Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thu 31 Dec 2020Happy New Year to our school community for a new year of health and happiness. Many thanks for all your help and support in 2020.
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Fri 25 Dec 2020HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Best wishes to our school community for a happy, peaceful Christmas and a New Year of health and happiness! 🎄 We hope Santa was good to everyone! 🎅
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Christmas Wishes
Fri 18 Dec 2020Dear Parents,
As the Autumn term 2020/21 draws to a close I would like to thank all of you, children, Staff and the Board of Governors of our school for your understanding, cooperation and on-going efforts this term to support and keep our children safe throughout this challenging time. It has been a delight to see the children responding with such confidence and enthusiasm to a “new normal” in our school. They have shown tremendous resilience in the face of this pandemic and everyone here at St. Colum’s has been doing their utmost to support them.
I commend all Staff on their tireless efforts to adjust and adapt to a new style of classroom management, teaching and learning. They have been fastidious in their efforts to ensure the children have been kept as safe as possible throughout this term whilst engaging with them in new learning experiences.
The classrooms have been buzzing with Christmas activities, decorations and music throughout December. We even had a surprise visit from Santa who very generously delivered a lovely gift for each child in the school. The children from P1-P5 were chatting with Santa at the North Pole today using Zoom and I hope he makes a visit to all of your homes on Christmas Eve.
Pope Francis said “God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.”
Let us all remember the true meaning of Christmas as told to you all in the Carol Service P5-P7, The Nativities and songs from classes P1-P4, and our Joint Carol Service with Portstewart Primary School.
On Behalf of the Board of Governors and all Staff in the school I wish all our families a very safe, blessed and Happy Christmas and look forward to welcoming everyone back safely on 5th January 2021 to a new term.
Mrs K S Mc Cullagh,
Principal
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PTA Christmas Raffle Winners
Wed 16 Dec 2020Congratulations to all our PTA Christmas Raffle Winners. We hope you enjoy your prizes (we will deliver them bu end of the week). Many thanks to everyone for your support for this fundraiser, raising £1085 towards PTA funds.
And a huge THANK YOU to all those who donated raffle prizes.
PTA Christmas Raffle Prizewinners
Adrian Margey Print… Maiya McCann
Moores Pamper Hamper... Maitui Marlow
Homemakers Voucher… Dea Mollova
Fidela Coffee Hamper… Nuala McCorriston
Mens Grooming Set… Sofia McAlorum
Morellis Voucher… Niamh McGowan
Doodles Craft Hamper… Jarlath Harley
Amazin’ Grazin’ Hamper… Eleanora Margey
Roe & Co Whiskey… Roise Harper
Joey Dunlop Print… Jude Mullan
Bayliss & Harding Set… Schira McGoldrick
Candle Set… Alex White
Wine & Crackers… Jamie McAlorum
Handbag and Toiletries… Erin Corrigan Murphy
Reed Diffuser… Ellen McAlary
Soaps… Grace Trolan
Bath bombs… Grace Trolan
Crackers & Selection Box… Alice McLaughlin
Bumper Sharpies Pack… Caroline Richards
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SAFE PARKING REMINDER FOR ALL PARENTS AND CARERS
Tue 15 Dec 2020REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS AND CARERS
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 who may be collecting or dropping off.Many thanks for your continued support.🚶
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LAST DAY OF TERM, FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER
Mon 14 Dec 2020REMINDER: Term ends this Friday, 18th December.
School will finish at 11:50am for P1, P3, P5, P7 and 12noon for P2, P4, P6. And it's a non-uniform day!
Please note there will be no Break Hatch on Friday.
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PTA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Mon 14 Dec 2020It's almost time for the PTA Christmas Raffle!
Tickets cost £5 each and are available from THE SHOP on SchoolMoney.
Draw will take place on Wednesday 16th December.
PRIZES include...
Adrian Margey Limited Edition signed & framed print
(54x43cm incl. frame)
Moore’s Pamper Hamper worth over £250
(includes perfume, skincare, home fragrance)
Homemakers Voucher £50
Fidela Coffee Hamper
Morelli’s Voucher £20Joey Dunlop Print by Nigel Allison
Male Grooming Set
Amazin' Grazin' Bake at Home Pack
Doodles Art Hamper
Fragrance Set
And more!
If you have any difficulties accessing SchoolMoney, please contact the office on 02870833010.
Many thanks for your continued support.
St. Colum's PTA
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LAST CHANCE TO BUY OUR 85TH ANNIVERSARY TEA TOWELS
Mon 14 Dec 2020Our 85th Anniversary tea towels are flying out of the shop! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased one. Still time to get yours... as a keepsake or Christmas gift... order from THE SHOP on SchoolMoney.
(Any problems accessing SchoolMoney please contact the office 02870833010)
Many thanks for your continued support.
St. Colum's PTA
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SENTINUS 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES
Sun 13 Dec 2020Sentinus are so excited for Christmas and are launching their '12 day's of Christmas' STEM Challenges today for some STEM Christmas fun at home.
Find the challenges starting today on the Sentinus Facebook Page...https://www.facebook.com/SentinusSTEM
Don't forget to take photos or videos of how you get on. Email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net or send in a message to our school Facebook page.
Have fun!
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St. VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Sun 13 Dec 2020ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Many families will face impossible choices this Christmas as SVP launch one of the most difficult Annual Appeals in our history. The way we help those in need has temporarily had to change to conform with guidelines, as is the way we are accepting donations.
Christmas will be different for everyone this year but the theme “Impossible Choices” reflects the really hard situation families on low incomes face in the lead up to Christmas. If you are struggling to keep a roof dinner and a warm house? What do you sacrifice to buy your children those precious gifts after such a tough year?
If you can help you can donate online at: https://www.svp.ie/home.aspx or simply put a donation in
an envelope and leave it in the parochial house. Or alternatively if you are in need or you know of someone who is experiencing difficulties, please contact us on 07508 549572.
