Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in St Colmcille's PS

• Cumann naBunscoil Indoor Hurling  Champions

  Fri 08 Mar 2024

  The Station Centre in Omagh was the venue for today's Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Indoor Hurling Finals. Roan St. Patrick’s Eglish, St John’s Moy, St. Mary’s Killyclogher, Blessed Patrick O’Loughran Castlecaufield, St. Patrick’s Donaghmore and holders, St Colmcille's Carrickmore, had all previously qualified for what was to be a memorable day for all in attendance.

   

  After a series of round-robin matches, in which all boys played fantastically, showing great skill and determination throughout, the semi-finals were decided. The Killyclogher and Donaghmore boys narrowly missed-out on a semi-final place, but they certainly did their school and community proud with their performance.

   

  Holders Carrickmore, who finished top, faced off against Castlecaufield in the first semi-final. This was an exciting game, with the Carrickmore boys doing enough to make it through to the final.

   

  The second semi-final was another tight affair between Roan and Moy, but the Roan lads were able to get the vital score to see them through to the decider.

   

  The final can only be described as a classic. Carrickmore attacked relentlessly but the Roan defence held tight. Roan attacked on the break and looked very dangerous. The determination of both teams was very evident as no team could break the deadlock. After three minutes Roan scored the first goal of the encounter. This seemed to ignite the Carrickmore lads who finished the game strongly with a scoreline of five goals to one.

   

  St Colmcille's Carrickmore boys will now go forward to represent the county on March 21st at the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Ulster Finals in Magherafelt.

   

  A big thank you to Tyrone Hurling Development Officer, Damhlaic Rushe, Colm Dillion, and Ryan Devlin, Tyrone u20 Hurling Captain, for officiating today and to all the adults who helped organise the heats and finals and to everyone who helped to transport pupils to the venues.

  

• Cross-Country Success in Northern Ireland Finals

  Fri 23 Feb 2024

  Congratulations to our boys' team which came joint second in team event out of all schools in Northern Ireland.

   

  Liam McElhone came second home and Michael Kerr came 10th.

  Both have qualified for Northern Ireland cross-country development team. This is the first time in the school's history that our Cross-country team made the podium at the Northern Ireland final.

   

  Our girls team also competed really well but just missed out on the medals this time. 

   

  The children were excited to wear the new tops which have been donated by Sinead and Michael Kerr. Thanks also to the parents who support the team by bringing them to events. Thanks also to Miss Nicola Gillespie and Mr M Donnelly and Michael Kerr for the support they give to this sport over the years.

  

• Congratulations to our Tyrone Camogie champions

  Thu 22 Feb 2024

  Congratulations to our Camogie team which was has been crowned as the Cumann na mBunscol Allianz Tyrone Indoor Camogie Champions today at the Station Centre, Omagh where they girls beat last year's winners Roan PS, Eglish 2 - 1 in the final. Other teams competing =in the Finals' event included St John's PS, Kingsisland, PS, St Oliver Plunkett PS, Greencastle, St Patrick's PS, Dungannon. A special word of appreciation is extended to Mrs Ashlene Hackett, the team coach and Mrs Sharlene McCullagh for her ongoing support.

  

• Thanks to Michael & Sinead Kerr who have donated new Cross-Country tops

  Wed 21 Feb 2024

  We would like to thanks Sinead and Michael Kerr for the very generous donation of new Cross-Country tops to our teams.

   

  Our teams will be competing in the Northern Ireland Cross-Country final on Friday 23rd February and they are excited to wear the beautiful new strips. 

   

  We'd also again like to acknowledge the fantastic voluntary support that Sinead and Michael have given to the school as evident in the many successes over the years.

  

• Flourish programme (Relationships and Sexuality Education)

  Tue 20 Feb 2024

  Dear parents 

  Information about our Flourish programme are available in the Newsletter section of this website.

  

• Festival of Faith

  Fri 09 Feb 2024

  Termonmaguirc Together

  Festival of Faith/ Parish mission

  Sunday 25th - Wednesday 28th February

   

  Sunday 25th Feb.

  Fr Laurence Gallagher CSSR will  preach at all masses

  Camino walk at 2.00pm in Loughmacrory

  Evening service 7.30pm in St Colmcille's church

   

  Exposition of blessed Sacrament & Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday 26th 5.30pm - 6.30pm in St Colmcille's church

  Tuesday 27th 5.30pm - 6.30pm in St Mary's church

   

  Monday 26th Masses

  7.00am in St Mary's church &

  10.00am in St Colmcille's church

  7.30pm evening service in St Colmcille's church

   

  Tuesday 27th Masses

  7.00am in St Oliver Plunkett's church &

  10.00am in St Mary's church

  7.30pm evening service in St Colmcille's church

   

  Wednesday 28th Masses

  7.00am in St Mary's church 

  10.00am in St Colmcille's church

  8.00pm panel discussion - Living the faith

   

  Full details below.

   

   

  

• INTERNET SAFETY WEEK

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  As part of our Extended Schools’ Programme, we have organized an Online Safety talk to promote the safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile phones for children and young people.

   

  Primary Six – Primary Seven children from St Teresa’s P.S., St Brigid’s P.S. Mountfield, Our Lady of Lourdes, Greencastle, St Patrick’s PS Gortin and St Colmcille’s P.S. Carrickmore are invited to the talk

  • in the Dean Maguirc College, on Tuesday 6^th February from 9.45 am – 11.00 am

   

  During the presentation, internationally renowned specialist Wayne Denner will inform pupils about the local and international dimension to this important issue.  Areas covered will include:

  - Anti-bullying, Social Media, Mobile Phones, Internet Abuse and Cyber Bullying.

   

  WAYNE DENNER’S ONLINE SAFETY TALK FOR PARENTS

  We have also organised an online talk for parents,

  •         on Tuesday 6^th February at 8.00pm

   

  Please use the link below to access the talk:

   

  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82889297181?pwd=S2NjSTVMZ0VPQ1pNamJJdVhyNXV0Zz09

   

   

  During the presentations Wayne will provide information about the local and international dimension to this important issue of ensuring children’s safety online. 

  

• Catholic Schools' Week - Grandparents' days

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  We had a wonderful couple of day last week when grandparents visited the school.

   

  On Wednesday, we had two sessions at 9.45am and 10.15am when grandchildren in Foundation Stage followed by Key Stage 1 presented cards and read with their grandparents. The children were so excited 

  as can be seen in the photographs below.

   

  Then on Thursday 1st February, we invited the grandparents of Key Stage 2 children to the school. Again the assembly was packed to capacity. Mr Treanor's class presented a short assembly and then everyone made St Brigid's crosses. Images are available on our facebook site, link below.

   

  https://www.facebook.com/reel/182560988281366?s=yWDuG2&fs=e

   

   

   

   

   

  

• Catholic Schools' Week

  Tue 23 Jan 2024

  Today the children attended Mass and then took part in a special assembly on the theme "Catholic Schools' Week - Communities of Service!" led by the Minnie Vinnies.

   

  All classes completed artwork on the theme which is displayed in the assembly hall.

   

  A special thanks to Mrs McKee, our RE coordinator for organizing this week's activities.

  

• PATRICIAN HALL: Talk on Drugs and Alcohol

  Mon 22 Jan 2024

  The first of the talks in the Learn | Create | Connect series is scheduled for Friday 26th January at 7.30pm.
  
  The focus is on drugs and alcohol.
  
  This talk will be upstairs in The Patrician and so will have limited seating.