Over 600 attended the two morning sessions as P6/ P7 pupils from schools throughout the city and county participated in a wide range of activities and experiments as well as numerous competitions throughout the school.
St. Columb’s was founded in 1879 and is the oldest and largest Catholic Grammar School in Derry with the unique distinction in Ireland of being the alma mater of two Nobel Laureates.
Principal, Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin delivered her address to a packed assembly hall, assisted by Aaron O’Doherty, Head Boy and Year 8 student Christian Ferguson. Visiting parents and pupils were also entertained by the school’s Music Department.
Mrs. McLaughlin said there was still an option to come and view the school at a later date by contacting St. Columb’s on 02871 28500 or email [email protected]
Photos: Jim Mc Cafferty Photography.
1. Drilling for success is P7 pupil Daniel O'Hara as mum Karen and Mr. Dylan Doherty look on at Saturday's St. Columb's College Open Day. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Drilling for success is P7 pupil Daniel O'Hara as mum Karen and Mr. Dylan Doherty look on at Saturday's St. Columb's College Open Day. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
2. Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, St. Columb's College pictured welcoming one of the families to the school's Open Day on Saturday morning. Included is Aaron O'Doherty, Head Boy. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, St. Columb's College pictured welcoming one of the families to the school's Open Day on Saturday morning. Included is Aaron O'Doherty, Head Boy. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
3. TEA TIME FOR PUPILS. . . .Checking out the quality of the Chinese tea during Saturday's Open Day at St. Columb's College.
TEA TIME FOR PUPILS. . . .Checking out the quality of the Chinese tea during Saturday's Open Day at St. Columb's College. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
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Open Day at St Columb's College. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography). Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography