It's here! The Libraries NI #BigSummerReadNI starts today! 😍 Children can pick up their packs at libraries across Northern Ireland now: bit.ly/LNIBSR2019 #SlideIntoSummerReading 📚☀️ Communities NI nidirect Education Authority Education NI NI Commissioner for Children and Young People @mums_ni whatsonNI.com

Well done to the U10’s who lifted the Cup LoughinislandGAC memorial tournament. Thanks to our new sponsors CosyRoof and all who took part and to Brennan’s for providing winning ice-creams 👍🇳🇬🍦🍦🍦

U12 Boys signed off their East Down GAA 🔴⚫ Division 1 Home League campaign with a well served victory over Castlewellan GAC 8-8 to 3-7. Well done to all involved and thanks to MacBlair for new kit sponsorship #UTH #RGU 👍🇳🇬

Are you attending Belfast Met NRCcollege @mynwrc South West College South Eastern Regional College @srcchat this September? Studying a Level 1, 2, 3 course? EA is offering FE Grants (FT&PT) to adults aged 19 or over. For info on grants for living costs, fees & childcare costs click here bit.ly/2xgfZkE

Outstanding performance today from the U10’s. They lifted the Atticall GAC Black Heather Cup involving 35 teams. Super tournament matched by the football and heart on display from the young hoops #RGU #UTH

It’s important to reassure everyone, big and small, that we all worry and that there are things we can do to stop that anxious feeling. ‘Everybody Worries’ is a fantastic ebook for alleviating worry! calameo.com/read/000777721……

Lending ICT Devices Some children may not have access to appropriate ICT equipment to sustain home learning. If this is the case St Colmcille’s PS will endeavour to help by lending school devices. Email [email protected] for further information.

*** P7 Leavers Presentation *** P7 pupils and their parents are warmly welcomed to a special outdoor presentation in the main school yard next Monday 29th June from 12pm- 1.30pm. We hope to see P7 pupils and their parents then!

EA update relating to free school meals / uniform grant applications 2020/21.

***New School App*** The school has recently invested in a new app called TheSchoolApp. Go to the App Store, search for TheSchoolApp and download. Then search for ‘St Colmcille’s PS Downpatrick’- all of our latest information will be available at the touch of a button!

Bubble Club Starting Week Beginning 21st September!

The children are enjoying participating in Maths Week 2020 this week in school. Keep an eye on the Class Pages Section of the school website to view the fun learning taking place!

OPEN DAY Due to Covid 19 our annual Open Day will not take place this year. Prospective parents are instead be encouraged to make individual appointments by contacting the School Office. Appointments can be facilitated via phone call or Zoom if necessary.

All at St Colmcille's PS are very excited as work commences tomorrow on our new state of the art Sensory Garden & Play Park. The project should be completed by Friday 12th February!

As part of our work on enhancing the school grounds,we are also constructing a Welcome Garden at the front of the school. The Garden is under construction at present and will be completed early April 21! Updates of progress will be uploaded to our School Website & Facebook Page.

We are delighted to have recently completed work on our new Outdoor Classroom which is a fantastic addition to our state-of-the-art Sensory Garden and outdoor facilities!

Covid Case in a School Setting PHA Guidance

Cash for Kids Fundraising Success Thank you so much to our incredible PTFA who coordinated the recent Cash for Kids Fundraising Challenge and raised £18,910 for St Colmcille’s PS through numerous fundraising events.