22 October 2013
Engineering Parents’ Evening Whitla Hall, Queen’s University Belfast Monday 4 November 2013, 7.00pm- 9.30pm (Please aim to arrive by 6.45pm, as event will commence promptly at 7.00pm) Queen’s University will be holding an Engineering Parents’ Evening (as above) for pupils in years 12-14 in schools, and their parents/guardians, who are considering engineering degrees at Queen’s: Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Software and Electronic Systems Engineering Chemical E
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College pupils in Comhaltas for Charity event
22 October 2013
The branches of Ring of Gullion Forkhill, and the Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua Comhaltas Warrenpoint are joining together to raise funds for the Gateway club in Newry and Trocaire. The concert is this friday night in the Carrickdale Hotel 25th October @ 8.30pm. Miceal Mullen's band Cúig won the Trocaire sponsored battle of the bands competition in Derry at the fleadh 2013 and as way of thank you Cúig are playing on friday night alongside international artists from the trad. scene. We
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The branches of Ring of Gullion Forkhill, and the Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua Comhaltas Warrenpoint are joining together to raise funds for the Gateway club in Newry and Trocaire. The concert is this friday night in the Carrickdale Hotel 25th October @ 8.30pm. Miceal Mullen's band Cúig won the Trocaire sponsored battle of the bands competition in Derry at the fleadh 2013 and as way of thank you Cúig are playing on friday night alongside international artists from the trad. scene. We
Mc Greevy Cup charges lose to OLSP
21 October 2013
Miss Mc Kee's Junior Hurlers lost today to Our Lady and St Patrick's Knock in the Mc Greevy Cup Quarter Final. It was a fantastic game of hurling which proved a step too far for our young men but there is lots to be positive about going forward with this team. Well done to Miss Mc Kee for preparing this team so well. Good luck to OLSP knock in the semi's and beyond.
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Miss Mc Kee's Junior Hurlers lost today to Our Lady and St Patrick's Knock in the Mc Greevy Cup Quarter Final. It was a fantastic game of hurling which proved a step too far for our young men but there is lots to be positive about going forward with this team. Well done to Miss Mc Kee for preparing this team so well. Good luck to OLSP knock in the semi's and beyond.
Success for J3s at Annual Gael Linn Quiz
21 October 2013
Comhghairdeas le gasraí Choláiste Cholmáin uilig as an dea-iompar agus as an deashampla a thaispeáin siad ag Sólann an Iúir do Thráth Ceisteanna Ghael Linn. Agus comhghairdeas mór le Jude, an dá Shéamas agus Rónán as an dara áit a bhuachaint ag Tráth na gCeist. Go dtuga sibh an chraobh libh ag an chraobh cheannais! Tús maith leath na hoibre, a fheara! Congratulations to Jude Campbell, James McCann, James Grant and Rónán Malumphy who finished in second place at the Annual Gael Linn Quiz.
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Comhghairdeas le gasraí Choláiste Cholmáin uilig as an dea-iompar agus as an deashampla a thaispeáin siad ag Sólann an Iúir do Thráth Ceisteanna Ghael Linn. Agus comhghairdeas mór le Jude, an dá Shéamas agus Rónán as an dara áit a bhuachaint ag Tráth na gCeist. Go dtuga sibh an chraobh libh ag an chraobh cheannais! Tús maith leath na hoibre, a fheara! Congratulations to Jude Campbell, James McCann, James Grant and Rónán Malumphy who finished in second place at the Annual Gael Linn Quiz.
