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Columba College Newsletter - Friday 10 February 2023

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Boarding Village Redevelopment - First upstairs lounge

Our Fabulous New Boarding Facility

by Dr J Macleod

Wow! Comfortable, light, modern, thoughtfully-designed, stunning - these are some of the words that went through my mind as I had a quick preview of our new Boarding Facility. The finishing touches were still being done at the time, but some pictures are attached.

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Welcome to our New Staff for 2023

by Mrs E Harris

We are pleased to have welcomed five new teachers to our community this year

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Sports Council Merchandise

by Miss D Turnbull

Purchase your Columba College merchandise for 2023.

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Hailey Tsang, Betty Liu and Guoguo Yang

Welcome to our new International students

by Ms L Stirling

This term, we are happy to welcome three new international students to Columba College. All of the girls have started to settle into life in New Zealand, their studies, and making friends.

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Chapel

First Chapel of 2023

by Mrs E Harris

We were treated to a special message from Mrs Duthie to start off the year!

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Clara Ballantyne and Zoe McElrea

Scholarship success for the Arts and Humanities

by Ms K Evans

Columba College is celebrating 15 NCEA Scholarships gained in the 2022 examinations

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Oxford University Success

by Ms K Evans

For the first time in decades, we have a student who has gained an undergraduate place at Oxford University.

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Books

Book Amnesty

by Mrs S Montgomerie

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Updating Printing Accounts for Years 7-13 Students

by Administration

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Success for Columba students at the Junior Waterpolo National Champs

by Mrs G Beardmore

Columba College is extremely proud of our students who represented Otago at the National Junior Waterpolo Champs held in Christchurch at the end of 2022. The Sports Department is excited about the rise in popularity and development of our waterpolo programme, and is incredibly grateful for the support of a fabulous group of parents and student coach.

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Second Hand Uniform Shop

Second Hand Uniform Shop

by Administration

The second hand uniform shop will be open on Tuesdays between 2.45pm-3.45pm from the 14th of February until the 14th of March.

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Team Rowing!

Team Rowing in Twizel

by Miss Millie Scott

It has been a busy summer for Columba rowers with a number of regattas, training camps and gaining some fabulous results.

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Basketball Otago Development Opportunity

by Mrs G Beardmore

Although the summer term of sport is just beginning, planning and preparation for winter sports codes is well underway. Basketball Otago is again offering a fabulous opportunity for younger students interested in developing their skills and improving their game play confidence leading up to the winter season.

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Middle School Photography Club

by Mr S Shaw

A photography club exclusively for Middle School students is beginning next week.

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Calling for Expressions of Interest to Coach, Manage or Support Columba College Sports teams in 2023

by Mrs G Beardmore

Every year, the Columba College Sports Department is indebted to our community for the support offered in the way of coaching, managing and assisting with our many and varied sports teams. Thank you for a wonderful year of positive connection on the sports fields throughout 2022 - we now look forward to an exciting year of sport in 2023!

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Technology

Social Media and School App

by Administration

It's time to update the School App to make it relevant for 2023.

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