29 November 2012
On Monday 26 November Mr. McEvoy’s S4 history class attended a lecture, at the Somme Heritage Centre in Newtownards, from leading Irish historian and author of numerous A-Level history textbooks, Dr. Russell Rees. Dr. Rees, who is now Head of the History department at Omagh Academy, offered an insight into the subject area of Irish Nationalism and Unionism in the period 1800-1900. The S4 students gained a lot from the lecture, noting many of Rees’ own views and thoughts in preparation for
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More success for Violet Hill at Kilbroney Cross Country
28 November 2012
The Violet Hill athletes, under the stewardship of Mr Mussen, Mr Kane and Mr Clarke had yet another successful day at Kilbroney in the annual Cross Country event. Minnows In the ‘Minnows’ event St Colman’s performed excellently. The following results were a perfect reflection of the application the athletes had to their training since September; 1st Place – Eoghan Byrne 2nd Place – Peter Murray 3rd Place – Jack O’Farrell 4th Place - Tom Magee 5th pl
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The Violet Hill athletes, under the stewardship of Mr Mussen, Mr Kane and Mr Clarke had yet another successful day at Kilbroney in the annual Cross Country event. Minnows In the ‘Minnows’ event St Colman’s performed excellently. The following results were a perfect reflection of the application the athletes had to their training since September; 1st Place – Eoghan Byrne 2nd Place – Peter Murray 3rd Place – Jack O’Farrell 4th Place - Tom Magee 5th pl
Pupil Feature: Conor Wallace - Master of the Ring
26 November 2012
Thanks to S4 pupil JamesÓg O Hanlon for writing this fantastic account on our brilliant boxer Conor Wallace: Conor Wallace, an S3 student here in St Colman’s college, has already achieved 2 All-Ireland titles and representedIrelandin international competition. His raw talent and wide success have seen him develop a reputation as one ofIreland’s top junior boxers. Initially, the only sport Conor played was football for Newry Bosco GFC. His decision to box was only to fill the summer hours and he
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Thanks to S4 pupil JamesÓg O Hanlon for writing this fantastic account on our brilliant boxer Conor Wallace: Conor Wallace, an S3 student here in St Colman’s college, has already achieved 2 All-Ireland titles and representedIrelandin international competition. His raw talent and wide success have seen him develop a reputation as one ofIreland’s top junior boxers. Initially, the only sport Conor played was football for Newry Bosco GFC. His decision to box was only to fill the summer hours and he
BHF Weekend Stunner 2012
26 November 2012
A fantastic insight into the lives of people with heart conditions. Written by Year 13 pupil Karl Murray; In your day-to-day contact with people in school or your area, how many do you think have heart complaints? The sudden death of Patrick Dinsmore two years ago in the College certainly made us more aware of the need for screening to hopefully identify heart defects as early as possible. It’s unlikely to meet someone with a heart condition like yourself in your country, and it’s very rar
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A fantastic insight into the lives of people with heart conditions. Written by Year 13 pupil Karl Murray; In your day-to-day contact with people in school or your area, how many do you think have heart complaints? The sudden death of Patrick Dinsmore two years ago in the College certainly made us more aware of the need for screening to hopefully identify heart defects as early as possible. It’s unlikely to meet someone with a heart condition like yourself in your country, and it’s very rar
'O Magnum Mysterium' Concert Streamed Live Tonight!
1 December 2012
O Magnum Mysterium, which promises to be a fantastic concert this Sunday evening in Newry RC Cathedral will be streamed live from Newry Cathedral on www.churchservices.tv/newrycathedral. Be sure to tune in if you cannot make the concert in person. The concert will benefit three charities; SVP, NI Cancer Fund for Children and the Irish Pilgrimage Trust will all be the focus of the fundraising attentions. People are asked to give what they have to these ve
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O Magnum Mysterium, which promises to be a fantastic concert this Sunday evening in Newry RC Cathedral will be streamed live from Newry Cathedral on www.churchservices.tv/newrycathedral. Be sure to tune in if you cannot make the concert in person. The concert will benefit three charities; SVP, NI Cancer Fund for Children and the Irish Pilgrimage Trust will all be the focus of the fundraising attentions. People are asked to give what they have to these ve
St Colman's Santa Wins Best Dressed Award at Santa Run!!
