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

• 🦔🌳 Pond & Nature Area Official Opening 🦔🌳

  Sun 26 Jun 2022

  The school community of St. Colmcille’s PS were delighted to proceed with the official opening of our Pond & Nature Area on Wednesday 8th June, by Father Murray (Parish Priest), Mrs Noreen Meehan (Chair of the Board of Governors), Mr Stephen Austin (Principal) and attended by pupil representatives from Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1 & 2 and our Learning Support Centres. The opening of the Pond & Nature Area is an important and exciting milestone in Phase 3 of our outdoor developments and represents an investment of £50,000. £9,470 of this overall amount was kindly donated by the Department of Infrastructure Living Spaces and Places Fund with rest coming from the careful management of school funds and our wonderful PTFA- who contributed approx. £15,000 to the project through numerous fundraising activities. This area of our school is now home to many native tree species, Wildlife Pond, complete with aquatic plants, fish, filtration and aeration systems, a water feature and sensory pergola shelter. There is an observation bridge with binoculars and a periscope, for pupils to observe the wildlife that will inhabit the area. Each year group in the school has a dedicated planter box, to explore growth and change throughout the different seasons. Also, around the Pond and Nature Area, there is a Nature Learning Zone with educational displays, providing information about the seasons, as well as different plants, animals and native tree species. Also included, is a Nature Discovery Zone, with a wormery and magnifying glasses and a shed for gardening equipment. A special thanks our head of Outdoor Education Mr Sean McReynolds, to Mr Lawrence Blaney, Mr Gareth Blaney and Mr Anthony Fitzsimons for volunteering their time and skills to enhance this area and thanks to numerous school staff for their ongoing efforts in upkeeping this area for the pupils to enjoy, including, Mr Brian Tweedie, Mr Bill Carew, Miss Lee Magee, Mrs Rosaleen Cunliffe, Miss Denise Sinclair, Mrs Katrina Smith, Mr Jack Hanna, and Mr Ryan Craig.

  

• 🚌🥳 FS End of Year Trip 🚌🥳

  Sat 25 Jun 2022

  On Tuesday, our Foundation Stage pupils went on a trip to W5 in Belfast to celebrate all of their hard work and efforts this year. They had great fun during their session in the ‘Lost Planet’ soft play area and exploring the interactive and practical activities in the ‘Far Far Away’ floor level.  This level gave the children opportunities to explore well known stories and fairytales through play and interactive games. Each group was given some time on the ‘Climb It’ frame before it was time to leave. A great day was had by all!

  

• 🚌🥳 KS1 End of Year Trip 🚌🥳

  Sat 25 Jun 2022

  This week, Key Stage 1 pupils went on an exciting, well deserved end of year trip to AirTastic! They demonstrated super team working skills taking part in bowling and showed off their endurance and agility in the trampoline park. The day was full of fun and everyone had a great time. We were very proud that the staff at Airtastic, and our coach drivers, complimented the children on their excellent manners and politeness!

  

• 🏃‍♀️🎉🏃 In Recognition of Outstanding Effort 🏃‍♀️🎉🏃

  Fri 24 Jun 2022

  After the success of Sports Day last month, today we celebrated the efforts of those individuals who pushed themselves that little bit harder and embodied the spirit of what the day was all about, showing tremendous character! Each teacher elected a member from their class who they felt set a very high standard and acted as role model for their peers. They were each presented with a certificate and a prize by Mr Austin and Mr Lyttle. Well done everyone!

  

• ❗️Summer Scheme Applications Closing ❗️

  Tue 21 Jun 2022

  Applications for our Summer Scheme will close tomorrow at 4:30pm. 

   

  Please see the details below and complete the form sent via Seesaw, if you wish to secure a place.

  

• 🎓🥳 Primary 7 Class of 2022 🎓🥳

  Sun 19 Jun 2022

  On Friday, we celebrated the Primary 7 Class of 2022 with a special Leavers Assembly. There were performances showcasing some of our pupils’ many talents, including electric and acoustic guitars, violins, singing and Irish dancing. Mr Austin, Mrs Dempsey and each of the P7 teachers, enjoyed sharing fond memories of all the P7 pupils, while presenting each with a trophy to recognise their achievements in a specific area of their learning and personal development. Parents, families, pupils and staff, all enjoyed watching the leavers videos which included photos of the Class of 2022 throughout their years at St. Colmcille’s. There were plenty of laughs, smiles and even a few tears as we celebrated our fantastic Primary 7 pupils and everything they have achieved throughout their primary school journey. The celebrations were topped off with a cupcake and ice cream treat for our P7 Leavers. Thank you to all staff who worked hard to coordinate this event and a special thanks to our PTFA for organising refreshments for parents, families and pupils and for the beautiful decorations!

  

• 🐻🧸 Teddy Bear’s Picnic 🐻🧸

  Fri 17 Jun 2022

  This week we welcomed our new pupils to the Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the Rainbow Garden! The boys and girls all enjoyed the fun, games and music during their session and had a great time meeting their new teachers and friends. Everyone had a great time and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back in August to start Primary 1!

  

• 🐴 Nicci Hall - Equine Awards 2022 🐴

  Thu 16 Jun 2022

  Peace of Mind has been selected as a finalist in the Equine Awards 2022, in the category: Changing Lives Through Horses. Peace of Mind is run by Nicci Hall, an experienced Educational Psychologist and our resident Equine Therapist, who provides Equine Assisted Learning to children, young people and their families. Nicci and her equine therapy horses have had a huge positive impact in our school and for many of our pupils.

   

  Please support Nicci by completing the short comment form via the following link:

   

  https://www.familiesfirstfinalists.com/peaceofmind

  

• ☀️⚽️🎨 Summer Programme 2022 ☀️⚽️🎨

  Thu 16 Jun 2022

  Please see below all the information on the 2022 Summer Programme, offered by St. Colmcille’s PS and St. Colmcille’s Youth Club. Places for both can be booked by completing the Microsoft Form, via the link sent on Seesaw. Please complete one form per pupil attending.

  

• 📢 Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance Applications Now Open 📢

  Mon 13 Jun 2022

  📢 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year are now open!

   

  Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3L25pBe

   

  Please note, as well as new applicants, parents/guardians of children who are already in receipt of Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance will need to apply again for this school year.

   

  You will need to register an account to apply. You will then be able to log back in to check your application.

   

  For more information, visit the Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance page on the EA website: https://bit.ly/3svbLCM