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

• Pre-School Admissions: Information meeting Tue 13th Jan

  Thu 27 Nov 2025

  A meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th January at 7.00pm in the school for parents interested in information about the pre-school admissions process.

   

  Further information is available on the links below:

  https://www.stcolmcillescarrickmore.co.uk/admissions/

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

   

   

   

   

• Classroom Assistant training offered by SW College & OFDC

  Thu 27 Nov 2025

  SW College & OFDC are currently recruiting for a 16-week Fast-Track NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning. This is a fantastic course for anyone wishing to enhance their skills, gain a recognised qualification or progress into a Classroom Assistant role.

   

  The course is being offered by South West College, Omagh & Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Labour Market Partnership.

  If you wish to discuss the course further, please feel free to contact Charlene Monaghan at 07876 474 207. 

  

• UK Supreme Court judgment in JR87: Religious Education

  Mon 24 Nov 2025

  Dear Parents and Guardians,

   

  We want to let you know about a recent court case that has attracted some attention. The case, which concerned how Religious Education and collective worship are taught in one school, has now been considered by the High Court, the Court of Appeal and, finally, the UK Supreme Court. Because the judgment is complex and wide-ranging, it will take some time for the Department of Education to consider what it means for schools across Northern Ireland.

   

  For our school, there is no immediate change. Catholic maintained schools, including ours, can continue to teach Religious Education from a Catholic perspective and provide Catholic collective worship. The Court made clear that this remains entirely valid within our education system.

   

  Our Catholic ethos has always encouraged us to welcome every child of all faith backgrounds and of none and to value the trust parents place in us. This ethos, grounded in respect, care and the dignity of every person, positions us well for any future guidance or adjustments that may come from the Department. As always, we will continue to adapt thoughtfully while keeping the wellbeing and formation of your children at the heart of what we do.

   

  This is an important issue and we will stay closely informed as more detail becomes available. If the Department issues any new guidance, we will update you promptly.

   

  Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We remain committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and high-quality education for every child in our care.

   

  Yours sincerely,

  Peter Cush

  Principal

  

• November 2025

  Wed 12 Nov 2025

  The November Newsletter and well as the Naíscoil and Nursery newsletters are available in News & Events / Newsletters