SVP Bag Packers complete two days at Dunnes
20 October 2013
SVP Bag Packers complete two days at Dunnes Over 40 pupils volunteered to assist at St Vincent de Paul Bag Pack in Dunnes Stores on Friday and Saturday. Whilst the day of the BagPack as a significant fundraiser may be behind us it was still a productive couple of days and people were very generous as they supported the fundraiser. Many teachers and indeed SVP St Joseph's President Micheal Murphy were in attendance to support the great work of our pupils. The College enjoys supporting the great c
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SVP Bag Packers complete two days at Dunnes Over 40 pupils volunteered to assist at St Vincent de Paul Bag Pack in Dunnes Stores on Friday and Saturday. Whilst the day of the BagPack as a significant fundraiser may be behind us it was still a productive couple of days and people were very generous as they supported the fundraiser. Many teachers and indeed SVP St Joseph's President Micheal Murphy were in attendance to support the great work of our pupils. The College enjoys supporting the great c
Pupil Profile: Matthew McAstocker's musical journey
18 October 2013
Matthew Mc Astocker is a fourth year student in St. Colman's College who has a wide variety of skills in and outside of school. He is a fluent instrumentalist who plays the tin whistle, flute and primarily, the uilleann pipes. Starting at the age of eight, Matthew has played the uilleann pipes for six years. During his time spent practicing and performing with the uilleann pipes, he can boast many achievements in prestigious traditional music competitions all throughoutIreland. Along with his ac
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Matthew Mc Astocker is a fourth year student in St. Colman's College who has a wide variety of skills in and outside of school. He is a fluent instrumentalist who plays the tin whistle, flute and primarily, the uilleann pipes. Starting at the age of eight, Matthew has played the uilleann pipes for six years. During his time spent practicing and performing with the uilleann pipes, he can boast many achievements in prestigious traditional music competitions all throughoutIreland. Along with his ac
Sign up for Parent Power - 18 November 2013 (7.30pm)
18 October 2013
Parent Power A Study Skills Course in conjunction with Amazing Brains* Assembly Hall 18 November 2013 (7.30pm) Parents of S1 –S4 students ONLY St Colman’s College, in conjunction with Amazing Brains is offering a course that aims to empower parents by giving them techniques to help and support their child with home study. This seminar serves to reinforce what the students have (or will have) learnt at the Amazing Brains study skills events that are being delivered this year
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Parent Power A Study Skills Course in conjunction with Amazing Brains* Assembly Hall 18 November 2013 (7.30pm) Parents of S1 –S4 students ONLY St Colman’s College, in conjunction with Amazing Brains is offering a course that aims to empower parents by giving them techniques to help and support their child with home study. This seminar serves to reinforce what the students have (or will have) learnt at the Amazing Brains study skills events that are being delivered this year
Art Department create Oliver scenery
18 October 2013
GCSE Art pupils, led by their teacher Mrs Freeburn, are busy creating the various scenes and props for the upcoming Oliver Musical in the College. It is a time consuming and delicate task but the young men have been fantastic and it will all be worthwhile when the Musical is played out in front of 100s of guests next month in the College.
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GCSE Art pupils, led by their teacher Mrs Freeburn, are busy creating the various scenes and props for the upcoming Oliver Musical in the College. It is a time consuming and delicate task but the young men have been fantastic and it will all be worthwhile when the Musical is played out in front of 100s of guests next month in the College.
Learn to Earn for J3 pupils
18 October 2013
Thanks to Mr O'Hare (Head of Careers & Employability) who organised another sucessful Young Enterprise 'Learn to Earn' Programme for our third year pupils. It was a very insighgtful and thought provoking seminar which the young men involved enjoyed immensely.
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Thanks to Mr O'Hare (Head of Careers & Employability) who organised another sucessful Young Enterprise 'Learn to Earn' Programme for our third year pupils. It was a very insighgtful and thought provoking seminar which the young men involved enjoyed immensely.
Make One Change - Parents' Week 2013
18 October 2013
21st - 27th October 2013 The 14th annual Parents' Week will take place this year from Monday 21st October to Sunday 27th October. Change for the better often happens by taking small steps, and for that reason our theme for Parents' Week 2013 is "Make One Change". Whether it is about parents pledging to spend more quality time with their children or employers actively promoting parent-friendly working environments, Make One Change aims to build a picture of the small changes that can ma
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21st - 27th October 2013 The 14th annual Parents' Week will take place this year from Monday 21st October to Sunday 27th October. Change for the better often happens by taking small steps, and for that reason our theme for Parents' Week 2013 is "Make One Change". Whether it is about parents pledging to spend more quality time with their children or employers actively promoting parent-friendly working environments, Make One Change aims to build a picture of the small changes that can ma