St Patrick's Primary School, Ardboe, Dungannon

RESPECT As we begin our school year, it is important that we set out our standards for respect from the beginning. Simple things like a smile, good eye contact or a “hello” can make a huge difference when forming relationships with new friends and helping others. Small gestures towards others show that you value them and will help to build respect. In the month of September we will be focusing on the Christian value - RESPECT. This is also one of our Key School values. As a whole school community, we will be discussing what RESPECT means and what it should look like within each classroom. We will be looking at: How we show respect for each other and adults in the school community. How children are encouraged to value and respect their own and other people’s belongings. How children are encouraged to show tolerance by accepting feelings, habits or beliefs, racial or ethnic origins that are different from their own. What patience, kindness and good manners should look like in our classroom. [Open Document] | ☕ Coffee Morning ☕ - Friends Of Mullinahoe - Coffee Morning on Sunday 28th of September from 12.00 - 2.00 pm in the Ardboe Community Centre. [Open Image]

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A Social Story for Starting Back to School 🏫

30th Aug 2025

A social story is a short, personalised narrative designed to help children understand and navigate social situations by providing clear, simple, and reassuring explanations.

It often includes details about what to expect, how to behave, and how to feel in a given situation.

For many children, especially at the start of a new school year, changes in routine or environment can cause feelings of anxiety or uncertainty.

To ease this transition, we’ve created a special social story for the children at Saint Patrick’s, aimed at helping them feel more comfortable and confident as they begin their new school year.

The story gently guides them through what the first morning of school will be like, helping to reduce worries and prepare them for the exciting year ahead.