for the provision of Special Diets in schools form. This form should be submitted when your child joins a school and/or starts taking school meals, or when your child is diagnosed with a medical condition or allergy/intolerance requiring an adjustment to their diet or how the food is served.

📩 Download the form: https://ow.ly/sxXt50ZFcNG

Upon receipt of the completed form for medically required diets, your school will contact you and facilitate a meeting with you, the school and the school’s catering manager. The arrangements for provision of your child’s meals will be discussed and agreed ahead of the special diet being provided.

If you haven’t previously submitted a completed application, and your child needs a special diet, you need to apply now.

🔗 More information about the process is available on our website: https://ow.ly/peYN50ZFcNH

25/08/2026
Please note change of start dates and finish time due to new attendance guidelines.
21/08/2026

Please note change of start dates and finish time due to new attendance guidelines.

20/08/2026

Come down and join us on Saturday.

19/08/2026
19/08/2026

At Parentline, there are NO silly questions!

Whatever’s on your mind, we’re here to listen, support or advise.

📞 Call us today on 0808 8020 400

Address

2 Rathkeltair Road
Downpatrick
BT306NL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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