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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 27 October 2023

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Constable Emily Plew has been visiting the school to help teach our students to keep themselves safe

Principal's Pinnacles

by Mrs C Nicol

Read on to hear about 'high points' from my week amidst Columba's hive of activity...

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Mr Aaron Everett, Mrs Charissa Nicol and Mrs Marianne Parks

Introducing our new Deputy Principal

by Miss H Coe, Miss E Cameron, Miss B Duncan

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Year 13 Boarders

Celebrating our Boarding Student Leavers

by Mrs M Parks

In a display of unity and vibrancy, our boarding students in Years 10 to 13 gathered yesterday evening to celebrate our boarding leavers.

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Columba College Colour Run

by Parents' Association

Rescheduled for: Sunday 29th October, starting at 11am

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Georgie

M&M Fraction Maths

by Mrs E Corkhill

In Year 4 we have been learning all about fractions.

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Trophy

Senior School Prize Giving

by Administration

Wednesday 1st November.

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Interested in Hockey Goal Keeping?

by Mrs G Beardmore

The Otago Hockey Association is offering some exciting clinics for any student interested in becoming a Hockey Goal Keeper, or extending their Goal Keeping Skills. Please read below to find out more details.

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National and International Accolades for Talented Gymnast

by Mrs G Beardmore

It is with immense pride that we celebrate the success of an exceptional young Columba College student who has risen to great heights in the competitive world of gymnastics!

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Yr 10 Drama students present Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies Production

by Ms J Armstrong, Ms I Bercinskas

A fully packed audience in the Caroline Freeman Theatre was treated to an excellent rendition of the William Golding story, Lord of the Flies on Wednesday morning.

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Hugh testing out his circuit

Year 6 Digitech

by Mrs J Pollard

This term the Year 6 class are experimenting with Makey Makey, a circuit board that you plug into your computer and it acts like a keyboard. Each metal pad that you see on the Makey Makey is a conductive touch pad.

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Parents' Association

Parents' Association

by Parents' Association

Welcoming all current and new members to the Columba College Parents' Association.

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Year 7 and Year 8 Chinese Calligraphy Writing

by Ms I Ding

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Aoife on electric guitar

Eris Records First Single

by Mrs S Casbolt

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Year 5 and 6 Happy Campers!

Years 5 and 6 Camp at Berwick Lodge

by Mrs M Hogg

In Columba tradition, Years 5 and 6 headed off to Berwick Lodge for their much anticipated Camp.

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Grace

Alumna success at PACANZ

by Ms E Cook

Well done, Grace!

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Y7 students just before the bakehouse opened

Chuchu Bakehouse visit

by Ms C Gardiner

This term we welcomed Chuchu Bakehouse to sell patisseries to Year 7 - 8 students learning French.

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Term Four in the Library

by Dr. A George

It's hard to believe how fast term four is flying by. Soon we will be thinking about Christmas stories for the Junior School and quiet study for our seniors. In the meantime we are busy reviewing reports, planning end of year tasks and preparing for 2024.

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Festive Market

Festive Market

by Parents' Association

Saturday, 18th November 11:00am - 2:00pm

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