Week 28

Friday 11th April 2025

Hello Everyone!

I’ll start by expressing how wonderful the ‘Songs of Hope and Inspiration’ concert was, last Friday evening. It is a rare occasion to have such fabulous talent performing in one location and apart from Karl and Malachi who are renowned in their own rite, we also heard lovely melodic renditions from Holy Trinity PS Choir, Ellen Campbell (past pupil), Logan Doyle Year 8, and our Senior Students, all of whom performed to a high standard. It was a most entertaining evening.

In support of our ongoing sustainability work, we were delighted to welcome Weev to the College to meet with Year 8 and our Eco Club members to discuss the importance of road safety, climate change and the workings of an electric car.  It was a great morning of outdoor learning in the sunshine.

Year 14 Sports Studies Students had their final Residential of the year in the Downings in Donegal. It was a brilliant two days with lots of waterbased activities and team building.  Well done everyone!.

GCSE History students visited the historic Derry City Walls as part of their History course, learning about the Plantation of Ulster and fascinating facts from the 17th Century. 

During Lent, we offer our intentions and pray and support those in need. With Bun Sales and Raffles, we raised £943 for Trocaire -a great achievement and sincere thanks to John Paul II Students and Mrs Mc Cartney for your encouragement.

Pupils in KS3 finished school today for Easter but they are expected to log onto their Google Classroom for ongoing classwork next week with their teachers.  We will follow up on completed work after Easter.  Internally, we will use the time constructively for KS4 & 5 who are reviewing final preparations for GCSE and A Level Exams.  Wishing our KS3 pupils and their families a happy and holy Easter break.

Have a great weekend.

Isabel Russell