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Extra Curricular Activities
At St Columbanus’ College, the school day does not finish at
the last bell! We encourage our students to get involved in
extra curricular activities. These after school clubs and activities
play an important part in the development of each student,
as they take on new challenges which they wouldn’t normally
experience within school hours.
Throughout the year the PE department run various interhouse
competitions and fundraising activities, for example:
Fitness Freddy Health and Fitness day and the Trip for Trocaire
Walk to Africa Fundraiser.
Sports
Through the guidance of our specialist Physical Education
teachers and other staff, our students have access to a wide
range of sports during PE classes and extra curricular activities.
This includes:
Athletics Basketball Badminton
Cross Country Dance Gaelic Football*
Gymnastics Netball Hockey Soccer*
Rugby* Swimming Trampolining
*Boys and girls
Music
The Music department is a vibrant place to be at lunchtime and after school.
Tuition is available in a range of musical instruments.
The Choir, Folk and Traditional Groups are a popular choice for many of our pupils. The pupils perform at Prize
Giving, Open Days, various other College functions and services throughout the year and a significant number of
external events in the community
Other Clubs
Within our College we also offer after school activities, clubs and societies provided by a range of departments. These
include the Art Club, Drama Club, Eco Group, Games Club, Homework Club, Public Speaking and Multimedia Club.
Field Trips
The school also provides the pupils with the opportunity to participate in residential trips and activities. These include
subject based educational visits and the bi-annual Skiing Trip.
Spotlight on Year 8:
“
I love St Columbanus because we have a variety of sports and activities
that run throughout our school year. Everyone in our school is so caring
and everybody looks out for you. Ryan, Year 8
”
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