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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 26 February 2021

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From left: Kevin Colbert, Rose Swears, Lynley St George and Emily Kendall

NASA flies to Columba College

by Ms K Evans

We were lucky to have three NASA interns presenting to our students about STEM careers pathways, black holes, robots, alien life and the universe!

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Distinguished Alumnae Presentation

Distinguished Alumnae Presentation

by Mrs V Seaton

We were delighted to welcome Ms Jan Bolwell ONZM and Ms Terry MacTavish MNZM to assembly on Monday to present the 2020 Distinguished Alumnae Awards after the presentation had to be delayed last year.

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Beautiful scenery at Year 8 camp

Year 8 Camp

by Mrs J Armstrong-Homan

Year 8 students were blessed with perfect weather conditions during their recent camp at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound, Fiordland.

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Form Class 12 Wf

Form Photo Competition

by Administration

This week's winner is 12Wf.

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Pandora's Box, 1881

Y12 Classics became classical artworks this week!

by Mr J Hayden

Mr Hayden's Classics class are bringing art to life

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Student Council is underway for 2021

by Mrs L Piebenga

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Touch - what a game!

by Mrs A Wafer

The new Senior A team have won the Otago Secondary School Tournament!

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Kate Henton, Sahara Knopp, Hannah Cole, Dana Wister, Samantha Mills and Jasmine Davis

Young Women in Leadership: 2021

by Mrs C Sinclair

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Congratulations Rachael, Jo, Kayla and Emma! 

Columba College Students Conquer Challenge Wanaka

by Mrs G Beardmore

Challenge Wanaka features one of the world's toughest and most stunning triathlon courses set against the spectacular alpine backdrop of New Zealand's Southern Alps. Four Columba College students competed in Challenge Wanaka on Saturday and did exceptionally well.

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Athletics Day Approaching Fast!

by Mrs G Beardmore

This annual event is a highlight in the school calendar and involves all students from Year 0 -13. Held annually at the Caledonian Sports Ground, Columba College has our Sports (Athletics) Day scheduled for MONDAY, 8th MARCH 2021.

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Elgregoe with his Eclectus Parrot

Elgregoe

by Mrs J Pollard

The Junior School were delighted to welcome Elgregoe once again to Columba College and enjoy his magic performance.

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Meet the teacher

Year 7 and Year 9 Meet The Teacher Evening

by Mrs J Armstrong-Homan

Thursday 4 March 5.30 - 6.30pm, Constance Hall

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Turf update

Turf update

by Administration

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Shakespeare

Ugly Shakespeare

by Ms I Bercinskas

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Sewing time

Life Skills : Sewing

by Mrs S Bishop

This year the Year 12 Life Skills class are learning some basic sewing skills.

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 Ana reads to her Year 6 buddies.

Year 6 and Year 0/1 Buddy Time

by Mrs K Lodge

A highlight of the week for the Year 6 and Year 0/1 children are their weekly buddy reading sessions.

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Kirsten Carey

Artist of the week

by Ms T Andrew

Kirsten Carey Year 12 Painting.

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High School Musical

High School Musical auditions

by Mrs S Casbolt

Calling for auditions: Sunday 28th February

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Slide fun

Having Fun on the Slides

by Miss V Eason

The Year 0/1 class had lots of fun on Friday going down the two slides at the big tree.

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MUSEUM OF ME

by Ms A Togneri

This year we tried a different activity to start the year off in 12To English. The idea for 'Museum of Me' is borrowed from 'flow' magazine, a beautiful publication that originates in Holland and has been available in English, French, German and Dutch editions.

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Year 5 Summer Activities

by Mrs B Bridger

Celebrating summer through art and poetry

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Congratulations to Emerson Hawken

by Mrs M Hogg

Emerson was placed 4th out of 74 in the Year 3 Wanaka Challenge race last weekend.

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Last year's Gold candidates after their camouflage and concealment lesson.

Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award

by Mr B Duckett

The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is a scheme open to anyone who turns 14 this year.

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Year of the Ox

by Miss C Gardiner

2021 is a year of the Ox, starting from February 12th, 2021 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasting until January 31st, 2022. It is a Metal Ox year.

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Year 9 & 10 Health: Mates and Dates Programme

by Ms J Lach

Year 9 & 10 students will receive ACC's Mates and Dates sessions in their Health Unit rotation classes.

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Covid update

Wearing Masks on Public Transport

by Administration

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Canteen

Canteen

by Administration

Remember to update your child's class/year group for 2021.

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Honey

Columba College Rowing Fundraiser

by Administration

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Update

Student Health Details

by Adminstration

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