News

13 October 2012

J3 pupils Ciaran Bagnall, Ross Carr, Jack Mc Cartan and Conor O'Neill won the Gael Linn Quiz at the Newry Sports Centre on Friday. Representatives from throughout the year group were present at the annual event which is a huge hit with the lads. Irish teachers Dr Collins and Mr Mc Mahon were very proud of the lads. We have been attending this event for years and considering it is always so well attended it is a great achievement, Mr Mc Mahon commented. Dr Collins was very praiseworthy of the org

14 October 2012

St Colman's College pupils along with student representatives from Our Lady's, Sacred Heart, Newry High and St Paul's met Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls yesterday in the Canal Court. The event was organised by the Newry Chamber of Commerce. It was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils and they learned much from the insight the Labour Party Politician gave the young people present.   President Cathal Austin, Newry Chamber of Commerce stated, ‘my Chamber colleagues and I are delig

12 October 2012

Good luck to Pearse óg Mc Crickard who lines out for Coláistí an Dúin  the Down combined schools hurling team who play St Killian’s Garrontower in the Magean Cup quarter final on Sunday 5.00pm at St. Endas CLG, Hightown Road, Glengormley.

9 October 2012

The closing date for the annual Newry and Mourne, Environmental calendar competition is approaching. (16th October Late entries will not be accepted)   The competition is open for J1, J2 and J3 students. Create an A4 poster highlighting and environmental issue in Newry and Mourne. The winning prize is an Ipad for yourself and an Ipad for the school. 12 runners up will receive a £50 voucher. The Eco Code Icon on the VLE has some ideas for posters. Contact your Art teacher or Miss Mc S

9 October 2012

The St Colman's community is gearing up for a 5K charity walk in memory of former pupil Dariush Mehrtash who passed away before his time at the turn of the year. The aim is to raise money for Shimna Valley Respite Centre in Newcastle Co Down, which provides some breathing space for families which are struggling with the effects of cancer. Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Maurita (details on attached poster) or alternatively interested parties can contact S4 pupils Ciaran

9 October 2012

Head of PE Mr Cathal Murray was delighted to welcome Collingwood rising star Caolan Mooney back to his Alma Mater last week. Caolan is home for a short holiday and availed of the opportunity to call up to St Colman’s. He caught up with Mr Murray and chatted with some Year 8 pupils, who were obviously delighted to see Caolan.

8 October 2012

Senior teacher Dr Collins visited St Colman's College chapel this morning for the J1 assembly, in order to announce results of the recent election to the College student council. Dr Collins stressed the importance of the council going forward, 'this council gives all students a real voice in the College and encourages everyone to feel that they have a role to play in decision making processes.'

8 October 2012

There was a celebratory mood in St Colman’s this afternoon as the Business Studies, Music, Irish and MVRUS Departments gathered in the College foyer with their high achievers and College Principal Mr Mc Kinney.   St Colman’s pupils achieved remarkable results this year at GCSE Level with the most striking of all story being the achievement of Mateusz Jadczak. The Polish native was awarded top place in Irish at GCSE level in the north. This surely is an unprecedented feat and all in St Colma

5 October 2012

Peadar Barry Cup 2012 Corn Pheadair Ó Barra 2012 St Colman’s travelled to An Ríocht CLG on Friday October 5th for the annual Peadar Barry &-a-side tournament for U-151/2s. This is a unique opportunity for both the vocational schools and colleges to test their skills against each other in the 7-a-side format. This year’s College team travelled to An Ríocht with the weight of expectation on their shoulders given St Colman’s recent success in the tournament. St Colman’s were drawn in a group wi

4 October 2012

Mrs Doreen O'Neill, Principal of St Joseph's Primary School in Newry was very well received by the large crowd in attendance at the KS3 Awards ceremony on Wednesday 3rd October. Mrs O'Neill expressed the importance of making every day count in the life of St Colman's and making the best of all the great opportunities that the College offered. She congratulated the S1 boys on their succesful transition from Junior to Senior school and she also used her address as an opportunity to draw comparisio