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Please read information from the Department of Education regarding RSE in schools. A copy of DE information sheet for parents in available in: Key Information / Policies.

The Department of Education has informed us of been ongoing activity on social media and public demonstrations against the teaching of RSE in schools, resulting in the circulation of misinformation. This campaign is clearly upsetting for parents and carers and does a disservice to the thousands of teachers who work hard every day to deliver a quality education for all our children and young people, including teaching them about RSE. The protests appear to stem from a misperception that the recent changes to the statutory curriculum at Key Stages (KS) 3 and 4 signal a wider redrafting of the RSE curriculum which, it is claimed, has the potential to harm children and young people particularly those in primary schools. This is clearly not the case, as I have previously outlined, but will do so again for clarity.

If you require any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

Peter Cush

Principal

Book Fair coming to St Colmcille's on Friday 29th September

Mon 25 Sep 2023

Travelling Book Fair:

The Travelling Books Book Fair is here from Fri 29^th Sept – Fri 6^th Oct.

Books can be purchased on Thursday 5^th October.

Please use this link to see the books available:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/travelling-books/the-books/ready-to-read

Culture Night

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Friday 22nd September is culture night in Fermanagh & Omagh DC. There are two activities in Carrickmore. Everyone welcome.

6.30 pm -7.30pm Patrician Hall

Drop in for a taste and chat to learn more about and celebrate the different cultures living within the local community. Sample a variety of foods, stories and traditions from our neighbour’s who originate from countries such as Hungary, Lithuania, Slovakia and more. Come along and bring a friend. Everyone welcome.

7.00pm – 8.30pm Pairc Colmcille; An Charriag Mhór

The Story of PW Nally and The Nally Stand A bilingual (Irish and English) talk and discussion on the life and story of Patrick William Nally from Co Mayo and the history of The Nally Stand. This will include a tour of the actual Nally Stand that was originally in Croke Park stadium in Dublin. Everyone welcome.

Adoption Training "Let's learn together!"

Thu 07 Sep 2023

Adoption Training "Let's learn together!" in St colmcille's PS on Tuesday 19th September from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Please feel free to come along and gain an insight & practical tips to help address the challenges which children face as a result of early trauma.

Feel free to contact the school for more information.

Thank you Fr O'Neill

Tue 05 Sep 2023

We had a fitting, if not emotional, tribute to Fr O'Neill in the school today when pupils, staff (former and current) and governors had an opportunity to thank Fr O'Neill for his ministry in the parish of Termonmaguirc but also as a governor and school chaplain for the past 16 years.

P7 pupil, Cait McCallan opened the proceedings with an Irish blessing.

Mrs Hendry read a poem that she had written about our experience of working alongside him.

Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Mrs Ursula McElroy gave a deeply heartfelt speech thanking Fr O'Neill for his commitment to the school, his faithful ministry and wise counsel. Mrs McElroy also presented Fr O’Neill with a beautiful Galway Crystal vase inscribed with a message on behalf of parents, pupils, staff and governors on the school and Naíscoil. We would like to thank Mrs Caroline Slane, Wrapped Up Luxury Gifts for the donation of this very beautiful and appropriate gift.

Mr Cush presented Fr O’Neill with an illuminated picture of St Colmcille’s stained-glass window from the chapel which he’d created.

The children in Rang 5- 7 sang a beautiful rendition on Fonn na Saoirse- The Sound of silence, accompanied by Mrs Geraldine Strain on the harp.

Mr Cush thanked everyone for helping to make this such a memorable occasion for Fr O’Neill including the kitchen staff for providing refreshments.

Fr O’Neill thanked everyone in the school community for the welcome he had always received in the school and the pleasure it was to work alongside the staff, pupils, parents and governors.

Credit Union Savings

Fri 01 Sep 2023

TERMONMAGUIRK CREDIT UNION LTD.

SCHOOL SAVINGS

We are delighted to inform you that the Credit Union school savings will recommence in September 2023.

What is Credit Union School Savings?

The School Savings Scheme is organised by the Credit Union and encourages children to save as much or as little as they want. Children will be able to pay money into their account every week on a Thursday, which we will collect and return to the school, and they will be issued with their own membership card and savings folder. Our school savings offers an excellent opportunity for pupils to save each week at school. We hope to combine financial education, family engagement and promote partnership working within the community to help teach children from an early age the value of saving while learning valuable money management and life skills.

What is a Credit Union?

Termonmaguirk Credit Union is a non-profit financial co-operative – which means we are owned and controlled by our members. The school savings have been very successful in previous years throughout the Termonmaguirc Parish and we would like to get the service for our junior members in your school up and running again.

What do I need to do next?

To open an account for a child (under 16) we require the parent/guardian proof of address (e.g.utility bill, bank statement, Government/Hospital letter dated within the last 3 months) and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. We will open the account, return the membership forms for signing and after all paperwork has been returned your child can commence saving. We look forward to welcoming new savers and re-connecting with those who have saved with us previously. We wish you all a wonderful school year ahead and look forward to receiving your entries for the Art competition and catching up at the Schools Quiz later in the year.

