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St. Colmcilles GNS, Swords, Co. Dublin

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 

 

Latest News

2nd Apr 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, As we approach the Easter holidays (School closes at...
 
 
 
 
18th Mar 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, We are delighted to share that St Colmcille's GNS have been included...
 
 
 
 
18th Mar 2025
Dear Parents / Guardian's  This Friday, March 21st we partaking in the 'Show...
 
 
 
 
 

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Happy World Autism Day! 5th Class and 6th Class enjoyed taking part in a webinar to celebrate the day! @asiamireland
We’re included in the current round of the @TescoIrl Community Fund in Ridgewood, Swords. If you’re shopping in this store over the next few weeks, we’d really appreciate if you’d vote for us using your blue token.
A snapshot of the many ways we celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge and Lá Fhéile Padraig! Thanks to Ms Keenan for organising a fantastic coicís of events!💚
A few snippets from both the Junior Ceolchoirm and the Senior Ceolchoirm! What a talented bunch of cailíní we are in St. Colmcille’s 😊
Damhsa den scoth a bhí le feiceáil sa chlós don Seachtain na Gaeilge 🇮🇪 Thanks to Mariam for preparing the girls so well! @elbadrimcauleybairdacademy
We had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day! We all came to school in our cosy clothes and took part in lots of fun book activities. We did cosy reading, buddy reading, book tasting and lots more! The highlight was all classes taking part in One Book One Community where the whole school read and did activities on After the Fall by Dan Santat. Thanks to @playful_classroom and @betweenthecoversofagoodbook for the inspiration!
One of our favourite and most anticipated days of the year! Our annual Cake Sale🧁❤️ We have a school full of wonderful bakers and this was on display in the hall today. Thanks to all who baked and created delicious treats for us all to enjoy! Special thanks to the amazing members of our Parents’ Association for organising this fun-filled day☺️ Congrats to all the winners!
Both 6th Classes have taken part in a cycle safety training course aligned to CYCLE RIGHT run by Active Ireland. Thanks to Tomás and Ali, our wonderful instructors. We had great fun taking the bikes out onto the road! 🚲
Today we celebrated Safer Internet Day 2025! All classes did lessons on internet safety. Safer Internet Day is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. #SID2025

Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 3rd April 2025
3rd/4th Art Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Learn & Grow Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
4th-6th Sports Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
1st-3rd Speech & Drama (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Friday, 4th April 2025
1st/2nd Art Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
4th-6th Speech & Drama (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Monday, 7th April 2025
Glee club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Dance class (2.30-3.30pm)
Tuesday, 8th April 2025
1st-3rd Sports Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Guitar class (2.30-3.30pm)
STEM class (2.30-3.30pm)
Wednesday, 9th April 2025
JI 2025 Parent Information Meeting (4pm)
3rd Class swimming lessons (12.15pm to 2pm)
Thursday, 10th April 2025
1st-3rd Speech & Drama (2.30pm-3.30pm)
4th-6th Sports Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Learn & Grow Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)
3rd/4th Art Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
Friday, 11th April 2025
School finishes for Easter Holidays (11.50am Infants/12pm 1st-6th)
4th-6th Speech & Drama (12.00pm-13.00pm)
1st/2nd Art Class (12.00pm-13.00pm)
Monday, 14th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Tuesday, 15th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Wednesday, 16th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Thursday, 17th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Friday, 18th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Monday, 21st April 2025
Bank Holiday
School closed for Easter Break
Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Thursday, 24th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Friday, 25th April 2025
School closed for Easter Break
Monday, 28th April 2025
Dance class (2.30-3.30pm)
Wednesday, 30th April 2025
3rd Class swimming lessons (12.15pm to 2pm)
Thursday, 1st May 2025
3rd/4th Art Class (2.30pm-3.30pm)
1st-3rd Speech & Drama (2.30pm-3.30pm)
4th-6th Sports Club (2.30pm-3.30pm)