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

• TOTE BAGS ARRIVING THIS WEEK!

  Tue 14 Dec 2021

  We are expecting our tote bags to arrive on this week. 🛍

   

  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 

  

• PCA FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

  Sun 12 Dec 2021

  BOOKINGS are now open for Festival of Light organised by Portstewart Community Association including lantern making workshops for their Lantern Walk on Wednesday 22nd December and tickets for the Drive-In Cinema on Monday 20th December.

   

  For more info on dates/times click the links below.

   

  Adults Glass lantern painting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/224915186377

   

  Adults Glass lantern painting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/224923330737

   

  Drive-In Cinema -The Muppet Christmas Carol: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/224265773967

   

  Drive-In Cinema - Miracle on 34th Street: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/224325271927

   

  Adult Willow lantern making workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/225418461687

   

  Community lantern making workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/225444509597

   

   

  

• ADVENT WEEK 3: JOY

  Sun 12 Dec 2021

  Today we light the third candle on our Advent wreath.

   

  John the Baptist came as a witness to the light, to prepare the people for the coming of Christ. He baptised them with water, but he also let them know that someone else was coming who was far greater than him.

   

  'And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.' Luke 1:14

  

• CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

  Fri 10 Dec 2021

  It's Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day on Wednesday, 15th December. It's a non uniform day. Wear your festive tops to school.

   

  Please donate online through SchoolMoney in aid of Save the Children.

   

  Many thanks for your support. 😀🎄🎅⛄❄

   

  #ChristmasJumperDay2021 #festivejumpers #nonuniform #SaveTheChildren #whynotmakeone #StColumsChristmas2021

  

• LUNCH MENU NEXT WEEK

  Fri 10 Dec 2021

  Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 13th December. Christmas dinner is on Wednesday 15th December.  Remember to wear your Christmas jumper. School finishes for all at 1:15pm.

   

  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

  

• CASH FOR CLOBBER - THANK YOU!

  Thu 09 Dec 2021

  WOW! So many bags yesterday for our Cash for Clobber Collection.. the silver shed was full! THANK YOU to everyone who donated bags of unwanted textiles, raising £120!! Fantastic!

   

  We really appreciate your continued support for this scheme - recycling and fund-raising for our school and helping us work to maintain our Eco Schools Green Flag Award.

   

  Please continue to save your unwanted textiles for us. Our next collection will be on Wednesday 12th January 2022.

   

  Many thanks for your continued support.

  

• PTA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

  Mon 06 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.

   

  Prize list to follow.

  

• CASH FOR CLOBBER

  Sat 04 Dec 2021

  Time for a pre-Christmas clear-out of old and unwanted textiles? Our final Cash for Clobber Collection before Christmas is on Wednesday, 8th December. 

   

  Arrangements are a little different this year and we would ask that bags of clean, unwanted textiles are brought to school on Wednesday at drop off time and passed ‘over the wall’ to staff for storage in our Car Park until collection time. Please observe social distancing guidelines.

   

  What can you put in the bag??

  • All types of clothing (even with holes/tears/missing buttons etc!)
  • Bags and shoes (please tie shoes together with laces)
  • Hats and belts
  • Towels and curtains
  • Bed linen (sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers)

  ** Remember NO QUILTS or PILLOWS and all items must be clean.**

  
  Many thanks for your continued support.

  

• LUNCH MENU FROM MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER

  Sat 04 Dec 2021

  Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 6th 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

  

• ADVENT SERVICE

  Fri 03 Dec 2021

  Primary 5, 6 and 7 took part in our Advent Service at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church today. A huge thank you to Fr. Raymond who led our service as we begin the season of preparation for the great feast of Christmas. 

   

  ADVENT AT HOME The Northern Pastoral Network have prepared a booklet for people to use in prayer at home during Advent. Copies of the booklet are available at the back of the church, and can also be downloaded from the parish website... https://portstewartparish.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NPN-Advent-Resource-20211-1.pdf