Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents’ Day

On Wednesday 31st of January we welcomed the lovely grandparents of Ms Gallagher’s first and second class to the school. A great afternoon was spent making Saint Brigid’s crosses together and enjoying a cup of tea and some treats. Thank you to Father Kemmy...
BODHRÁN

BODHRÁN

As a treat for all their hardwork in music last term Jim held a drumming workshop with everyone from 1st – 6th classes. Well done boys and girls, the bodhrán requires extra coordination as well as excellent listening. The sound was fantastic in the hall and the...
Winter Breaks

Winter Breaks

We are very fortunate to have a large school site at Scoil Cholmcille. We have tarmacked yards, grass football pitches, two playparks, an all weather pitch and playground game markings. We also have an excellent active school committee who organise and distribute PE...
Why use Reading Recovery?

Why use Reading Recovery?

We have two teachers trained in the Reading Recovery programme in our school. This link provides information on how Reading Recovery works in an Irish context. https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/EjOf0LHwBygJo Parents may find the following information useful...
Reading Recovery                    Goals & Lessons

Reading Recovery Goals & Lessons

Reading Recovery ©  is a licensed, school-based, short-term, early literacy intervention.   It is designed for children aged around six, who are the lowest literacy achievers after their first year of school. Reading Recovery © involves intensive one-to-one...
Practical Maths

Practical Maths

Some of these senior infants may look like they’re having a nap but don’t be fouled. This is practical maths in action in senior infants with the boys and girls doing a range of measuring activites.* *Naps may have taken place but given the noise levels we...
Hot Lunches

Hot Lunches

Since September our pupils have been trying out hot school lunches along with a choice of snack everyday. In the senior end the curry, lasagne and cottage pie are big hits, whilst in the junior end pasta, the chicken dinner, the ciabatta and Friday’s hot dog are...
Infant Activities

Infant Activities

Our junior infants have settled in so well into school routines and learning. As you can see below a lot of concentration, good listening and fine motor skills have been developed over the past few months. Well done boys and girls.
Almost Uniform Time!

Almost Uniform Time!

A reminder that school re-opens on Thursday 31st of August at 9.30am for all returning pupils (SI-6th), with our lovely new junior infants starting at 9.45am. The school uniform is: BOYS -grey v-neck jumper, blue shirt, navy tie, grey trousers GIRLS -grey v-neck...
Fun with Phonics

Fun with Phonics

Junior infants have been making great progress with their reading. They are now blending (putting together) both vowel and consonant sounds to make words. In class they practise this skill using a range of different activities.
Credit Union Quiz

Credit Union Quiz

Four teams took part in the Lifford Credit Union Quiz on Friday night in Deele College. In a quiz of very tough questions we were delighted with the high scores achieved by all four teams. We are especially proud of and delighted for our U13 teams who placed 1st and...
Enrolment Now Open

Enrolment Now Open

We are now enrolling for September 2023. Enrolment forms can be collected from the school office. If you have any queries or would like to view the school just give us a call.
Active Breaks Everyday

Active Breaks Everyday

At Scoil Cholmcille we are so fortunate to have such great yard space and outdoor facilities. Everyday is an active day. Soccer Gaelic football Swinging Swinging chats Hanging Climbing Sliding Monkeying around on the monkey bars Helping handstands Excellent grass...
Happy New Year🎉

Happy New Year🎉

And just like that we’ve our first few days back at school over us. It was great to see all the boys and girls playing and chatting in the yard and enjoying the very mild weather. Wishing our entire school community the very best for 2023.
Santa 🎅

Santa 🎅

What a busy day! In the morning we had a lovely visit from the Playgroup to listen to our choir sing some festive tunes. The lovely playschool boys and girls then treated our choir to a little performance of their own. They were fantastic. A quick turnaround of the...
Parents’ Association Raffle

Parents’ Association Raffle

The Parents’ Association Christmas Hamper Draw will take place next week. See photos attached of just a few of the prizes The following prizes are up for grabs:  -Christmas Food Hamper- Healthwise Voucher- Kate’s Kitchen Voucher- Coyle’s Bar & Restaurant Voucher-...
GAA Anti-Vaping Initiative

GAA Anti-Vaping Initiative

Our fifth and sixth classes proudly supported Naomh Colmcille’s anti-smoking and anti-vaping on Club grounds initiative. Teachers in school informed pupils of the effects and dangers of smoking and vaping and the long -term damage caused by both. Our pupils then...
Autumn is All Around

Autumn is All Around

You certainly can’t escape the autumnal feel in school this month with all the beautiful autumn colours and artwork. Junior infants – Ms Toland’s class Junior infants – Ms Curran’s class Senior infants – Ms Mc Monagle Senior infants...
Friendship Week 2022

Friendship Week 2022

Our Friendship Promotion Week was held from Monday 3rd October with the theme ‘REACH OUT’.  This is our major whole school anti-bullying strategy where together we promote the importance of kindness towards others, foster resilience in our pupils to help them make...
Friendship Week

Friendship Week

Second class took part in a range of activities as part of Friendship Week including creating friendship posters and interviewing friends.
Shared Education

Shared Education

In a welcome return to the true meaning of ‘shared education’, sharing experiences together, our 6th class headed off to Creggan Adventure Centre for a day of fun activities with 5th/6th from Moyle NS. A fantastic day was had, in the water, on the pier, on...
Substitute Teachers Needed

Substitute Teachers Needed

If you would like to be included in our school panel for casual substitute teaching for the next school year please email scoilcholm@gmail.com with Sub Teacher and your name in the subject bar. Please include your Teaching Council number/ Garda Vetting. Substitute...
Back To School

Back To School

The school will reopen after the long summer break on Thursday 1st of September for all pupils as follows: 9:30am Senior infants – 6th class 9.45am Ms Toland’s Junior infants 10am Ms Curran’s Junior infants The school office will be open on Monday...
Chess Duels

Chess Duels

Ms Kelly’s class have been taking part in chess lessons this term. Great progress in rules, strategies and tactics have been made. Some taking it more seriously than others! We won’t mention points, check or checkmate- just lots of laughs.
Music

Music

We were delighted to welcome Jim back this past week. The sound of music certainly was alive in the school and Jim was so impressed with how quickly the children picked up the notes again. Another step back to normal. What a buzz🎶🎼
6th Class Ceremony of Light

6th Class Ceremony of Light

On Thursday 27th of January our sixth classes celebrated their Ceremony of Light in the All Saints Chapel. It was a beautiful ceremony and the children made themselves, their families and school extremely proud.