Science Week 10th-21st November🔬🧪🔎

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St. Colmcilles GNS, Swords, Co. Dublin
Science Week 10th-21st November🔬🧪🔎
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Welcome

Dear Students, Parents, and extended families,  

Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chuir roimh cách!   

I am thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant school community! At St. Colmcille's G.N.S., we believe in nurturing not only the minds but also the hearts of our young learners. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a safe and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.  

We embrace a holistic approach to education, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Our curriculum is designed to engage students through innovative teaching methods, hands-on experiences, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and promote values such as respect, kindness, and resilience.  

As we embark on this journey together, I encourage you to stay involved and take an active role in your child’s education. Communication is key, so please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.  

Thank you for being a part of our school family. Together, we can create a wonderful year filled with growth, discovery, and joy! 

Le Meas,  

Karen Burke Logue
School Principal 

 

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We were delighted to welcome Colin and his wonderful collection of birds of prey to our school! We learned lots about hawks and owls! 🦉
Happy Halloween to our school community! Míle buíochas to our spooktacular Parents’ Association for organising the chocolate apples!!🍏
Our Witches’ Walk included all classes this year! We buddied up and took a spooky stroll through Swords! Huge thanks to our volunteers ☺️ we couldn’t have done it without you! Happy Halloween 🎃
A wonderful result from Parnell Park💚🤍
We all wish the girls the very best of luck for tomorrow’s final!! Colmcille’s abú! 💚🤍
Three wins in a row!! We are off to the camogie finals in October! We are very proud of our camogie team and their trainers, Mr Daly and Ms Mullen. Colmcille’s abú!💚🤍 Details of the finals to be shared at a later date.
Bhí craic mhór i Rang a Sé inniu. Ghlac na ranganna pháirt i gceardlann iontach le @gael_linn agus @maire_nichurraoin. We learned the song ‘Gráinne’ and Ms Cushen’s class were thrilled to be one of the classes chosen to sing the curfá for all the other scoileanna taking part! Maith sibh cailíní! It was a great way to celebrate European Languages Day.
Put it in your diary!! Thanks to our fantastic PA for organising this event 🎃👻

Upcoming Events...

Tuesday, 18th November 2025
Science Week🔎🧪🔬
ISL Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club - 1st to 3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Wednesday, 19th November 2025
Science Week🔎🧪🔬
Thursday, 20th November 2025
Science Week🔎🧪🔬
Spanish Afterschool Club 3rd-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Art Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Friday, 21st November 2025
Science Week🔎🧪🔬
Monday, 24th November 2025
Art Afterschool Club 4th-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Lego & Steam Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
ISL Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club - 1st to 3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Thursday, 27th November 2025
Spanish Afterschool Club 3rd-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Art Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Monday, 1st December 2025
Lego & Steam Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Art Afterschool Club 4th-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
Sports Afterschool Club - 1st to 3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
ISL Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Thursday, 4th December 2025
Art Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Spanish Afterschool Club 3rd-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Monday, 8th December 2025
Art Afterschool Club 4th-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Lego & Steam Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Tuesday, 9th December 2025
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club - 1st to 3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
ISL Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Thursday, 11th December 2025
Art Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Spanish Afterschool Club 3rd-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Monday, 15th December 2025
Lego & Steam Afterschool Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Art Afterschool Club 4th-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Speech & Drama Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Sports Afterschool Club - 1st to 3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Thursday, 18th December 2025
Sports Afterschool Club 4th-6th (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Spanish Afterschool Club 3rd-6th Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Art Afterschool Club 1st-3rd (2.30pm-3.30pm)