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Columba College Newsletter Friday 1 November 2019

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These Columba-themed nesting dolls, beautifully designed and painted by Ms K. Field, made a thoughtful gift from our Y13 Leavers

2019 Leavers' Service

by Dr J Macleod

Tears and laughter, the loving support of family and friends, memories and sparkling hope – all were evidenced at our 2019 Leavers’ Service this morning.

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Columba 7&8 Waterpolo Team

Columba 7&8 Waterpolo Team places fourth in South Island Tournament

by Mrs Graamans

The future of Waterpolo is bright at Columba College, with our Year 7&8 team finishing fourth in A Grade at the South Island Tournament held at Labour weekend.

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Movie Night

Movie Night

by Parents' Association

Friday 22 November - 5.00pm, Caroline Freeman Theatre

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Yunhwa Lee - Year 9

Artist of the Week

by Ms Andrew

Yunhwa Lee - Year 9

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Zara Pratley in action at the South Island Football Tournament

Representative Football Honours

by Mrs Graamans

Columba Students perform well at recent South Island football tournament.

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ICAS Competition Results

by Mrs Cheyne

During September, many of our students chose to challenge themselves with the three international ICAS competitions - Spelling, Writing and English.

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A year 3 visitor...

by Mrs Hogg

Ruby Panton, Year 3 with her new pet ducklings George and Victor. George was rescued because he had no mum or dad and she decided that he needed a friend so along came Victor to keep him company.

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Outstanding awards in the Otago University Junior Mathematics Competition.

Otago University Junior Maths Competition Results Announced

by Mr Potter

This year Columba College had some fine results in the Otago University Junior Mathematics Competition.

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Angela Fu - Senior Australian Maths Competition Distinction Award

Angela Fu - Distinction Award winner in the Senior section of the 2019 Australian Mathematics Competition

by Mr Potter

Angela is a Distinction Award winner in the Senior section of the 2019 Australian Mathematics Competition.

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Regional Event

Aerobics Honours

by Miss Turnbull

Olivia Ferris in Year 12 has been selected to compete as a New Zealand Competitive Aerobics Federation (NZCAF) individual at the 2020 FISAF Super Series Australian Nationals in Victoria, Australia in May.

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Year 9 and year 2 students working together.

Drama fun

by Mrs Pollard

The Year 9's were thrilled to take a 'masterclass' with the year 2 students.

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Judi and James acting out a poem

Junior School Visitor - Judi Billcliff

by Mrs Pollard

The Junior school were lucky enough to have Judi Billcliff perform and share some of her poetry and stories with us on Tuesday in the library.

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Lula Joseph abseiling at the Years 5/6 Camp at Berwick Lodge less than 24 hours after breaking her arm.

Year 5 and 6 Camp

by Mrs Hogg

In the second week of term four, Year 5 and 6 students went to Berwick Lodge. The camp is located about 45 kilometres south of Dunedin. The students made many wonderful memories and had amazing experiences there.

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Safe on Social Media

Safe on Social Media - Cyber Security Tips

by Administration

Don’t ever think “It won’t happen to me”

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Board Of Trustee Student Election Results

by Ms Hanan

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