7 October 2011
Aidan Gough, father of pupils Connor (S4) and Conall (S3) and employee of Inter Trade Ireland spoke to our S4 PE pupils about Diabetes and Hypokinetic Disorders in general. Aidan is a sufferer of Type 1 diabetes and spoke informatively and at length on the implications of being a diabetic. Thanks to Aidan for volunteering to do this.
News
Shoe Box Christmas Appeal 2011
11 November 2011
St Colman’s College are participating in the Operation Christmas Child Campaign in conjunction with The Samaritan’s Purse International Relief during the month of November. This campaign is commonly known as ‘The Shoebox appeal’. The gift filled shoeboxes will be distributed to suffering children across Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa. The gifts will bring these suffering children a lot of joy and happiness this Christmas. Last year all Junior and Senior students par
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St Colman’s College are participating in the Operation Christmas Child Campaign in conjunction with The Samaritan’s Purse International Relief during the month of November. This campaign is commonly known as ‘The Shoebox appeal’. The gift filled shoeboxes will be distributed to suffering children across Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa. The gifts will bring these suffering children a lot of joy and happiness this Christmas. Last year all Junior and Senior students par
Industrial Action 30/11/2011
29 November 2011
Notice from Mr Cormac McKinney, Principal. Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), You may be aware that Trade Unions representing Public Sector employees carried out ballots of their members in relation to strike action in dispute over an increase in member contributions to the pension schemes and ongoing budget cuts across all areas of public services in Northern Ireland. It is likely to be the case therefore that a number of teaching and non-teaching staff in St. Colman's may participate in strike action
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Notice from Mr Cormac McKinney, Principal. Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), You may be aware that Trade Unions representing Public Sector employees carried out ballots of their members in relation to strike action in dispute over an increase in member contributions to the pension schemes and ongoing budget cuts across all areas of public services in Northern Ireland. It is likely to be the case therefore that a number of teaching and non-teaching staff in St. Colman's may participate in strike action
Celebration of McFarland Cup Hurling success.
9 December 2011
Paudie Butler, former National Director of Hurling, visited the college on Thursday to present the McFarland cup medals to the winning panel. Mr Butler complimented the boys on their achievement in becoming the first St. Colman’s team to win an Ulster colleges’ title. He talked about the Michael Cusack link to the college and the significance of this first hurling title. He urged all to redouble their efforts to continue the winning trend and to promote the small ball game remarking, that hurlin
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Paudie Butler, former National Director of Hurling, visited the college on Thursday to present the McFarland cup medals to the winning panel. Mr Butler complimented the boys on their achievement in becoming the first St. Colman’s team to win an Ulster colleges’ title. He talked about the Michael Cusack link to the college and the significance of this first hurling title. He urged all to redouble their efforts to continue the winning trend and to promote the small ball game remarking, that hurlin
The Real Meaning of Christmas
13 December 2011
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Dundalk Institute of Technology there will be a concert of Music for Christmas with the DkIT Choir and Orchestra including a special performance of The Rose Cantata by Siubhán Ó Dubháin on Tuesday 13th December 2011 at 7pm in St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church Dundalk, by kind permission of the Redemptorist Fathers Four junior College music students, Conor McGlone, Charlie Billham Conor McCabe and Oisin Phillips were successfully auditioned to perform with
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To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Dundalk Institute of Technology there will be a concert of Music for Christmas with the DkIT Choir and Orchestra including a special performance of The Rose Cantata by Siubhán Ó Dubháin on Tuesday 13th December 2011 at 7pm in St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church Dundalk, by kind permission of the Redemptorist Fathers Four junior College music students, Conor McGlone, Charlie Billham Conor McCabe and Oisin Phillips were successfully auditioned to perform with
Forensics for Real
13 December 2011
The STEM Module visited St Colman’s College on Monday 12th December to do forensic work with the Year 8 pupils. This work involved hands on experience of crime scene investigation such as blood analysis, foot print analysis, fibre analysis, urine tests and flame tests. A number of Year 8 pupils attended the STEM Module throughout the day and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks to Peter Johnson and the technical staff from the NEELB who delivered this module.
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The STEM Module visited St Colman’s College on Monday 12th December to do forensic work with the Year 8 pupils. This work involved hands on experience of crime scene investigation such as blood analysis, foot print analysis, fibre analysis, urine tests and flame tests. A number of Year 8 pupils attended the STEM Module throughout the day and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks to Peter Johnson and the technical staff from the NEELB who delivered this module.
ATL Art Competition
16 December 2011
Congratulations to Bart Theide who was ed as a finalist in the ATL Art Work Competition. Presenting him with his certificate is Mrs Eva Freeburn (acting HOD) with Art teacher Miss A Middleton. Bart’s painting entitled ‘a school in Tatry’ can be seen on the ATL facebook page.
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Congratulations to Bart Theide who was ed as a finalist in the ATL Art Work Competition. Presenting him with his certificate is Mrs Eva Freeburn (acting HOD) with Art teacher Miss A Middleton. Bart’s painting entitled ‘a school in Tatry’ can be seen on the ATL facebook page.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
19 December 2011
On Wednesday December 14, coincidentally the day of the school Christmas dinner, all woodwind & brass students of St Colman’s College participated in the annual Carol Fest. This is always a opportunity for beginner students to participate in fun music-making and this year the performance took place in the College Chapel. Strains of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World!, O Come all ye Faithful, O come, O come, Emmanuel, We Three Kings, Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil, Once in Royal David’s
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On Wednesday December 14, coincidentally the day of the school Christmas dinner, all woodwind & brass students of St Colman’s College participated in the annual Carol Fest. This is always a opportunity for beginner students to participate in fun music-making and this year the performance took place in the College Chapel. Strains of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World!, O Come all ye Faithful, O come, O come, Emmanuel, We Three Kings, Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil, Once in Royal David’s
Making Music for Christmas
19 December 2011
The Music Department’s celebration of Christmas involves a pretty hectic schedule.It includes playing in the chapel, performing for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Charity Dinner and working with Rathore.Today eight string players preformed Christmas Carols for the residents of Ardmaine Nursing Home for two hours. It was a lovely uplifting experience.The students really entertained the residents, and were very well received.
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The Music Department’s celebration of Christmas involves a pretty hectic schedule.It includes playing in the chapel, performing for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Charity Dinner and working with Rathore.Today eight string players preformed Christmas Carols for the residents of Ardmaine Nursing Home for two hours. It was a lovely uplifting experience.The students really entertained the residents, and were very well received.
Outreach at Rathore
19 December 2011
The following students went to Rathore Special School on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December to record their Primary and Secondary Christmas Concerts: Stephen Crothers 131; Anthony Kavanagh 136; Christopher McGuinness 131; Leigh McManus 136; Neill O’Higgins 134; Caolan Smyth 131 Brendan Digney 12G. These students will be helping develop the new link between St Colman's and Rathore and were very professional on the days we recorded.Mr Pat Mathers teacher at Rathore has been the driving force&n
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The following students went to Rathore Special School on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December to record their Primary and Secondary Christmas Concerts: Stephen Crothers 131; Anthony Kavanagh 136; Christopher McGuinness 131; Leigh McManus 136; Neill O’Higgins 134; Caolan Smyth 131 Brendan Digney 12G. These students will be helping develop the new link between St Colman's and Rathore and were very professional on the days we recorded.Mr Pat Mathers teacher at Rathore has been the driving force&n
