The Crest
of Coláiste Choilm represents the vision, which inspires
and informs the educational practice of our school.
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| The Acorn & Leaves speak of the potential for individual growth
and fulfilment in the here and now and in
the future. |
| The Dove the spirit of Love and Peace, speaks of a
community in which the growth of the
individual is nurtured and celebrated. |
| Our patron Naomh Colmcille links us to the
Celtic Tradition of learning. |
“We plant seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces effects beyond our capabilities.
It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way”.
Oscar Romero
In Coláiste Choilm we endeavour to create the context in which
the miracle of growth can happen for each person in our school.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- To build a
warm, caring, respectful and compassionate school atmosphere
in which every person feels accepted, trusted and valued.
- To provide
a curriculum which does, in fact, cater by design for the
growth of the full person a cultural, emotional, social
and aesthetical as well as intellectual, spiritual, moral
and integrated self-confident Christian person.
- To help students
reach excellence in their areas of talent and skill
- To provide
an environment in which faith can grow and develop i.e.faith
in God's Presence in the human scene within each person.
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