15 January 2021
In our series of advertising our great College to prospective pupils in P7 and in Year 12 we now treat with a testimonial from Year 14 Head Prefect Adam O'Neill. I came from Jonesborough Primary School, Co Armagh, a small school with under 100 pupils which I loved. Choosing to go to St Colman’s was always going to be a big change for me. I never knew anybody else who was going to the College but this wouldn’t put me off as I was determined to go to a school which in
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Head Prefect encourages P7 boys to consider Violet Hill
14 January 2021
My great experiences at Violet Hill College My name is Dan McCarthy and I attended Tannaghmore P.S in Lurgan. I chose to go to St. Colman’s because of how good the Open Day was. I have a keen interest in sports such as football and hurling and when I saw the sports facilities at the College I was very impressed. A major reason why I wanted to go to St. Colman’s was because of how my brother described the school and the friends
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My great experiences at Violet Hill College My name is Dan McCarthy and I attended Tannaghmore P.S in Lurgan. I chose to go to St. Colman’s because of how good the Open Day was. I have a keen interest in sports such as football and hurling and when I saw the sports facilities at the College I was very impressed. A major reason why I wanted to go to St. Colman’s was because of how my brother described the school and the friends
Violet Hill: Awaiting you on the next stage of your journey!
14 January 2021
Why choose St Colman's College, Newry? A testimonial by Deputy Head Prefect Padraig Clancy I attended St. Patricks PS Ballymaghery in Hilltown, and came to St. Colmans with many other pupils from my primary, a short 20 minute bus journey on a straight road to Newry that flies in every morning alongside your friends. Personally, it was never a choice for me, as I had always wanted to go to St. Colmans for as long as I can remember anyway. From hearing stories about the outstanding sport
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Why choose St Colman's College, Newry? A testimonial by Deputy Head Prefect Padraig Clancy I attended St. Patricks PS Ballymaghery in Hilltown, and came to St. Colmans with many other pupils from my primary, a short 20 minute bus journey on a straight road to Newry that flies in every morning alongside your friends. Personally, it was never a choice for me, as I had always wanted to go to St. Colmans for as long as I can remember anyway. From hearing stories about the outstanding sport

Our pupils always make us smile
18 December 2020
The resilience and courage of our pupils during challenging times always gives us strength and hope that there are better days not far on the horizon. These great J1 pupils demonstrate great joy in PE today.
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The resilience and courage of our pupils during challenging times always gives us strength and hope that there are better days not far on the horizon. These great J1 pupils demonstrate great joy in PE today.

Hampers packed for SVDP
21 December 2020
J2 students preparing hampers for SVDP. Thanks to all parents & staff who donated so generously to the collection organised by all in the RE department.
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J2 students preparing hampers for SVDP. Thanks to all parents & staff who donated so generously to the collection organised by all in the RE department.

Vice Principal Mr Doyle retires
12 January 2021
Mr Doyle pictured with an 1985 jersey, when he began teaching at Violet Hill and a 2020 jersey, when he retired. A fitting gift to a great man. Pictured here alongside Head of PE and MacRory Cup Manager Mr Murray
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Mr Doyle pictured with an 1985 jersey, when he began teaching at Violet Hill and a 2020 jersey, when he retired. A fitting gift to a great man. Pictured here alongside Head of PE and MacRory Cup Manager Mr Murray

Congratulations to Oisín and James
20 December 2020
Peadar Ó Laitháin Cup Final - 2 great hurlers from Violet Hill in today's winning U17 team
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Peadar Ó Laitháin Cup Final - 2 great hurlers from Violet Hill in today's winning U17 team

Well done Patrick
22 December 2020
Well done to Patrick McAllister (Yr 8) who had the privilege of singing solo in the carol Once in Royal David's City at Christmas Vigil Mass in Clonard Monastery, Belfast. Also in the photo is past-pupil, Cathal Murphy, Director of Music at Clonard Monastery
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Well done to Patrick McAllister (Yr 8) who had the privilege of singing solo in the carol Once in Royal David's City at Christmas Vigil Mass in Clonard Monastery, Belfast. Also in the photo is past-pupil, Cathal Murphy, Director of Music at Clonard Monastery

Our great ambassadors volunteer in the Community
2 December 2020
Well done to L-R to Jack Devlin, Redmond French, Dan McCarthy and Adam Crimmins who volunteered for Bolster.
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Well done to L-R to Jack Devlin, Redmond French, Dan McCarthy and Adam Crimmins who volunteered for Bolster.

Voucher presented to All Star Redmond French
2 December 2020
Massive thanks to Ulster Schools for the O'Neills voucher presented to Redmond French by MacRory Cup Manager Mr Murray. Redmond was chosen as an All Star footballer earlier this year.
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Massive thanks to Ulster Schools for the O'Neills voucher presented to Redmond French by MacRory Cup Manager Mr Murray. Redmond was chosen as an All Star footballer earlier this year.
