About

St. Colman’s College, Newry

Our Ethos

With over 200 years of academic tradition, our core ethos is lived out each day through our mission, vision and values, guiding us to support and nurture our pupils to reach their academic and extra-curricular potential, and to build an effective partnership between parents, pupils, staff and the wider College community.

Our Vision

Our 200-year legacy of educational excellence leads the way at St. Colman’s College, with the highest standards of learning, teaching, and innovation to ensure pupils are truly supported and nurtured to reach their individual potential.

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure every St Colman’s College pupil is happy and fulfilled during their time at Violet Hill, as they grow to become accomplished young adults.

By offering a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular activities, we inspire pupils to be fearless in their pursuit of knowledge and the development of their individual talents and interests. Guided by our Catholic faith and values, we, as the College community, work together to foster a welcoming and transformative environment for all.

Our Values

We encourage pupils to live by our core values: Bonitas, Disciplina and Scientia, or Kindness, Self-Discipline and Knowledge in every aspect of their school lives.
This is the St. Colman’s Ethos.

BONITAS

Kindness

Instilling Christian values, we teach our pupils to do the right thing, to be kind to themselves and to others, creating a community where everyone feels valued. Treating each other with respect is an integral part of life at St. Colman’s College.

DISCIPLINA

Self-discipline

We champion the power of self-discipline for our pupils, instilling a healthy drive for excellence inside and outside of the classroom.

We deliver the highest standards of learning and teaching which guide our pupils to make informed choices, act with integrity, and fulfil their potential as Violet Hill pupils.

SCIENTIA

Knowledge

We support our pupils to achieve their highest academic potential, and to grow as lifelong, independent learners beyond their time at St. Colman’s College.

We prepare each pupil to take their place in society and to become meaningful contributors to the world around them.

Our Approach

We prepare each pupil to take their place in society and to become meaningful contributors to the world around them.

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Kindness. Self-Discipline. Knowledge.
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(times may vary outside of term time).