3 June 2014
The J2 Quiz team won the regional finals of the Junior School's Challenge, defeating St Joseph's Donaghmore in the semi final and the Abbey Grammar school in the final. The team members are: Matthew Sands, Tiernan Rea, Ryan Brown and Conor McQuillan. Congratulations to the young men and their jmentor Mrs O'Hare. The team is preparing for National Finals which will take place in Hereford on Sunday 22nd June in Hereford Cathedral School.
News
Running to raise Organ Donor Awareness
30 May 2014
Great credit goes to Dillon OHanlon (Lurgan), Conn Livingstone (Lurgan), Nathan Crudden (Newry) and Niall Grant (Newry) Who all participated in the recent Newry Marathon Fun Run in aid of Organ Donor Awareness.
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Great credit goes to Dillon OHanlon (Lurgan), Conn Livingstone (Lurgan), Nathan Crudden (Newry) and Niall Grant (Newry) Who all participated in the recent Newry Marathon Fun Run in aid of Organ Donor Awareness.
J1 Induction Evening 2014
30 May 2014
On what was the first of a couple of events in which new J1 pupils and their parents gather to familiairise themselves with the surroundings of St Colman's, an enjoyable evening was experienced by all. Two J1 pupils, namely Feargal O'Neill and Christopher Morrow did a presentation of their impressions of their first year at the College and these two boys demonstrated just what can be expected for the enrolment of September 2014. Mr Franklin also spoke about the iPad initiative which has been one
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On what was the first of a couple of events in which new J1 pupils and their parents gather to familiairise themselves with the surroundings of St Colman's, an enjoyable evening was experienced by all. Two J1 pupils, namely Feargal O'Neill and Christopher Morrow did a presentation of their impressions of their first year at the College and these two boys demonstrated just what can be expected for the enrolment of September 2014. Mr Franklin also spoke about the iPad initiative which has been one
Founder of Children in Crossfire visits Violet Hill
30 May 2014
St Colman’s College was privileged to have inspirational Derry man Richard Moore, founder of Children In Crossfire, as a guest speaker today. Richard gave a vivid account of his life, growing up in Creggan in the 1960s until that fateful day on the 4th of May 1972 when he was blinded by a rubber bullet as he walked home from school. Richard talked about how his loving family and community helped him on the road to recovery, and more importantly, how that loving family equipped him to never
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St Colman’s College was privileged to have inspirational Derry man Richard Moore, founder of Children In Crossfire, as a guest speaker today. Richard gave a vivid account of his life, growing up in Creggan in the 1960s until that fateful day on the 4th of May 1972 when he was blinded by a rubber bullet as he walked home from school. Richard talked about how his loving family and community helped him on the road to recovery, and more importantly, how that loving family equipped him to never
Reaching out to our friends in Coatia at their time of need
28 May 2014
As part of our ongoing links with schools across Europe we have decided to invite people to demonstrate their concern for our friends across the continent by helping in their time of need. One of our partner schools, based in Croatia, is experiencing great distress at the moment as a result of huge floods in their area. They are in desperate need of support at this time. To this end Mrs Mackin is participating in the Kilbroney Muck Run on 1st June. You might like to see Mrs Mackin and provide
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As part of our ongoing links with schools across Europe we have decided to invite people to demonstrate their concern for our friends across the continent by helping in their time of need. One of our partner schools, based in Croatia, is experiencing great distress at the moment as a result of huge floods in their area. They are in desperate need of support at this time. To this end Mrs Mackin is participating in the Kilbroney Muck Run on 1st June. You might like to see Mrs Mackin and provide
GAA from London to Violet Hill, Newry!
23 May 2014
J2 pupils, who represented the College recently in the D'Alton Cup Final lined out once more again today, this time against representatives from London side Dulwich GAA and St Paul's, London. It was a memorable occasion with so much talent on show. Everyone at the College wishes these great lads an enjoyable remainder to their visit to Ireland And extends a very heartfelt thanks for the beautiful Sam Maguire replica trophy memento that Dulwich kindly presented to the College.
