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

• Newsletters

  Mon 03 Mar 2025

  Please check News and Events / Newsletters for the most recent Newsletters.

• Grandparents' Day 1: Foundation Stage and KS 1 classes

  Wed 29 Jan 2025

  The 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.

  

• SHARED EDUCATION: DRUMLIN WIND ENERGY STEM CHALLENGE

  Tue 28 Jan 2025

  Mrs 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.

   

   

  

• Pre-school and Primary Admissions Deadline extended

  Thu 23 Jan 2025

  Due 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. 

• Emergency School Closure - Storm Éowyn

  Thu 23 Jan 2025

  Dear 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

  

• Catholic Schools' Week

  Mon 20 Jan 2025

  Catholic 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. 29^th and Thursday 30th January.

  

• Eco Council -Energy Saving Week

  Thu 16 Jan 2025

  Dear 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

  

• Extreme Weather Policy (HEAVY SNOW)

  Tue 07 Jan 2025

  St Colmcille's PS will be open today Tuesday 7th January - it is our policy to make every effort to remain open whenever possible, however, during severe weather we advise parents and staff to use discretion regarding whether it’s safe to travel after heavy snow falls and attendance is not required.

  If it’s necessary to close the school a text will be sent to parents at the earliest opportunity.

• Arrangements for parents collecting children by CAR in the afternoon of Monday 6th January

  Sun 05 Jan 2025

  Dear parents

   

  There will be a high volume of traffic and considerable congestion tomorrow afternoon for Eleanor Fox's funeral at 2.00pm. 

   

  As funeral traffic has priority in the chapel carpark, parents collecting Foundation Stage and nursery pupils are advised to pick them up at 1.00pm from the front playground.

   

  We also advise parents collecting KS1 & KS2 children not to arrive before 3.30pm as we will keep them in the school until the funeral traffic has dispersed. (Bus children will leave as normal)

   

  Thank you for your understanding and support at this time.

   

  Peter Cush

  Principal 

  

• Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir

  Fri 20 Dec 2024