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Congratulations Matthew 👏👏👏 Once a College Boy, Always a College Boy.
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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 12
World renowned Derry biomedical scientist to receive Alumnus Illustrissimus Award trib.al/Z9v07St

World renowned Derry biomedical scientist to receive Alumnus Illustrissimus Award

Distinguished Derry biomedical scientist and an internationally recognised leader in the fields of virology, infectious diseases and cancer research Peter O’Hare will be the recipient of this year’s...

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This week our Peer Mentors are carrying out cultural awareness lessons with our Year 8 boys as part of our Kubatana society project looking at cultural diversity in our school. The students are discussing “What makes me, me?”. Well done gentlemen!
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9F enjoyed learning about the life and example of St. Carlos Acutis. The class produced excellent posters on the saint to remember his feast day on the 12th October. “To always be close to Jesus, that's my life plan.”- St. Carlos Acutis.
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Back on familiar ground 🇮🇪 Former @ManUtd midfielder Darron Gibson enjoyed a day of Foundation fun across both sides of the Irish border - including visiting his former school - to showcase two of our new high school partnerships 🤝 More here 🔗 mufoundation.org/en/news/gib…
Darron Gibson with a group of Foundation participants and a staff member from St. Columb's College.

ALT Darron Gibson with a group of Foundation participants and a staff member from St. Columb's College.

Darron Gibson signs a shirt for a participant.

ALT Darron Gibson signs a shirt for a participant.

Darron Gibson poses for a photo with two participants, who are each holding footballs.

ALT Darron Gibson poses for a photo with two participants, who are each holding footballs.

Darron Gibson speaks to a group of participants, holding a football, on an outdoor pitch.

ALT Darron Gibson speaks to a group of participants, holding a football, on an outdoor pitch.

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Senior pupils attended a training day organised by the Manchester United Foundation and facilitated by TAMHI (Tackling Adolescence Mental Health Issues) in Ulster University. Thanks to both the Manchester United Foundation and TAMHI for their efforts in running this course.
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In Catholic tradition, the month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. As well as the Rosary been said each Thursday morning in the College oratory, year 9 RE students are also involved in saying this powerful prayer during lessons. 🙏
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St. Columb's U19 Basketball team played their first competitive game this year and sealed a convincing win against St. Patrick's College, Dungannon. All players got on the score sheet while also working tirelessly on defence. The final score was 47-19.
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Congratulations and good luck to Oscaire and Ethan who have been selected to represent the North Schools Region at the u15 Basketball Post-Primary Schools Inter-Regional Championships in County Cavan on Sunday.
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Year 10 Irish students enjoyed a great day out for the annual Gael Linn table quiz. Comhghairdeas mór to our pupils on winning teams who have qualified for the Ulster Final. hopefully we will bring the shield back to Coláiste Cholmcille for the 2nd year in a row! 🏆
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10E completing their “Energy in food” practical this morning. Well done gentlemen!
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Manchester United Foundation
@MU_FoundationOct 6
Former Red Darron Gibson recently visited his old school @columbcollege, and also @RCSDungloe, to celebrate our new partnerships with both schools 🤝🏫 Darron spent time meeting participants, learning about our delivery and took part in some football activity ⚽🤩
Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

ALT Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

ALT Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

ALT Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

ALT Darron Gibson supports the partner school launches of two new Foundation schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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St. Columb’s would like to thank the members of The Good News for Everyone group/Gideons international, who made their annual visit to our year 8 assembly this morning and provided each pupil with a copy of the Gideon Bible. 🙏
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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 5
Former Red Devil launches new Manchester United Foundation - St Columb's College partnership trib.al/eNABAfJ @StColumbsSports @MU_Foundation

Darron Gibson launches new Manchester United Foundation - St Columb's College partnership

Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson received a rapturous reception from pupils and staff as he returned to his old stomping ground, St. Columb’s College, to...

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⚽️ Once a College Boy, Always a College Boy! ⚽️ 💙💛 It was fantastic to welcome back former College Boy and professional footballer Darron Gibson to St. Columb’s College at our recent official launch event for our new partnership with the Manchester United Foundation.
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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 5
Former Red Devil launches new Manchester United Foundation - St Columb's College partnership trib.al/eNABAfJ @StColumbsSports @MU_Foundation

Darron Gibson launches new Manchester United Foundation - St Columb's College partnership

Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson received a rapturous reception from pupils and staff as he returned to his old stomping ground, St. Columb’s College, to...

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