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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in St Colmcille's PS
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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.
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Newsletters
Mon 03 Mar 2025Please check News and Events / Newsletters for the most recent Newsletters.
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Grandparents' Day 1: Foundation Stage and KS 1 classes
Wed 29 Jan 2025The assembly hall was packed for two separate occasions this morning as children in Foundation Stage and KS 1 classes welcomed their grandparents into the school and let them know how much they are appreciated. The children had made cards and pictures which were presented to them.
Children in Mary's Rang 6-7 entertained the guests with traditional music, dance and song and presented a Prayer service. We would like to thank Mary, Bernie and all the staff for making this such a special morning.
Grandparents of children in KS2 are welcome to join on Thursday 30th at 9.30am where they will have an opportunity to make St Brigid's crosses with the children.
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SHARED EDUCATION: DRUMLIN WIND ENERGY STEM CHALLENGE
Tue 28 Jan 2025Mrs McCrudden’s class along with pupils from Roscavey PS, Beragh and McClintock PS, Seskinore took part in a STEM workshop with Mr Peter McAllister and Mr Colin Press from Drumlin Wind Energy’s ‘Bringing Renewable Energy to Schools Initiative.’
By working together, sixty children made friends as they designed, built, improved and tested their own wind turbines. The pupils also had an opportunity to explore the exciting technology of renewable wind energy.
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Pre-school and Primary Admissions Deadline extended
Thu 23 Jan 2025Due to the Storm Éowyn a decision has been taken by the Department of Education to extend the Pre-School and Primary Admissions application deadline within its timetable for September 2025 admissions to 4.00 pm on Monday, 27 January 2025.
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Emergency School Closure - Storm Éowyn
Thu 23 Jan 2025Dear parents
Please see information from Richard Pengelly,
Chief Executive – Education Authority
I am writing to inform you that, due to anticipated severe weather conditions, all schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025.
The Met Office has issued a red alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland, and will apply from 7am on Friday until 2pm. This warns of "very dangerous conditions" and "widespread disruption".
While I appreciate that this decision will impact on the work of schools, the more important issue is that we take action to avoid any potential risk to the safety of our children and young people and our colleagues across the sector.
Schools should put plans in place today for remote learning so that pupils can study at home.
I would ask that you communicate this decision to parents as soon as practicably possible through your school channels.
Your support is appreciated.
Regards,
Richard Pengelly
Chief Executive – Education Authority
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Catholic Schools' Week
Mon 20 Jan 2025Catholic Schools week will take place in January 2025 on the theme of “alive in Christ”
“Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life. The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” – Pope Francis,
Reflecting on the theme, Catholic schools will explore what it means to be fully alive as a human being – living life to the full in Christ.
We will hold a special Mass on Tuesday 21st January at 9.30am followed by a school Assembly at 10.30am and our Grandparents’ Days on Wed. 29th and Thursday 30th January.
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Eco Council -Energy Saving Week
Thu 16 Jan 2025Dear parents,
Thank you for participating in the Eco Council’s "Energy Saving Week" which took place from Monday 6th to Friday 10th January. We send the survey out to 250 families representing the 415 children in the school.
It was quite simple, we asked your child/children to complete the five energy saving activities and these everyday tasks can help reduce your home energy bills, while also educating your child about saving money and energy at home. We are delighted with the response form pupils and their families.
Please see the collated results of our survey.
Day 1 - "I reduced my shower time by one minute!" - 365 pupils
Day 2 - "I turned the tap off when brushing my teeth!" 415 pupils
Day 3 - "I asked an adult to unplug any electrical items we were not using!" 381 pupils
Day 4 - "I asked ... to turn down the thermostat by 1 degree for 5 days!" 349 pupils
Day 5 "We turned the lights off when we left the room!" 398 pupils
Kind regards
St Colmcille's PS - ECO Council
