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

• SUSTRANS HOME ACTIVITIES

  Mon 30 Mar 2020

  Our Sustrans Schools’ Officer, Johnny whom the pupils will know from visiting our school, will be sending through a weekly video activity which pupils can do at home. These activities are aimed at keeping active, having fun and learning as part of our schools’ involvement in the Active School Travel programme.

   

  Follow the link to see this weeks activity. https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/sustrans/

   

  Have fun!

  

• ROAD SAFETY COMPETITIONS

  Sat 28 Mar 2020

  ROAD SAFE NI have launched a 'Design A Mascot' for Primary 5 - Primary 7 pupils to help teach kids and youg people about road safety.

   

  Closing date for entries is 1st May. Please follow the link for further information and application form... https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/road-safety-competitions/

   

  And for our younger pupils, Road Safe NI have a colouring in competition. A selection of colouring in sheets are available in our Kids Zone... https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/road-safety-competitions/

   

  Please return entries by 15/05/2020 via email to Tricia at roadsafenicharity@gmail.com or

  via post to:

  Davy Jackson

  Road Safe NI

  48 Copperthorpe

  Drumahoe

  Co. Londonderry

  BT47 3LT

   

  Remember to add your name, age, school and contact phone number.

  

• FREE SCHOOL MEALS UPDATE

  Thu 26 Mar 2020

  Latest update on Free School Meals payments from the Department of Education... 

  https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/ministers-take-action-relation-free-school-meals-payment-0

   

  If you require any assistance or support regarding this announcement please contact Mrs McCullagh...

  email kmccullagh955@c2kni.net

• Parentline NI

  Thu 26 Mar 2020

  As we all navigate these unprecedented times, Parentline NI would like to remind you all that their Regional Parents Helpline is in full operation throughout this period. They can be contacted on freephone 0808 8020 400 to provide advice, support and guidance to parents and carers.

   

  Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm
  Friday - 9am-5pm
  Saturday - 9am-1pm

   

  You can also contact them via webchat www.ci-ni.org.uk or email parentline@ci-ni.org.uk

   

  

• FREE 'OUT OF THE ARK' SONGS AND RESOURCES

  Mon 23 Mar 2020

  Out of the Ark are sharing FREE resources with you all to help you and your children through these difficult times.

  Why not build singing into your daily routine - it's a fantastic way to bond as a family and keep everyone smiling. As well as a free song for every day, they've also created lots of ideas to extend learning as everyone gets to grips with being at home. 

   

  So, to help with the rhythms and routines of your new daily life, they are releasing seven songs, one for each day, all with challenges and activities related to each song. Every week for the next few weeks they will continue to add songs and resources.

   

  https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ootam-at-home/

  

• PE WITH THE BODY COACH, EVERY WEEKDAY 9AM

  Sun 22 Mar 2020

  Join Joe Wicks for PE wit Joe each morning at 9am during the school closure... and if 9am is too early you can watch later in the day. Follow the link...

   

  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl

  

• Key Workers Application

  Sat 21 Mar 2020

  Key Workers Application ...

   

  https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/key-workers-covid-19/

   

  Please return completed form to ... kmccullagh955@c2kni.net

• Key Worker Advice COVID-19

  Sat 21 Mar 2020 Mrs McCullagh

  Dear Parents,

   

  St. Colum's Primary School will be open on Monday 23rd March to support key workers and their children in this crisis. I have already been in touch with most parents who have identified themselves as Key Workers in accordance with government guidelines. I will continue to be in touch with these parents as needed.

   

  Please note the following:

   

  As Principal I have identified staff who can provide a supervised learning environment for the identified children.

   

  The health and safety of our children and staff is of paramount importance and we will adhere to PHA guidance.

   

  At this point no school meals will be provided

   

  Key points to consider:

   

  Revision.

   

  As per government issue:

   Families with one key worker can apply. All other childcare options should be exhausted. Please contact school to discuss. Please be responsible in your choice as we need to try to limit the number of children and adults together in a small space in line with social distancing guidance. Children are also required to observe social distancing. 

   

  Children attending school will not need to wear uniform.

   

  Please be advised staff will be providing childcare supervision, not teaching duties.

  Teachers involved in childcare will not be available to provide online/remote support to other children/classes.

   

  Children should bring in their home packs to school.

   

  Parents are required to fill in a registration form which should be returned via e-mail to school asap.

   

  We are all working to support each other. 

   

  Keep safe,

   

  Mrs Mc Cullagh

   

• FREE ONLINE ART DEMONSTRATIONS & COLLABORATIVE KIDS ART PROJECT

  Fri 20 Mar 2020

  Why not create a collaborative artwork with Adrian Margey-Art during the school closure. What a brilliant idea! 🎨🖌🖼 Follow the link for more infomation ... 

   https://www.facebook.com/AdrianMargeyArt2/videos/903700010077015/

  
  Please spread the word!

   

  

• KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE WHILE THEY ARE OFF SCHOOL

  Fri 20 Mar 2020

  During this unprecedented time of school closures, the NCA’s  Child Exploitation and Online Protection Team (CEOP) has produced a help-sheet to support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online while they are off school.

   

  The help-sheet provide advice and links to Thinkuknow resources you can use at home with your children.

   

  https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/keeping-safe-online/