News

15 May 2023

St Colman’s College was founded on 12th May 1823. Wednesday 10th May 2023 saw the commencement of events to mark the College’s Bicentenary Year – a special milestone in the history of Violet Hill College. A sea of blue blazers made their way from the College to Newry Cathedral as part of a Sponsored Walk, with over 600 pupils and staff taking part. Pupils have been raising money for charity over the past few weeks as part of this initiative. Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin

5 May 2023

Please find attached correspondence in relation to some of the events that are taking place marking St Colman’s College Bicentenary and some of the sponsorship opportunities that are available.

9 May 2023

Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate a Violet Hill Bicentenary Mass in Newry Cathedral on Wednesday 10th May 2023.  After Mass the Archbishop will visit St Colman's College where he will meet pupils and Staff. Archbishop Martin will help to unveil a commemorative stone at the front of the school which also marks the 200 year anniversary of St Colman's College. We look forward to this event to mark the official beginning of our Bicentennial year.

28 April 2023

What. A. Win. Congratulations to these Mighty Young Men  D’Alton Cup Champions 2023.

27 April 2023

Good luck to our D'Alton Cup Panel. The Ulster Schools U'13.5 Final will take place today at 4pm in Páirc Esler.

7 April 2023

Exciting News ~ Save the Date:  As part of our wide ranging Bicentennial Programme we are delighted to announce a ‘Celebration of Football’ event. Details can be found in the accompanying poster. Please Retweet, Like & Share far and wide. More info to follow in the coming weeks.

7 April 2023

  Bicentennial sponsorship opportunities . We recognise the huge and continuing contribution that businesses, families and individuals have made to the College and our students over the years. In this, our Bicentenary year we are keen to provide a range of opportunities for sponsorship and promotion - please see full details by accessing the link below.   https://www.facebook.com/100085955752130/posts/pfbid02rCa3QcsCmSBoZfqs7dpTdqznCHQGmzdLUfdYM7Gf5LYdbFmkdAzESpQDm62gFLscl/?d=n

23 March 2023

We were delighted to win a Capita ICT Excellence Awards, awarded at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast. Our ALC partner school Our Lady's (also pictured) were highly commended in the Post-Primary section. Congratulations to Our Lady's. Many thanks for the photo! We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award and it is just rewards for the many years of excellence shown by our staff in ICT. Well done VP Curriculum Mrs Doherty for leading this journey. Mr Franklin (VP Pastoral) and Pri

23 March 2023

The S3 Government and Politics class attended the BBC Red Lines Podcast recording as part of the 'Imagine Belfast' festival. Pictured left to right seated are Gareth Gordon, BBC Political Correspondent, Mark Devenport former BBC Political Editor, Suzanne Breen, Political Editor Belfast Telegraph and Mark Carruthers host of the Red Lines Podcast, BBC. The boys enjoyed the afternoon thoroughly and participated fully in the event.

24 March 2023

S4 Aidan McWall is pictured directing final percussion ensemble rehearsals for their performance at our annual Spring Concert on Wednesday March 29 at 7.30pm. Good luck to everyone involved.