We have been learning all about outer space in the senior room. We constructed space shuttles in art. Lots of hard work was put into making these wonderful constructions. 
Spar FAI Soccer Blitz County Final
A huge congratulations to our boys team who came runner-up in the FAI schools 5-a-side soccer County Final. They put up a great fight and came very close to winning. Well done to a very skillful group of boys. 
FAI Spar Soccer Blitz
The pupils in Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes participated in the FAI Soccer Blitz. Congratulations to all pupils on their achievements. We are delighted to announce that the girls and boys teams have qualified for the next round of the competition. Best of luck to all involved.
PTA Fundraiser
Child Safeguarding Statement
St. Columba’s N.S. has published a Child Safeguarding Statement. This document was ratified by the Board of Management in accordance with Circular 81/2017. Please note this document is available to view on our School Policies page.
School Reopens Monday 5th March
St. Columba’s N.S. will reopen on Monday 5th March. The Postal Bible School Prizegiving will take place on Thursday 8th March at 7pm in Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow.
School Closure
Following the announcement of a red weather alert, St. Columba’s N.S. will remain closed until Monday 5th of March, 2018. Take care and stay safe.
School Closure
St. Columba’s N.S. will remain closed today (28th February) due to the current weather conditions. Further updates will follow.
Congratulations
We wish to extend our congratulations to one of our Fifth Class pupils who recently received a prize at Carlow Enterprise Awards. She won an award for her ‘Trolley Jolly Pad’ design which she entered into the Student Concept Competition. Well done.
Parent Teacher Association Annual Christmas Walk
St. Columba’s National School Parent Teacher Association will host an Annual Christmas Walk in Altamont Gardens on Sunday 10th of December, 2017 at 2p.m. There will be an Altamont Trail Quiz on the day and prizes for the best Christmas jumper. Refreshments will be served after the walk. Everyone is welcome. All monies raised from the sponsorship cards will go towards Christmas celebrations for the children in our school. Many thanks to the O.P.W. and Altamont Gardens for allowing us to hold the event. We wish to extend our thanks to our P.T.A. on their wonderful work.