Latest news
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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🧚♀️🌺 Fairy Garden Under Construction 🧚♀️🌺
Sun 23 Jan 2022Another new area under construction within our school grounds. Our Fairy Garden will contain fairy houses, plants, miniature furniture, lights, tree stumps and plenty of colour. It will be a great place for children to visit to listen to stories, grow their imagination, participate in play-based learning and develop their art and skills through creating new resources. We look forward to sharing images of the finished garden next month.
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‼️ P1 Admissions Portal Closing Soon ‼️
Sat 22 Jan 2022The portal to apply for Primary One places will close at 12 Noon next Friday 28th January. We are encouraging all parents/carers of prospective P1 pupils to complete their application as soon as possible if they haven’t already done so.
If any parent/carer requires assistance with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via telephone: 02844614177 or via email: saustin015@c2ken.net
A member of staff will contact you to provide all necessary assistance.
Parents/Carers can access the portal at- https://pupilservices.eani.org.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en
Further information on Primary Admissions, including our school’s Admission Criteria, can be found on our website at: https://www.stcolmcillesps.co.uk/school-admissions-1/
Parents/Carers can also access further information and guidance at: https://eani.org.uk/admissions
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🐴 Equine Assisted Learning 🐴
Fri 21 Jan 2022We were so excited to have Nicci and Libby join us today for the first session of our 2 year Equine Assisted Learning Programme. Libby will be helping the boys and girls improve skills such as self-regulation, following instructions and managing anxieties.
Nicci Hall is an experienced educational psychologist and an ASD and ADHD specialist and we are very lucky to have her and the wealth of knowledge she brings. We can’t wait to welcome Libby back and follow her adventures in the weeks ahead!
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🎒 School Admissions Portal Now Open 🎒
Sat 15 Jan 2022The portal to apply for Primary One places is open now! The portal will close at 12 Noon on 28th January.
Parents/Carers can access the portal at:
https://pupilservices.eani.org.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en
If any parent/carer requires assistance with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on- 02844614177.
Further information on Primary Admissions, including our school’s Admission Criteria, can be found on our website at:
https://www.stcolmcillesps.co.uk/school-admissions-1/
Parents/Carers can also access further information and guidance at:
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🙌 A Courageous Donation 🙌
Sat 15 Jan 2022A massive well done to Toni from P3/4 who donated 12 inches of her hair to Superhairoes, The Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions. We are all extremely proud of Toni for her courage and kindness.
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🎓 Teacher Professional Development 🎓
Sat 15 Jan 2022Professional development is a high priority at St Colmcille's PS- this is perfectly demonstrated by our two Senior Teachers Mrs Flanagan and Mrs Rooney who recently received their Senior Leaders Awards from the Education Authority for completion of their year long Senior Leadership Course. Congratulations and well done to them both!
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❤️ Chester's Challenge Workshop (Chest, Heart & Stroke) ❤️
Fri 14 Jan 2022The children from P6 and P5/6 enjoyed a workshop from the NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Charity where they discussed all things healthy eating. The children were guided through the 'Eat Well Guide' and were informed about healthy and unhealthy foods and how they impact the body. The children were shocked to see how much sugar was in some of their favourite snacks. They were active participants throughout and enjoyed a competitive interactive quiz against one another. As part of the programme Mr. McKernan's P7 class were guided through the dangers of cigarettes and e-cigs. This was a valuable workshop and alerted the boys and girls to the dangers of smoking. Mr. Lyttle's class will be participating in the same workshop next week.
Next week's workshop will focus on Chester's Jungle Challenge designed to increase movement and activity which the children & staff are very much looking forward to!
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🌳🥳 Playground Improvements 🌳🥳
Mon 10 Jan 2022Improvements to our Foundation Stage Playground have recently been completed, with brand new rubber mulch and asphalt surfaces being installed. This provides a safer play environment for the pupils to enjoy during their break and lunch times and for outdoor activity-based learning. The pupils have been enjoying the redeveloped playground area, using their new bikes, trikes and wheeled-vehicles!
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🎒 September 2022 School Admissions 🎒
Fri 07 Jan 2022The portal to apply for Primary One places will open at 12 noon on Monday 10th January. Parents/Carers can access the portal via the Education Authority Website - https://www.eani.org.uk/
If any parent/carer requires assistance with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on- 02844614177.Further information on Primary Admissions, including our school’s Admission Criteria, can be found on our website at: https://www.stcolmcillesps.co.uk/school-admissions-1/
Parents/Carers can also access further information and guidance at: https://eani.org.uk/admissions -
❗️Latest Guidance on Covid-19❗️
Fri 07 Jan 2022Please see the following Self-Isolation, Close Contact and Testing Guidance. These measures help to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolating-and-close-contacts
