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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 3 June 2022

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Covid update

Covid Update

by Mrs E Harris

We have put protocols in place to continue to support our community's health

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Video: Columba Chapel – Friday 3 June 2022

Who Has Contributed to Your Life?

by Dr J Macleod

In recognition of the upcoming Matariki celebrations, we take time to reflect on those who have invested in our lives.

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Year 11 Formal at Larnach Castle

by Mrs L Piebenga

Our Year 11 Students and their partners enjoyed a great evening at Larnach Castle on Saturday.

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Sevens Back on Top

by Miss D Turnbull

It's been a short and sharp but very successful season for our Senior A Sevens Team who claimed victory in an undefeated run during the Dunedin Secondary School three-week stint.

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'So They Can' - let's support them!

by Mrs L Piebenga

So They Can is an international not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering children living in poverty through education. Columba College has pledged to assist this organisation as we believe our fortunate position can help to make a difference.

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Year 3 With their helicopters

The Helicopter Experiment

by Mrs M Hogg

Year Three has been investigating helicopters as part of our Nature of Science topic.

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Downton Abbey - A new era

Vox Populi

by Mr J Hayden

Welcome to Vox Populi, a new segment where Columba College ākonga cast a critical eye over recent pop culture happenings. For our inaugural installment, we invite Delilah Laing (Year 9) to review the new Downton Abbey film.

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Standing together

Pink Shirt Success

by Ms J Lach

Students show support in standing up for others.

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Columba College Golf Day 2022

by Miss D Turnbull

It is with much excitement that the Columba College Sports Council announce a new date for the annual Golf Tournament: Friday 16th September 2022.

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Sophie Wellington’s presentation on The Commonwealth Games

What Interests our Students?

by Mrs K Cockroft

During Terms 1 and 2, some of our amazing Junior School children have been working to create a poster, project board or Google Slide about a topic of their interest.

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Broom Goes the Dynamite

Broom Goes the Dynamite

by Mr J Hayden

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Football STARS

by Miss D Turnbull

Representative success has hit our Football players this week with seven students being selected to represent Southern United in their age group programmes.

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Enviroclub visits Quarantine Island

by Ms J Lach

Local Enviroschools attended a hui to learn about resilient and sustainable communities.

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Columba College Salutes Superb Student Coaches

by Mrs G Beardmore

Winter Sport is well underway and the Sports Department at Columba College is extremely grateful for our student coaches who volunteer their time and energy to coach, manage and motivate our sports teams!

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Boarding Village Redevelopment - Thursday 2 June

Boarding Village Redevelopment

by Dr J Macleod

Progress continues on our new boarding facility with work on the windows, walls and roof.

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Hockey training

Lights, Competitors, Action!

by Miss D Turnbull

The turf is up and running and now for extended hours due to the amazing lights installed by McArthur and Symons Electrical.

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Senior Formal 2021

Senior Formal - Save the Date!

by Mrs L Piebenga

Saturday 2nd July 2022

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Concussion Clinic

by Miss D Turnbull

On Tuesday, the NZRU presented a refresher discussion on the importance of concussions. Topics covered included: signs, symptoms, diagnosis and return to work, school and play protocols.

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Raffle Ticket 2022

Columba College Raffle

by Parents' Association

Only 12 days left to sell your raffle tickets! All stubs (sold or unsold) must be returned to the office by Wednesday, 15th June.

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