The annual Hills Cluster Cross Country Champs were held at Bishopscourt on Tuesday afternoon this week, and Columba was extremely proud to have 27 of our Year 4 - 6 students qualify for this event. Strong determination and competitive spirit resulted in some very impressive results from our young runners, and we are immensely proud of their efforts.

A warm and bright afternoon on Tuesday was matched with shining enthusiasm and competitive spirit from our Junior School runners. We were extremely proud of the effort and determination shown by the Columba team, and congratulate them all for a wonderful display of positive attitude and competitive drive.  

A big event on the Primary School's sport calendar, the Hills Cluster involves students from Arthur Street School, Columba College, Halfway Bush, Kaikorai Primary, Maori Hill School, St Mary's, and Wakari Primary. Strong competition across the board saw some exciting and hotly contested races. While each and every student ran their race with huge heart and determination, we congratulate the following Columba students on their stellar results.  

Year 4  

1st Place Girls : Poppy Hussey

6th Place Girls : Ruby Tilyard 

8th Place Girls : Frankie Jones 

Year 5 

1st Place Girls : Isabella van Aart

3rd Place Girls : Ruby McIlroy 

10th Place Boys : Connor Sinclair   

Year 6

2nd Place Girls : Harlow La Hood 

9th Place Girls : Ruby Nicolson

10th Place Girls : Freya Ferro 

What a wonderful effort everyone! Thank you to the staff and parents who helped coordinate the afternoon, and offered much appreciated support and encouragement from the sidelines. It means a lot to our students and to the Sports Department. 

Well done everyone!