Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in St Colmcille's PS
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Classroom Assistant training offered by SW College & OFDC
Thu 27 Nov 2025SW 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.
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UK Supreme Court judgment in JR87: Religious Education
Mon 24 Nov 2025Dear 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
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November 2025
Wed 12 Nov 2025The November Newsletter and well as the Naíscoil and Nursery newsletters are available in News & Events / Newsletters
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October Newsletter
Thu 02 Oct 2025The October Newsletter and well as the Naíscoil and Nursery newsletters are available in News & Events / Newsletters
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Carmen Runners - Sunday 7th September
Thu 04 Sep 2025Carmen Runners are having the annual Carmen 5 mile and 5km along with 1km Kids fun Run on Sunday 7th September from 9.40am starting at the Milestone Centre.
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Omagh Library Highlights for June
Fri 06 Jun 2025Online Yoga Bring your yoga mat (or a towel), and wear comfortable clothes for moving in.
Thurs 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Everyone Welcome
Connecting through Story: Shared Reading for Adults Celebrating Hi-Vis (1 - 15 June) with an inclusive storytelling and discussion session.
Thurs 12 June 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Booking advisable.
Refugee Week 16 - 22 June
Community as a Superpower Mark Refugee Week by dropping into an Information Session and Coffee Morning with ERANO (Empowering Refugees and Newcomers’ Organisation). Learn how this local charity supports refugees and newcomers in our community.
Tues 17 June 10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone welcome
Film Showing: Fremont (12A) Donya works for a Chinese fortune cookie factory. Formerly a translator for the U.S. military, she struggles to put her life back in order. In a moment of sudden revelation, she decides to send out a special message in a cookie.
Thurs 19 June 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Everyone 12+ welcome
Go ON: 1-1 eClinic If you need help with your mobile device, general IT assistance, information about library e-services.
Mon 23 June 10:00am - 4:00pm
Booking essential.
Launch of Big Summer Read @ Lego Club All 4 - 11 year olds are invited to build their own time machine as this year’s Big Summer Read begins.
Fri 27 June 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Families Welcome
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Environmental Youth Speak competition
Tue 15 Apr 2025Three of our pupils recently represented our school in Enniskillen at the Environmental Youth Speak competition to deliver their speeches about bees and pollinators. Eunan Óg, Lucy McNally and Cara McNamee
with enthusiasm, and a wealth of knowledge, they captivated their audience, highlighting the crucial role these little creatures play in our ecosystem. The children were presented with certificates by the Chairperson of the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and bee Keeper, John McClaughry.
We're un’bee’lievably proud of their achievement!!
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Showjumping success in Fintona
Mon 14 Apr 2025Congratulations to all the girls who competed in the Showjumping event in Ecclesville Arena, Fintona on Thursday 10th April which was arranged by St Oliver Plunkett PS, Beragh.
We are delighted with the girls' performance as this was the largest number of show jumpers to ever represent the school.
Leila Rose McCabe and Lucy Broderick came second in the "60 cm" team event and Cora Hughes, Isla McAtee, Aslinn McCrory, Maria Grogan, Laura Taggart and Niamh Hughes also did very well.
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St Oliver Plunkett -Special Competition
Thu 27 Mar 2025Creggan Community Association invites everyone to take part in special Competition!
As we celebrate 400 years since the birth of St Oliver Plunkett and 50 years since his canonisation, Creggan Community Association invites all young people in the schools in our parish, to design an art piece,write a poem or a short story relating to the life of the saint.
These will be used in various ways in the coming months.
Should any other parishioner wish to submit a piece as described, please leave all entries with name and contact details attached in any of the Church Sacristies or at Termonmaguirc Parish Office before Friday 2nd May 2025.
Further information at 07736 647132.
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Parenting Focus
Wed 05 Mar 2025Parenting Focus is currently promoting opportunities that might be of interest to parents of children attending your school.
Summerhill parenting programme commences Wednesday 19th March 2025, 7-9pm x 4 weeks via zoom
This 4 week programme provides a great opportunity for parents to come together and gain information, support and guidance on 4 key topics: Nutrition and Healthy Eating; Making ends meet; Taking care of the pennies; Physical/emotional wellbeing.
Children's Emotional Health – 1 hour zoom session – Thursday 20th March OR Thursday 25th March, 10 – 11am
Parents will explore why positive emotional health is so important and they will be introduced to tips and techniques to improve their children’s emotional well-being.
I would be very grateful if you could share this information on your parent platforms/social media, etc to raise awareness and reach parents that might benefit.
Parents that are interested just need to call our support line on 0808 8010 722 to book a space.
