Confirmations

Confirmations

The seven sixth classes were confirmed last week.  One of my own was confirmed this year so I had the pleasure of being part of this beautiful ceremony.  As you watch them all sitting there confidently beside their sponsors you have very mixed emotions; sadness, that...
It’s Okay To Be Different

It’s Okay To Be Different

“It’s okay to be different.  This is what we teach the students of St Colmcille’s Senior School” said Francie Connolly at my introduction evening for the parents of the upcoming third classes.  I don’t know if he meant it to be profound, but something about the...
Old Mobile Phones

Old Mobile Phones

Collect used mobile phones and exchange them for great technology gifts while also helping Irish Autism Action raise much-needed funds to assist families touched by autism. The Senior School are going to take part in this programme and start collecting old mobile...