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J2 pupils, who represented the College recently in the D'Alton Cup Final lined out once more again today, this time against representatives from London side Dulwich GAA and St Paul's, London. It was a memorable occasion with so much talent on show. Everyone at the College wishes these great lads an enjoyable remainder to their visit to Ireland And extends a very heartfelt thanks for the beautiful Sam Maguire replica trophy memento that Dulwich kindly presented to the College.
£10,000 - An outstanding response of generosity to Trócaire 2014
22 May 2014
Since 2011 St Colman’s College, Violet Hill has been developing closer links with St Leo’s College, an African secondary school for boys in the town of Lodwar, Kenya. Two similar schools for boys: one in Ireland and one in Africa, but all eager to learn and grab every opportunity in life. As far as resources and opportunities go, however, that’s were the similarities end. St Colman’s Trócaire Campaign this year focused on raising essential funds for St Leo’s. St Colman’s have already repl
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Since 2011 St Colman’s College, Violet Hill has been developing closer links with St Leo’s College, an African secondary school for boys in the town of Lodwar, Kenya. Two similar schools for boys: one in Ireland and one in Africa, but all eager to learn and grab every opportunity in life. As far as resources and opportunities go, however, that’s were the similarities end. St Colman’s Trócaire Campaign this year focused on raising essential funds for St Leo’s. St Colman’s have already repl
Dara Evans wins Overall individual award at Newry Musical Feis 2014
21 May 2014
Congratulations to Year 10 student Dara Evans who has continued his success in competitions at Newry Musical Feis. Dara was awarded first prize and the Tony McAlinden Perpetual Challenge Cup in Class 82: Boys Solo (Over 12 & Under 16 years) and the Michael Mathers Cup in Class 96A: Gilbert & Sullivan – A brief musical interlude. A pupil of local vocal studies tutor Miss Fiona Flynn, Dara also received the special award for the most promising singer of Newry Musical Feis 2014 under
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Congratulations to Year 10 student Dara Evans who has continued his success in competitions at Newry Musical Feis. Dara was awarded first prize and the Tony McAlinden Perpetual Challenge Cup in Class 82: Boys Solo (Over 12 & Under 16 years) and the Michael Mathers Cup in Class 96A: Gilbert & Sullivan – A brief musical interlude. A pupil of local vocal studies tutor Miss Fiona Flynn, Dara also received the special award for the most promising singer of Newry Musical Feis 2014 under
Mallon Cup hurlers a credit to the College
19 May 2014
Four teams lined out in this keenly contested competition with Loreto Coleraine and St Colman's Newry the standout teams with both comfortably accounting for St Michael's Enniskillen and Coláiste Feirste. The game between Coleraine and Newry which was effectively the final was a close run thing with Loreto coming out on top on a scoreline of 1-5 to 1-3 though had a Michael Murphy piledriver not smacked of the bar the result could have gone the other way. Well done to all.
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Four teams lined out in this keenly contested competition with Loreto Coleraine and St Colman's Newry the standout teams with both comfortably accounting for St Michael's Enniskillen and Coláiste Feirste. The game between Coleraine and Newry which was effectively the final was a close run thing with Loreto coming out on top on a scoreline of 1-5 to 1-3 though had a Michael Murphy piledriver not smacked of the bar the result could have gone the other way. Well done to all.
Sixth Year Information Morning welcomes prospective pupils
16 May 2014
On Thursday 8th May, St Colman’s held our annual Sixth Year Information Morning for Prospective S3 students and their parents. We were delighted to extend a warm welcome to the boys and their parents. Our guests were also welcomed into the College by the current S3 students who had previously attended the local post primary schools.
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On Thursday 8th May, St Colman’s held our annual Sixth Year Information Morning for Prospective S3 students and their parents. We were delighted to extend a warm welcome to the boys and their parents. Our guests were also welcomed into the College by the current S3 students who had previously attended the local post primary schools.
