Good Bye and Good Luck Class of 2019 

Wishing you every success in the future and happiness in your new schools. 

Article 28 - Every child has the right to an education. Primary education must be free. Secondary education must be available for every child. 

Article 24 - Every child has the right to the best possible health.  

Amy from Action Cancer spoke to us about the importance of healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

Year 7 received a Farm Safety talk from nurse Zoe and some of our pupils got to show us what they wear on the farm.  Our modern day Farmers.

Celebrating Success!!!

Article 29 - Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.

The children received a talk from the NSPCC this is in line with;

Article 19 - Governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.

Article 16 - Every child has the right to privacy.  The law should protect the child's private, family and home life.

Happy Green Day from Year 7 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Article 31 - Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

Our wonderful residential from Woodhall.  We had a ball and met some challenges and overcame some fears.  A memorable time had by all!!

Article 29 - Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.  It must encourage the child's respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.

Year 7 joined other schools in the local area to attend a workshop by Young Enterprise NI to develop their understanding of NI Business and Tourism Industry.

Article 15 - Every child has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

Enjoying our outdoor woodland area.

Article 31 - Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

Safer Internet Day in Year 7 - We learned the importance of being safe online!!

Article 19 - Governments must do all they can ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else. 

Article 13 -  Every child must be free to say what they think and to seek and receive all kinds of information, as long as its within the law.

Happy Chinese New Year!! Jacky and Tommy told us a little about their culture and how they celebrate the New Year in China.

Article 30 - Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, regardless of whether these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.

Year 7 have embarked on a Mindfulness journey to promote a calm, learning environment and to give our children the resilience to cope in todays every changing world.

Article  31 - Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

Christmas Jumper Day 2018!

Article 30 - Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, regardless of whether these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.

Article 31 - Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

Year 7 pupils enjoyed our ‘Christmas Decoration Challenge’ using only Recycled materials. The pupils used their creative skills in a variety of ways and produced super decorations.

Article 29 - Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.  It must encourage the child's respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures.

Christmas Dinner Investigation on a budget

Year 7 showing off their talents at the Christmas Carol Service.  

Article 29 - Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.  It must encourage the child's respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures.

Article 31 - Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

‘Waterfront’ Production of Beauty & the Beast

Article 29 - Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full.  It must encourage the child's respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures.

Celebrating Advent and the true meaning of Christmas.

Article 30 - Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, regardless of whether these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.

Red Wednesday 

Article 26 - Governments must provide extra money for children of families in need. 

Year 7 took part in a CCEA Live Webinar with the NI Children’s Commissioner

Anti - Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day 

Article 19 -  Governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment. 

Hallowe’en Dress Up for Sponsored Spookathon

N I Children’s Commissioner visits St.Columba’s P.S

During Maths Week Year 7 pupils got the opportunity to assist the Year 3 and 4 pupils with their investigations.This was a very worthwhile experience for all pupils involved.

BE SAFE BE SEEN 

Curriculum Activity Time in Year7

Cancer Focus Talk 

Article 17 - Every child has the right to reliable information from the media.  This should be information that children can understand. Governments must help to protect children from materials that could harm them. 

European Languages Day

Article 30- Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, regardless of whether these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live. 

Welcome to Year 7

Miss McKiernan is our teacher and Mrs Dowds is our classroom assistant