Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• FIRST COMMUNION, SATURDAY 27TH APRIL

  Fri 26 Apr 2024

  Please keep our Primary 4 pupils receiving Holy Communion for the first time this weekend in your prayers. May the love of Jesus shine in their hearts always.🙏❤😀

   

   

  

• DOHERTY CUP SEMI FINAL

  Thu 25 Apr 2024

  ℂ𝕆ℕ𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕌𝕃𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝕊 to our footballers who won their 𝐃𝐎𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐔𝐏 semi-final match against Macosquin PS this afternoon.⚽🥅 Fantastic boys!👏👏

  
  They now play Damhead PS in the final. Date and time to be confirmed.

  

• PRE-SCHOOL & PRIMARY 1 ADMISSIONS UPDATE

  Tue 23 Apr 2024

  𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 & 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟭 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

  
  This Thursday, 25 April, parents/guardians will receive the outcome of their Pre-School (Stage 1) or Primary 1 application for September 2024.

  
  🔵Applicants who applied online via EA Connect will receive an email on Thursday. If you do not receive an email, please check your junk folder.

  
  🔵If you did not apply via EA Connect a letter will be sent to your home address.

  
  🔵For children yet to secure a Pre-school or P1 place, you will receive a letter or email from the Education Authority.

  
  🔵Please note, pre-school applicants of underage children and late deferrals will receive their outcome on 11 June 2024.

  
  🔵Parents who have a child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs awaiting placement will be updated by their SEN link officer or school/setting when a placement has been secured. This process may take a little longer as we work to find the best placement for your child’s needs.
  
  For further information, visit: https://ow.ly/bRvz50Rjrh0

  

• HAPPY WORLD EARTH DAY

  Mon 22 Apr 2024

  Today is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a day when we are asked what each of us can do to preserve our wonderful planet and the wildlife that lives on it. This year the theme is Plastic Vs Planet. World Earth Day is not just about celebration; it's about action. Let's make sustainable choices and work towards a healthier planet every day.

   

  Send us photos of any Earth Day activities you take part in this week - planting, litter picking, taking care of nature, making homes for nature, recycling etc. Message our page @stcolums or send via Seesaw.

  

• NEXT WEEKS MENU FROM MONDAY 22ND APRIL

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  Next weeks menu, from Monday 22nd April.😋

   

  Please book lunches online through our SchoolMoney system. School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening.

  

• LATEST DIARY DATES

  Fri 19 Apr 2024

  Please see Diary Dates for Parents on our Newsletters page...

  http://http s://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/newsletters-2/

  

• KILLOWEN CUP SUCCESS

  Tue 16 Apr 2024

  🏆ℂ𝕆ℕ𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕌𝕃𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝕊🏆

  to our footballers who won the 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐩 7-aside competition

  this afternoon at Ulster University Coleraine.

   

  Well done boys! 👏👏

  

• NEXT WEEKS MENU FROM MONDAY 15TH APRIL

  Fri 12 Apr 2024

  Next weeks menu, from Monday 15th April.😋

   

  Please book lunches online through our SchoolMoney system. School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening.

  

• CASH FOR CLOBBER, WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL

  Thu 11 Apr 2024

  Our next Cash For Clobber collection is on Wednesday 17th April.

   

  Please bring your bags of unwanted textiles to school 8:30am - 9:00am on Wednesday and pass 'over the wall' to staff at the front of the school.  

   

  What can you put in the bag??

  • All types of clothing (even with holes!)
  • Bags and shoes (please tie shoes together with laces)
  • Hats and belts
  • Towels and curtains
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers)

   

  ** Remember all items must be clean.** 

   

  Please help us recycle and raise funds for our school.

   

  Many thanks for your continued support.

  
  St. Colum’s Eco-school Committee

  

• SUMMER TERM STARTS MONDAY 8TH APRIL

  Fri 05 Apr 2024

  Looking forward to having you all back to school on Monday 8th April for the start of our summer term.

   

  #summerterm #StColums