We are excited to be welcoming Wayne Denner to school on Wednesday 22nd January at 7.30pm to deliver a workshop for parents on keeping children/young people safe online.

There is no charge for this event, but if you would like to make a donation on the night, to help with the cost, it would be much appreciated.

This event is open to the wider community so please feel free to bring a friend.

𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙏𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙇𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 21'𝙎

Next weeks menu, from Monday 6th January...MENU

Please book lunches online through our SchoolMoney system.

Reminder: School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening

If you have any issues with SchoolMoney please contact the office, 02870833010

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏 & 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍

Online applications for a Primary 1 or Pre-School place for September 2025 are now open via EA Connect.

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 24 January 2025. It is important to note that applications are NOT considered on a first come, first served basis.

To apply visit https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent/ or see EA’s website for more information on the admissions process: www.eani.org.uk/admissions

Please see EA website for useful videos and application guidance https://shorturl.at/dnz5y

Please contact the school office if you require any assistance with your application. Tel: 2870833010

The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service invite parents/carers to attend a Sensory Regulation Parent Workshop. (CHILDREN SHOULD NOT ATTEND THESE WORKSHOPS)

The presentation will be provided by Occupational Therapists. Parents are welcome to speak to the therapists and ask questions at the end of the session. It will last approximately 2.5 hours with a short break in the middle. After this workshop, your child will not need to be seen by Occupational Therapy unless a further request for support is indicated. 

Advice leaflets will be available for you to take home.

You do not need to book and you do not need to make a referral to

Occupational Therapy to attend. The dates are as follows:

Tuesday 14^th January 2025- 6.30pm

Dobbs room, Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2B Joymount, Carrickfergus BT38 7DN

(please enter via gates on Antrim Street)

Tuesday 11^th March 2025- 10:00am

Farrenshane House 1 Ballygore Rd, Antrim BT41 2RN

Tuesday 13^th  May 2025 – 10am

Ballymena North 120 Cushendall Rd, Ballymena BT43 6HB

Tuesday 3^rd June 2025- 10am

Involve House,18 Queen Street, Magherafelt, BT45 6AB

If you would prefer to watch a recording of the presentation at home, please scan the QR code on the poster below.

This week we are asking everyone to complete the Schools Energy Saving Challenge organised by Energy Saving Trust.

The aim is to encourage all children who can take part in the challenge by making some simple changes to help save energy at home.

This year, Power NI has kindly sponsored the first prize of £1000. This will be awarded to the school saving the highest amount of CO2 (pro rata according to the size of the school’s headcount).

As well as this super prize on offer, the challenge helps us to maintain our school's Eco School Green Flag status.

Please return completed sheets on Friday 10th January so we can collate and submit results.  Our Eco-committee will give a small prize to everyone who returns their Energy Saving Challenge Sheet.

We hope everyone will get involved. Many thanks for your support.

Next weeks menu, from Monday 6th January...MENU

Please book lunches online through our SchoolMoney system.

Reminder: School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening

If you have any issues with SchoolMoney please contact the office, 02870833010

Looking forward to having all our little acorns back to school on Monday 6th January.

Breakfast Club and One-stop Club are on as usual. Please remember to book in the Clubs section on SchoolMoney to inform our staffing.

Afterschool activities will restart from Monday 13th January, please book via Payments section on SchoolMoney.

Looking forward to another great term! 😃🥞🌷🌱

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓨𝓮𝓪𝓻 to our school community! Best wishes for a new year of health and happiness.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for our new term on Monday 6th January.

#happynewyear2025

There was great excitement in assembly today for our Christmas Raffle.

ℂ𝕆ℕ𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕌𝕃𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝕊 to our winners!👏👏 We hope you enjoy your prizes. Many thanks to everyone for your support for this fundraiser helping to raise school funds.

A huge THANK YOU to all those who donated raffle prizes, please give them your support.

If you or someone you know has a child ready to start school in September 2025 please see the information and useful links, below.

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions/primary-admissions-guide

Here are some useful videos from the Education Authority's website to assist with applying for a place at St. Colum's Primary School: https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil- applications-and-grants/admissions/admissions-videos-and-guidance

How To Apply:

Please click on the link below to find out how to apply online:

https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/pupil-applications-and-grants/admissions

Key Dates (2025):

• Criteria for St. Colum's Primary School is available online.
• Online Portal opens on Friday 10th January 2025 at 12.00pm
• Online Portal closes on Friday 24th January 2025 at 12.00pm
• All supporting documentation should be supplied to St. Colum's Primary School by Wednesday 29th January 2025
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Please click on the links below for our entrance criteria (September 2025):

https://www.eani.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/St%20Colum%27s%20PS %20Portstewart%202025-2026.pdf