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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 11 November 2022

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The Recessional at the end of the service

Leavers' Service

by Dr J Macleod

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.

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Otago Triathlon 2022

by Miss D Turnbull

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!

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Quiz night

Get2Go Challenge Quiz Night

by Miss D Turnbull

Monday 21st November, 7pm at Cableways Tavern

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Otago Secondary Schools Junior Volleyball Tournament

by Mrs G Beardmore

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.

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Library key dates

by Dr A George

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.

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Staff briefing in the main lounge

Staff tour of the Boarding Village Redevelopment

by Dr J Macleod

On Wednesday, staff were invited on a tour of our Boarding Village redevelopment. It is exciting to see the progress in this wonderful facility!

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Columba Swimmers Shine

by Mrs G Beardmore

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!

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I am not Esther

Vox Populi

by Mr J Hayden

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.

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Lois Prior dressed as 'Alice'. Ruby Scott dressed as the Frog Footman

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

by Ms I Bercinskas

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

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Wellbeing App Feedback Results

by Ms J Lach

Staff and students report on their experience using new wellbeing apps.

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Host Families Required for 2023

by Mrs J Elliotte

Experience another culture right at home!

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Unipol summer memberships for youth

by Administration

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

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