Whole School news
Brighter Beginnings PE Programme
April/May 2022
Some classes in school have availed of a bespoke PE programme with Brighter Beginnings. Pupils have been able to experience a range of new sports and games such as boxing, target practice, fun parachute games and much much more. This has been a great boost for physical activity and well being for our pupils.
Mount Ida Pottery Workshops
March/April 2022
Mount Ida Pottery Workshops
From wellbeing funding school were able to provide two workshops for pupils with Mount Ida Pottery. Pupils had an amazing time creating and painting flowers for our 'Garden of Hope'. Keep an eye out for the finished product coming soon.....
Great British Bake Off - Donard Style - Showstopper Challenge
8.4.22
World Book Day 3.3.22
Some children from Middle and Senior school showing off their cool costumes during our World Book Day parade!
Christmas Craic-er 16.12.21
There's nothing quite like spending time together at Christmas!
We are so pleased to let everyone know that our Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day 2021 raised £281.20. Thank you to all the pupils and staff in Donard School for supporting this event
Mayor's Christmas Card
This year Donard School had the privilege of designing the Lord Mayor's Christmas Card. Artwork created by these young ladies was chosen for this project. The Lord Mayor made a visit to Donard to thank them and to present them with their cards. Their beautifully designed cards have been distributed all over the borough - What an achievement!!! Thank you so much Alderman Glenn Barr for this opportunity and many thanks to all our pupils who contributed.
Everyone had a wonderful time outside taking part in the “Daily Mile Santa Run” on Friday 3rd December. We had lots of fresh air and exercise. There were loads of smiles and plenty of giggles along the way
Anti Bullying Odd Socks Day
Monday 15th November
Donard pupils had great fun wearing wacky odd socks to suport Anti-Bullying wweek.
Whilst focusing on the theme 'One Kind word' all classes designed a kind word poster. The Junior classes completed many activities about socks and the Senior classes enjoyed circle time activities about bullying.
