Columba College
Student Handbook
Read more…Columba College History
As early as 1900 The Rev. Alexander Whyte began suggesting that a Presbyterian boarding school was needed in Dunedin. In February ... Read more…Cellphone Use At School
As you are all aware there is new legislation coming into effect from term two restricting the use of cellphones in schools. Read more…Attendance Expectations
Any absence from class is disruptive to learning and has an impact on academic progress. Details of our procedure (and its background) ... Read more…Columba College School Crest And Name
The school crest and name (Columba College) are the property of the College. Read more…Columba College Values
Motto: Gratia et Disciplina Bona. With Grace and Good Discipline Read more…Columba College Special Character
As a Presbyterian Church School, the life and teaching of Jesus informs the way we live. Read more…Columba College Key Staff 2024
- Mrs Charissa Nicol - Mr Aaron Everett - Mrs Marianne Parks - Mrs Lauren Piebenga - Ms Julie Armstrong Mrs Marion Hogg Read more…Columba College School Map
See map of school below: Read more…Columba College House System
In 1933 the House System was introduced by the second principal, Miss Grace McIntosh. The vertical grouping of students from Year 0 to ... Read more…Columba College Uniform and Presentation Standards
Uniform expectations. Read more…Columba College Rules and Guidelines for Behaviour
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR AND VALUES Our code of conduct is based on our College values and mission. Mission: Wear the school and ... Read more…General Conduct
EATING AND DRINKING There is no eating and/or drinking during any classes or lessons. Drinking from drink bottles is not permitted in ... Read more…Awards
The College rewards achievement and we believe it is important to celebrate your success in both academic and co-curricular ... Read more…2024 NCEA Information for Students in Years 11-13
It's a good idea to be familiar with rules and expectations regarding your NCEA internal assessments. This booklet gives a general ... Read more…NCEA assessment policy and practice
HOMEWORK Parents are requested to ensure that adequate time is set aside for regular study. Approximate time per night: Years 11 - ... Read more…Backpacks
Regulation Columba College backpacks only are to be used. Backpacks are not to be taken into classrooms, laboratories, the Library or ... Read more…Cellphones
CELLPHONES USAGE AT SCHOOL Years 7, 8 and 9 students can only use cellphones with a teacher's permission. Cell phones should be used ... Read more…Classrooms
Desks and lockers contain personal possessions and should not be interfered with by others. Classrooms should be vacated during ... Read more…Daily Notices
Notices are issued through KAMAR. Read more…Detentions
DETENTIONS Any serious or repeated breach of the School Rules warrants a detention. A yellow card will be filled in with the details ... Read more…Emergencies and Postponements
ACCIDENTS All accidents or near misses should be reported to the School Office or the staff member in charge of the activity. If you ... Read more…Food delivery services (Uber Eats, Deliver Eats etc)
Ordering food to be delivered to school is a privilege reserved for Year 13 students only. Food must be delivered to the office. The ... Read more…Illegal Substances
ALCOHOL No student is to be in possession of, consume or be under the influence of alcohol on the school premises, in public, in ... Read more…Library
The librarian is Dr Amanda George. Read more…Looking after your Apple laptop
CARE Try and put the laptop into your backpack with the base facing your back. This increases the protection for the screen from ... Read more…Lost Property
If you have lost items, check with teachers in the Sports Centre first and then check with the school Office. The Office Manager, Ms ... Read more…Lunch leaves/Study Periods
LUNCH LEAVES (YEAR 13) All Year 13 students are permitted to leave the schools grounds during lunchtime but must sign out (and in) at ... Read more…Pedestrian Crossings
HIGHGATE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING For safety reasons, all students crossing Highgate from Dunblane Street to Oban Street must use the ... Read more…Permission to drive car to school
The AP Programmes (Mrs Piebenga) is in charge of permission for day students to bring cars to school. Permission forms are held in the ... Read more…Reporting an Absence
ABSENCE Students are expected to attend all lessons when school is open, except in cases of illness or approved leave. Parents of ... Read more…College Vehicles
When using College vehicles, the driver and passengers are responsible for ensuring they are left clean and tidy after use (rubbish ... Read more…Social Media and School App
Download the School App to ensure you don't miss any important messages. Read more…Sport
If you represent the College in sport (tournaments, matches, training sessions, etc.) your conduct reflects on you and the College. Read more…Student Health and Safety
BREAKAGES AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY If you are aware of breakages or damage to the school or others’ property, please report the ... Read more…Student Support
You have a Form Teacher with the pastoral care role of helping you feel settled and happy, guiding you in working on your goals and ... Read more…Timetable
All days except Wednesday have six 50 minute periods. On Wednesdays, there is no form time and periods are 45 minutes to allow us to ... Read more…
