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

• FRIDAY ART CLASS WITH ADRIAN MARGEY

  Tue 16 Jun 2020

  Friday Art Class with Adrian Margey Art is back! Free Online Tutorial & Painting Demo this Friday, 19th June, at 10am on Adrian's Facebook Page.... finger-painting and naturalistic colours to create an impressionistic depiction of Errigal in County Donegal. 👆🎨🖼

   

  Most suitable for ages seven and up!

   

  Don't worry if you aren't on Facebook, you can watch on Adrian's YouTube channel afterwards.

   

  

• SUSTRANS HOME ACTIVITY

  Tue 16 Jun 2020

  This week our Sustrans Officer Johnny, who the pupils will know from visiting us in school, has sent us a ‘Nature I-Spy’ activity that families can do together. We’d encourage you to watch this video, then go for a walk or cycle together near your home and see if you can find all the items on the list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dfkxHJ13uc

   

  As always why not send us a family photo of you all on your adventure too! Email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net or to our school Facebook page @stcolums.

   

  Have fun!

  

• Kids Art Competition - Celebrate Summer Solstice and our Natural Environment!

  Mon 15 Jun 2020

  Draw, paint or colour in a picture of your favourite bug,animal, plant or place. You might see it from your window, out on a walk or in your garden.

   

  Take a photo of your finished artwork and send Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust via their Facebook Messenger to be in with a chance to win a biodiversity backpack stuffed with goodies worth over £40.

   

  Entries close on Monday 22nd June .

   

  Don't worry if you aren't on Facebook to submit your entry... email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net by Sunda 21st and we'll forward for you. 

  

• Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge 2020

  Mon 15 Jun 2020

  Libraries NI have announced details of Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 produced by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries. The Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge, is a free, exciting way to keep young people aged 4 - 11 years reading during the summer months.

  Silly Squad is a celebration of funny books, happiness and laughter. This year the Challenge will be delivered through a fun, immersive and safe online platform. The aim is to encourage children to challenge themselves to read any number of books which makes them happy, in digital or print format, an eBook borrowed from the Libraries NI online catalogue or books they already have at home. Children can sign up for free here.

   

  Throughout the summer there will be online activities, videos, quizzes, games and rewards to unlock along the way. Every child who completes their own Challenge will receive a downloadable certificate.

  

• STORYTIME AT LIBRARIES NI

  Mon 15 Jun 2020

  Are you enjoying the daily storytime from Libraries NI. Another super selection this week. Gather around for some quiet time from 2.30pm (available until 3pm) at https://bit.ly/lnichildrensstories

  
  #storytime #LibrariesNI #shareastory #StayAtHome

  

• SENTINUS CHALLENGE - SURPRISE RAINBOW

  Mon 15 Jun 2020

  Our first Sentinus challenge of the week... Surprise Rainbows. Follow the instructions and see what happens.
  And after the rainbow why not have a go and some of your own designs?

  
  As always, don't forget to take photos/videos and send to our Facebook page @stcolums or email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net

  
  Have fun!

  

• IT'S VIRTUAL SPORTS DAY!

  Sat 13 Jun 2020

  Our Virtual Sports Day has arrived!

   

  What to do today...

   

  * Put on your sports gear

  * Choose your favourite 5 events

  * Complete your events

  * Ask an adult to photograph/video your events and send the photos to us via Seesaw, email to  stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net or via our school Facebook page

  * Record your times/distances on the Healthy Kidz app

  * HAVE FUN!

   

  Don't worry if you haven't downloaded the Healthy Kidz app, you can still join in with the events.

  Check out https://healthy-kidz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HK-Sports-Day-2020.pdf for a reminder of all the activities.

   

  We can’t wait to see what you all get up to – Have a great day!

  

• SENTINUS CHALLENGE - BUILD A BRIDGE

  Mon 08 Jun 2020

  Our first Sentinus challenge of the week... build a strong bridge.

  
  Maybe you'll build your bridge at the beach on World Oceans Day.

  
  As always send us your photos/videos to our school Facebook page or email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net

   

  Have fun!

  

• HAPPY WORLD OCEANS DAY!!

  Mon 08 Jun 2020

  It's World Oceans Day and, along with tens of thousands of people around the world, let's dress in blue and celebrate the ocean and all that it has to offer.

  
  World Ocean Day for Schools are holding a free festival which will be digitally-led and include a mix of online and off-screen fun. Activities include live science lessons, storytelling, craft, yoga, music performances, breath work, films and SO much more.

  
  Simply head to www.worldoceanday.school from 9am today to access all of the activities throughout the day.

   

  If you are able to join in with the activities, visit the beach or see the sea send us your photos/videos to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net or to our school facebook page @stcolums.

   

  Have a great day!

  

• SUSTRANS HOME ACTIVITY

  Mon 08 Jun 2020

  This week our Sustrans Officer Johnny, who the pupils will know from visiting us in school, has sent us a Road Safety lesson that families can do at home. We’d encourage you to watch this video together, complete the 2 tasks on the worksheet and then go for a walk/cycle as a family to practice what you’ve learnt!

   

  Video link …  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03JzPi87l