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

• OPEN EVENING, THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER 6PM

  Mon 28 Nov 2022

  We warmly invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Evening on Thursday 1st December, 6pm - 7pm.

   

  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.

  

• MENU FOR WEEK FROM MONDAY 28TH NOVEMER

  Sun 27 Nov 2022

  Menu for week commencing Monday 28th November. 

   

  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.

   

  If you require additional information on Allergens or Special diets, please contact the school to complete a Special Diets Application Form.

  

• FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

  Sun 27 Nov 2022

  Today is the First Sunday of Advent. The day on which we light the first candle on our Advent wreath, symbolising hope.

  
  #FirstSundayOfAdvent #hope

  

• SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

  Thu 24 Nov 2022

  Congratulations to our Primary 4 pupils who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this afternoon.

   

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

   

  

• STAR OF THE SEA CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS CHOIR

  Wed 23 Nov 2022

  Calling on all the children in Star of the Sea Portstewart Parish to join the Parish Christmas Children's Choir!

   

  The practices will take place in the Church Gallery after 10am Mass each Sunday, between now and Christmas. 

   

  The practices will last no longer than half an hour and a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided for the parents/guardians of the children as they wait in the Marian Hall, which can be accessed through the Church. 

   

  We would love to see as many children as possible join the Choir so that our Family Christmas Mass Celebration can be full of Christmas joy and beautiful music. 

  

• PTA CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING

  Tue 22 Nov 2022

  Our PTA are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning on Sunday 4th December, 11am – 1pm at Star of the Sea Parish Centre.

   

  As well as tea, coffee and yummy treats we will have a tombola stall, preloved Christmas Jumper stall, lucky dip, Santa’s Grotto, arts and crafts, face painting, games and more!

   

  To help make this event a success we need your help. Firstly, we need volunteers to help set up/clear up and help during the event. If you are available to help, even for a short time, please contact the PTA – stcolumspta@hotmail.co.uk or leave a message with the office, tel: 02870833010.

   

  Secondly, we need help in the form of donations. We would really appreciate help with the following :

   

  Tombola stall – new and unused items. Perhaps you have some unwanted gifts you could donate.

   

  Lucky dip – small, new and unused items suitable for childrens lucky dip Christmas Jumpers Stall – Do you have outgrown or unwanted Christmas jumpers? Please drop into the school office by Friday 2nd December and these will be sold at the Pre-loved stall at the Coffee Morning.

   

  Yummy Treats – to accompany the tea and coffee, please let us know what you could bring. These can be dropped off at the Parish Centre on Saturday 3rd December, 5-6pm or at school on Friday afternoon before 4pm.

   

  We really appreciate your support for this event and are looking forward to a fun-filled, festive morning/afternoon!

   

  Many thanks for your continued support.

   

  St Colum’s PTA

  

• SAVE THE DATE - PTA CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER

  Sun 20 Nov 2022

  SAVE THE DATE!!

   

  Looking forward to a fun filled morning/afternoon at the PTA Coffee Morning. Everyone welcome!

   

  More info to follow!

   

  #stcolumspta #festivecoffeemorning

  

• MENU FOR MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

  Sun 20 Nov 2022

  Menu for Monday 21st November. Menu for remainder of week to follow on Monday.

   

  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.

   

  If you require additional information on Allergens or Special diets, please contact the school to complete a Special Diets Application Form.

  

• OPEN EVENING

  Thu 17 Nov 2022

  We warmly invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Evening on Thursday 1st December, 6pm - 7pm.

   

  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.

  

• WEAR SOMETHING SPOTTY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

  Thu 17 Nov 2022

  REMINDER: Wear something SPOTTY to school tomorrow for BBC Children in Need. Voluntary donation via SchoolMoney.(Non uniform day)