Description
St. Columba's GNS with Facility for Deaf Children is situated on a five acre campus in the heart of Douglas, dedicated to children's learning and welfare Situated on a five acre campus in the heart of Douglas, our school has been a centre for learning for over 100 years. Our most important rescource, our staff of 40 teachers, are dedicated to children’s learning and welfare. In addition, we also have classroom assistants, administrative and maintenance staff.
The school is divided into 2 buildings – a Junior and a Senior school. This allows infants to enjoy a less formal introduction to the educational system.
In 1999 we amalgamated with Our Lady’s School for the Hearing Impaired and are dedicated to the advancement of deaf education.
We follow the bilingual educational philosophy giving equal recognition to sign language and English and, as a result, all our children, both hearing and deaf, are learning sign language. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences for all concerned.
We support Munster Rugby!
The main subjects in our school are:
Irish, English, Sign Language, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, PE, Social, Personal and Health Education and IT Skills.
We take a holistic approach to the development of children and encourage a positive, pro-active, self-motivating approach to learning. We see learning as a lifelong process and encourage a sense of wonder, curiosity and joy in achievement. Our school emphasises and encourages the individuality of each child, including children with special educational needs.
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facebook.comThursday 31st of August Lining Up in the Yard - Senior Infants to Sixth The children will assemble in the two yards that lie between the Junior & Senior School. Senior Infants please line up in the yard near the Junior School. First to Sixth please line up in the yard near the Senior School. The new Junior Infants will come in at 10.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon They can be dropped off and collected at the classroom door.
Back to School School re-opens Thursday 31st. August 8.50 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. for 1st class to Sixth Class. 8.50a.m.- 1.30 p.m for Senior Infants. Junior Infants 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
St. Columba's Boys & Girls dance their way into their summer holidays.
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Ms. McGuire's fourth have had a busy last week, roasting Roosters, building circuits, picnicing with Teddies, catching up with Ms. Lyons, gardening, enjoying their award winning fairy houses and looking back over their year in Fourth as they move into fifth class. Have a well deserved, safe and happy summer ☀️
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Check out Niamh and Jennifer's Pizzeria! 🍕🍕🍕 Our chefs were busy making delicious individual pizzas today. As you can see they were scrumptious!
Ms.McGuire`s Fourth are seeing out the year Freestyling,Footloose and Fabulous!
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School Picnic What a wonderful afternoon we had in St. Columba's enjoying our School Picnic with prizes for all those who entered our Garden Competition. Even the Parents' Association were there handing out teas & coffees to the Mums & Dads who came along.
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The parents association would like to thank everyone for supporting our nonuniform day in aid of The Rainbow Club for children with Autism.
As we come to the end of another school year, having already said goodbye to our wonderful friends in 6th class, we would like to take a moment to remember the good times we have had together in Jennifer's class. You know you're part of something very special when your friends feel like family 💗💙💚💛💝 Thank you all for a lovely year together 😘
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A reminder to all parents that we are having a non uniform day tomorrow Tuesday 27th. We ask for €2 in aid of the Rainbow Club for children with Autism.
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