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Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down
Halloween Party & Break Halloween Party: The children are invited to come to school dressed, as their favourite character on Tuesday 29th October for a Halloween Party. Please note there will be NO dinners that day.As the children are young we ask that no one wears a scary mask.The Nursery will close at 11.20 -11.30 (Group 1) & 11.30-11.40 (Group 2) on Tuesday 29th OctoberHalloween Break: The Nursery will be closed from Wednesday 30th October & re-open on Monday 4th November.
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17th Dec 2018

17th December 2018

Applications for Nursery & P1
You will be able to apply between Wednesday 2nd January until Thursday 31st January for a Nursery place in September 2019.

Applications will now be made via an online portal. We will be attending training and will provide information in the New Year.

Our Open Day will be Monday 7th January 2019 - 2.30-5.00. (please note different from November Newsletter)

BELOW IS THE INFORMATION & LINKS TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY WEBSITE

LINK TO EA WEBSITE  (YOU CAN ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM VIA THIS LINK FROM 2/1/19)

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions

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You will need an email address to initially register & then a link will be sent to this address to

When applying select TARGET NURSERY not Reception

Type in your postcode & a list of local nurseries and playgroups will be displayed.

A list of possible verification documents can be found in the schools Admissions Criteria at the botton of this pages.  Please ensure all documents have a date within the last three months. Please note that verification documents must be in the name of the parent/s or guardian listed on the application form (currently only one name can go on the application - if living in the same house - please add both parents names to the section where you are able to state why you are selecting the Nursery).  A medical letter regarding the child MUST state that childs name.

IMPORTANT DATES

https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2018-12/Quick%20step%20guide%20Pre-School%20Stage%20v1.pdf

GUIDANCE TO PARENTS 

https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2018-12/Digital%20Admissions%20Parent%20Portal%20Guidance%20%28tri-fold%20leaflet%29.pdf 

Convent of Mercy Nursery School Admissions Critieria for 2019.

https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2018-12/Convent%20of%20Mercy%20NS%20Downpatrick%202019-2020.pdf