22 November 2012
Great credit to Violet Hill's very own Father Christmas who picked up the 'Best Dressed Santa' award at this evening's Santa Run in Hill Street Newry. Over 150 Santas took part in aid of PIPS Newry and Mourne and Newry Gateway Club. The evening was a major success and the organising team should be extremely proud of the huge turnout to what is now becoming an eagerly anticipated annual event. Destination Newry provided the music and entertainment on stage with our own pupil and MacRory Cup
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Great credit to Violet Hill's very own Father Christmas who picked up the 'Best Dressed Santa' award at this evening's Santa Run in Hill Street Newry. Over 150 Santas took part in aid of PIPS Newry and Mourne and Newry Gateway Club. The evening was a major success and the organising team should be extremely proud of the huge turnout to what is now becoming an eagerly anticipated annual event. Destination Newry provided the music and entertainment on stage with our own pupil and MacRory Cup
A career in Pharmacy?
22 November 2012
Past pupil Neil Loy called into the College yesterday to speak our S3 & S4 students about taking up a career in Pharmacy. The boys thoroughly enjoyed listening to how Neil progressed from studying GCSE to his entry into Liverpool University.
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Past pupil Neil Loy called into the College yesterday to speak our S3 & S4 students about taking up a career in Pharmacy. The boys thoroughly enjoyed listening to how Neil progressed from studying GCSE to his entry into Liverpool University.
Children in Crossfire Advent 2012 Appeal
22 November 2012
'Losing my eyesight was difficult but there is a huge difference between facing blindness as I did and facing it along with abject poverty!' Richard Moore, Children in Crossfire Founder and Director. Please support this year's Advent Appeal and help visually impaired children like Modou go to school. This year, Children in Crossfire is raising money for a cause that is very close to their Director, Richard Moore's heart. Richard was blinded as a ten year old boy when shot at point blank range by
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'Losing my eyesight was difficult but there is a huge difference between facing blindness as I did and facing it along with abject poverty!' Richard Moore, Children in Crossfire Founder and Director. Please support this year's Advent Appeal and help visually impaired children like Modou go to school. This year, Children in Crossfire is raising money for a cause that is very close to their Director, Richard Moore's heart. Richard was blinded as a ten year old boy when shot at point blank range by
ALC Student Voice
21 November 2012
St Colman's College S4 pupils Connor Campbell and Niall Murphy represented the school at the recent Student Voice initiative led by the Area Learning Community. We wish Connor and Niall continued success as they continue to make a difference in shaping the face of education for the people of this region. Niall and Connor are fantastic ambassadors for Violet Hill.
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St Colman's College S4 pupils Connor Campbell and Niall Murphy represented the school at the recent Student Voice initiative led by the Area Learning Community. We wish Connor and Niall continued success as they continue to make a difference in shaping the face of education for the people of this region. Niall and Connor are fantastic ambassadors for Violet Hill.
Mixed bag for St. Colman's in Leopold Cup
21 November 2012
Congratulations to the J3 and S1 students who where involved in Leopold cup action on Friday 16th of October in the Woodlans in Belfast. The boys had their first game against Rathmore Belfast and suffered defeat, they then re-grouped and had a 7 point win over close rivals St. Malachy's Grammar school, Antrim Rd. Belfast.
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Congratulations to the J3 and S1 students who where involved in Leopold cup action on Friday 16th of October in the Woodlans in Belfast. The boys had their first game against Rathmore Belfast and suffered defeat, they then re-grouped and had a 7 point win over close rivals St. Malachy's Grammar school, Antrim Rd. Belfast.
