Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Tony McGrath (R.I.P)

  Mon 30 Oct 2023

  The Board of Governors, Principal, Staff, Pupils and Parents of St Columba’s P.S & N.U are deeply saddened by the passing of Tony R.I.P. beloved brother of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Mrs Karen Maguire. We extend our sincerest sympathies to his wife Sally, sons Anton and Eoghan, Karen and the entire family circle. May he rest in Peace. St Columba pray for him.

  

• Halloween Fancy Dress

  Fri 27 Oct 2023

  What a ‘spooktacular’ day we had in St. Columba’s today. Everyone looked fantastic in their costumes. 

   

  We have had a fabulous first half-term and wish everyone an enjoyable mid-term break.

  

• 100% Attendance

  Fri 27 Oct 2023

  Well done to all the pupils who had 100% attendance during our first half-term. 

   

  ‘Excellent attendance at school is important to allow a child or young person to fulfill their potential’. 
  (Department of Education).

  

• Accelerated Reading Prize Draw

  Fri 27 Oct 2023

  Well done to all the prizewinners in our Accelerated Reading draw.

  

• Half - Term Heroes

  Fri 27 Oct 2023

  Congratulations to all our Half - Term Heroes who were presented with their certificates and prizes during this morning’s assembly. #superstars

  

• Feasts ot All Saints and All Souls

  Thu 26 Oct 2023

  Miss McKiernan’s Year 7 pupils led us in prayer during today’s assembly ahead of the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls which take place next week. During the assembly, the children invited our school community to add a photo of their loved ones in heaven to our display so that we may remember them in a special way in our prayers this November.  🙏🏻

  

• Cash for Clobber

  Thu 26 Oct 2023

   

  Thank you to everyone who generously donated bags of clothing, footwear and textiles to our recent Cash for Clobber collection. Many hands made light work while loading the lorry! 👏🏻

  

• Year 6/7 Explore Biomes

  Wed 25 Oct 2023

  Mrs Keenan’s Year 6/7 class showcased their amazing biomes projects today that they created as part of their World Around Us topic during the last half term. Everyone who visited their display was blown away by the outstanding level of creativity shown by all pupils. Congratulations to the three overall winners. 🐢🐠🦁🐘🌵

  

• Ourselves - by Year 3

  Tue 24 Oct 2023

   

  Year 3 had fun using Just2Easy to draw self portraits as part of their World Around Us topic, 'Ourselves'. The children learned how to select the correct colours and replicate their facial features. 👦🏼👧🏽

  

• Girls’ Soccer Tournament

  Sun 22 Oct 2023

   

  The girls’ football team had a super day out at a tournament organised by Coleraine FC. While the games were non competitive, the girls were delighted at securing 4 wins out of 4.