📣 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open!
If you’re applying for Free School Meals & Uniform Allowance and get one of the benefits in the image, you need a Proof of Benefit letter for your application. To request one, visit: https://t.co/ZRyflRpBRC
If you receive Universal Credit, you don’t need the letter but will need to upload evidence of Universal Credit.
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Massive congratulations to past pupil Luke on his appointment as External Convenor for the 178th session of The Literific at Queen’s University Belfast.
Well done Luke! 👏👏👏
Our new O'Neills P.E. kit for 2026-27 just landed 🔥
The tshirt and shorts will be available along with socks in a P.E. kit pack. This will be available on the O'Neills online store and in the Waterloo Place O'Neills store.
Our new half-zip and coat are optional.
Health and Well-being of our students was further promoted via a webinar on Water Safety hosted by RNLI. Pupils were given invaluable tips around rip tides, currents, equipment and what to do in an emergency situation, ensuring they remain safe whilst in the water at beaches.
Mrs McLaughin invited students who have performed with our various music groups at numerous events to a special reward morning in recognition of their talent, commitment, and dedication to our school. There is no doubt that these performances greatly enrich school life.
Mr McQuillan and Yr 14 students were delighted to attend the official opening of Men's Action Network's new premises on Shipquay Street. We also want to thank Michael for all the work he did with our Yr 14 students and we look forward to continuing that work next year as well.
Continuing with the Cathair Dhoire project, Cathair Dhoire Hurling has gotten off to a great start with year 8 and 9 hurlers taking on Gaelcholáiste Dhoire this week.
A great game of hurling with 4 College boys on the team.
Maith sibh agus coinnigh suas é 👏👏👏
🍀Huge congratulations to past pupil, Martin O Neill on winning his 4th Scottish League title with Celtic 🍀
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Once a College Boy, Always a College Boy!
Many thanks to Mr McCauley for donating his newly published books to our reading room.
This series is aimed at teenagers who may struggle with reading. We are grateful for his generous support and look forward to seeing our students enjoy these new additions to the collection.
Year 9 Home Economic pupils enjoyed a fantastic day at the 2026 Balmoral Show in Lisburn. The largest annual agricultural and food event which showcases local produce, livestock and all the agri-food industry has to offer.
Our fantastic Year 8's who were celebrated on Monday in assembly. These fine young men have shown true Columban values and spirit this school year and have had only positive comments. Well done boys keep up the fantastic work!!
St. Columb's Year 8 Basketball team played St. Malachy"s College. Our boys won in overtime 38-33. This is an amazing achievement for our lads. Congratulations lads.
Great to meet the Mayor, Cllr.Ruairí McHugh @mayordcsdc and, the teachers and students from St. Columb’s College who recently visited China. Delighted to hear about your wonderful experiences and memorable moments there. You are true ambassadors of friendship between our peoples, helping strengthen mutual understanding and connections. Looking forward to even closer exchanges in the future!
#CulturalExchange #ChinaNorthernIreland