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

• CHRISTMAS FAIR, SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER

  Fri 29 Nov 2019

  Don't miss the Christmas Fair this Sunday, 2nd December at Start of the Sea Parish Centre, 4-6pm.

  Festive fun for all the family!

  

• CAROL SINGERS AT PORTSTEWART CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

  Thu 28 Nov 2019

  Come along to the Crescent this Saturday afternoon for carol singing by St. Colum's and Portstewart Primary Shared Education choir at 3:30pm as part of the festivities at the switch on of the Christmas Lights.

  
  Don't forget disco & games afterwards(5-7pm) in Agherton Parish Hall(as the Townhall is currently closed) organised by Portstewart Community Association

   

  There will also be a giving tree 2pm - non perishable food/gifts/new and good condition used toys welcome. To be distributed to local charities.

   

  

• SCHOOL COUNCIL:THE RESULTS ARE IN!

  Mon 25 Nov 2019

  Whole school assembly today to find out all about what our School Council does and to meet our new School Council representatives from Primary 4 to Primary 7. We wish them a busy and productive year as they provide a voice for all the children in our school. Well done to everyone who presented mandates and stood for election as well as a big thank you to our outgoing School Council members for their work last year.

  

• REMINDER: EARLY CLOSURE ON MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER AT 1PM

  Mon 25 Nov 2019
  REMINDER: School will finish at 1pm for all on Monday 2nd December to facilitate set up for Open Evening.

• NORTH COAST SOCKS APPEAL

  Fri 22 Nov 2019

  We are delighted to be a drop off point for the North Coast Socks Appeal. North Coast Socks Appeal has one simple mission - to provide enough warm socks over winter for homeless shelters in Northern Ireland. The appeal runs until 18th December. It's a very simple kind gesture asking for one pair of new warm socks per household.

   

  A big thank to Stephanie who popped into school to drop off our appeal poster.

   

  You can find our collection box at reception. Many thanks for your support.

  

• SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

  Wed 20 Nov 2019

  It was school council elections for Primary 4 - Primary 7 this afternoon. Pupils voted for their class representatives based on their manifestos presented over the past week.What a busy afternoon! Counting is currently underway and we expect to announce our new school council soon.

   

  

• CASH FOR CLOBBER COLLECTION

  Wed 20 Nov 2019

  THANK YOU to everyone who donated bags of unwanted textiles for our Cash for Clobber Collection today... raising £64! We really appreciate your support for this scheme - recycling and fund-raising for our school!

   

  Please continue to save your unwanted textiles for us and bring to school in the new year.

  

• NO CAMOGIE/HURLING AFTER SCHOOL TODAY, WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

  Wed 20 Nov 2019
  NO Camogie/Hurling after school today. Apologies for any inconvenience.

• OPEN EVENING, MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER

  Mon 18 Nov 2019

  We warmly invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Evening on Monday 2nd December, 6:00 - 7:30pm. Come along and see what we have to offer at St. Colum’s, take a tour around our school, meet pupils and our dedicated staff. Information on the admission process will be available on the evening.

   

  We look forward to seeing you.

   

  PLEASE NOTE: School will finish at 1pm for all to facilitate set up for Open Evening.

   

  

• ROAD SAFETY WEEK

  Mon 18 Nov 2019

  As we begin Road Safety Week, please remember to avoid parking on the school entrance markings and pavements, allowing pupils and parents a clear view to cross the road safely.

  
  Reduce congestion in front of the school by using Convention Avenue Car Park(beside the fire station) and 'striding' the short distance to school. 

  
  Please share with childminders and carers.

   

  Many thanks for your continued support.