Columba College Year 10 student Alexa Duff is a rising talent in many sporting arenas; this time she has gained NZ Rep status on the basketball court!

I’ll be honest with you, some of the changes we’ve had to make this term have been a disappointment to me. And that got me thinking: what is it that I really value, and how can I be creative about building these things in other ways?

Year 7 has a set of challenges to complete for their personal reading over the year. The first challenge, which most girls conquer by December, is to read 10 books.

Over the next few weeks, the Junior School classes will focus on the New Zealand Police programme called Keeping Ourselves Safe.

On Thursday 28 October, we will be having a kākahu kāinga (non-uniform day) to support Youth Grow (Presbyterian Support).

The Columba College ski team had a great year in 2021, competing in the Otago-Southland Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboard Championships.

Our annual Sports Awards event is happening next week but in a modified, virtual format!

Our Middle School students are currently preparing Christmas gift boxes for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. These gifts will be given to children in our local community through Presbyterian Support Otago.

First introduced to the region in 1984, the Yunca Tour of Southland has progressed significantly over the years. Now with a major sponsor and a dedicated team of volunteers, the longevity and success of the event has been ensured. This year’s tour formed part of Cycling New Zealand’s NRS series, and Columba College student Melanie Button participated in the event.

We now have Columba College face masks with our school crest available to purchase from the school office.

Photos are now available to view and purchase online.