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A Family School
St Columba's remains a small family orientated school where all pupils are known
individually by all members of staff thus promoting confidence and self -esteem. We
put very strong emphasis on the three-way partnership between home, school and our
parish community. Regular contact between parents and the school is encouraged and
a very active Parents' Association continues to support the school through a variety
of community-based events throughout the year.

A Community School
Our school Chaplain plays an important role in the life of the school and in the
preparation of the pupils for the sacraments. All of our pupils regularly take part in
services at our local church, St Mary's Oratory, either as altar servers or readers.

The social development of our pupils, both in and out of school, is extremely
important. Through attending school within their community they can maintain strong
links with their school friends outside school hours, at play, birthday parties etc.
Such interaction encourages within the pupils a sense of community.

We have continued to maintain good relations with the local Newbuildings community
and participate in an active Education for Mutual Understanding (EMU) Programme
with Newbuildings P.S.