ST. COLMCILLE’S COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS

CO CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
Esat Young Scientist
Two groups of students, 1st Year Boys and 2nd Year Girls represented the school at this year’s Young Scientist Competition in the RDS. Both projects were very well received, with special congratulations to the 2nd Year Girls who won a ‘highly commended award’. Congratulations also to Mr. Fergal O’Neill who coached and prepared both groups.

Young Entrepreneurs Scheme
Following our tremendous success in this competition last year we were requested to host this year’s Dublin Regional Finals here in the school on Sunday 8th February. The school’s ‘Trade Week’ was held before Christmas at which a number of business stands successfully participated.
Judging of these took place here in the school on 4th February, where three business groups were nominated to represent the school at the Regional Finals. Congratulations to Ms Karen Philbin for her work and organisation in bringing this high profile event to the school.

END OF TERM EVENTS
Carol Singing
The school choir and musicians assembled in Superquinn on the afternoon of Thursday 18th December to sing carols in aid of the Simon Community. Not only was E650 raised, but a festive atmosphere was enjoyed by everyone present. The school choir also participated and contributed to the Festival of Carols held in St. Colmcille’s Church on Monday 22nd December. They also sang at the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Well done to Ms Kelly and the school choir.

School Carol Service
The school carol service was held on Tuesday 23rd December and was a tremendous success involving drama, music, readings and stories. The school’s choir and orchestra under Ms Bermingham’s direction performed extremely well and members of the local conference of the St. Vincent De Paul spoke to the students and staff in accepting the large numbers of hampers collected by all the classes. Congratulations to all members of the RE team on a wonderful service.

Variety Concert
A most enjoyable Variety Concert was held directly after the Carol Service. There was a wide range of acts performing including students from all years, vocals and instruments, as well as individual staff members and the Staff Choir. It was compared by one of our 3rd Years students, Trevor O’Connell and organised by Ms Kelly, Mr. McAuley and Mr. Murphy.