News

18 November 2011

We are currently preparing the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" to be presented on the nights of Sunday 20th - Thursday 24th November at 7.30pm. This is the first time this musical has been produced by the College and we are very pleased to announce that in addition to our own students’ involvement, the female roles are being played by students from St. Mary’s High School, Newry. Good luck to Mr Declan McDaid and Miss Sinead Frame We are currently preparing the musical "jesus Christ Superstar" t

20 October 2011

Every day an ordinary day becomes an extraordinary day for someone. People have accidents, collapse and many survive because someone does something. Emergency Life Support is the set of actions needed to keep someone alive in an emergency situation until professional help arrives. Emergency Life Support skills can be used in a wide range of situations from choking, serious bleeding to cardiac arrest. By staying calm, acting quickly and applying ELS skills people who might otherwise die can be sa

17 October 2011

As part of the Religious Studies Programme, the College has arranged for S2- S4 students to participate in a retreat led by the Canadian National Evangelisation (NET) Retreat Team. The team will be resident in the College from Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October. They will lead all S4 students in retreat on Wednesday 19th October, all S3 students on Thursday 2Oth October and all S2 students on Friday 21st October.  Students will attend Form class as normal and will then go to the

29 January 2012

Sunday 29th January- 4th February 2012 ‘Catholic Schools: Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World.’ This year Catholic Schools Week reflects on the school as a community having as its goal the full development of the pupil. Catholic schools consist of pupils, staff members, parents, school management and patrons. They form a vital part of the local community. St Colman’s College has been witness to Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World since 1823. As a College Community we are called to serv

25 January 2012

Pet connection visited the Year 8 science club in St Colman’s College on Monday 23rd January. The J1 pupils had the opportunity to observe and touch a variety of animals including rabbits, birds, spiders and various reptiles. Pupil also learned about the habitats, breeding and nutrition of the animals from expert Anne of Pet Connection.

18 January 2012

Saturday 28 January 2012 From 10.00am to 2.00pm Principal's address at 11.00am and 12.30pm College Orchestra performance: 10.30am  College Choir performance: 10.55am All P6 and P7 pupils and their parents are welcome to come and see our excellent school. Any prospective A Level pupils that may be thinking of transferring in September 2012 are also most welcome to attend.

13 January 2012

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),  As you are aware many students in S3 and S4 will be sitting modular AS and A2 examinations in January. I would like to draw the following to your attention in relation to arrangements that are in place during this time.  • Study facilities are available in the College all day and day boarding is available in the evening from 3.45pm — 6.OOpm. • Your son has a copy of his exam timetable which indicates when and where his exams take place. • Teachers will be f

10 January 2012

It is now time to think about the subjects your son proposes to take for G.C.S.E., beginning in the autumn term. Attached is the application form to be used for this purpose. Please discuss the options as set out on the form with your son, taking account of the information contained in the College report and of the advice that you will receive at the forthcoming J3 Options Evening (Monday 16th January @ 7.30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall) and Parent Teacher meeting (Monday 23rd January 4.00 – 6.

20 December 2011

Niall Totten from the AmmA Centre visited the Music Department today to inform our students about the Beginner 2 Band course which will run from Thursday 2nd February 2012 and will last for six weeks. The programme runs each Thursday for six weeks and includes a full day recording session in the AmmA Centre, Armagh. It is suitable for young people with some musical experience, beginners or experienced. Below is the information which can be read on the AmmA website and a link to the online form r

19 December 2011

The following students went to Rathore Special School on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December to record their Primary and Secondary Christmas Concerts: Stephen Crothers 131; Anthony Kavanagh 136; Christopher McGuinness 131; Leigh McManus 136; Neill O’Higgins 134; Caolan Smyth 131 Brendan Digney 12G. These students will be helping develop the new link between St Colman's and Rathore and were very professional on the days we recorded.Mr Pat Mathers teacher at Rathore has been the driving force&n