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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 12 November 2021

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Senior School Prize-giving

Senior School Prize-giving, 2021

by Mrs E Harris

Even though the event had to be modified to ensure compliance with Level 2 Covid restrictions, the Prize-giving was a wonderful celebration of our senior school students.

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Dr Macleod addresses the Leavers

2021 Leavers' Service

by Dr J Macleod

'Perhaps you were born for such a time as this.' It's not always our first thought when we face limitations and disappointments, but this was the message to our 2021 school leavers.

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Miss Helen Li

Introducing Miss Helen Li, Head Prefect for 2022

by Mrs E Harris

At Senior Prize-giving, Helen was named as Columba's Head Prefect for 2022. We thought this was the perfect time to get to know her a little bit better. Luckily, Helen was at school today, studying in the library and was able to pop in to answer some questions.

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Our Year 13 Boarders

Boarding Farewells

by Mrs M Parks

It’s been a big week of celebrations in the boarding house as we celebrate our Year 13 boarding students and their time here at Columba.

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Outstanding Australian Mathematics Competition winners with staff:

Outstanding Australian Mathematics Competition results for 2021

by Mr G Potter

Students from Columba College had some outstanding Australian Mathematics Competition results in the 2021 competition. Results just out!

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Columba College Golf Day 2022 Confirmed

by Mrs G Beardmore

It is with much excitement that the Columba College Sports Council announces a new date for the annual Columba Golf Tournament, Friday 25 February 2022.

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Grace Rushbrook takes her turn to throw the boule

Good weather for pétanque

by Miss C Gardiner

Year 9 students learning French have been enjoying the warmer afternoons learning to play the French game pétanque.

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Boarding Village Redevelopment - Friday 12 November (Panorama)

Boarding Village Redevelopment

by Dr J Macleod

Our Boarding Village redevelopment continues to progress well, with the laying and compaction of the gravel pre-slab.

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Alice Porter and Lily Cuthbertson

Otago Primary & Intermediate Tennis Championships 2021

by Mrs G Beardmore

On Friday 5th November, the Otago Primary and Intermediate Tennis Championships were held at the Tennis Otago Centre, Logan Park. The day was spectacular with the sun shining bright on all competitors, showcasing some fantastic games of tennis.

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Mrs Duthie wearing a Columba College face mask

Face Masks on School Buses

by Administration

All students must wear face masks on public transport including designated school buses.

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Columba students awarded certificates in DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française)

by Miss C Gardiner

Congratulations to all Columba students that passed the 2021 DELF examination. A fantastic feat! The examination took place on Saturday the 30th of October.

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