The post-primary application process closes at 4pm next Tuesday, March 16. It is important that you apply before this time. If you have not started your application we would encourage that you do so now. You can continue to upload documentation and supporting evidence to show how your child meets the criteria for the schools you are selecting as preferences up to the closing date. https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions

Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 15th March 2021. 

Please book online through our new SchoolMoney system. School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening. 

Follow the link for our Parents Guide to SchoolMoney...https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/st-colums-primary-school/UploadedDocument/5b9a7461fe0c47a89d5c1cfd4f09acc5/school-money-parent-guide.pdf   If you have any problems accessing SchoolMoney, please contact the office ☎ 02870833010

Direct payments in place of free school meals will not be made to pupils who are required to attend school(P1-P3). Free school meals will not be provided to children of key workers and vulnerable children entitled to free school meals when they are at school for supervised learning as their parents will receive a direct payment.

Any pupil at school who wishes, including vulnerable children and children of key workers, may purchase a meal. Otherwise they should bring a packed lunch.
 

The online admissions process for post-primary schools on Education Authority website closes at 4pm on Tuesday 16th March.  https://www.eani.org.uk/

It is important to note that places are NOT allocated on a first come first served basis. Schools will not begin to process applications until after March 16th.

You can also check how your admissions choices might affect eligibility for transport assistance by using our transport eligibility checker - www.eani.org.uk/checktransport

During busy periods our admissions process will operate a queueing system, so you may find that you have to wait to access the system.

The busiest periods tend to be in the initial days after the admissions process opens.

For help and advice parents/ guardians can contact EA via email on: postprimaryadmissions@eani.org.uk

A telephone help desk will also from 1 March to 16 March, 8am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 5pm Friday.

If your child is due to start primary school in September 2021, and you missed applying via the online portal, you can still apply via paper application available from the School Office or download from our website... https://www.stcolumsprimaryschool.co.uk/admissions/

It you have any questions please contact the School Office 02870833010

Further information on the EA website under the Admissions section at https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions

It's Mother's Day next weekend. Can't decide on a gift? The PTA have just twenty 85th Anniversary teatowels left and would love to sell-out. Available to purchase from THE SHOP on SchoolMoney.

Don't miss out on a lovely keepsake!

#85Anniversary #PTAFundraiser #teatowels #OurSchoolIn2020 #AlmostSoldOut #ShopLocal

LOOK the Children's Liturgy leaflet for the Third Sunday of Lent.

#ChildrensLiturgy #ThirdSundayOfLent

Good Afternoon everyone.

Fr Austin has released a provisional date for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Wednesday 26th May 2021 @5pm in Star of the Sea. Dr Greene will prepare the children who attend St. Colum's Primary School for this sacrament.

There will be a "Season of the Eucharist" this year for those children who will receive their First Holy Communion. Parents can book a date for their child's FHC through the Parish office. It is envisaged that like last year, small groups of children can receive the sacrament at the weekend Masses from Saturday 29th May onward. Please contact the Parish Office should you have any inquiries or if you wish to reserve your booking, 028 70832534. Mr Shaw will prepare the children who attend St. Colum's Primary School for this sacrament.

Thank you,

Mrs McCullagh

Principal

Break Hatch is open again next week.

As well as toast, bagels and muffins, Lynne's yummy homemade scones are available. Order from The Shop on our SchoolMoney online system.

If you have any problems accessing SchoolMoney, please contact the office 02870833010

#LynnesScones #StColumsCanteen #BreakHatch #yummy #CashlessSchool

Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 8th March 2021. 

Please book online through our new SchoolMoney system. School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening. 

Follow the link for our Parents Guide to SchoolMoney...https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/st-colums-primary-school/UploadedDocument/5b9a7461fe0c47a89d5c1cfd4f09acc5/school-money-parent-guide.pdf   If you have any problems accessing SchoolMoney, please contact the office ☎ 02870833010

Direct payments in place of free school meals will not be made to pupils who are required to attend school(P1-P3). Free school meals will not be provided to children of key workers and vulnerable children entitled to free school meals when they are at school for supervised learning as their parents will receive a direct payment.

Any pupil at school who wishes, including vulnerable children and children of key workers, may purchase a meal. Otherwise they should bring a packed lunch.
 

Dear parents,

Please see open letter from the Education Minister on our newsletter page.... Open letter from Education Minister