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

• Good Luck P7s!

  Fri 19 Nov 2021

  The very best of luck to our P7 Pupils who sit the AQE Exam tomorrow. They have all worked extremely hard and we are proud of them all!

  

• 🎉🥳 Children in Need 🎉🥳

  Fri 19 Nov 2021

  There were plenty of Pudsey ears to be seen around school today, as the pupil enjoyed celebrating and supporting Children in Need with a non-uniform day. We are very proud to be making a £500 donation to Children in Need on behalf of the pupils and families of St. Colmcille’s! Thank you to everyone in our school community who contributed to this very worthwhile cause!

  

• 🎄 St. Colmcille’s PS Giving Tree 🎄

  Fri 19 Nov 2021

  This year, during the period of Advent, we will be supporting, The St. Vincent De Paul Society. 
   

  At the entrance of the school, we will display ‘The St. Colmcille’s Giving Tree’ and we would love for you to donate what you can (school staff will also be supporting) . With every donation, a Christmas bauble, with your family name, will be placed on the tree by the children of the school.  Donations can be cash or through our School Money System payable from this Monday.

  Christmas is a time to think about what’s really important and this is our opportunity to give to those less fortunate. The money will be donated to our local St. Vincent De Paul Society, who will use the money to give vouchers to those who really need it this Christmas. In return, we will have a beautiful Christmas tree decorated with baubles showing your generosity and kindness during this festive period.

   

  We thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to sharing our Giving Tree with you and updating you on the generous donations received for a very deserving charity.

  

• 🗞 EA Literacy Service Newsletter 🗞

  Thu 18 Nov 2021

  This Newsletter is created by the Literacy Service for parents to share with their children. It encourages the views of the child, what is enjoyable, likes, dislikes, worries and concerns. It aims to foster increased engagement with parents.

  Links to the other Newsletter Issues can be found via the following link, covering areas such as Spelling, Reading, Writing and School Transitions.

  
  EA Literacy Service Newsletter

• ❤️ Anti-Bullying Week - One Kind Word ❤️

  Mon 15 Nov 2021

  Today is the start of #AntiBullyingWeek and the theme is #OneKindWord.

   

  Kindness can change the course of a conversation and break the cycle of bullying. It can provide a moment of hope. It can be a turning point and can change someone’s day.

   

  Anti-Bullying Week 2021

   

  

• Odd Socks Day & Children in Need

  Mon 15 Nov 2021
  

• Barnardo’s Saturday Clubs

  Sun 14 Nov 2021

  Downpatrick: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 2pm-4pm
  Saintfield: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 11am-1pm

   

  The Saturday club is aimed at disabled children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. A sibling or friend can accompany the child. A range of activities including craft, art, games, music and trips will be on offer. As the purpose of the Saturday club is to establish an enjoyable experience for all the children attending, the numbers will be limited to 20 children per club. If you have a child who would like to join one of the Saturday clubs or have a query, please contact:

   

  Siobhán Stratton (Play Development Worker)
  siobhan.stratton@barnardos.org.uk

  

• EA Autism Advisory Workshops

  Sun 14 Nov 2021

  The EA Autism Advisory & Intervention Service (AAIS) have arranged a series of workshops for the parents of young children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

   

  There are four workshops: 

  - Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder and using virtual strategies to support your child
  - Supporting sensory needs
  - Effective play
  - Transition support for children in the early years

  
  Further details regarding the workshops, including dates and times can be found here: http://www.rtuni.org/apply/grouped/EYASDParents

  
  You will be required to enter the following access code to register for a workshop: E@par3nts2021

  

• 🚢 A Titanic Adventure 🚢

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  To celebrate their recent learning in their World Around Us topic of ‘The Titanic’, Primary 7 went to spent the day in Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Primary 7 toured the amazing Titanic Belfast exhibition, walked the original Titanic Slipways and even got to step on board Titanic’s tender ship-SS Nomadic. It was a wonderful day for everyone involved and the children were delighted to be back on school adventures again! Thank you to Mr McKernan and Mr Lyttle for organising this wonderful trip for their classes.

  

• Good Luck P7s!

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  Good luck to all our Primary 7 pupils sitting the Transfer Test tomorrow! We are all very proud of your hard work and determination in preparing for your test!