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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 22 March 2024

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Contents

Principal's Pinnacles

by Mrs C Nicol

This week's three highlights come to you from the shores of Lake Ruataniwha...but more on that next week...

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Columba College Fair Update

by Parents' Association

In two weeks time the Year 7-13 school campus will be welcoming an enthusiastic group of volunteers to help set up for one of our major College fundraising events. Are you able to join our team?

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Mr Shaw demonstrating the art task

The year 0-1 class sure loves Art lessons with Mr Shaw!

by Miss V Eason

In our first session, we glued skinny strips onto wide strips, then weaved the coloured paper to create our own amazing designs. We think our unique weaving images look awesome.

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cross country

Cross Country / House Festival 2024

by Miss D Turnbull

Our annual school Cross Country is fast approaching - Wednesday, 3rd April, at Bishopscourt. Fingers crossed for beautiful sunshine, however, a decision will be made at 7:30am to postpone if need be. If the weather is not favourable, students will attend school as normal and the rescheduled date will be Thursday 4th April.

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Annabel, Elodie, Linda and Charlotte

Junior School Lit Quiz Team

by Mrs K Lodge

Last Friday 15 March, Annabel, Elodie, Linda and Charlotte represented the Junior School at the 'Otago Lit Quiz' competition.

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Boarding Village Staff Vacancy

by Administration

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Paid Union Meeting

by Administration

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A tight finish for the strong wāhine!

Past and Present Columba Students Golden at NZ Surf Lifesaving Champs

by Mrs G Beardmore

It was a weekend of success for a number of past and present Columba students who participated in the National Surf Lifesaving Championships in Mt. Maunganui over the weekend. Congratulations to our Golden athletes shining bright in the world of Surf Lifesaving!

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Senior Formal date confirmed

by Mrs L Piebenga

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Junior School Chapel

Junior School Chapel

by Mrs M Hogg

Last Friday the Junior School students attended their first Chapel service led by our Year 6 Chapel leaders (Samuel, Maya, Charlotte and Elodi along with our two Chaplains, Rev Andrew Barlow and Chaplain Kim Park.

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S.I Touch Tournament 2024

by Miss D Turnbull

Columba College Senior A Touch Team won the South Island title in convincing style this past weekend in Christchurch.

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Helpful Little Hands

by Administration

Last year Charlotte (now Year 6) created Helpful Little Hands - a way to raise money for Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO).

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Profiling a Freeride Skiing Star!

by Mrs G Beardmore

Columba College continues to be inspired by our young women achieving great things in sport outside the ‘mainstream’. Often self-funded, and requiring extra levels of self-motivation, these athletes are hard-working, talented, and incredibly passionate about their chosen sport.

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Youthful Insight

by Ms A Togneri

Pippa's podcast keeps young people connected.

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2024 Shanghai International Sister Cities Youth Camp

by Administration

July 3-16, 2024.

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Otago Nuggets School Holiday Development Clinic

by Mrs G Beardmore

The Night ‘n' Day Otago Nuggets are hosting an April School Holiday Junior Baller’s Clinic and invite all interested basketball players to sign up to this wonderful opportunity!

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Netball Player Development Opportunities

by Mrs G Beardmore

With the Winter Netball season fast approaching, Dunedin Netball and the Southern Steel are offering a number of development opportunities for players across all year levels. Read on to find out more and sign up now to help prepare for the season ahead!

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