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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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

26th Jan 2026
    Time Activity What can we do?  Why? ...
 
 
 
 
26th Jan 2026
It’s a windy day yet we can travel all over the world with these camera  -...
 
 
 
 
26th Jan 2026
Why not be the teacher today - gather up your dolls & teddies.  Line them...
 
 
 
 
26th Jan 2026
To start a few of our favourite songs.  Remember to restrict the age on the...
 
 
 
 
Useful links and information regarding Safeguarding and accessing support for families...
 
 
 
 
We will be introducing the PANTS rules over the next few weeks.  If you have...
 
 
 
 
23rd Jan 2026
We had a fun filled day as Mr Hullaballoo came to visit and show us their winter...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15th Jan 2026
 
 
 
 
13th Jan 2026
  The application procedure opens on 7th January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) and...
 
 
 
 
13th Jan 2026
Call 0808 8020 400 to book.
 
 
 
 
9th Jan 2026
The children have been settling back into school and we have been learning that...
 
 
 
 
5th Jan 2026
It was so lovely to see all the boys & girls with their families returning after...
 
 
 
 
25th Oct 2025
Please remember that Folly Lane is used not only by cars to access both the Nursery...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The morning & afternoon groups will be joining together on Wednesday 17th September...
 
 
 
 
2nd Sep 2025
This is a very helpful guide to childhood illnesses from the Public Health Agency. ...
 
 
 
 
2nd Jan 2026
We reopen on Monday 5 th January 2026.  Please remember that  we are...
 
 
 
 
18th Dec 2025
We had a special visitor pop into the Nursery today when he was out for a test drive...
 
 
 
 
17th Dec 2025
What a busy and exciting week as we get ready for Christmas.  The children...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Friday, 6th February 2026
STAFF DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday, 9th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
CLOSED FEBRUARY HALF TERM