St Colmcille’s PS, Carrickmore

STRIKE ACTION: THURSDAY 18th January Members of the five teaching unions & four non-teaching unions are taking part in strike action on Thurs 18th Jan as there has been no resolution to the pay issue since 2020 & it needs to be addressed. Please support our invaluable staff.

Admissions to St Colmcille's PS/ Naíscoil Cholmcille in September 2024. Parents seeking admission for their children are invited to an information evening on Tuesday 16th January at 7.00pm.  The closing date for all Pre-school and Year One applications is Friday 26th January.

Carol singing in Omagh The children were an absolute credit to our school and made us so proud to be out with them today. Staff & residents of Springlawn Nursing Home as well as staff & customers in Asda were exceptionally complimentary and touched by the children’s singing.

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S URGENT MESSAGE IN SONG – FREE TO EVERY SCHOOL Sir David Attenborough’s inspirational message about the urgent need to address climate change has been set to music and is completely free song for all schools and children. youtube.com/watch?v=dZNPdG…

Congratulations to our Cross-country teams which competed in Nacarne Centre, Irvinestown this week. The girls were place first and the boys were second in their respective races, with Liam winning his race. Roisin, Leila-Rose and Oliver came 1st, 2nd & 3rd in their Fun Runs.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE:  Sunday 3rd December from 1.00pm – 6.00pm * Silent Santa from 1.45-2.00pm then open to 4.00pm. * Raffle tickets drawn at 4.45pm * Carol singing around the Christmas Tree at 5.00pm * Christmas tree Lights Switch on at 5.30pm.

Support the Coffee Morning in St Colmcille's PS on Sunday 26th Nov for the Termon High Flyers who are doing a skydive in aid of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. The best of luck to all the High flyers including our colleagues Mags, Aoife and Leanne. justgiving.com/page/termon-hi…...

MINI VINNIES: Grab & Go! There has been a tremendous response to the Minnie Vinnies “Grab & Go” event which raised £573.55 for St Vincent de Paul. Thanks to Mary and the Minnie Vinnies for organising this event.

Congratulations to Cillian Slane who met one of his heros; David Williams, comedian, actor, writer and television personality. Cillian recently got a certificate for reading the most words in his class and he says it’s thanks to David Walliams - he loves his books! Well done!

Teachers' Strike Given that there has been no progress toward a resolution to the ongoing teachers’ pay dispute, the Teachers' Unions have instructed members to engage in strike action on Wednesday 29 November 2023. The school will be closed until 12.00 noon.

STRIKE ACTION: 16th November. The support staff in our school are invaluable to the learning, development and safeguarding of your children and should be paid fairly for the essential and very challenging jobs that they do.

Friends of St Colmcille's - Christmas Fayre Sunday 3rd December 1.00pm - 6.00pm including switching on the Christmas tree lights at 5.00pm Loads of stalls and visit Santa and his elves and get a gift.

Ulster GAA is hosting a free parents' Safeguarding Webinar 'A Parents Guide To Online Safety' Speaker: Wayne Denner - Technology & Online Safety Specialist Monday 6th November 2023 at 7.00pm To register, click here 👇🏻 tinyurl.com/3d3ze2ww

Thanks to everyone who attended the workshop on Wednesday evening. The focus was on maximising children’s learning with homework including Freckle and Aaccelerated Reading. Thanks to Mr Treanor, Mrs McCrudden & Mrs McKee for their input & the PTA for refreshments.

Child Loss Support NI: Big Breakfast morning in Kelly’s Inn Garvaghey, Saturday October 21st 8am to 12 noon. Proceeds will help to support bereaved parents by facilitating well-being workshops, counselling, therapies, monthly support group meetings & Dads days out.

Healthy eating resources to support parents Dear parents Please use the link below for information about healthy breaks and lunches. stcolmcillescarrickmore.co.uk/healthy-lunche…

Fri. 22nd Sept is culture night in F&ODC. There are 2 activities in Carrickmore. 6.30 -7.30pm Patrician Hall Drop in for a taste and learn about different cultures living in the local community. 7.00pm – 8.30pm Pairc Colmcille The Story of PW Nally and The Nally Stand

Adoption Training "Let's learn together!" in St colmcille's PS on Tuesday 19th September from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Please feel free to gain insight & practical tips to address the challenges which a child faces as a result of early trauma.

We had a lovely celebration for Fr O'Neill in the school today when we thanked him for his ministry in the parish and his contribution as governor & chaplain for the past 16 years. (more details) …cilles-primary.secure-primarysite.net/news/detail/th… @CarmenGAA32 @MaguircDean @Patrician1962 @CarmenGAA32

The Board of Governors & staff thanked Mrs Donnelly for her service as VP in the school and wished her well as Principal in St Lawrence's PS. She was presented with a gold Miraculous Medal by Fr O’Neill & flowers by Mrs Ursula McElroy & a print of St Colmcille by Orlagh O’Brien.