Tel: 028 8076 1507 e-mail: e.curran@tmcu.net

Welcome back September 2023

Thu 31 Aug 2023

Welcome back

At the beginning of each new school year, we try to adjust to the forthcoming changes facing us while remembering previous years, former colleagues and pupils. This year we are adjusting to significant changes with Fr O’Neill’s move to Co Armagh, Mrs Donnelly’s move to Fintona, Miss Owens’ move to Australia and Rosemary Mullin’s retirement. We’re also mindful that for some this time of year marks positive changes or difficult challenges in their own lives.

We are conscious that as Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher wrote, “the only constant in life is change.”- and We welcome Mr Treanor into P6/7 as our new Vice-principal; Mrs Hackett into P3 and Miss O’Hagan into P3/4.There are a number of new faces among our support staff:- Classroom Assistants- Emma McGaghran and Natasha Cush join the team and we extend best wishes to a number of assistants taking up new roles throughout the school. The new school year signals a new chapter in the history of the school community.

The new year unfortunately heralds an extremely difficult financial environment with frightening forecasts moving forward but regardless, we are all rejuvenated and excited about the new year.

There is a fantastic buzz in the school over the past few days as staff get ready for the new year and getting everything in place for the children to settle well into the familiar routines.

THANK YOU FR O’NEILL

It is with great sadness that we have to accept that Fr O’Neill’s tenure in the parish is coming to an end. Fr O’Neill has been a true friend, confidant, spiritual adviser and inspirator. We plan to show our appreciation for his years of devoted service to the school with a presentation on Tuesday morning.

BREAKFAST CLUB

The club runs each morning from 7.45 am for children Year 1-7 from Friday 1^st Sept. The arrangements are as follows:

There is no need to book places in advance.
Children meet in the assembly hall.
Breakfast is available to children arriving before 8.30am and includes cereal, toast with milk or water.
Children can avail of the service even if they don’t require a breakfast.
The daily charge for supervision and/or breakfast is £2.00 which can be paid to staff on duty either daily or weekly.

Morning arrangements

We ask parents to park in the chapel carpark;
Official school opening time is 9am and on arrival children enter their classrooms via the Emergency doors, where available;

Nursery children

The Nursery will run from 9am – 11:30am during the settling in phase and these times will be reviewed in mid October.

Collection arrangements

Year One – Two: Teachers have informed parents about the transition arrangements for the first two weeks via Seesaw. Thereafter, Year One and Two children will be collected at 2.15pm.
Primary Three / Rang a Tri, as part of the transition into KS1, children’s formal day ends at 2.15pm, this arrangement will be reviewed towards the end of the autumn term.
Year 4 to Year 7: The school day finishes at 3.00pm - 3.15pm, depending on bus collection times etc.

2.15pm – 3.15pm Bus group supervision.

If your child is entitled to a 3.15pm bus and didn’t get a place with Camowen Smart Kids, we are reinstating the ‘spill over’ in-school supervision between 2.15pm and 3.15pm at the same cost as Camowen - £3.00. This service will be available from Friday 1^st Sept, please inform your child’s teacher if you require this supervision. Payment should be made weekly.

School holidays

A list of the school holiday dates will be issued soon and will be available on the school website.

School Money App

Parents will need to book their child’s dinners in advance on the School Money app rather using than the website.
If no booking is made on the App then please send a packed lunch with your child/children.
New Nursery and Year One pupils will not be able to use the School Money App until their admission date.
There are a number of parents who are still in arrears from last year. The EA has advised that packed lunches should be sent until all arrears are cleared.
If you have any queries about using the App, please contact the school office for help.

Seesaw

Teachers use the Seesaw App for communications with parents. A copy of the Seesaw Policy will be circulated via Seesaw and be available on the school website.

Free School Meals & School uniforms

If you feel that you are eligible for Free School Meals & School uniforms, you will find information on the school and EA websites.

We have a large supply of unclaimed uniforms from previous years. Parents are welcome to take these and use as spares. They will be in boxes in the covered area of playground every afternoon next week.

School building improvements

There have been several improvements made to the school building during the summer months;

Work has been completed on the new school roof
The nursery outdoor play area has had a canopy and soft play surface installed
The staffroom has been painted and a new kitchen and appliances installed.
The main playground will also be getting soft play surface installed in the coming weeks.

Thank you Mrs Donnelly

Mon 03 Jul 2023

Members of the school's Board of Governors and staff attended a function in An Creagán to celebrate Mrs Donnelly's four years in St Colmcille's PS as Vice-principal and wish her every success in her promotion to Principal in St Lawrence's PS, Fintona.

During the evening, Mrs Donnelly was presented with a gold Miraculous Medal by Fr O’Neill and a bunch of flowers by Mrs Ursula McElroy, Chair of the Board of Governors and a beautiful print of St Colmcille’s by colleague Orlagh O’Brien. Mrs McElroy and Mr Cush praised Mrs Donnelly for her professionalism, dedication to the Catholic ethos, discretion and commitment to the school. Parents had also presented Mrs Donnelly with a gift.

Mrs Donnelly thanked the staff and governors for the four wonderful years in the school and the friendships she had made in the school and wider community.

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