St Mary's Parish Creggan

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

Back to School Reminder

27/08/2026

📚 Back to School ✏️

We are excited to welcome all our pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 back to school on Monday 31st August🎉 Please note there will be no canteen facilities on Monday 31st August so pupils should bring a packed lunch.

Nursery start dates have already been shared by the nursery teachers. If you are unsure of your child’s nursery start date, please contact the school office from Monday 24th August on 02871 261 263 for clarification.

👉 All Primary 1 pupils will begin on Monday 31st August, along with the rest of the school. Please note, they will follow a reduced timetable for the first few days to help them settle in.

We look forward to another fantastic year of learning together! 🌟

27/08/2026

Important Notice: School Meals & Building Works
Dear Parents

I hope you had a lovely, enjoyable Summer with your families and that the children are ready to return to school. I look forward to welcoming the children on Tuesday 1st September 2026. In advance of the children’s return, I would like to share two important notices with you.

Firstly, I regret to advise that our canteen service will not be operational for the first week of September 2026. Our meals are prepared in Rosemount PS canteen and delivered daily to St John’s PS. However, due to their ongoing refurbishment programme, children who are entitled to free school meals will receive a packed lunch next week instead of a hot meal. This will be a standard packed lunch with no options. Therefore, if your child has food preferences other than a sandwich packed lunch, I encourage you to provide a lunch that your child will enjoy.

Secondly, please be advised that there are also refurbishment works ongoing in our former Year 4 playground and classroom areas. Therefore, the playground will not be accessible for a few more weeks. Please supervise your children closely during arrival and departure times.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Yours sincerely

https://www.stjohnspsderry.co.uk/important-notice-school-meals-building-works/

15/08/2026

Men’s retreat coming up for men aged 18 and up who want to enter a journey to discover true identity as a son of God
Facilitated by a group of men walking the same journey
Contact Nic Young on the number provided on the poster

14/08/2026

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics to prioritize attending Sunday Mass, warning that active participation in the Eucharist cannot be replaced by virtual gatherings.

“I urge everyone to seek the best possible conditions so that even those who are unable to take time off work on Sundays may take part in holy Mass,” Leo said.

In his address during his general audience at the Vatican on Aug. 12, the pontiff continued his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council’s constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-attendance-at-sunday-mass-cannot-be-replaced-by-virtual-participation

14/08/2026

Today marks a special moment in the life of Saint Cecilia’s College as we celebrate the school’s outstanding A Level results as well as leadership, legacy and new beginnings. We extend our heartfelt thanks to outgoing Principal, Mrs Mary Jo O’Carolan, for her dedication, vision and steadfast service to our school community. Her impact will be felt for years to come. We also warmly welcome Mrs Fiona Harrigan-Stewart as she takes up post as our new Principal. We wish her every success as she begins this exciting new chapter, leading Saint Cecilia’s College with energy, wisdom and care. Here’s to the future and all that lies ahead.

16/07/2026

Pope Leo appoints Bishop Router new Bishop of Diocese of Derry as Bishop McKeown retires ⬇️

https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2026/07/16/pope-leo-appoints-bishop-router-new-bishop-of-derry-as-bishop-mckeown-retires/

17/06/2026

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