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St Patrick's Primary School, Saul, Downpatrick

St Patrick's PS Saul

 

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Set in the historic parish of Saul & Ballee, the heart of St Patrick's country, where our national saint began his mission in Ireland. His statue looks down on our school from the top of Slieve Patrick, the national monument dedicated in 1934.

In St Patrick's we work together to help all of our children stay safe, be happy and reach their potential. We are a friendly school and we all enjoy being part of the St Patrick's family. This website aims to give you a taster of our school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

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Some slaves were sold for gold coins.
Some slaves were sold for gold coins.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Some slaves were sold for gold coins.
Some slaves were sold for gold coins.
 
 
 
and prayed...
and prayed...
 
 
He knew all about God but didn't feel that he needed God.
He knew all about God but didn't feel that he needed God.
 
 
 
They were taken to work on farms.
They were taken to work on farms.
 
 
Dichu wanted to know about God and became baptised.
Dichu wanted to know about God and became baptised.
 
 
Patrick then set about baptising people.
Patrick then set about baptising people.
 
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
Some locals were afraid.
Some locals were afraid.
 
Patrick was reunited with his family.
Patrick was reunited with his family.
 
 
 
 
 
One day, while Patrick was alone...
One day, while Patrick was alone...
 
After 6 years he dreamt of an escape.
After 6 years he dreamt of an escape.
 
 
 
He walked 200 miles and finally came to the ship.
He walked 200 miles and finally came to the ship.
 
 
Dich gave Patrick a barn to use as a church.
Dich gave Patrick a barn to use as a church.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
He was taken to Slemish to herd sheep.
He was taken to Slemish to herd sheep.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The pirates were fierce.
The pirates were fierce.
 
 
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
Patrick had no friends, or language and little food.
Patrick had no friends, or language and little food.
 
They sailed down the Slaney River and landed in Saul.
They sailed down the Slaney River and landed in Saul.
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
 
Patrick was bought.
Patrick was bought.
 
 
 
 
 
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
He dreamt that the Irish people were calling him back.
He dreamt that the Irish people were calling him back.
 
 
 
 
He told us in his Confession that he prayed ...
He told us in his Confession that he prayed ...
 
Patrick used shamrock to explain the Trinity.
Patrick used shamrock to explain the Trinity.
 
 
 
Eventually the sailors let him onboard.
Eventually the sailors let him onboard.
 
They were sold as slaves at a market.
They were sold as slaves at a market.
 
Then the slaves had to row to Ireland.
Then the slaves had to row to Ireland.
 
 
 
 
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
He gathered some friends and returned to Ireland.
He gathered some friends and returned to Ireland.
 
Many young people were captured by pirates.
Many young people were captured by pirates.
 
 
 
They rowed home.
They rowed home.
 
 
 
 
He was dragged away to their boat.
He was dragged away to their boat.
 
 
Then the slaves had to row to Ireland.
Then the slaves had to row to Ireland.
 
 
More and more people believed in God.
More and more people believed in God.
 
 
Dichu, the local chieftain set his dogs on them.
Dichu, the local chieftain set his dogs on them.
 
They left their families to spread the gospel.
They left their families to spread the gospel.
 
They looked for a good purchase!
They looked for a good purchase!
 
Bishop Tassach of Raholp gave him his last Holy Communion before he died.
Bishop Tassach of Raholp gave him his last Holy Communion before he died.
 
 
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
They captured the young, strong people in the area.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Even Patrick was captured by the pirates.
Even Patrick was captured by the pirates.
 
Rich chieftains came to buy the slaves.
Rich chieftains came to buy the slaves.
 
 
They were often in fear of being captured.
They were often in fear of being captured.
 
 
 
 
 
Pirates planned to capture Patrick.
Pirates planned to capture Patrick.
 
 
More and more people believed in God.
More and more people believed in God.
 
 
 
He explained that he came in peace.
He explained that he came in peace.
 
 
He said goodbye to become a priest.
He said goodbye to become a priest.
 
Rich chieftains came to buy the slaves.
Rich chieftains came to buy the slaves.
 
Patrick calmed the dogs down.
Patrick calmed the dogs down.
 
 
Then the slaves had to row to Ireland.
Then the slaves had to row to Ireland.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patrick grew up in a rich family, living in Roman Britain.
Patrick grew up in a rich family, living in Roman Britain.
 
 
 
 
 
and prayed up to 100 times a day.
and prayed up to 100 times a day.