A very big thank you to all Columba parents, students, staff and friends who have supported the Parents’ Association this past year. Your generous support was returned directly to benefit the students, including in the following ways:  

• Events supported and funded including Years 7, 8 and 9 Meet the Teacher, Patrick Sherrett Exam preparation seminar, Stuart Wright Study seminars, Essence Trust Wellbeing Mother and Daughter seminars.
  
• Additional resources to benefit students in class including:
  
• Lights for Visual Arts Department
  
• Camera lenses and microscopes – Science Department
  
• Lecterns- Maths Department
  
• Computer accessories- Intermediate Department
  
• Classroom games and outdoor benches – Junior School
  
• Additional landing mats –PE Department
  
• Audio visual equipment –Afterschool care programme
  
• Visual aids and resources – International Department
  
• With the Junior School fundraisers last year (mugs and Abacus Calendars) we contributed to Chrome Books and reading resources for the Junior School
  
• IT upgrade for Constance Hall (approximately $9,200)
• Library furniture
• Artist in Residence programme
  
• Ice blocks -End of year treat for all students
• Junior School movie night

The Parents’ Association is now also managing the Second Hand Uniform Shop.

We look forward to another busy year in 2018 and always welcome anyone interested to join us. Our first meeting is Monday 12 February 7.30pm in the Rose Room. Please contact Liana Johnston 027 711 1118 or Parentsassociation@columbacollege.school.nz for more information.