Columba College
Principal's Junior School Welcome - 2023
Welcome to Columba College, especially to those students joining us for the first time. If you are returning, we look forward to ... Read more…Mrs Hogg's Welcome 2023
A very warm welcome to all the Junior School pupils and their families in 2023. Read more…2023 Key Dates
: School Office opens : Year 11-13 course confirmation - FRC, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm : Waitangi Day, ... Read more…Stationery Lists 2023
2023 stationery lists for Junior School (Years 0-6), Middle School (Years 7-10) and Senior School (Years 11-13) are attached. We ... Read more…The Junior School Day
School starts at 8.40am and finishes at 3.00pm. Read more…New Entrant School Visits and Information
To help make the transition from pre-school a happy one we like to invite students to visit the Year 1 class on four occasions before ... Read more…Absences
If you are planning a holiday, a letter or email outlining the dates of your child’s absence from school is required to be given to ... Read more…Attendance - Junior School
ABSENCE You are expected to attend all sessions when school is open, except in cases of illness or for other special reasons, or for ... Read more…After School Care Programme 2023
For Years 0 to 8 Students. Read more…Communication
An open-door policy is integral to the learning partnership we have with our families and we value this highly. We are grateful to ... Read more…Crossing Ceremony
The Crossing Ceremony is aimed at making the transition a celebration and recognition that the Year 6 students are about to start a ... Read more…Emergencies
ACCIDENTS All accidents or near misses should be reported to the School Office. In case of injury, either take the patient to the ... Read more…Events
EOTC events to Brighton Beach, Otago Museum and Art Gallery, along with a visit by the Elgregoe production will take place during the ... Read more…First Aid
First Aid is available at the School Office. Other departments also hold first aid kits including the Year 7&8 Office and the Sports ... Read more…Hair
All hair which is below collar length must be tied up with either navy or brown ties and preferably with navy or Black Watch tartan ... Read more…Homework
Regular homework is set by the teachers from Monday - Thursday. Read more…Houses at Columba College
In 1933 the House System was introduced by the second principal, Miss Grace McIntosh. The vertical grouping of students from Year 0 to ... Read more…Jewellery
It is a school rule that no jewellery (including earrings) is to be worn at school. Could you please ensure that this rule is adhered ... Read more…Junior School Meet the Teacher
The 'Meet the Teacher' function for the Junior School is held in Term 1 and the meetings are at 5-minute intervals. Read more…kākahu kāinga (non-uniform day)
The School Council organises on average two kākahu kāinga (non-uniform day) a term to fundraise for school charities. These are ... Read more…Lucky Books
Please send the order form with the correct money in a named envelope. Or you can order online. This will assist our Co-ordinator with ... Read more…Messages for Teachers
It would be appreciated that if you have a message for your child’s teacher please ensure that it is given directly to the class ... Read more…Private Speech, Private Music and Itinerant Music Lessons for Year 4 - 6
Details are to be confirmed and will be updated before the start of Term 1, 2023. Read more…Reports - Junior School
ORAL REPORTING March and July - Parent Teacher Interviews (dates tbc) MID-YEAR AND END-OF-YEAR REPORTS A summary of progress and ... Read more…School Lunches
The school Boarding House caterers offer a selection of hot and cold food items for the entire school, including the Junior School. Read more…School Map
See map of school below: Read more…Sick Bay
The Sick Bay is located in the School Office. All students who become unwell during the school day must report to the School Office. Read more…Sports for Year 0 - 6
The following sports are offered at Columba College for Year 0-6: FutsalTennisTouchFlipperballCricketTee ball Kiwi Hoops Hockey... Read more…Social Media and School App
Have you updated the School App to reflect your new year group? Read more…Socials
Date to be confirmed. Read more…Students with Siblings
Attention, families who have a further child/children wishing to attend Columba College. Read more…St Columba Day Celebrations
During the year we celebrate St Columba Day and reflect on the history of the school and the value of community. Read more…Sunhats
Sunhats must be kept at school (apart from when they are sent home to be washed) and are compulsory to be worn during Term 1 and Term ... Read more…Uniform Regulations
For clarification, please see the attached uniform lists. Read more…
