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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 16 February 2024

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Prefects with the chocolate donations

Principal's Pinnacles

by Mrs C Nicol

Our first full week at Columba has been a full one! I've loved meeting families associated with Columba and prospective students in Waimumu today and am already looking forward to the Wānaka Show too. It will be great to connect with families at our Athletics Sports and "Meet and Greet" next week.

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Parents and Teachers Meet and Greet

by Mrs C Nicol

Friday, 23rd February, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Constance Hall

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Best Dressed....

Whole College Athletics Day 2024

by Miss D Turnbull

Athletics Day for Years 0-13 is being held on Tuesday, 20th February at the Caledonian Track on Logan Park Drive.

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Parents' Association

Parents' Association

by Parents' Association

The Columba College Parents Association is a group of parents who aim to raise funds for projects and equipment within our school community for all students year 0-13.

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Student ID Photos

by Administration

Wednesday, 21st February 2024

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International students being welcomed

An Official Welcome to International Students by Dunedin City

by Ms C Shi

Last Friday, our sixteen international students attended the Study Dunedin International Student Welcome at the Otago Business School. The event welcomed students to the city with representatives from mana whenua, Deputy Mayor Cherry Lucas, Study Dunedin, and other local stakeholders.

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Review

Policies of the College

by Mrs M Parks

Columba College operates within a framework of policies and procedures approved by the School Board.

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Arts Prefects 2024, Tylah (left) and Grace (right)

Arts Prefects 2024, Grace and Tylah

by Miss G Hill and Miss T James

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Zoe McElrea

Zoe's Scholarship Accolade

by Mrs L Piebenga

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Examining  research - Lia and Lizzy

Tāngata Whenua at the Otago Museum

by Ms T Andrew

Year 11 Art students visited the Tāngata Whenua space at the Otago Museum on Tuesday.

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Clubs and Committees Sign-up Day

Clubs and Committees Sign-up Day was a huge success!

by Miss Z Pratley

Last Thursday lunchtime, a variety of Columba’s clubs and committees were on show in the hall for students to sign up to.

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Team Columba!

Otago Secondary Schools Tennis Champs

by Mrs G Beardmore

The annual Otago Secondary School Tennis Teams Championships were held on Wednesday 14th February at the Logan Park Tennis Centre, and Columba College ended the day of competition on top of the podium!

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Columba College Fair 2024!

by Parents' Association

After a four-year break the Parents’ Association is thrilled to announce the return of the Columba College Fair on April 6th, 2024!

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Year 0-1 and 1-2 exploring Columba College

by Mrs J Pollard

Last week, Miss Eason and Mrs Pollard's class enjoyed their explorations of various areas within the college premises, enjoying the opportunity to interact with several high school educators.

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Year 10 Drama students channel A Midsummer Night's Dream in 29C...

Shakespeare Rocks

by Ms I Bercinskas

Term 1 really is a celebration of the Bard's work.

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Rowing Umbrella

Columba College Rowing Club

by Administration

Umbrellas, honey and wine!

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Chinese New Year Concert

by Ms I Ding

Saturday 17th February, 7pm

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Scribble Society

Scribble Society starting up for 2024

by Miss C Ensor

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Shadow by Ruby

Photography Club

by Ms I Bercinskas

If you are interested in photography there is a Photography Club that will be held on a Thursday lunchtime in H3 (Mr Shaw’s classroom). New members welcome.

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William Shakespeare

SGCN/ Ida Gaskin Shakespeare Essay and Short Story Competition

by Miss T James

Win up to $300!

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Health Snippets from Community Oral Health Service

by Administration

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Choir Singers

Knox Church Children's Choir

by Administration

Knox Church are looking for children in Years 2 - 9 who are interested in music to join their choir. Knox welcomes people of all faiths as well as those of no faith.

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2024 Otago Nuggets

Otago Nuggets in search of volunteers this season!

by Mrs G Beardmore

Are you interested in helping out at the Otago Nuggets home games this season? Read on to find out if this exciting opportunity may be for you!

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