11 September 2019
The BTEC Sport Year 14 class will roll out a Multi Activity Blitz this Friday. More details from the class. As part of our Btec this year our S4 class will be organising a multi-activity blitz for all first years on Friday the 13th of September. We would encourage all students to come in and attend the blitz as their will be enjoyment guaranteed for all and it will give all first-year students a chance to meet the new faces of their year group. On the da
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Miss School - Miss Out Campaign Launched
8 September 2019
St Colman's College is supporting the Department of Education as it launches a Campaign, Miss School = Miss Out. For more details click on one of the links below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjz0YTPhGA&feature=youtu.be https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/miss-school-miss-out
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St Colman's College is supporting the Department of Education as it launches a Campaign, Miss School = Miss Out. For more details click on one of the links below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjz0YTPhGA&feature=youtu.be https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/miss-school-miss-out
New J1 students welcomed to Violet Hill
4 September 2019
Our J1 Induction was a special occasion for our new students and their families. College Chaplain Fr Loughran welcomed the new pupils at their first collective Mass as J1s. After Mass Principal Cormac McKinney took the opportunity to warmly welcome the new Year 8 pupils to the College. The new students also heard from Year Head Mrs Grant and Vice Principal Mr Doyle(Designated Teacher). After formalities in the Sports Hall the students met the other pupils in their Form Class, whom t
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Our J1 Induction was a special occasion for our new students and their families. College Chaplain Fr Loughran welcomed the new pupils at their first collective Mass as J1s. After Mass Principal Cormac McKinney took the opportunity to warmly welcome the new Year 8 pupils to the College. The new students also heard from Year Head Mrs Grant and Vice Principal Mr Doyle(Designated Teacher). After formalities in the Sports Hall the students met the other pupils in their Form Class, whom t
Violet Hill Formal 2019
30 August 2019
In what was a memorable evening at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, the new S4 students and their partners danced the night away. Head Prefect Eóin Cassidy got the evening underway with a welcome to all guests, followed by Principal Mr McKinney who encouraged everyone to have a fun filled and safe evening. There was a great atmosphere in the Millers Suite all night and the guests certainly were a credit to their respective schools.
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In what was a memorable evening at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, the new S4 students and their partners danced the night away. Head Prefect Eóin Cassidy got the evening underway with a welcome to all guests, followed by Principal Mr McKinney who encouraged everyone to have a fun filled and safe evening. There was a great atmosphere in the Millers Suite all night and the guests certainly were a credit to their respective schools.
GCSE Results 2019 recipients congratulated
23 August 2019
St. Colman’s College staff, students, parents and guardians are very proud of the excellent achievements of Year 12 Violet Hill students in their GCSE examinations. As a result of determination, hard work and commitment, excellent GCSE results have been achieved by individual students and the year group as a whole. The results obtained are a consequence of each student working and applying himself to the best of his ability and as a result, achieving his potential. Mr McKinne
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St. Colman’s College staff, students, parents and guardians are very proud of the excellent achievements of Year 12 Violet Hill students in their GCSE examinations. As a result of determination, hard work and commitment, excellent GCSE results have been achieved by individual students and the year group as a whole. The results obtained are a consequence of each student working and applying himself to the best of his ability and as a result, achieving his potential. Mr McKinne
A Level Results 2019 are celebrated
15 August 2019
The entire St Colman's College community is very proud of the outstanding grades obtained by Violet Hill pupils in their AS and A2 examinations. These excellent results reinforce Violet Hill's position as one of Northern Ireland's top achieving Boys' Gramnmar Schools.
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The entire St Colman's College community is very proud of the outstanding grades obtained by Violet Hill pupils in their AS and A2 examinations. These excellent results reinforce Violet Hill's position as one of Northern Ireland's top achieving Boys' Gramnmar Schools.
VHC Athletes SMASH Ulster Schools Record
18 May 2019
St Colman’s College 4 x 400 relay team smash the Ulster Schools record. The team of Patrick Brooks, Conor O’Carroll, Jack O’Farrell and Eoghan Byrne took 3 seconds of the Ulster record at the Ulster Schools Track and Field Championships tonight in the Antrim Forum , and in the process recorded the 4 th fastest 4 x 400 time in the UK this year. In second place were St Malachy’s Belfast and in third were Grosvenor Grammar.It was also Jack O’Farrell’s 4 th Ulste
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St Colman’s College 4 x 400 relay team smash the Ulster Schools record. The team of Patrick Brooks, Conor O’Carroll, Jack O’Farrell and Eoghan Byrne took 3 seconds of the Ulster record at the Ulster Schools Track and Field Championships tonight in the Antrim Forum , and in the process recorded the 4 th fastest 4 x 400 time in the UK this year. In second place were St Malachy’s Belfast and in third were Grosvenor Grammar.It was also Jack O’Farrell’s 4 th Ulste
Good luck in Ulster Track & Field Championships
17 May 2019
Best of luck to Callum McDonagh and Leo Magee who compete in the Ulster Track and Field Championships tonight, Callum goes in the 3000M an event which has been won for the last 3 years by a College athlete, Leo is in the 1500 S/Chase, and will be doing his best to chase John Fitzpatrick’s College record set in 2015. Also competing on Friday night is the 4 x 400 relay team of Patrick Brooks, Conor O’Carroll, Jack O’Farrell and Eoghan Byrne hoping to retain their Ulster
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Best of luck to Callum McDonagh and Leo Magee who compete in the Ulster Track and Field Championships tonight, Callum goes in the 3000M an event which has been won for the last 3 years by a College athlete, Leo is in the 1500 S/Chase, and will be doing his best to chase John Fitzpatrick’s College record set in 2015. Also competing on Friday night is the 4 x 400 relay team of Patrick Brooks, Conor O’Carroll, Jack O’Farrell and Eoghan Byrne hoping to retain their Ulster
Frank MItchell to MC Summer Solstice Ball
14 May 2019
Frank Mitchell to be Master of Ceremonies at Summer Solstice Ball After numerous successes - both academic and extra-curricular - the Parents, Staff and Friends Association of St Colman’s College are hosting a Summer Solstice Gala Ball on the 21st June to help us recognise and celebrate all that is great about the College. We hope very much that you will join us in what promises to be a fantastic night! Amazing food, dancing to ‘The Housema8s’ and socialising with partners
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Frank Mitchell to be Master of Ceremonies at Summer Solstice Ball After numerous successes - both academic and extra-curricular - the Parents, Staff and Friends Association of St Colman’s College are hosting a Summer Solstice Gala Ball on the 21st June to help us recognise and celebrate all that is great about the College. We hope very much that you will join us in what promises to be a fantastic night! Amazing food, dancing to ‘The Housema8s’ and socialising with partners
Newry, Mourne and Down Council hold Civic Reception for All Ireland winners
30 April 2019
Sincere thanks to Mayor Mark Murnin for hosting a Civic Reception for our All Ireland winning footballers before Easter. It was a real privilege to be asked to attend such an event. Manager of the team Mr Franklin expressed his gratitude for the gesture and extended a sincere thanks from everyone involved in football at Violet Hill for this event.
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Sincere thanks to Mayor Mark Murnin for hosting a Civic Reception for our All Ireland winning footballers before Easter. It was a real privilege to be asked to attend such an event. Manager of the team Mr Franklin expressed his gratitude for the gesture and extended a sincere thanks from everyone involved in football at Violet Hill for this event.
