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

• PARISH NEWS - Return to the public celebration of Masses and the Sacraments

  Tue 23 Jun 2020

  N.I. EXECUTIVE PERMIT RETURN TO PUBLIC WORSHIP (Parish Bulletin 21st June 2020)

   

  The Irish Bishops issued a framework document “for the return to the public celebration of Masses and the sacraments” and our diocese has put it out for discussion among clergy conferences and Parish Pastoral Councils. The result of the consultation will be published here.

   

  Last Thursday the NI Executive gave us Monday 29th June as the date when public worship could recommence.

   

  In our parish we will be doing our best to re-open on that day. There is a lot to be done in the meantime and if we don’t get it done we will postpone the recommencement. A quick reckoning of our safe-seating capacity in the church (within the current government guidelines) is 50 people. Couples, families, and other “bubbles” would mean more people could be accommodated safely. Our priority has to be the safety of people. We will need volunteers for all our Masses to help with stewarding and seating people. Training will be provided. Immediately, we will need to form a Covid19 committee and will need people with expertise in maintaining good hygiene in public areas. Please contact me, Fr Austin or Emer O’Keefe (portstewartpastoralcouncil@gmail.com) if you can volunteer as a steward or as a member of the Covid19 committee.

   

  During the pandemic, the Sunday obligation remains removed and if you decide not to attend Mass we support

  your decision.

• BIG WILD WEEKEND

  Sat 20 Jun 2020

  It's Day #20 of 30 Days Wild and the longest day of the year🙌🌞 What wildness will you get up to this weekend?

   

  • Paddle in rock pools?🦀🐚🌊
  • Find some mini beasts? 🐛🕷🦗🦋🐜🐝
  • Pick up litter? 🚮
  • Enjoy a walk in nature?🌳🌊🗻🌻🌱🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
  • Watch the sunset?🌅

  📷 Let us know what you get up to... send your photos to our page or email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net

   

  Have a Wild Weekend!! 😀

  

• SENTINUS CHALLENGE

  Fri 19 Jun 2020

  Final Sentinus Challenge of the week.... Explore under the sea.

  As always email your photos to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net or send to our Facebook page @stcolums.

  
  Have fun!

  

• THANK YOU ULSTER UNIVERSITY COLERAINE

  Fri 19 Jun 2020

  A huge thank you to The School of Education at Ulster University at Coleraine who kindly donated resources for Welcome Packs for our new Primary 1 intake.

  
  #StartingSchool #PrimaryOne

  

• SENTINUS CHALLENGE - COLOUR CHANGING FLOWERS

  Wed 17 Jun 2020

  Today's Sentinus Challenge is colour changing flowers.

  
  Follow the instructions and let us know how you get on. This may not be an instant result so set your flowers somewhere where they can reach the sunlight but you can also keep an eye on how they are changing.

   

  Why not take before and after photos to compare. Email to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net or send to our school Facebook page @stcolums

  
  Have fun!

  

• 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