St. Columbanus' College Ethos

St. Columbanus' College is a well established and successful co-educational Catholic College which serves Bangor, Groomsport, Donaghadee, Holywood, Newtownards and Comber. The College community promotes a culture which emphasises commitment to Christian values and gives priority to education in partnership with pupils, parents, parish and the wider community. The social development of our pupils is nurtured within a very strong pastoral system. Our pastoral care cultivates a positive atmosphere within which a respect for the dignity and individuality of each member of the college community is always evident. Awareness of social responsibility and an acceptance of the obligation to help others, places our pupils at the heart of all we aim to achieve. The life of the college extends beyond the school day. We actively encourage and facilitate our pupils involvement in a wide range of organised activites through which they can demonstrate and develop their talents to the full. The College continually endeavours to develop a curriculum which promotes the holistic growth of each student. Learning and teaching are focused on being appropriate to the needs of each pupil, thus, providing a meaningful education which allows each child to strive to achieve their full human potential and instils within them a desire for life long learning.