Schools are busy and complex systems. Families and the community at large expect schools to be safe and effective. The most effective way to create safe and supportive learning environments is through the development and implementation of clear and purposeful school policies.

School policy is defined as the set of established expectations for specific behavior and norms within a school.

We have reviewed and revised our current Anti-Bullying Policy and Positive Discipline Policy for St. Colum’s Primary School. We have taken cognisance of the most recent guidance available to schools, consulted with the Education Authority, consulted with staff, governors and most importantly the children. School policies are put in place to guide the day-to-day functioning of the school as well as to make it safe and an effective place for learning to occur.

I invite you as a member of the parental body to read these most recent drafts of our Anti-Bullying Policy and Positive Discipline Policy.

(Draft Policy Documents and response form can be found on the following link… https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/policy-consultation-september-2020/)

Please send response to stcolumsoffice186@c2kni.net by 18th September 2020.

It would be most useful if you would consider the following:

• Does the policy clearly define what bullying is?
• Does the policy clearly outline the preventative measures we take each year to educate the children on issues surrounding bullying and in promoting positive behaviour?
• Is it clear in the Policy how a child/parent or any other person can raise a concern with the school regarding behaviour concerns or bullying?
• In reading these policies are you satisfied with the steps the school will take to address any misbehaviour and/or bullying behaviour?

        If you are not, we would welcome your opinion as to how you believe we could improve upon any

        such actions.

Thank you for taking the time to consider these policies.

Mrs McCullagh

Principal

Our 2020-2021 holiday list is available on our website... https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/holiday-list-2020-2021/

Please note dates are subject to change.

Our Break Hatch is open again from Monday 7th September. Order from The Shop on our SchoolMoney online system.

Lunch menu for week commencing Monday 7th September 2020. You can book school lunches online using our new SchoolMoney system. 

Follow the link for our Parents Guide to SchoolMoney here... https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/st-colums-primary-school/UploadedDocument/5b9a7461fe0c47a89d5c1cfd4f09acc5/school-money-parent-guide.pdf

If you are having difficulty logging into SchoolMoney please contact the school office (02870833010). Many thanks for your patience as we roll out our new system and move towards a 'cashless school'.

As you know we have recently signed up to the online payment system SchoolMoney. This means that you will now have the facility to make payments for school expenses, such as trips, online with your debit or credit card.

This new payment system will benefit both us as a school and you as a parent. Not only will you be able to pay for items from the comfort of your own home but you will also be able to access your account at any time to see if there is anything you need to pay for. SchoolMoney will enable us to experience a more streamlined, cost-effective and efficient payment system in a secure and safe environment.

You won’t need to sign up to this system as this is done automatically through the school and as long as you have provided us with up to date contact details we will send you a password within the next few days. This password will give you access to your SchoolMoney account where you can pay for any items we have requested from you.

To log into SchoolMoney, visit the website www.eduspot.co.uk and click on the sign in button in the top right hand corner. In the drop down, select the SchoolMoney Parent Login option and this will send you through to a page where you need to enter your mobile number, email address, the password we have sent to you, and your child’s first name.

If for any reason you are struggling to log in, it may be because you have not provided us with the correct contact details. Please let us know immediately if either your mobile number or email address changes. (Office 02870833010)

We appreciate your cooperation in the early stages of rolling this system out to you and apologise in advance for any teething problems.

Further Information...

SchoolMoney Letter to Parents

Parent's Guide