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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 29 November 2019

Contents

Pūkana on the waka

The wonders of windy Wellington with Year 10 Camp 2

by Mrs Riepl

A whirlwind of a time in windy Wellington for camp group two.

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Honey

Columba College Rowing Fundraiser

by Administration

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Trophies

Junior and Middle School Prize Giving

by Administration

Parents and families are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Prize Giving ceremonies.

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Advent Candles

The Light of the World

by Dr Macleod

Rev. Ed Masters gave us a warm welcome as we gathered for our annual Carol Service at First Church on Sunday evening.

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EU Ambassador-designate to New Zealand Nina Obermaither

Visit to the EU Delegation and embassy to New Zealand

by Miss S Woodham

In August I wrote an essay on the topic: 'Some people criticise the European Union; why is it so vital'?

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High achieving award winners Australian Maths Competition: 

Years 7 - 10 Australian Mathematics Competition outstanding results:

by Mr Potter

Columba College yet again produced some outstanding results in the Australian Mathematics Competition in both the Middle and Junior schools.

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Home Stay

Short-term Homestay Opportunity

by Mrs Jones-Sexton

We are looking for families to host 5 delightful students from Keio High School in Japan for 3 weeks during Term 1, 2020

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Book Fair

Book Fair Success

by Parents' Association

Thank you to all the families who supported the book fair.

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Christmas gifts boxes are presented to Mrs Jazz Enright and Mrs Jude McCracken of Presbyterian Support

Christmas gifts to be given through Presbyterian Support

by Dr Macleod

Over the last month, middle-school students and a number of others in the school community have been putting together gifts for those who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present.

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Harriet Cuttance

Harriett Cuttance selected for Netball New Zealand National Development Camp

by Mrs Piebenga

Well done to Harriett Cuttance who has been recognised as one of Netball's players of the future.

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Napat Sirisaowaluk, Nora Paicu, Anise Maclean and Dr J Macleod (Chaplain) with the winning art entries

Columba students design Christmas cards for Presbyterian Support

by Dr Macleod

Three Columba students, Napat Sirisaowaluk, Nora Paicu and Anise Maclean, have had their artworks selected to represent Presbyterian Support Otago.

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Fan dancing

Chinese Immersion Day

by Mrs Ding

Columba recently hosted the Chinese Immersion Day, to promote and share Chinese culture in the local schools’ community.

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Caitlin Butson, Pip Eason, Kayla Smith and Anya Rhodes

Otago Primary Athletics Championships

by Mrs Graamans

Our Year 4-8 Students competed strongly at the Otago Athletics Championships on Thursday 21 November.

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Saskia Learmonth

Racing to Victory

by Miss Turnbull

Saskia Learmonth (Year 10) and Mara Bentley (Year 9) took part in the Rab NZ Rogaine Championships for 2019 which were held in Orangapai, Central Otago over the weekend.

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Columba Gold Year 8 Minivolley Team

Columba Year 8 Mini volleyball team win their Final

by Mrs Graamans

The Columba College gold team won the Girls year 7&8 competitive grade on Friday night.

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Uniform ready for sale!

Second Hand Uniform

by Parents' Association

Do you have excess uniform items?

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