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

• FREE SCHOOL MEALS & UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 2022-23

  Mon 30 May 2022

  Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance Applications for the 2022/23 School Year will be launching very soon!

   

  More information on this year’s application process will be posted on Education Authority social media in the coming weeks.

   

  In the mean time, it’s important to get prepared. We would like to remind anyone in receipt of the following benefits, to click the link below and request a Proof of Benefit letter. This letter will need to be uploaded with your application.

   

  Income Related Employment and Support Allowance

  Income Support

  Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance

  Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

   

  Link to Proof of Benefit Letter Service: https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/get-a-proof-of-benefit-letter/

   

  Please note, if you are in receipt of Tax Credits or Universal Credit, you are still eligible to apply. You do not need the above letter.

  

• IT'S HALF TERM

  Fri 27 May 2022

  It's Half Term! Enjoy your week off. Looking forward to having everyone back to school on Monday 6th June. 

  

• NON UNIFORM DAY, FRIDAY 27TH MAY

  Tue 24 May 2022

  Friday 27^th is a non uniform day. Pupils may wear red and white if they wish to support Derry who play in their Ulster Finals this weekend.

  

• PRIMARY 5 AT THE PEACE PROMS

  Mon 23 May 2022

  Primary 5 and their friends from Portstewart P.S. had an amazing day yesterday taking part in the Peace Proms at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast. What a wonderful experience for them as they performed with schools from all over Northern Ireland accompanied by the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland. 

   

  #PeaceProms2022 #SharedEducation

   

  

• FIRST COMMUNION

  Sat 21 May 2022

  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.🙏❤😀

  

• THE CHRONICLE P7 SOUVENIR EDITION

  Fri 20 May 2022

  The Chronicle is publishing a special primary seven souvenir edition in June 2022. This special supplement will feature full colour pictures of primary seven classes from schools across the area.

   

  Copies are available to pre-order from THE SHOP on SchoolMoney, cost £1.20 each. For every copy ordered 20p will be donated to our school funds.

   

  Copies will be delivered directly to the school in June.

   

   

   

• NEXT WEEKS LUNCH MENU, FROM MONDAY 23RD MAY

  Fri 20 May 2022

  Next weeks lunch menu, from Monday 23rd May.

   

  It's Jubilee buffet lunch on Thursday, so please book asap to help our catering plans.

   

  Please book kids lunches 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.

  

• SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

  Wed 18 May 2022

  Congratulations to our Primary 4 pupils who made their First Confessions today.

   

  May they know the greatness of God's love and forgiveness on this special day.

  

• COMMUNITY LITTER PICK. SATURDAY 21ST MAY

  Mon 16 May 2022

  Join Portstewart Community Association this Saturday morning and help give Portstewart a tidy up.

  Everyone welcome! Spread the word.  Let's keep our town tidy!

  

• THE BIG PLASTIC COUNT

  Sat 14 May 2022

  Your family has the opportunity to participate in an important investigation.

   

  An Ecology Group has been formed in our Cluster parishes and their first activity is to join this year’s Big Plastic Count, organised by Greepeace and Everyday Plastic. They need as many households as possible to take part by tracking how much plastic they use in one week. Let’s uncover the truth about plastic waste – and compare results!

   

  The Big Plastic Count is the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste. By counting your household plastic waste packaging for a week, you and your child will help tackle plastic pollution.

   

  The survey will take place from Monday 16^th to Sunday 22^nd May.

   

  We invite your whole family on this journey. Together, we can uncover the truth about plastic recycling and stop everyday plastic at the source.

   

  HOW TO TAKE PART

   

  From Monday morning until Sunday evening, either:

   

  1. Collect then count: Collect your plastic waste in a separate bag and count it at the end of the week using the My Tally Sheet your child brings home. Or:
  2. Count as you throw: Count every piece of plastic package as you throw it away by tallying it up on your My Tally Sheet. 

   

   

  TOP TIPS

   

  • We want to tally all of the plastic packaging you use in a week, including on-the-go items like take-away cups, plastic bags and fast food packaging. So count what you buy when you're out and about, as well as household items.
  • Count everything! This means all plastic packaging.
  • Tell everyone you live with to count or collect each piece of plastic they throw away.
  • Don’t forget bathroom waste and packaging from the post too!

  • Put your My Tally Sheet somewhere noticeable like on the fridge or next to the bin to help you remember that it’s The Big Plastic Count week.Tallying your plastic for the week might sound like a lot but it should only take a couple of minutes out of your day. Once your household has completed the survey, your child will bring the Let’s Count Tally Sheet back to school on Monday 23^rd May so we can record your results.

   

  Thank you for taking part in this important investigation!

   

  Happy counting everyone!

   

  St. Colum’s Eco-Comittee