Columba College Newsletter - Friday 11 November 2022

In this issue

Miss D Turnbull

Get2Go Challenge Quiz Night

Monday 21st November, 7pm at Cableways Tavern

Mrs G Beardmore

Columba Swimmers Shine

Three Columba College Junior School swimmers competed in the Apollo Projects Festival at Moana Pool recently, and the results achieved by all three deserve celebration!

Mrs J Elliotte

Host Families Required for 2023

Experience another culture right at home!

Dr J Macleod

Leavers' Service

How do you respond to change? Do you love spontaneity, adventure and challenge; or do you prefer a reliable, 'slow and steady' approach? These questions were posed to our Leavers during the school service last Wednesday.

Mrs G Beardmore

Otago Secondary Schools Junior Volleyball Tournament

The OSS Junior Volleyball tournament was held at the Edgar Centre recently, with 12 teams from across the Otago region competing in the Junior Girls Division. Columba College entered into the competition, and the team performed with great skill and sportsmanship.

Mr J Hayden

Vox Populi

Welcome to Vox Populi, where Columba College ākonga cast a critical eye over pop culture happenings. This week, Jessie Roff (Year 8) takes us through Fleur Beale’s Esther series.

Administration

Unipol summer memberships for youth

Unipol Recreation has summer memberships available for youth and the community for only $65! They are available from next Monday, 14th November.

Dr A George

Library key dates

It's been a busy term in the library and the weeks are rushing by. Here are a few key dates to remember as we move closer to the end of Term 4.

Ms I Bercinskas

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Our Year 10 Drama students are in yet another external production, and one for all the family!

Miss D Turnbull

Otago Triathlon 2022

Five Columba College Primary and Intermediate Triathlon teams entered the Otago Triathlon Champs at Owaka on Thursday 10th November, and some amazing results were achieved!