St Columba’s is a Catholic school with Christ’s teachings of love, peace and justice at the heart of all we do
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The coronavirus action plan was launched last week. This document sets out what we have done to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19), and what it plans to do next, depending upon the course the current coronavirus outbreak takes.
The action plan can be found here:
Advice from Public Health England continues to be for education and children’s social care settings to remain open, unless advised otherwise. We are continually reviewing how best to support all educational settings and the impact of any measures will be considered carefully before being implemented.
Yesterday, Public Health England updated their travel advice, recommending that anyone returning from Italy should self-isolate, even if you do not have any symptoms. If you do develop symptoms, call NHS 111.
The latest travel guidance can be found here:
Further information on what you should do if you are asked to self-isolate can be found here:
Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.
Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water
In addition to handwashing before eating, and after coughing and sneezing, both children and staff should also wash hands after using toilets and travelling on public transport.
Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of posters and digital materials at:
Sign up is quick, free and means you will be alerted as more resources are made available.
The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is now available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
If you work in a school, please have your unique reference number (URN or UKPRN) available when calling the helpline.
Updates on COVID-19:
Guidance for educational settings:
Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
Educational resources
Latest Department for Education information:
We are delighted to inform you that our school has been judged as 'OUTSTANDING' by diocesan inspectors. We are absolutely delighted by the outcome which is due to the hard work of everyone at St Columba's. Thank you to staff, pupils, school standard committee members, parents, Fr David and all within Lumen Christi MAC. WE ARE SO PROUD.
Please go to the key information tab/ section 48 for the report.
These can be accessed via the Parents tab/ Parents Forum
Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 24th March 9am/ 6pm. If you are unable to attend but would like a comment raised or shared, please let us know via email at enquiry@stcolumba.bham.sch.uk
. Thank you
Well done Year Four on your brilliant behaviour at The Synagogue yesterday. Mrs Raymond and accompanying staff were so pleased with how 'outstanding' all the pupils were. Well done Year Four- we are so proud of you all.
Please access the Reading drop down menu to find tips to help you when listening to your child read as well as knowing the expectations for your child's year group.
Thank you.
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Epiphany |
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Old Testament |
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New Testament |
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Catholic |
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Confirmation |
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Consecration |
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Scripture |
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Transubstantiation |
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Crucifixion |
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Resurrection |
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Epiphany |
A reminder that application for a place in our Reception class must be submitted via Birmingham City Council by 15th January 2020. If you require any help or support or would like to visit our school, please pop in or give us a call.
Thank you
Welcome back to school- to a new term, year and decade!
It was lovely seeing all the children looking so smart as they arrived in school on Tuesday. Thank you for your super efforts. A reminder that pupil in Years 5/ 6 should be wearing a white school shirt and tie and NOT a polo shirt/ tie.
Thank you.
We hope you all have a wonderful 2020!