Everyone now will be aware of the extended holiday period for schools which has been announced today. School will close on Friday afternoon and reopen on Monday 2nd November at the usual time.

Firstly, I want to thank all parents and carers for their fantastic support since we have reopened and again commend all the children for the hard work, respect and enthusiasm they have shown since their return to school.

Secondly, can I just say how disappointed we all are at this latest announcement. We have all worked together so hard to keep everyone as safe as we could do in these difficult circumstances. However, this is a critical time in managing this pandemic as a society in Northern Ireland.  

Mr. Weir, the Minister for Education has announced that as this is to be looked upon as an extended holiday from school there will be no blended learning provision required.

“Education settings will be closed to all pupils during these two weeks including for vulnerable children and children of key workers………  As this is an extension of the half-term break, it is not intended to be used for remote learning.” Peter Weir.

Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 12th October 2020. Please book online through our new SchoolMoney system.

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

School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening. If you need to book on the day please contact the school office (02870833010) or let the class teacher know.

Many thanks for your patience as we continue to roll out our new online booking system.

Please keep our Primary 7, Class of 2020, receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend in your prayers. May God's love light their way as they follow the path of His blessings.🙏❤😀

Creator Spirit, 
strengthen these children with 
your gifts of grace, to love and 
serve as a disciple of Christ. 
Grant that they may grow into the fullness of the stature of Christ. 
Fill them with the joy of your presence.

Increase in them the fruit of your Spirit:

the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of love,

patience and gentleness,

the spirit of wonder and true holiness.
Amen

Lunch menu for next week, from Monday 5th October 2020. Please book online through our new SchoolMoney system.

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

School lunches should be booked by 11pm the previous evening. If you need to book on the day please contact the school office (02870833010) or let the class teacher know.

Many thanks for your patience as we continue to roll out our new online booking system.

#StColumsCanteen #SchoolLunches #yummy #CashlessSchool

Make a date to donate!

Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service are at Burnside Presbyterian Church(Mill Road) next Thursday, 8th October. All donations are by appointment only. Give them a call on 08085 534 653 to book. 🩸

Visit https://nibts.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/ for further information related to blood donation and coronavirus.
#GiveBloodSaveLives

No school this Friday, 2nd October,  to facilitate staff training. 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

#schoolclosure #stafftraining

Lafayette photography visited school today and took individual pupil photos.

How to view and order your child's photo online:

1. Log on to https://www.lafayettephotography.co.uk/

2. Click on the 'Event Photos' button on the homepage, in the 'Album Code' type the password on your child's

    receipt.

3. View and purchase your photograph(s)