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about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
School Chaplain We are delighted to welcome Father Jim, our school chaplain, who will be visiting our classes on Tuesday afternoons. Father Jim is looking forward to spending time with our children and helping them deepen their understanding of their Catholic faith.
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Maths Week Ireland 2026 At St Colmcille's we are excited to be taking part in Maths Week Ireland and celebrating the fun, creativity and challenge that mathematics brings to everyday life! Throughout the week, pupils will participate in a wide range of engaging activities including competitions, estimation challenges, online workshops, problem-solving tasks and interactive maths games. These experiences will encourage our pupils to think critically, work collaboratively and develop confidence in their mathematical skills. From exploring number patterns to tackling real-life challenges, there will be plenty of opportunities for learning, laughter and mathematical thinking across the school. We can't wait to see our pupils embracing the joy of maths and discovering that mathematics is all around us! #MathsWeekIreland
about 1 day ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
EU Code Week 2026 We are looking forward to taking part in EU Code Week at St Colmcille's, celebrating the exciting world of coding, creativity and problem-solving! EU Code Week begins on October 10th and throughout the week pupils across the school will engage in a range of fun and interactive coding activities, developing their digital skills, computational thinking and teamwork. From unplugged coding challenges to hands-on technology tasks, there will be plenty of opportunities for our learners to think logically, solve problems and have fun while learning. We can't wait to see our pupils become coders, creators and innovators as we explore the digital world together!
about 2 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Monthly Mass – St. Colmcille's Church We look forward to coming together for our monthly Mass on Tuesday 6th October at 9:30am. Any parents/ guardians or family members who wish to attend are welcome! It is a special opportunity for our school community to gather in faith, give thanks and ask for God's blessing.
about 2 days ago St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick said
Weekly and Monthly Award Winners Congratulations to our winners of the Pupil of the Month Award, they have impressed their teachers all month long with their hard work and excellent behaviour, what an achievement! Well done to our Rights Respecting Pupils of the Week. These pupils have shown respect for the rights of their friends throughout the week! Our Pupils of the Month and Rights Respecting Pupils of the Week were delighted to receive a cinema voucher to celebrate their hard work, positive attitudes and fantastic achievements! Well done, everyone!
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