19 November 2012
Past Pupil Jack Farrell, who left the college in 2008, recently worked on President Obama’s successful re-election campaign in the swing-state of Ohio. I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for St. Colman’s College. I left the college in 2008 to study political science at Trinity, but my interest in politics firmly began at Violet Hill.In 4th year Mrs Mohammed encouraged us take part in the Junior 8 summit competition. After weeks of slaving over a communique outlining how we would solve the deb
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St Colman's Through To MacRory Cup Quarter Finals
16 November 2012
The College travelled to Cloughan, between Monaghan and Castleblayney, for the decisive fixture of their McCormack Cup campaign against St Macartan’s, Monaghan on Friday. The win against St Michael’s had been a hard fought, if below par performance and a significant improvement would be needed against the Farneymen. That is indeed what the College delivered for most of the game and the secured the vital victory by a margin of five points. The game opened positively again
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The College travelled to Cloughan, between Monaghan and Castleblayney, for the decisive fixture of their McCormack Cup campaign against St Macartan’s, Monaghan on Friday. The win against St Michael’s had been a hard fought, if below par performance and a significant improvement would be needed against the Farneymen. That is indeed what the College delivered for most of the game and the secured the vital victory by a margin of five points. The game opened positively again
St Vincent de Paul Members Honoured With Badges
16 November 2012
In an informal ceremony during a weekly meeting SVP members recieved SVP badges courtesy of the St Joseph's Conference. Conference Chairman Ciaran Harty was very appreciative of the kind gift. 'We hosted Area President Mr Micheál Murphy a few weeks ago at a morning of celebration and we would like to thank him once again for this kind gift. It gives us more of a solid identity around the College.' This presentation means that the volunteers in St Colman's will be easily recog
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In an informal ceremony during a weekly meeting SVP members recieved SVP badges courtesy of the St Joseph's Conference. Conference Chairman Ciaran Harty was very appreciative of the kind gift. 'We hosted Area President Mr Micheál Murphy a few weeks ago at a morning of celebration and we would like to thank him once again for this kind gift. It gives us more of a solid identity around the College.' This presentation means that the volunteers in St Colman's will be easily recog
Huge week for College choir - Check Out RTÉ Lyric FM this week!
8 December 2012
It truly has been a memorable week for the choir of Violet Hill and its many followers. On Saturday, December 8, the choir of St Colman's College took up the invitation from popular Hilltown singer/song-writer Matt McGinn to join him in his Winter Concert in the ‘Town’ Hall, Newry. While a student at St Colman's College, Matt himself was a choir member for seven years. The concert was packed out and it was a great success. Matt collaborated with other popular acts such as Juliette Tur
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It truly has been a memorable week for the choir of Violet Hill and its many followers. On Saturday, December 8, the choir of St Colman's College took up the invitation from popular Hilltown singer/song-writer Matt McGinn to join him in his Winter Concert in the ‘Town’ Hall, Newry. While a student at St Colman's College, Matt himself was a choir member for seven years. The concert was packed out and it was a great success. Matt collaborated with other popular acts such as Juliette Tur
Personal Economics
15 November 2012
On Wednesday 7th November, the S1 students stepped into the world of economics and finance through their participation in the Young Enterprise Personal Economics Programme.
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On Wednesday 7th November, the S1 students stepped into the world of economics and finance through their participation in the Young Enterprise Personal Economics Programme.
Violet Hill Artist Ronan Malumphy is a “Green Winner”
15 November 2012
Congratulations to 2nd Year Art & Design student Ronan Malumphy on his recent artistic success. Over 40 schools entered Newry & Mourne Annual Environmental Calendar competition. 13 winners were presented with prizes on the 14th November at a presentation organised by Newry & Mourne District Council. Ronan’s winning poster focussed on the theme of recycling and carried the slogan “Don’t throw it away….Think of the potential”.
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Congratulations to 2nd Year Art & Design student Ronan Malumphy on his recent artistic success. Over 40 schools entered Newry & Mourne Annual Environmental Calendar competition. 13 winners were presented with prizes on the 14th November at a presentation organised by Newry & Mourne District Council. Ronan’s winning poster focussed on the theme of recycling and carried the slogan “Don’t throw it away….Think of the potential”.
Pupil Feature: Iarlaith Ward - Engineering Excellence
13 November 2012
J3 Pupil Iarlaith Ward came up with a hoist system recently to help his granny who is experiencing mobility problems. We salute this ingenuity and praise Iarlaith for thinking outside the box and coming up with a system to make a real difference to his granny's quality of life. This is an account of how it was done.
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J3 Pupil Iarlaith Ward came up with a hoist system recently to help his granny who is experiencing mobility problems. We salute this ingenuity and praise Iarlaith for thinking outside the box and coming up with a system to make a real difference to his granny's quality of life. This is an account of how it was done.
A Young William Wordsworth
13 November 2012
Last week, a 6th Year Pupil, Gavin Fleming, received some exciting news. Gavin recently entered a poetry competition, “The Poetry Games”, sponsored by “Young Writers”, an organization set up 20 years ago to encourage creative writing in the lives of young people across the UK. Gavin was thrilled to learn that his poem, “The Field”, has been ed for publication in the book, “The Poetry Games – Across the Globe”, and that his poem is currently being considered as a potential for one of
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Last week, a 6th Year Pupil, Gavin Fleming, received some exciting news. Gavin recently entered a poetry competition, “The Poetry Games”, sponsored by “Young Writers”, an organization set up 20 years ago to encourage creative writing in the lives of young people across the UK. Gavin was thrilled to learn that his poem, “The Field”, has been ed for publication in the book, “The Poetry Games – Across the Globe”, and that his poem is currently being considered as a potential for one of
Collingwood Star Mooney Chats To Pupils
13 November 2012
Collingwood rising star Caolan Mooney stopped by St Colman's a couple of day's before he is due to fly back to Melbourne to join his team mates at AFL Club Collingwood. Check out the video at http://www.stcolmans.org.uk/pages/index.asp?title=Foreword, a snapshot of the day. We wish Caolan all the best in his endeavours in Australia. We are very proud of our past pupil.
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Collingwood rising star Caolan Mooney stopped by St Colman's a couple of day's before he is due to fly back to Melbourne to join his team mates at AFL Club Collingwood. Check out the video at http://www.stcolmans.org.uk/pages/index.asp?title=Foreword, a snapshot of the day. We wish Caolan all the best in his endeavours in Australia. We are very proud of our past pupil.
Music - Digital Recording Training led by AmmA
12 November 2012
The Music Department of St Colman's College has once again been delighted to welcome Niall Totten, Multi-Media Engineer from AmmA Centre, the SELB Creative Learning Centre. On this occasion, the focus was on providing training for AS/A2 music students in the use of the digital recording studio. Instruction and demonstration was provided on microphone placement for drum-kit & guitar as well as recording using Logic Studio software. The four College A2 music students have ha
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The Music Department of St Colman's College has once again been delighted to welcome Niall Totten, Multi-Media Engineer from AmmA Centre, the SELB Creative Learning Centre. On this occasion, the focus was on providing training for AS/A2 music students in the use of the digital recording studio. Instruction and demonstration was provided on microphone placement for drum-kit & guitar as well as recording using Logic Studio software. The four College A2 music students have ha
