Welcome to Scoil Cholmcille Newtowncunningham
Learn | Educate | GrowGeneral Info
Nicola McCarthy
Deputy Principal/SET
AnneMarie Mc Bride
Quick Info
Covid Response Plan
Admission and Enrolment
Split Class
Opening Hours
9.30am
– SCHOOL STARTS
11.15am
– MORNING BREAK
1.00pm
– LUNCH BREAK
2.10pm
– HOME-TIME FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR INFANTS
3.10pm
– HOME-TIME FOR 1ST – 6TH CLASS PUPILS
Child Safeguarding
Behaviour & Anti - Bullying
Health & Safety
Healthy Eating
Data Protection
Additional School Policies
Work Place Policies
Staff Directory 2023-24
JUNIOR INFANTS CLASS TEACHERS
Maria Curran
Melanie Toland
SENIOR INFANTS CLASS TEACHER
Denise Mc Monagle
1ST CLASS TEACHER
Sinéad Mc Menamin
1st & 2nd CLASS TEACHER
Mary Gallagher
3RD CLASS TEACHER
Mary Anne Bonner
4TH CLASS TEACHER
Kevin Doherty
5TH CLASS TEACHER
David Lee
6TH CLASS TEACHER
Deirdre Diver
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/SET
AnneMarie Mc Bride
SET
Julie Toland
Maura Lafferty
Ann Marie Kelly
Ciamhe Harvey
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS
Barbara Coyle
Dympna Whoriskey
Julie Brogan
Lisa Marley
Mary Roe
SECRETARY
Geraldine Mc Fadden
CARETAKER
Martin Mc Kinley
Housekeeping
Laura Mc Crossan
Important Dates 2023-24
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Thursday 31st August
Halloween Holidays
Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November
Christmas Holidays
Commence – Friday 22nd December
New Term Begins – Monday 8th January 2024
SPRING BREAKS
Saint Brigid’s Day – Monday 5th February
Mid-Term – Thursday 15th and Friday 16th February
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
Easter Holidays
Bank Holiday Closures
Monday 6th May
Monday 3rd- Friday 7th June
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 27th June
Enrolment for September 2024 will open on Wednesday 6th of December. Enrolment forms will be available from the school office, call 074 9156308 or email scoilcholm@gmail.com.
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About Us
Scoil Cholmcille is a medium sized primary school and is situated in the village of Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal. The village itself lies almost midway between Derry City and Letterkenny.
The religious denomination of the Scoil Cholmcille is Catholic with strong emphasis on Christian values and attitudes. The Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian, is the Patron. However, children of all faiths, and none, are very welcome to attend our school.
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Location
Donegal F93WN51
School Hours
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
scoilcholm@gmail.com
Welcome/Fáilte
Welcome to our school website. We thank you for taking the time to visit.
Scoil Cholmcille is a warm, welcoming and friendly school, where every child is valued and respected. We encourage each child to achieve their personal best, to take pride in their work and to value every achievement and success along the way.
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Grandparents’ Day
Lifford Credit Union Quiz
BODHRÁN
Winter Breaks
Enrolment for September 2024 now open
Why use Reading Recovery?
Reading Recovery Goals & Lessons
Practical Maths
Hot Lunches
Maths Stations
Infant Activities
Halloween Around the School
Cycling Training
Classes 2023-24
Almost Uniform Time!
Working Together
Sponsored Walk
Gaeilge: Léitheoireacht Beirte
GAA Blitz
Fun with Phonics
Saint Brigid
Credit Union Quiz
Our Social Media
PE Stations
Enrolment Now Open
Active Breaks Everyday
Happy New Year🎉
Santa 🎅
Parents’ Association Raffle
Happy Halloween🎃🦇👻
Halloween Community Discos
GAA Anti-Vaping Initiative
Autumn is All Around
Friendship Week 2022
Friendship Week
Shared Education
Last of the September Sun
Classes 2022-23
Writing and Sounds
The First Seven Days
Back to School Smiles
Substitute Teachers Needed
Back To School
Peace IV Shared Education
3rd & 4th Class School Tour
Bodhrán Lesson
5th Class School Tour
The Milk Bar
Chess Duels
Music
Spring Blossoms
Saint Patrick’s Celebrations
New Year in 1st Class
Spring in 2nd Class
Art & Activities
Art
6th Class Ceremony of Light
Cycle Safety Training
Students
Outdoor Play Areas/Pitches
Staff
Years Established
Get In Touch
Telephone: 074 9156308
Email: scoilcholm@gmail.com
School Hours: M-F: 9:30am – 3:10pm