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about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
A Very Special Welcome to Our New P1 Pupils! This week, we were delighted to welcome our newest Primary 1 pupils to St. Colmcille's PS for their first days of school. It was wonderful to see so many proud parents and family members accompanying them as they walked through our doors to meet their new classmates and begin an exciting new chapter in their learning journey. Staff from P1, SPL1 and SPS1 were thrilled to welcome the children and their families to the St. Colmcille's community. We know that these first days are the beginning of many happy memories, friendships and achievements that will be made over the years ahead. We would also like to say that we are looking forward to welcoming any of our P1 pupils who were unable to join us on Thursday and Friday. We can't wait to meet them in the coming days, and they will also have the opportunity to have their special starting-school photograph taken with their family. We wish all of our new pupils a happy and successful start to life at St. Colmcille's PS. #StColmcillesPS #Primary1 #FirstDayAtSchool #NewBeginnings
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
PE Updates All PE uniforms ordered from McKeever should now have been delivered and distributed by class teachers. Please contact the school office if you have any enquiries regarding PE uniform. PE lessons will take place for all classes on Mondays and Thursdays for the foreseeable future, except for P6B who will attend swimming lessons on Wednesdays and take part in lessons in school on Mondays. Children should wear their PE uniform on these designated days, this should include comfortable trousers and shoes. P6 classes will attend swimming lessons the week commencing September 7th (6A on Mondays, 6B on Wednesdays). Lessons cost £3.50 per week which can be paid on School Money, this includes bus and lessons. Children from Key Stage 2 will attend later in the academic year. Swimming is very much part of the curriculum and all children are encouraged to attend where possible. Our P6-7 Netball and Football teams will train on Friday afternoons from 1.45 – 2.45pm. Netball will take place in the Ballymote Centre, and football will be on the the chapel lawn until further notice or if weather conditions are unfavourable resulting in training also moving to the Ballymote Centre. Multi-Sports Afterschool clubs will take place on Wednesdays and will explore a variety of different sporting activities, all are welcome and there is something for everyone.
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Summer Developments at School We are delighted to showcase some fantastic improvements that have taken place across our school site over the summer months! New Outdoor Table Tennis Tables Pupils can now enjoy two brand new outdoor table tennis tables during break and lunchtime, providing even more opportunities for active play, enjoyment and social interaction. State-of-the-Art SPL2 Accommodation Our SPL2 class has moved into a new, state-of-the-art modular mobile classroom. This modern learning environment has been thoughtfully designed to provide a bright, comfortable and engaging space where pupils can thrive. Enhanced Foundation Stage Play Area The Foundation Stage playground has been completely resurfaced with a high-quality, non-marking rubber surface. This improvement not only refreshes the look of the area but also enhances safety, allowing our youngest learners to play with greater confidence. Stunning New Murals for P7A Our newly refurbished P7A mobile has been transformed by a series of beautiful murals, expertly painted by the very talented Ms Reynolds. The artwork has brought colour, creativity and character to the space, creating an inspiring environment for pupils and staff alike. A huge thank you to everyone involved in these exciting developments. We look forward to seeing our pupils enjoy these wonderful new facilities throughout the year! #SchoolImprovement #LearningEnvironment #ActivePlay
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
A sweet start to the new school year at St Colmcille's PS! To celebrate the beginning of another exciting year, our pupils enjoyed a special visit from the ice cream van as a back-to-school treat. Our staff have been incredibly impressed with how well all pupils have settled back into school life. Their positive attitudes, enthusiasm and excellent behaviour have made for a fantastic start to the term. Well done everyone, and here's to a wonderful year ahead!
about 3 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Thank you CDRCN A huge thank you to County Down Rural Community Network and Jenny Laverty, Development Officer, for their very generous support of our recent summer programme. Their kind contribution provided some lovely treats/snacks and games for the children attending our summer scheme, which were very much appreciated! They have this week also generously donated a number of cinema passes to the school, which will be shared with families in due course. We are incredibly grateful for their continued kindness and support of our children, families and school community.
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