These testimonials from pupils, parents, staff, and governors aim to give you further insight into life at Downshire:
 

‘As a parent of two children in Downshire I have seen my daughters grow to be confident and happy - school days are days to be enjoyed and looked forward to. Downshire is warm and welcoming while providing the students with everything they could possibly need to succeed, preparing them well for secondary education. I believe we have, with absolute certainty, chosen the best primary school for our children.’
Downshire Parent 

‘Downshire is so much fun - you make loads of friends!’

P3 Downshire Pupil

‘I love being part of the Downshire family and seeing the children grow.’

Downshire Teacher 

‘At the heart of our community Downshire Primary School provides all pupils with a consistent high quality of teaching and learning, this is enhanced by its location in Royal Hillsborough which offers an abundance of out of class learning opportunities and experiences which are fully utilised. The wide variety of after school activities allows the children to participate and interact with fellow pupils both in school and in the wider primary community. The welfare of all our children is paramount throughout the school and this is supported with high standards of Pastoral Care. It is our commitment to ensure  that every child on leaving Downshire Primary School has all the confidence and ability to further advance their learning journey.’

Maurice Hanna, Chairman of the Board of Governors 

‘As a new SEN teaching assistant in Downshire Primary, I would like to thank all the staff and children for being so supportive and making me feel so welcome.’

Downshire SEN Assistant

‘All the teachers are so kind and they really help you learn.’
P6 Downshire Pupil

‘Downshire School is like one big family.’

Downshire Parent

‘It is so clear that the focus is to nurture in the children kindness and how to care for one another and the wider community. A rare thing in these days where individualism is so often the driving force. Downshire has a great atmosphere where all children are accepted and given support where needed.’

Downshire Parent

‘I love the outdoor play with all of my friends where we all join in together.’

P2 Pupil

‘The pupils in Downshire Primary School are very courteous and full of enthusiasm for life and learning.’

Downshire Classroom Assistant

‘It’s great at lunchtime to have a muga pitch to play on and we get computer time as well.’

P5 Downshire Pupil

‘Our family has been part of the Downshire Primary School community for 12 years. The support and guidance the boys have been offered, has given them an excellent grounding for the future.’
Downshire Parent