St. Columba’s National School

We have been given sanction by the Department of Education and Skills to appoint a third classroom teacher to the school for the coming academic year. As a result of this, a small number of places remain available in the school for September 2012. If you wish to enrol a child, either as a junior infant or in another class, for next academic year please contact the principal urgently by email principal@stcolumbasns.com.

The whole community joined together to celebrate the life and work of our great friend Cecil Cooper. The new sign out-side the church was dedicated in his memory by Archbishop Jackson, who was good enough to allow some of the children to try out his crosier for size. We were joined by members of Cecils family and the crafts man who made the sign. Refreshments were provided by the parish and a great day was had by all. Special thanks to Mrs Olive Cooper for inviting us to share in this very special celebration. Cecil will be remembered by all who met him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam deilís

The school has combined with the parish to erect a new sign giving information about the school and church. There will be a special service on Wednesday 7th March in the presence of  the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin, in celebration of the life of Cecil Cooper, a former member of the board of management of our school and a member of the select vestry of the parish of Drumcondra and North Strand. After the service, a ceremony  will take place  outside the church, dedicating the sign to the memory of our friend Cecil. All  parents, past pupils and friends are invited to join the parish and school for this special event