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The greatest strength of Columba College is the people and from that, the quality of the human relationships throughout the school and ... Read more…2025 Start of Year Arrangements
Please see the information attached for important dates in term one. Read more…Boarding Staff
The Assistant Principal - Boarding and International Students leads day-to-day boarding at Columba College, ensuring high standards ... Read more…Weekday Routine
6.30am Boarders are able to leave the House early for sports practice etc only with the prior arrangement of a supervisor (arrange ... Read more…Code of Conduct
The focus of Columba College is the boarder. Read more…Vehicle use
Boarders may travel in a vehicle only with the approval of parent(s)/caregiver(s) and/or a boarding supervisor. Having a vehicle at ... Read more…Weekend Routine
During the weekend, we aim to create a relaxed atmosphere where boarders can wind down from their busy week and catch up on schoolwork. Read more…Houses at Columba College
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…Gear list
We appreciate your assistance in making sure all boarders have everything on this list. We have kept the listed items to a minimum to ... Read more…Room allocation
Placement of boarders within sleeping areas is solely at the discretion of boarding staff. Changes to room allocations occur each ... Read more…Appointments
Wherever possible, appointments are to be made for out of school hours. If an appointment is to occur during school time, parents ... Read more…Bed Linen
Due to hygiene standards, Boarders will be required to supply their own pillow(s) and a waterproof mattress protector. Boarders are ... Read more…Contact Information
Columba College values the cooperation of parents and designated caregivers and welcomes the opportunity to discuss any aspect of your ... Read more…Social Media
Cell phones are to be used appropriately at all times and only at the discretion of staff during prep time. Students are permitted to ... Read more…Laptops and other devices
Devices are bought to the school and boarding village primarily for learning. All internet use is subject to the policies, ... Read more…Phones
Mobile phones may be kept in the boarding village at the owner’s risk. Boarders may bring ONE mobile phone to the boarding village. ... Read more…Prep (homework)
Prep is a vital part of the weekly routine. All boarders have a period of supervised study time Monday to Thursday evenings and as ... Read more…Responsibility for damage
Each boarder is responsible for the good care of her room and contents. Any damage deemed to have been caused by unacceptable ... Read more…Storage
The boarding village has limited space for storage. At the end of each term break and at the end of each school year, all boarders ... Read more…Valuables and money
Boarders are discouraged from having valuables (including money) in the boarding village. Where valuables and money are held by a ... Read more…Van levy
Co-curricular activities are encouraged and staff endeavour to ensure that boarders are transported to their many activities safely. Read more…Visitors to the boarding house
All visitors must be introduced to the Supervisor on duty at the time of arrival. Boarders are permitted to have visitors in the ... Read more…Fire Regulations
A member of the boarding management team will familiarise you with fire safety procedures when you arrive. Fire drills are held at ... Read more…Sport
A wide selection of sports is offered at Columba College. We encourage all boarders to participate. If a Boarder has been unwell ... Read more…Roll Checks
Boarders must sign in and out every time they leave the boarding village. The whereabouts of all boarders must be known by boarding ... Read more…Leave
All leave is on the basis of trust. Leave privileges may be removed if behaviour and conduct expectations are not met. Read more…Complaints and concerns procedure for boarding house
Parent/caregiver has a concern about something happening in the boarding village. Parent/caregiver communicates the issue to the ... Read more…Activities/Events
We aim to provide boarders with a variety of planned events during the year and fun based bonding activities. Themed dinners are ... Read more…Admission Agreement
Parent(s)/Caregiver(s) are required to sign an admission agreement with the Board of Governors upon their daughter’s acceptance of a ... Read more…Electrical Appliances
Boarders are free to bring their own appliances, such as hair dryers and hair straighteners to the boarding village providing they ... Read more…GOVERNANCE
Responsibility for the strategic direction, financial aspects, policies and fulfilment of legislative requirements relating to the ... Read more…Pin boards/posters/photos
Boarders are encouraged to bring personal possessions, particularly family photos. Due care must be taken, and discretion advised as ... Read more…Harassment/bullying
Any form of bullying, sexual or racial harassment is not acceptable. Complaints of bullying and/or harassment will be considered ... Read more…Health Harming Substances
Columba College is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all boarders, students, staff and all those that may visit or use ... Read more…Homesickness
Homesickness is normal and can be a genuine difficulty when adjusting to a new environment. This can mean feeling lonely or cut off ... Read more…Information Technology
Wireless access is available throughout the boarding village via the Columba College broadband network. Misuse of the network, ... Read more…Insurance
Personal effects of Boarders are not covered by Columba College insurance policies. Consequently, it is recommended that ... Read more…Food Services
Our talented and very friendly catering team prepare nutritious, wholesome food tailored for busy growing teenage girls. Read more…Laundry
Please bring a sturdy laundry basket for personal use. Where possible, boarders are encouraged to complete their own laundry. We ... Read more…
