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

• HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

  Sat 25 Dec 2021

  HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

  
  Best wishes to our school community for a happy, peaceful Christmas! 🎄 We hope Santa was good to everyone! 🎅

  

• FESTIVAL OF LIGHT LANTERN WALK

  Wed 22 Dec 2021

  PORTSTEWART COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

   

  🌟LANTERN WALK this evening -

   

  Meeting at the Christmas Tree at Atlantic Circle at 6.15pm.

   

  Setting off to the bandstand at 6.30pm.

   

  PRIZES FOR BEST LANTERN, BEST CHRISTMAS OUTFIT.

   

  ❗Strict social distancing will apply during the walk. Please help us in providing a safe outdoor event for all to enjoy.❗

   

  💫From 6.45pm Christmas Songs.

   

  🌠 FREE takeaway hot drinks(tea, non alcoholic mulled wine and juice) available to enjoy from Native accompanied by music from a trad band.

   

  (Socially distanced) festive fun ⛄ See poster for full details.

  

• PTA Christmas Raffle Winners

  Tue 21 Dec 2021

  Congratulations to all our PTA Christmas Raffle Winners. We hope you enjoy your prizes (we will deliver them as soon as possible). Many thanks to everyone for your support for this fundraiser, raising £530 towards PTA funds.

   

  And a huge THANK YOU to all those who donated raffle prizes.

   

  PTA Christmas Raffle Prizewinners

  Original Artwork... Maisie McDonald

  £50 Moores Voucher... Miss Richards

  EDT Spray Men... Ollie McIlreavy

  EDT Spray Women... Sadie McGill

  Jumper from Marram Clothing... Niamh Hasson

  Bag from Gonzo... Ava Gibney

  Doodles Art Hamper... Caoimhe Brollly

  £20 Morellis Voucher... Mrs McCullagh

  Prosecco... Maggie Lafferty

  Tin Sweets... Seamus Sweeney

   

• PCA TREASURE HUNT TOMORROW

  Tue 21 Dec 2021

  Something fun to start the holidays with!

   

  Why not take part in Portstewart Community Association's Treasure Hunt tomorrow afternoon as part of the Festival of Light. Pick up your Treasure Hunt Sheet from Sheila's between 12 and 6.30pm. All the answers on the prom. See the poster for further details.

   

  Have fun!

   

  #FestivalOfLight #Portstewart #CommunityFestival

  

• OUR TOTE BAGS HAVE ARRIVED!

  Fri 17 Dec 2021

  Our tote bags are here! 🛍

   

  All the children have drawn their likeness which is printed on the bags. Bags cost £5 each and are available to purchase through the Shop on SchoolMoney. A a nice stocking filler for family members and a lovely keepsake!

   

  As you know, our PTA are limited in how they can fundraise at the moment so we hope to have a great response and appreciate any support you can give.

   

  Many thanks for your support 🤗

   

  #StColumsPTA #ToteBags #fundraising #manythanksForYourSupport #ecoschool #reusables #ewwr 

  

• NEXT WEEKS LUNCH MENU, MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER

  Fri 17 Dec 2021

  Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 20th December. 

   

  Please book online through our SchoolMoney system. School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening. If you have any problems accessing SchoolMoney, please contact the office ☎ 02870833010.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  

• CHRISTMAS FOOD PAYMENT

  Fri 17 Dec 2021

  Families entitled to free school meals will receive a Christmas food payment.

   

  This payment covers the period from 20 December to 31 December. Families will receive a payment into their bank accounts on 20 December. If EA do not hold bank account details for you a cheque will be sent on 17 December.

   

  If you have not received payment into your bank account by end of business on 21 December or if you have any other queries please get in touch with EA via our helpdesk on 028 9041 8044 or by Email at mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk

   

  

• Key Dates for Parents for Primary and Pre-School Admissions September 2022

  Thu 16 Dec 2021

  Children who are 4 years old on or before the 1st of July must begin their primary education from the beginning of the school year following their 4th birthday.

   

  Children born between 2 July 2017 and 1 July 2018 will be due to start Primary One in September 2022 as they will be of compulsory school age and Parents/Guardians must apply for a place in a primary school. 

  

• PTA RAFFLE

  Wed 15 Dec 2021

  It'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 Tuesday 21st December.

   

  Lots of super prizes.

   

  Many thanks for your support.

  

• FESTIVE FUN WITH LIBRARIES NI

  Tue 14 Dec 2021

  Christmas Crafts at Coleraine Library on Saturday 18th December for 4-8 year olds. Make your very own holly wreath. Booking essential, telephone 02870342561.

   

  And Libraries NI have two have two great festive storytelling camps coming up this month!

   

  If your child is aged 5 - 11, they can join Vicky McFarland on either of the following dates:

  Tues 21 Dec at 4:00pm https://bit.ly/LNITinselTales1

  Wed 22 Dec at 4:00pm https://bit.ly/LNITinselTales2

   

  #ChristmasCrafts #FestiveStorytelling #TinselTales #LibrariesNI