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about 10 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
A Huge Thank You to Ballymote Community Collective! We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ballymote Community Collective for their incredibly generous donation of £4,000 towards our Summer Scheme- both morning and afternoon sessions. This fantastic contribution has made a huge difference, enabling us to provide a high-quality, engaging and enjoyable experience for all of the children attending this summer. From exciting activities and educational opportunities to memorable experiences, this support helps ensure that every child can benefit from a fun-filled programme. Importantly, Ballymote Community Collective's generosity has also allowed us to keep participation costs extremely low – at approximately £1 per child per hour – making the scheme accessible to as many families as possible. Community support like this plays a vital role in creating opportunities for our young people, and we are truly grateful for Ballymote Community Collective's commitment to investing in the children and families of our area. Thank you for helping us make this summer special for our children! Ballymote Community Project
about 11 hours ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Summer Scheme 2026 – What a Fantastic Success! As our 2026 Summer Scheme comes to an end, we would like to say a huge thank you to all the children who attended and made the programme such a success. Over the past weeks, the children have enjoyed a wide range of activities including sports, arts and crafts, and ICT, making new friends, learning new skills and creating lasting memories along the way. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to all the staff and coordinators whose hard work, enthusiasm and dedication made the scheme possible. We finished on a high with an exciting Fun Day, featuring inflatables, games and an epic water fight, providing the perfect ending to a brilliant summer. Thank you to everyone who helped make Summer Scheme 2026 such a memorable experience!
about 1 week ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Summer Scheme - Update What a tremendous first few days we had at our Summer Scheme. There were plenty of fun activities including Arts and Crafts, Sports, ICT and of course, we held a Friday Fun Day today with lots of inflatables and tasty treats! Thank you to all the girls and boys who joined us for making it so fun and successful so far. We can't wait to see everyone on Monday for more fun & games!
about 1 week ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Summer Fun Day What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of our 50th year! The school grounds were buzzing with energy as pupils enjoyed a variety of inflatables, providing endless entertainment and plenty of smiles. From bouncy castles to obstacle challenges, there was something for everyone to enjoy. To help everyone stay cool and refreshed, we treated pupils to a selection of frozen treats, which were very well received on such a lively day. It was wonderful to see everyone taking a break, relaxing with friends, and enjoying the treats together. One of the highlights of the day was the water discoa huge hit with our Netball and Football teams! With music playing, water spraying, and lots of dancing, it created a fun and vibrant atmosphere that perfectly captured the spirit of celebration. The joy and excitement on everyone's faces made it a truly special experience. It was a wonderful way to mark the end of term and celebrate all the hard work and achievements of the year. We hope everyone has a fantastic summer break and look forward to seeing you all again soon!
about 1 week ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Celebrating Our Dancing Star! We are so proud of one of our talented pupils here at St. Colmcille's! A huge congratulations to Amelia, who achieved an incredible 3rd place at the Ultimate Dance Competition on Saturday. Amelia also recently competed at the World Dance Masters Irish Championships in Dublin, where she danced her way to an amazing 1st place finish! What a fantastic achievementyour dedication, talent, and hard work truly shine! Well done, Ameliawe are all so proud of you!
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