by Nicola McCarthy | Dec 4, 2023 | 1st Class, Senior Infants
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Dec 4, 2023 | 1st Class, Senior Infants
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Dec 2, 2023 | Senior Infants
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Dec 2, 2023 | Junior Infants, School News, Senior Infants
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Nov 10, 2023 | 1st Class
by Nicola McCarthy | Nov 6, 2023 | Junior Infants
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.
by Nicola McCarthy | Nov 1, 2023 | 3rd Class, 4th Class, 5th Class, 6th Class
Some fabulous artwork from our senior classes. 3rd Class: Pumpkin Homes, Witches Brew 4th Class: Ghosts and Pumpkins 5th Class:Haunted House, Planets 6th Class: Pastel Pumpkins
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 31, 2023 | 6th Class, Active School, School News
6th class have just completed a series of cycle safety lessons with Gemma and Fergus. They learned invaluable skills over the four weeks, including how to navigate the roadworks in Newtown!
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 9, 2023 | 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 4th Class, 5th Class, 6th Class, Junior Infants, School News, Senior Infants
Ms Toland’s Junior Infants Ms Curran’s Junior Infants Senior Infants 1st Class 1st & 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class 5th Class 6th Class
by Nicola McCarthy | Aug 16, 2023 | Junior Infants, School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Jun 28, 2023 | 4th Class, Junior Infants
4th class were excellent at teaching our junior infant pupils how to use the iPads to play some educational apps.
by Nicola McCarthy | Jun 5, 2023 | Active School, School News, Uncategorized
Join us this Wednesday 7th June for our annual Sponsored Walk at 7pm over at Páirc Colmcille’s new track. Walk a little or a lot, one lap or twelve, it’s up to you. All most welcome.
by Nicola McCarthy | Mar 8, 2023 | 2nd Class, 3rd Class
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 15, 2023 | Active School, School News, Uncategorized
Boys and girls from 1st to 6th classes enjoyed a senior and junior Gaelic blitz over the past few days.
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 7, 2023 | Junior Infants, School News
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.
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 2, 2023 | 2nd Class, 3rd Class, 4th Class, Junior Infants, School News
Celebrating Saint Brigid’s Day with a host of activities and art work. We were also so blessed to welcome the grandparents of our 2nd class pupils. Head over to our Instagram to view yesterday’s reel @ Scoil. Cholmcille. St Brigid’s Cloak – 2nd...
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 30, 2023 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 25, 2023 | School News
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 25, 2023 | Active School
The junior classes have been setting up gymnastic, athletic and games stations for PE this month in the hall.
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 14, 2023 | School News
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.
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 10, 2023 | Active School
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 6, 2023 | School News
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.
by Nicola McCarthy | Dec 19, 2022 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Dec 9, 2022 | School News
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-...
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 28, 2022 | School News
A great day was had in school celebrating the start of midterm, enjoying parties, discos, playing some tunes and watching the amazing catwalk of costumes.
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why not check out these discos over the Halloween break?
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 25, 2022 | 5th Class, 6th Class
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 14, 2022 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 11, 2022 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 10, 2022 | 2nd Class
Second class took part in a range of activities as part of Friendship Week including creating friendship posters and interviewing friends.
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 7, 2022 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Sep 30, 2022 | School News
Between gales, rain showers, huge puddles, the sun popped out and the boys & girls made the very most of it. 🌬️
by Nicola McCarthy | Sep 19, 2022 | School News
Junior infants Senior infants Senior infants & 1st class 2nd class 3rd class 4th class 5th class 6th class
by Nicola McCarthy | Sep 19, 2022 | Senior Infants
Senior infants were busy bees this Monday morning, practising writing words to match today’s sound.
by Nicola McCarthy | Sep 9, 2022 | Junior Infants
Junior infants haven’t had a moment to spare since joining the school last Thursday. We are so proud of them for settling in so well.
by Nicola McCarthy | Sep 5, 2022 | School News
What a fantastic start to the new school year. The sun is shining and the boys and girls are settling so well back into school life.
by Nicola McCarthy | Aug 26, 2022 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Aug 26, 2022 | School News
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...
by Nicola McCarthy | Jul 19, 2022 | School News, Uncategorized
As part of The Peace IV Shared Education project children from infants and 6th classes in both Scoil Cholmcille and Moyle NS planted trees.
by Nicola McCarthy | Jul 19, 2022 | 3rd Class, 4th Class
3rd and 4th class had a great day at Arena 7 in Letterkenny, enjoying bowling, laser tag and dinner, followed by playpark fun.
by Nicola McCarthy | Jul 19, 2022 | Junior and Senior Infants
by Nicola McCarthy | Jun 25, 2022 | 5th Class
5th class had an absolute ball at Inishowen Adventure Centre in Clonmany last week. Their smiles say it all. The mud run was especially popular! 😊
by Nicola McCarthy | May 17, 2022 | Junior and Senior Infants, Junior Infants
In May our junior and senior infants had their first trip out of school visiting The Milk Bar in Carrigans. The boys and girls loved petting the animals and making their own flavoured milk.
by Nicola McCarthy | Apr 2, 2022 | 6th Class
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.
by Nicola McCarthy | Apr 1, 2022 | 5th Class
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🎶🎼
by Nicola McCarthy | Apr 1, 2022 | 3rd Class
Gorgeous creations by 3rd class this Spring term.
by Nicola McCarthy | Apr 1, 2022 | Junior and Senior Infants, School News
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 15, 2022 | 1st Class
Valentine Heart Prints Winter Trees
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 15, 2022 | 2nd Class
Self-Portraits Self-Portraits Snow Angels, Snowmen and Snowflakes Sneachta Welcoming the New Year Spring has Sprung in Second Class!
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 14, 2022 | Junior and Senior Infants
Arctic Scenes Polar Bears Shape Monsters Away with the birds!
by Nicola McCarthy | Feb 14, 2022 | Junior Infants
Polar Bears Saint Brigid’s Cloak
by Nicola McCarthy | Jan 27, 2022 | 6th Class
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.
by Nicola McCarthy | Oct 25, 2021 | 3rd Class
3rd class have been enjoying cycling workshops with Gemma and Fergus.
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