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Otago-Southland Polish People 150th Anniversary

Ms I Bercinskas —

Columba College staff and students took part in the 150th Anniversary of Polish settlement in Otago-Southland over 25-27 November in Dunedin.

Junior School Teacher, Mrs Jane Pollard, was the Piper for the 150th Anniversary Dinner at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, whilst 2022 Head Girl Helen Li (piano) and Skyla Murray, resplendent in traditional Polish costumes, performed Chopin to a captivated capacity audience. Former HOD of Accounting, Cecylia Klobukowski, went on to describe the long connection Columba College has had with the descendants of these early Polish settlers.

A huge thank you goes to Mrs Pollard, Helen Li, and Skyla Murray.