Friday 13th March 2026
The Exodus starts after each pupil’s final examination or pre-lunch class (all classes end at 12.50pm).
Tuesday 17th March 2026
College closed until 6.30pm; boarders return by 8.30pm.
Wednesday 18th March 2026
8.05am Day boys and girls return.
8.10am First bell for Chapel.
Commiserations to the Form I Boys Hockey team who lost their league final today at Three Rock Rovers HC, 2-0 against Templecarrig.
Yesterday, the Transition Year pupils had a very enjoyable and successful day in Trinity College Dublin for the Modern Language Evening. The pupils competed for the Alyn-Stacey Cup, which rewards excellence in Modern Foreign Languages in Transition Year.
After a really enjoyable day, the winner was announced; in 1st place was Eleanor Hart, for her presentation on Les Manifestations en France; 2nd place Louise Guillemain, 3rd place Leopold Raitz von Frentz. The pupils also had time to explore the campus at TCD, visiting the world renowned Book of Kells, and had the opportunity to discover some secrets hidden in the area.
Congratulations to the winners of the Junior Art Prizes, Tracy Wang (Form I), Ella Girdham (Form II) and Nala Pether (Form I).
Well done to the Minor Boys hockey squad who beat a strong Newpark Comprehensive team 3-2 in the semifinal of the U14 cup earlier today. They have now qualified for the cup final and the All Ireland competition in April. Goals from Juan Vidal (2) & Joshua Cron.
Congratulations to Tracy Wang in Form I, who received an IMTA medal for achieving 95% in the Irish First Year Mathematics Competition run by the Irish Mathematics Teacher’s Association. The medals were awarded to only 210 1st Year pupils in schools across the country.
Arts Week at St. Columba’s College is a vibrant celebration that will transform the campus into a centre of creativity. Throughout the school day, pupils will immerse themselves in an eclectic mix of workshops, ranging from tactile and active workshops on dance, ceramics, percussion and printing to the more literary and dramatic arts of improv, creative writing, poetry and much more. Have a look at the flyer below. Whether students are composing in singer-songwriter sessions, mastering percussion or cutting up the dance floor, the diversity of talent on display will be electric.
The fun extends into the evening with a traditional Céilí and inspiring theatre trips to see Poor, Psycho Spaghetti and The Crucible. Friday night will see the Chapel transformed for a candlelight concert performed by the Castle String Quartet. There are limited tickets available for this.
This year also marks a delicious milestone with the inaugural Blasta Food Festival. Featuring live demonstrations by renowned TV Chef Mark Moriarty as well as some of our own Transition Year pupils. There will also be a “Food Experience” in the BSR which will bring an exciting culinary edge to the festivities. There will be opportunities to hone your own skills in the culinary arts and taste some delicious goodies! In the afternoon session, the pupils will have the chance to play with their food in a number of exciting, and messy, competitions. Blasta is free to attend.
The week will close with the annual Music Prize Concert on Sunday evening.
We are extremely grateful to Baxter-Storey for their enormous support with Blasta as well as our anonymous sponsors. Without their help, this event would not be possible.
From the page to the plate, Arts Week is a testament to the College’s creative spirit and dedication to the Arts.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to email Mr. T. Clarke.
