This year 1st class – 6th class went on their school tour to the NSC in Blanchardstown. The children had a great time learning about and doing gymnastics.

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.

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.

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.

St. Columba’s N.S. will remain closed today (28th February) due to the current weather conditions. Further updates will follow.

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.

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.