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.
13. Teachers Mrs. Aine Moohan and Miss Eimera Bowerman watching as students Cormac O'Neill and Sean Toye carry out an experiment in the science lab on Saturday.
Teachers Mrs. Aine Moohan and Miss Eimera Bowerman watching as students Cormac O'Neill and Sean Toye carry out an experiment in the science lab on Saturday. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
14. Members of the St. Columb's College Orchestra performing during Open Day on Saturday.
Members of the St. Columb's College Orchestra performing during Open Day on Saturday. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
15. Hard at work on the HE Department during Open Day on Saturday are Amir Azizi with teachers Mrs. McQuillan and Mrs. Doherty.
Hard at work on the HE Department during Open Day on Saturday are Amir Azizi with teachers Mrs. McQuillan and Mrs. Doherty. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
16. Prospective pupils on a visit to the TD Department during Open Day on Saturday at St. Columb's College. Included are TD teacher Caroline Sweetman and student David Flanagan.
Prospective pupils on a visit to the TD Department during Open Day on Saturday at St. Columb's College. Included are TD teacher Caroline Sweetman and student David Flanagan. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography