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Awards Assembly It’s hard to believe that this is the last edition of the Iona for 2019. Time seems to tumble away in the busyness of our lives, and we can forget to acknowledge t..

Advent is a time of waiting “Stay awake because you do not know the day when your master is coming” Matt. 24:42. Reflecti..

Please be aware of our office hours during the holiday period. ..

Later this year, we will be farewelling some families who have a Year 12 daughter here currently. This may be their last daughter journeying through secondary education or they may have a younger ..

On Thursday, 5 December, the College community acknowledged and celebrated the students who have excelled in one or more of the three pillars of the College’s Learning and Wellbeing Fra..

On Monday 2 December five members of the 2020 Student Executive attended the Mary Aikenhead Education Australia Student Leadership Retreat accompanied Mrs Thompson. The event was hosted..

St Columba’s College is excited to offer a snow trip next year and into the future. The Snow Trip provides students with an opportunity to try a new sport and experience a new env..

Parenting Girls is an online course which explores the big issues facing girls. It covers topics like self-esteem, positive body image, friendship and conflict, digital dramas, mental health and s..

On Thursday 31st October, Isabella, Chetha and I visited our House Charity, Briar Terrace. Briar Terrace supports people who may be feeling isolated or don’t have anyone who they ..

Our new Year 9s embrace prayerfulness in Advent - We wait, we watch, we pray together. It is the last school week of the year! It is Advent - we watch, we wait, we pray and hope for fres..

Dear St Columba's Community, This is the final Careers newsletter for 2019 and includes the following topics: Love sport? Study a sports course with one the following Football Clubs ..

Here is a snapshot of the Sophia Library in 2019! Here is some recommended reading for the Summer holidays. Cilka’s Journey - Heather Morris I enjo..

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students, staff and parents for their constant support and usage of the Library. After seven years, I have decided to step down as..

St Columba's College is proud to announce Clare Wilson as our 2019 College Dux, achieving an amazing ATAR score of 98.1. Clare was one of 54 students who achieved an ATAR over 80, with 25..

End of another VCAA exam period I would like to acknowledge and congratulate all of our Year 12 students who completed their VCAA exams. The girls have been wonderful examples of resilie..

Today we celebrate the great feast of St Cecilia, the patron saint of Musicians. We give thanks to God for the life of St Cecilia, for all creative people in our world and in our histor..

The Visual Arts Domain are proud to announce the launch of our Online Art Gallery which celebrates the artistic achievements of our students. Click on the link below to view some of our senio..

As this year’s Fiontar Program has come to an end, now is the opportune time to celebrate the many achievements of our students. On the whole, the Year 8 cohort in 2019 responded to the inno..

On 13 November Judy Fallon from the Alannah and Madeline Foundation presented to parents. Thank you for all who attended. It can be difficult to support our children to stay safe as the..

Dear St Columba's Community, This week’s newsletter includes information on the following topics: · Whitehouse Institute of Design – Open Day &m..

The House Performing Arts Festival is an annual College event, that allows students to showcase their many talents whilst competing to earn points for their house. The Triple Threat component of t..

8 November 2019 Transition Program 2019 There is a buzz of excitement in the air, and not just because we draw ever closer to the long warm days of the summer break. Our students and..

For Catholics the month of November is holy and precious as we remember, give thanks and pray for all who have died. Let us pray… Lord, in November, We call to mind..

All students progressing to Year 11 have the opportunity to have piping sewn onto their blazer lapels. Noone Image Wear will be collecting the blazers on: DAY: Friday 6 ..

Hayfever season is well and truly upon us. The College has had an influx of students in Sick Bay with a range of hayfever symptoms including breathing difficulties/Asthma-like symptoms. ..

In the Change of Preference (CoP) document linked to below, there is information provided for Year 12 students about reordering their preferences for future studies. Change of Preferen..

Dear St Columba's Community. This week’s newsletter includes information on the following topics: · Upcoming career events · How cybersafe ar..

The College is currently working with the St Vincent de Paul Society (Footscray Conference) to find gifts for their clients at their annual Christmas lunch. Each year, St Vinc..

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARENT WORKSHOP PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD, STRATEGIES TO HELP! Parents are invited to a workshop being presented by the Alannah and Madeli..

Parents’ Association Update including Raffle Winners and Notice of Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 19 November. It is a busy time on the Parents’ Association calendar: ..

On Thursday 10 October students from Year 8 and 10 attended the CEM STEM MAD (making a difference) Showcase at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne. A number items were..

On Wednesday 23 October several girls got the opportunity to travel to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for RMIT’s School of Engineering annual exhibition. At the expo, we got ..

On Friday 25 October, my Fiontar class went to the Melbourne CBD. We visited many places around the theme of Cultural Diversity. We went to Lygon Street, Chinatown and Lonsdale Street. It was inte..

The committee of Gabrielle Smith, Marg Harvey and Patrice Duggan organised a reunion for the graduating class of 1969 at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Several attendees had been at the College since i..

Being the de Lacy House Captain for 2019 has been such a privilege and a massive challenge. The role has helped me grow, giving me the opportunity to work with a variety of year levels ..

On October 27, Emily Portaro (Year 10, DLYS1) competed in the Victorian All Schools competition and came first in the Triple Jump event. Congratulations to Emily who now proc..

Recently, two of our Year 7 students competed in the Shepparton Cup, Victoria’s largest junior soccer tournament. The weekend hosted over 200 Victorian teams with thousands of spectators in ..

Graduation Celebrations Our Graduation Celebrations on Monday evening were a fitting tribute and farewell to the class of 2019. Families have been delighted with the way we were able to ..

God of Love and blessing, Bless all creative people, especially our own students and staff, who by their gifts make the world a more joyful and beautiful realm. Through thei..

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARENT WORKSHOP PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD, STRATEGIES TO HELP! Parents are invited to a workshop being presented by the Alannah and..

Dear St Columba's Community, This week’s newsletter includes information on the following topics: · Dates for your diary · Vict..

On the 15th of October Astrophysics students embarked on a journey into outer space at the Planetarium at Scienceworks. At the end of the experience, students like Evianna Lazzaro felt ..

It was a clear night on the 22nd of October at Clarinda Park. As the students and parents arrived they saw telescopes directed above the tree line and members of the Astronomy Association of Victo..

I am blessed to have been given the role of Bruton House Captain for 2019! Throughout the entirety of this year Bruton has excelled in many events and activities, especially in At..

A recent study by Aer Lingus found that female representation in aviation, namely the pilot profession, is severely lacking. While Forbes reported last year that just over five percent of pilots w..

Prayer Our prayer today is in honour of the work and commitment of those staff and students who are in the final phase of the Philippines Immersion and who return to our community on Mond..

PAM Accounts - Parents of Year 12 Students Later this year, we will be farewelling some families who have a Year 12 daughter(s) here currently. This may be their last daughter(s) journey..

2019 Year 7 - 11 Student Awards The list of student awards and their criteria for 2019 can be located here (/newsapp/files/Year 7 to 11 Student Awards.pdf). Students have already be..

Mass of Thanksgiving for Benefactors & Donors The College invites the community to a Mass giving thanks to the Benefactors & Donors of The Sisters of Charity of Australia. ..

Year 12 End of Year Celebrations In November, the Year 12 students will look forward to celebrating an exciting milestone in their lives – the completion of their secondary school ..

Parenting in the Digital World Workshop YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARENT WORKSHOP PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD, STRATEGIES TO HELP! Parents are invited to a..

STEM Showcase The College warmly invites you to attend this year's STEM Showcase. The Showcase will run in conjunction with the Art Exhibition from Thursday 24 October until Friday 25 Octob..

Head Lice Reminder Dear St Columba's Community. As you aware, Head lice can be a big problem, especially when students who have been treated multiple times are in fact becomi..

St Columba’s College Dance Program Sale Items from the St Columba’s College Dance Program are for sale this weekend! Items include costumes, fabrics and more, pric..

Religious Education Reflections Year 10 Religious Education - Reflection Day- Interfaith Encounter Melbourne is a microcosm of the world. It is in our city that people from al..

Cater’s Cupcakes for a Cause On Thursday 19th September, Cater House welcomed Sandra Rosano from Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) who presented to the House about St Paul’s ..

Creative Writing Competition Winner Congratulations to Victoria Giannarakis, CHLJ2, who was the winner of the Creative Writing Competition run by English teacher Darren Harrison. The des..

Kiara Evans Wins Gold Current Year 11 student Kiara Evans, WMSS1, was very successful in her campaign at the National Taekwondo Championships last month on the Gold Coast. She came away ..

Fathers’ Day Breakfast It was a great privilege to host our students and their fathers and male mentors at our inaugural Fathers’ Day Breakfast on 5 September. There was a wonderfu..

Gratitude at the end of Term We thank you, Lord, for this term. For the challenges, the successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt. Be with us as we spend our time with family and f..

St Columba’s College Art Acquisition Program A new Art Acquisition Program is being introduced this year to celebrate and acknowledge the artistic talents of our students. The Program al..

Notification of students intending to leave St Columba’s College at the conclusion of the 2019 school year would be greatly appreciated as planning for 2020 is underway. We would like to be ..

In November, the Year 12 students will look forward to celebrating an exciting milestone in their lives – the completion of their secondary school education. This, however, should not mean r..

This is a busy time of the year for the Parents’ Association. Thanks to all who came along and enjoyed a lovely night at Riverside for our annual Parents’ Night Out. Particu..

Social Justice Statement 2019–2020 “Making it Real: Genuine Human Encounter in Our Digital World” We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 29 September. This year, the Aus..

Term 3 Holiday Library Hours The Library is open for Private Study during the Term Break. Week 1: Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm (not open on Public Holiday Friday 27 September) ..

All Year 8 students participated in a Geography fieldwork excursion to the Docklands. The focus for the day was to collect, record and analyse data to apply to a new reimagined city suburb for the..

Recently Year 10 students participated in the Project-Based Learning program, which challenges students to solve a real-life issue. Below is a link to the student reflections of their PBL week and..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download. It contains information on the increasing demand for soft skills in the workplace, careers in cybersecurity and more. Also included below ..

St Columba’s College is currently working towards being registered as an eSmart School. eSmart is a holistic approach to changing the behaviour of ICT users and connects cyber safety wit..

Last Friday, St Columba’s College and St Bernard’s College participated in the annual Charity Run. Beginning our training sessions during the cold winter mornings of July, every Tuesda..

A Catholic Season of Creation The Catholic Season of Creation runs from 1 September through to 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Based on the “cry of the earth and the cry o..

On Sunday 1 September, Pope Francis invited us, the faithful to celebrate the Season of Creation. The Pope said that the Season of Creation is “a period of more intense prayer and action for..

Last year Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) requested all Catholic schools provide information (including photos) of any external cladding on their buildings. Early this year CEM (in consultation..

There are some last-minute tickets available for tomorrow night’s Parents’ Night Out! Hosted by our Parents’ Association. See below for details: When: Saturday 7 Septe..

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Here at St Columba’s, we take hayfever very seriously. We have many students who suffer from Hayfever, Allergy related Asthma & even Pollen & Grass Anaphylaxis..

de Lacy Feast Day - House Charity Visit On Thursday 22 August, representatives of Briar Terrace (Shaun and Bernadette) visited the College to speak to the de Lacy students about the work of Br..

Tickets are now available for the 2019 Cabaret ‘Dancing with the Stars’. When: Saturday 14 September at 7.30pm Where: St Columba’s College MPC building Cost: Adu..

The Spaghetti Challenge, hosted by The University of Melbourne, was held on Thursday 8th of August. This challenge was a STEM driven project that required a team of students to design and build a ..

VET Videos - VCAA VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) have recently released a series of ongoing videos showcasing VET in VCE and VCAL. Please click here to view the videos (..

Theatre Club Excursion On the 22 of August, the official St Columba's Theatre Club went to a night at the theatre. A group of young passionate theatre lovers attended the comedy theatre to wat..

Wednesday 11 September is R U OK? Day. R U OK? Day is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring all Australians to ask family, friends and colleagues, “Are you ok?” By regula..

Yr 9 'Dinner Party' Girls had a Tea Ceremony after making their own stoneware teacups. This was their first experience in the ceramic subject using pinch, coil and slab techniques. Some of their c..

School Basketball Championship Over the past two months, the St Columba’s Intermediate Basketball team has been playing and training for the School Basketball Championships. Our team pro..

On Thursday last week, the College gathered as a whole community in a beautiful service that marked the Feast of the Assumption. We welcomed several Sisters of Charity and members of our wid..

Sister Mary Baptist de Lacy Today we celebrate the feast of Sister Mary Baptist de Lacy, one of the first five Sisters of Charity to arrive in Sydney on 1838. Sister de Lacy’s contribut..

When: Saturday 7 September 2019 at 7.30pm Where: Riverside Golf Course, 55 - 75 Newsom Street, ASCOT VALE 3032 Cost: $50 per head or $95 per couple Price includes finger food, the f..

On Friday, 2 August, the VCE Art Unit 2 class attended an excursion to view artists and art galleries, as well as spend time working on our folios. We arrived in the City by 9:30 am and took a fiv..

Last Wednesday evening, six amazing Year 11 students accompanied by Ms Fewster and Mrs Birkett went out into the cold working with the Vinnies team on the City Soup Van run. These girls rose to th..

Over the next few issues of IONA, we will be providing some helpful tips in assisting teenagers to develop positive money management. Below is Week Three of this series. Smart Shopping ..

Spring Music Concert What: Spring Music Concert When: Tuesday 17 September at 7:30pm Where: The Clocktower Centre - Moonee Ponds Tickets will go on sale from Monday 12 Augus..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download. It contains information about the high demand for bi-lingual law graduates, new medical programs, and upcoming Open Days. Also available fo..

Debating In this year’s DAV debating season, the D grade teams have had the experience of debating about many Australian social issues. The topics included ‘That horse racing shoul..

Finding a healthy balance for teens and screen time What is screen time? Screen time refers to the amount of time spent looking at a screen. Screens include TVs, computers, smartphon..

On Tuesday 20 August, the college soccer teams travelled to Darebin International Sports Centre to represent St. Columba’s College in the Division 1 SCSA Soccer tournament. With the help of ..

Student Attendance A recent report released by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership has reaffirmed the importance of student attendance at school and the link between st..

Yesterday, we the Australian church celebrate the feast of Mary MacKillop, our first Saint. As a woman of great faith, she promoted the dignity of all people, she worked tirelessly to help others ..

Parent Notified Student Absences As you are aware, the current practice when a student is absent is for the parent or legal guardian to inform the College by ringing the Absentee Line on that ..

A reminder to submit an application for enrolment form for Year 7 2021 (currently Grade 5). An application form must be submitted even if you already have a daughter at the College. Appl..

Now that we are well into Semester 2 parents are encouraged to regularly access the Parent Access Module (PAM) associated with our learning management system SIMON. Not only is PAM used for excurs..

SCSA VOLLEYBALL On Tuesday 30 July, the St Columba's volleyball teams took to MSAC for the SCSA volleyball competition. After weeks of before-school training sessions with our amazing coaches..

ONE GIRL - Ambassador Program One Girl is a Melbourne-based charity harnessing the power of education to drive change for girls and their communities. Over 130 million girls around the world a..

Careers Newsletter The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains information on upcoming Open Days and other events, important dates and more. Included below are al..

When: Saturday 7 September 2019 at 7.30pm Where: Riverside Golf Course, 55 - 75 Newsom Street, ASCOT VALE 3032 Cost: $50 per head or $95 per couple Price includes finger food, the f..

Over the next few issues of IONA, we will be providing some helpful tips in assisting teenagers to develop positive money management. Below is Week Two of this series. Money management ..

On 26 July, Year 9 students had our Reflection Day, run by the NET team. At first, we got to know the group and where they came from and how they got to where they are today. We did lots of fun ac..

Spring Music Concert What: Spring Music Concert When: Tuesday 17 September at 7:30pm Where: The Clocktower Centre - Moonee Ponds Tickets will go on sale from Monday 12 August..

St Bernard’s RESPECT evening St Bernard’s Social Justice Network presents: Cultivating a Culture of Respect When: Wednesday 28 August, 7.30pm Where: St Berna..

Welcome back! I hope that our students had a restful break and that families had opportunities to reconnect and enjoy time together. We are looking forward to a busy and productive term ahead...

Prayer - Feast of St Anne and St Joachim Today we celebrate the feast of Mary’s parents and Jesus’ grandparents, Anne and Joachim. We thank God for their lives and examples of faith. W..

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS - Student Verification Forms are now overdue At the end of Term 2, the College sent to parents: a copy of the student detail information we currently..

Careers Newsletter The Careers Newsletter is available below. It contains information on gap years, tertiary institution application dates and more. Careers Newsletter - July 26 201..

Cater Feast Day Celebration On July 25 Cater House celebrated our Feast Day in recognition of our House Patron and former Sister of Charity, Sister Mary Lawrence Cater. The event is an annual ..

There has been much discussion regarding the recent decision by the Victorian government to ban mobile phones in Victorian public schools from Term 1 in 2020. As a school that has implemented a mo..

Library Opening Hours - Term 3 Monday - Thursday: 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday: 7.45am – 4.00pm Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2019 There’s still tim..

The Visual Arts have had a changeup at Year 7! The focus is now on providing an opportunity for the students to experience a variety of materials and techniques- Ceramics being one of them. These ..

Over the next few issues of IONA, we will be providing some helpful tips in assisting teenagers to develop positive money management. Below is week one of this series. Modelling money m..

On the first 3 days of Term 3, the Year 12 cohort attended our annual Year 12 retreat. This retreat was different from many in the past, as we stayed in Collins Street, in the middle of our busy c..

St Columba’s Day Celebrations A wonderful community event was enjoyed by all as we celebrated St Columba’s Day together. As a faith community, we began the day with a mass that was..

The Love of God Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This 17th-century feast celebrates the humanity of Jesus in particular, his love for us. For this day last year, Pope..

Uniform A big thank you to the many parents who took the time to provide feedback via the Uniform Review Survey earlier this term. The Committee has considered this feedback and that of stude..

The Parents’ Association is proud to host this year’s special parent-only event, the 2019 Cocktail Party! This party will be held on Saturday 7 September at 7pm. Make sure you save the..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download. It contains information about Casual or Part-time employment, University information days and more. Careers Newsletter - June 28 ..

SCSA Hockey Tournament Preparations for SCSA Hockey started with many enthusiastic girls attending before-school training sessions. In the training sessions, we learnt some of the basic skills..

On Thursday and Friday of last week (20-21 June), 13 Year 12 students, including Sian and myself, partook in this year’s Year 12 Ministry Retreat hosted by the college. As part of our endeav..

Japanese Exchange Program - St Columba's College and Shin-Ai Girls College We are still trying to find host families for the Shin-Ai visit in August. As part of our exchange program..

Moonee Valley Outdoors Moonee Valley is home to some of the most diverse and spectacular landscapes, waterways and open spaces in Melbourne. As part of delivering our long-term plan ..

Year 11 students Milly Haynes, Veronique Frere, Amelia Arney and Kiara Evans were recently invited back to Melbourne Zoo to present at the Empathy, Ethics and Animal Teacher Professional Learning ..

Over the weekend, students from our VCAL class were featured in the Herald Sun (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/barefoot-investor/barefoot-investor-scott-pape-urges-homeowners-to-focus-on-pa..

Refugee week offers us the opportunity to think about all the people that have to escape their hometown, for their own safety and the safety of their family. People are called to stand together in..

The Certificate III in Events is a VET program for VCE students. While there is a theory component, students are provided with a myriad of events to manage and coordinate. To this end, students wo..

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS - Student Verification Forms are now overdue At the end of Term 2 the College sent to parents; a copy of the student detail information we currentl..

This past Sunday we celebrated the feast of Pentecost. The Christian holy day of Pentecost, which occurs fifty days after Easter Sunday (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Sunday), celebrates t..

Last Sunday we celebrated the great feast of Pentecost when we recall God’s special relationship with us, the workers for the kingdom. Let us pray… Come, O Spirit of God ..

A reminder to submit an application for enrolment form for Year 7 2021 (currently Grade 5). An application form must be submitted even if you already have a daughter at the College. Appl..

The Plenary Council 2020 has moved into its next phase with the release of the National Themes for Discernment on Pentecost Sunday. Our community recently participated in a process of re..

Careers Newsletter The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download. It contains information on early entry programs, vocational education options and much more. Careers News..

The Life Drawing Program at St Columba’s College has just concluded for 2019. Congratulations to all our students who took part in this experience and many thanks to Ms Hilary Breman who als..

St Columba's and Shin-Ai Girls' College Exchange As part of our exchange program with our sister school Shin-Ai, we invite and encourage students with an interest in Japanese language an..

As we enter exam week, students may begin to feel a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. Exams and tests are one element of learning and assessment here at the College, and it is important that..

This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension of our Lord into heaven forty days after his resurrection. We find this account in chapter one of Acts of the Apostles. We pray… ..

Student Achievement Congratulations to Chanel La Rosa, CHLJ2, who recently achieved Junior Black Belt in Karate. Chanel has also recently become a sempai, which is a junior leadership teacher ..

Cyber-flashing The ease and convenience of using a device’s wireless connectivity to accept and transfer files provide many benefits but it can also leave individuals exposed to unwanted..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains important information on tertiary open days, information evenings and more. Careers Newsletter - May 31 2019 (/newsa..

On Tuesday, 21 May, the Parents’ Association hosted the annual Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night at the College. For students in Years 7-9, the night provides a fun opportunity f..

SCSA Basketball Tournament On Monday 27 May our basketball teams travelled to MSAC to compete in the SCSA Basketball tournament! After weeks of training with our coaches Ms Tran (Juniors), Mr..

Library Opening Hours - Term 2 Monday - Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm *A reminder that the Library will be closed on Thursday 13 June due to the Stu..

Mothers’ Day High Tea It was wonderful to celebrate Mothers’ Day with all the mums and their daughters who joined us for High Tea on Saturday, 11 May. After a moving liturgy prepa..

As resurrection people, celebrating Christ risen from the dead until the great feast of Pentecost, we pray: Draw Us Forth Draw us forth, God of all creation. Draw us forward and ..

Year 7 2021 Enrolment A reminder to parents if you currently have a daughter in Grade 5 and you wish to enrol her at St Columba’s College, please ensure that you have submitted an Applic..

We would like to acknowledge Mary Galea and Heather Gridley (pictured below), Alumnae from the Class of 1968, who were recently honoured with Order of Australia Awards. Mary is a resear..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information on the UCAT for students interested in pursuing a degree in selected medicine, dentistry and health science d..

St Vincent de Paul ‘College Conference Day’ 2019 Bella and Tiana volunteered to attend the St Vincent de Paul “College Conference Day 2019.” Over 20 schools from across..

Social media is an important part of the way young people engage with the world around them. Current research aims to understand the role that social media plays in relation to mental health and w..

How can you support your daughter through her senior years and beyond secondary school? With so many sources of information, a host of confusing acronyms, and a huge range of new termino..

Dear VCE parents and students, The VCAA is committed to maintaining strong relationships with its clients and stakeholders and to providing them with high-quality and timely information ..

Mission Australia Youth Survey - 31 May in Extended House Group for Years 10-12 What is the Mission Australia Youth Survey? Now in its 18th year, the Mission Australia Youth Survey i..

Congratulations to Year 11 student Jessica Nguyen, who was awarded a place in the Top 7 ‘Long-List’ of the 2019 Queenscliffe Literary Festival Secondary School Writing Competition for ..

Progress Interviews Thanks to all the families who took the opportunity to attend progress interviews for their daughters over the last two weeks. These interviews are one means of receiving f..

As we continue our Easter celebrations until the great feast of Pentecost, we celebrate God present amongst us and we ask for help as we work towards building God’s kingdom. God of..

This year we have expanded on our use of the Parent Access Module (PAM) associated with our learning management system SIMON. Building upon the use of PAM for ongoing assessment results and Interi..

On the last day of Term 1 during the student free day, the teaching staff undertook professional learning with a focus on improvement. The focus for the day was based on the Australian Institute f..

Year 7 2021 Enrolment A reminder to parents if you currently have a daughter in Grade 5 and you wish to enrol her at St Columba’s College, please ensure that you have submitted an Applic..

From Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 March, Year 7 students and teachers attended a camp at Camp Marysville. The Year 7 students had an opportunity to participate in a number of activities including can..

SCSA Swimming and Diving The SCSA Division 1 Swimming Competition was held on Wednesday 3 April at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. In the weeks leading up to the competition, ..

Congratulations to Emily Portaro (Yr 10, DLYS1) for winning her Triple Jump Event at the Australian Track and Field Championships in Sydney in early April. Emily won the nationals under 17s with a..

Library Opening Hours - Term 2 Monday - Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2019 Th..

Annual Shoah Memorial Service Reflection On 29 April, the four of us attended the Annual Shoah Memorial Service at Siena College in Camberwell. The service was a Christian commemoration ..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information on the VCE and Careers Expo, upcoming tertiary information evenings for both prospective students and parents..

Some News Earlier this term I was diagnosed with early breast cancer and have spent part of the term undergoing surgeries to remove a small tumour and to be in preparation for upcoming treatme..

Meditation What was it like for the first disciples? What was it like to live on that first Holy Saturday when all hope is gone, when all that we love is lost, when God i..

It has been a busy and eventful term for our community. The term break will provide students and staff with some time to rest and rejuvenate. I look forward to their safe return in Term 2. May you..

Dear Parents, Due to short notice, many parents were unable to attend the camp parent information night on Monday 1 April. To assist with information for those who weren't able to atten..

As part of the Year 7 Health and PE curriculum, students learn about the different aspects that contribute to overall health, such as fitness. Students are able to put this theoretical knowledge i..

Cater On Monday 18 March, the Cater student leaders, Miss Mazzarella and Ms D’Amico went for a visit to our House Charity, St Paul’s College, Villa Maria Catholic Homes. This..

In Year 10 Science, students have recently begun their Physics unit. Below is a student reflection of a practical experiment, where students had to safely deliver an egg to the ground from a heigh..

It is now, more than ever, a vital time for people of all faiths to come together in solidarity and in prayer, celebrating all that we share, as well as our diversity, to curb the tide of misconce..

Book Club is healthy and strong again this year. We have a nice size of very enthusiastic readers who have eclectic tastes and opinions, and know how to use their spare time. If your daughter is i..

Learning about Sustainability in FIONTAR As part of the Year 8 curriculum, students are required to participate in a compulsory class called Fiontar. Students are able to select an activ..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download. It contains information on scholarships, international universities and medicine courses. Below is also a information flyer about early ent..

Students in Year 9 undertaking the Geography unit recently visited Moffitts Farm, a sustainable farm that educates students on sustainable use of the land and its resources. Below are student refl..

Parents’ Association Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night On Tuesday, May 21, the Parents’ Association will host its Annual Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games ..

Strengthening Resilience in our Children There has been a great deal in the media this week about parents in the US who have stepped in and paved the way through illegal means for their ..

Prayer for our Lenten Journey Lord, Teach me a new freedom. Freedom to reject comparison And to embrace uniqueness. Freedom to cut ties with greed And feast on love. ..

The Parents’ Association was proud to host the 2019 Year 7 Parent Cocktail Party on Friday 15 March. It was great to see so many new families to St Columba’s there, as well as those wi..

On a beautiful Melbourne day seven Year 9 students represented St Columba’s College with pride and grace at the Catholic Education Week celebration, at St Patrick’s Cathedral. This Mas..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download. It contains important information about scholarships, university courses in Sports and health, and career information for Victoria Police an..

It has been a busy start to Term 1, with the College participating in two external competitions for rowing and tennis. Below are two student reflections of the events. We would also like to acknow..

Moomba Birdman Rally The Birdman Rally was held on Sunday 10th March as part of the Moomba Festival at Birrarung Marr. It is a competition where entrants build homemade gliders, hang-gli..

Year 9 Health and PE Students in Year 9 have recently been studying fitness training and energy systems. Below is a student reflection of the learning undertaken in class in these areas:..

Congratulations to this year's Music Ensemble captains (R-L) Aoife Larkin, Imogen Rawlings, Sophia Basile, Jade Burch, Olivia Thompson, Florence Cooper, Jessica Nguyen & Cecilia Cooper. ..

Florence Cooper Congratulations to St Columba’s student Florence Cooper (DLYS2) who was announced as the winner of the International Women’s Day Art Competition by Valley You..

On the 8 March, the College celebrated Williams' House Feast Day with a special mass and shared lunch. Below is a student reflection by House Representative Genevieve of the day: On Frid..

The start of our Lenten Journey On the morning of Wednesday, 6 March 2019, we gathered in the Multipurpose Centre to mark the start of our Lenten Journey. Each Lent we are encourag..

On Wednesday we begin the sacred journey of Lent, along with faith-filled people all over the world. In our privileged lives, with daily water and food, we are called to give more, not from our su..

At the end of 2018, the College undertook a closed tender process to seek a new partner for the maintenance of the College’s lawns, gardens and grounds to commence in 2019. The tho..

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) The CSEF a Victorian Government initiative which will assist eligible families with the costs associated with school camps, sports and excursions..

The Parents’ Association is delighted to invite all parents of year 7 students to the Year 7 Parent Cocktail Party on Friday 15 March, starting at 7:30 pm, at the College. This event is a sp..

Project Compassion Launch 2019 On Tuesday 5 March, three students from St Columba’s were given the opportunity to represent the College at the Project Compassion Launch hosted held..

FireWorks is an annual exhibition, held at the Incinerator Art Gallery adjacent to the Maribyrnong River. It features art and design works by VCE students who attend secondary schools in the Moone..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains important information on degrees in the Bachelor of Arts domain, scholarships for high achievers and more. Atta..

Last Thursday, 28 February, the College held the Swimming Carnival at Queen’s Park Pool. It was a very hot day, but the students and staff made sure to be sunsmart while still having fun! Th..

Mr Huf was the chief pancake flipper, helping the faithful prepare ahead of the season of Lent. Our Student Executive alongside Mr Taylor and Mr Huf prepared, cooked and sold hundreds of pancakes ..

We are very pleased with the way that the girls have settled into the pattern and rhythm of their learning so far this year. I’d like to thank all the families who have supported us in follo..

Suscipe - St. Ignatius of Loyola Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own. You have given all to me. ..

Every Day Counts Attending school every day is vital for students of all ages in order to achieve their maximum potential. At St. Columba’s College we are striving to provide an ex..

Learning and Teaching at St Columba’s College Learning is a core value of the College and viewed as the central activity of all individuals of our community. As a community, we ar..

Please find attached important information regarding the Australian Government 2019 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection Notice. Should you have any queries, plea..

Year 7 Cocktail Evening The Parents’ Association is delighted to invite all parents of year 7 students to the Year 7 Parent Cocktail Party on Friday 15 March, starting at 7:30 pm, at th..

Careers Newsletter The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download. It contains important information on students registering for their TFN, how to write resumes and cover letters, and..

A STEM education is the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an interdisciplinary or integrated approach. Students gain and apply knowledge, deepen their understanding a..

Nunan Cup Results The tournament commenced on Wednesday 20 February with our juniors playing a round robin with the top 8 playing off in the finals. All juniors played extremely well with Tahl..

O'Brien House Welcome The Year 7 students as well as the new student of O’Brien house were officially welcomed into the school community on February 7. This ceremony also recognised the..

Moonee Valley City Council is running a program for young women, to help develop life skills. The program gives young women the opportunity to develop life skills such as public speakin..

St Columba’s College is part of a wider community within the Essendon area and Catholic community. As such, we support the local parishes and schools, and community events which support our..

Welcome Back There is nothing like the sense of excitement and anticipation as a new school year commences. It is a time filled with hope for what is to come. The Year 7 students, especi..

Lord Jesus, we ask for Your help as we begin this new school year. Allow us to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before us. Open our eyes to the new challenges a..

It is with great pleasure that I welcome all members of the St Columba’s College community to the 2019 Academic Year. I hope that families have had a restful and much deserved break. We are ..

Over the past year and a half, the Australian Catholic Church has sought discernment, prayer and dialogue around the current experience of Church and in particular, what God might be asking of Aus..

The St Columba’s Tutoring Group is once again being held each Thursday after school from 3.30 – 4.15pm, in the Library. The sessions are facilitated by a Learning Support Officer and a..

The Sophia Library staff welcome all students back to the school year. We look forward to working with all students and staff, continuing to promote our reading culture and supporting the informa..

Rhiannon Pondeljak is a very talented Year 9 Visual Arts student who has excelled both in her Year 8 class last year and in art lessons which she takes part in outside of school. Rhiannon has had ..

Careers Newsletter The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains important information on part-time and casual work opportunities, volunteering and further educatio..

St Bernard’s Junior Football Club registrations will be held on Sunday 24 February at the Perrett Pavilion, St Bernard's College. Students interested in playing in the junior team..

Ensemble and choir rehearsals have started again this term. Please see the rehearsal timetable below. 2019 Ensemble & Choir Schedule (https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/Ensemble%20Timetable%2..

We come to the end of another year and we give thanks for the life together that we have shared here at St Columba’s College in 2018. On Thursday, 6 December 2018 it was my pleasur..

Advent is a time of waiting “Stay awake because you do not know the day when your master is coming” Matt. 24:42. Reflection Advent is a time of waiting. We often find ourselve..

The Parents’ Association held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 20 November. The night was a fantastic celebration of the year and contribution the Parents’ Association m..

The Second Hand Book and Uniform Sale is back! When: Monday 10 December 2018 Where: MPC, St Columba's College Time: 6pm - 7pm Sellers to arrive at 5.45pm..

The latest issue of the Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains information about volunteering, property development and real estate courses, and more. Below are ..

Well, what a start to the week! The Year 9 girls had two amazing days on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 November. The girls were able to immerse themselves in areas of interest and think about their Car..

Students from Year 8 were invited to participate in the AIR 4 Life event which was held at Luna Park on November 22. AIR4 is a rapidly evolving initiative, to tackle a rapidly growing problem. AIR..

Importance of Reading Every year, I have reported on the student Library borrowing statistics. This is done for myriad reasons. One, to demonstrate the importance that our College places on re..

'Where is God in our lives?' The last time we gathered as Year 9s in Religious Education, as one class, was a very special time. Creating the space, devoting time and energy to allow students ..

St Columba's College is proud to announce Megan Gastin as our 2018 College Dux, achieving an amazing ATAR score of 97.35. Megan was one of the 42% of our students who achieved an ATAR over 80,..

Encouraging our children and celebrating who they are As we come to that time of the year when exams are taking place and students begin to receive exam results and feedback, the message..

Yesterday we celebrated the great feast of St Cecilia, the patron saint of Musicians. We give thanks to God for the life of St Cecilia, for all creative people in our world and in our history, who..

Uniform requirements There have been a number of questions regarding students wearing their blazers to-and-from the College, now that the weather is becoming warmer. It is our ..

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Williams House Representatives serve at St Mary's House of Welcome On Thursday, 15 November, three Williams House Representatives had the amazing opportunity to go to visit their House C..

Our inaugural offering of Rowing as a co-curricular option was met with an overwhelmingly positive response, with a number of students participating in the trial weeks of training. Next week, trai..

On Thursday, 9 November, a number of students were invited to speak at the Monash University seminar on Creating Conditions for Critical and Creative Thinking. They shared their experiences provid..

Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2018 – Certificate Presentation Ceremony In celebration of the Reading Culture at St Columba’s College, State Member for Essendon, Danny Pea..

The mandate in our mission statement is to provide education that creates opportunities for the girls to develop confidence so they can become young women who are committed to renewing the world. ..

Year Geography Fieldwork Excursion Last Week, all Year 8 students participated in a Geography fieldwork excursion to the Melbourne CBD. At different stages, groups of students were respo..

Orders for CAS Calculators are now open. Please click here (http://www.abacuscalculators.com.au) to order the calculators. The school ID code is 'STCOLUMBAS'. Please read the below PDFs for m..

On Wednesday, 14 November, we were privileged to attend the L’Oreal UNESCO for Women in Science event hosted by Melbourne University. The day highlighted the many opportunities women have to..

Indigenous Immersion Experience It was my pleasure to host a lunch for the staff and students who attended the Indigenous Immersion in September this year. This gave me the opportunity to list..

St Oscar Romero Prayer: A Step Along the Way It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, but it is also even beyond our vision. ..

We are delighted to announce the winner of the annual Parents' Association fundraiser raffle drawn at the opening of the Art Show on Thursday, 25 October. Our lucky winners are: 1st prize..

Bruton My name is Madeline Sammut and I am the Bruton House Captain for 2019. I would firstly like to begin by acknowledging that it is truly an honour and privilege to have received this..

Year 10 students recently visited the Bellarine Peninsula as part of their geography unit. Students visited the Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre and the Point Lonsdale pier to learn about envir..

3 day Science Program Monash University is offering a 3-day science program between 9-11 January 2019, for students who are looking for a potential career pathway in Science. This workshop is ..

We are excited to announce that we will be offering rowing at the College in 2019. Students will have an opportunity to represent the College at inter-school rowing regattas and to develop teamwo..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains information on studying neuroscience, looking for employment and pathways to a design degree at Monash University, plus lo..

Recently, St Columba's students have participated in external STEM activities, with Year 9 and 10 students attending the CEM's STEM Showcase, displaying work they have undertaken as part of other ..

Year 12 Graduation Celebrations It’s been a wonderful week of celebrating the delightful young women of the Class of 2018 and all of their achievements during their time at the College. ..

Prayers of the Intercession Leader: With humility of heart, we pray to God, whose love and faithfulness endures forever 1. Reader: We pray for people who have been abused whe..

In preparation for the new major capital works project, a few months ago the College removed the 3 residential properties along Buckley Street. One of the key objectives of that task was to recycl..

The early notification of students intending to leave St Columba’s College at the conclusion of the 2018 school year would be greatly appreciated, as planning for 2019 is underway. We would ..

All parents are invited to attend the Parents’ Association Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 20 November at 7:30 pm in the Bruton Building. The formalities include the election of all o..

On Saturday 20 October, the Parents’ Association held their annual parent event. This year the inaugural Dinner Party was held at the Boathouse Restaurant in Moonee Ponds. Parents, frien..

On October 11 2018, Ms Cirillo and Ms D'Amico took a group of St Columba's students to RMIT University, where we were given the chance to present new curriculum ideas. As part of our Year 10..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. It contains information on exam preparation, TAFE courses and more. ..

On Wednesday, October 10, a group Year 9 students were fortunate enough to participate in an outreach program called “Drugs, Bugs and Cleaning Scrubs”, facilitated by Cheng Sun and Mon..

Interfaith Club at Ilim College - sharing faith, life and beliefs On Friday, October 12, students from Years 9-11 were invited to attend an Interfaith Dialogue Day hosted by Ilim College in Da..

Welcome Back Welcome back to all students and families for Term 4. We look forward to some innovative and exciting learning opportunities ahead. It was great to see so many parents attend the ..

Prayer for people who are homeless (coming from the launch of the Bishop Social Justice Statement. Click here to read the complete statement (/newsapp/files/Social Justice Statement 2018 WEB.pdf))..

The St Columba's College Parents' Association cordially invites you to join us for the inaugural 'Dinner Party': When: October 20, 2018, at 7 pm Where: The Boathouse, 7 The Boulevard, Moon..

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The Mission Discovery five-day Space, STEM and Leadership program for secondary school students During the September school holidays, the University of Melbourne was host to the Mission Discov..

Congratulations to Stephanie Umbrella of Year 10 who placed first in her division, Year 10 Italian, for the 2019 Dante Alighieri Poetry Competition. Stephanie attended the presentation evening at ..

A number of St Columba's students have recently achieved success in their chosen co-curricular activity: We wish Isabella Porter the best of luck when she attends the Australian Songwriting A..

Year 9 Geography students have been learning about the many uses of land, including for farming. As part of this unit, students visited Moffits Farm. Below is a student reflection of the excursion..

Rose Cottage and the Asylum Seekers Project In May 2017, the St Columba’s College community came together to fully furnish Rose Cottage to accommodate up to five female asylum seekers in..

We thank you, Lord, for this term. For the challenges, the successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt. Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends. Give us strength and..

The St Columba's College Parents' Association cordially invites you to join us for the inaugural 'Dinner Party': When: October 20, 2018, at 7 pm Where: The Boathouse, 7 The Boulevard, Moo..

BRUTON A huge congratulations for her years of hard work must go to Ella Cashin (pictured below, right). Ella has been scouted and invited to train with French professional soccer club Le Havr..

On Thursday 13 September, Ms Ciccotosto’s Year 11 Certificate III in Events class travelled to the Sofitel Hotel to assist in the setup of the RedKite Corporate Quiz. In our ‘Ask ..

A number of Year 8 students recently participated in a Maths Game Day, where students were split into teams and competed against teams from other schools in solving math problems and puzzles. Belo..

Congratulations to the following students who have completed an AMEB music exam in Term 3: Helen Antachew - Piano for Leisure Grade 5 Georgia Cutajar - Piano Preliminary Anyka Curcic - Perc..

The latest Careers Newsletter is now available to download below. It includes important dates for Year 12 students and information on the new jobs being created in the future. Also available to do..

YEAR 7 PE Year 7’s use Growth Mindset to master their Circus Skills As part of Year 7 Physical Education some Year 7 classes have been using a Growth Mindset strategy to learn new Ci..

Recently, students from Year 9 Science visited Victoria University to further their understanding of tsunamis. Below is a student reflection of the excursion: Year 9 Science students had the ..

11 things that will help you nail that next exam! School exams can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience for teenagers. Parents and teachers can place a lot of pressure on students t..

As part of the Year 10 Pathways subject, students undertake a week of 'Project Based Learning', where they learn about an industry they are interested in, and develop a project based on that indus..

Vision and Mission launch As some families may be aware, this year the College has been reviewing its Vision and Mission statements to underpin the work we are undertaking in renewing our Stra..

God of Love and blessing, Bless all creative people, especially our own students and staff, who by their gifts make the world a more joyful and beautiful realm. Through their labours, ..

LAPTOP PURCHASING PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM - due 14 September, 2018 From 2019 all students will be required to use a laptop as their learning device at St Columba’s College. Our incoming..

White Rose Society Mass at Xavier College On 22 August 2018, a group of Years 9, 10 and 11 students accompanied by Ms Fleeton, had the opportunity to attend a mass and forum remembering the co..

Year 8 Health and Physical Education At the beginning of this term, we learnt about the topic of mental health. We shared our own strategies for relaxation and gained some new strategies to he..

R U OK? Day Next week, on Thursday 13 September, R U OK? Day will be held. The day is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring all Australians to ask family, friends and colleagues, &ld..

Australian Geography Competition Congratulations to the Year 10 students who participated the Australian Geography Competition. A special congratulations goes to Janeca Cabanayan for receivin..

The Year 7 final activity day, held on Monday, 3 September, focused on self-care and emotional understanding. Students listened to a presentation by Marina Passalaris from Beautiful Minds abo..

Year 9 student Nhi Nguyen who has been selected from over 350 statewide applicants to participate in the Girl Power in STEM program at the University of Melbourne/Melbourne School of Engineering h..

As a final reflection of learning, 'Active Adolescent' student Julia Sicilia had this to say about the 9R's of sustainability: The guideline is instead of only Reducing, Reusing and Recycling..

Holiday Borrowing Holiday borrowing for the Term 3 break will commence next week. Books borrowed next week will not need to be returned until 9 October. Below are a few reviews to help you pi..

On Wednesday, 22 August, the St Columba's soccer teams travelled to Darebin International Sports Centre to participate in the SCSA soccer tournament. After weeks of after-school training, we were ..

On 23 August, four Williams House Representatives had the amazing opportunity to go to St Mary’s House of Welcome in Fitzroy and serve lunch to people that are less privileged than we are. K..

Year 12 Graduation Awards at St Columba’s Nominations from staff and students are now open for the most prestigious senior awards the college offers. These awards are: Sisters of Cha..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download. It contains information on psychology courses, early entry dates for university and more. Please click on the file below to access the news..

Letter from Archbishop Comensoli “No words of apology – while always needed – will ever be enough to right the evil done to those who have been abused, and those who were not..

Our world, our country and our communities are in great need for peace – a peace that heals, loves, forgives and builds. Let us pray in the inspiring words of St Francis of Assisi: Lord,..

Science Week Event: Meet a Neuroscientist! As part of Science Week activities, girls from Year 9 upwards who are interested in advanced science had the opportunity to listen to two university..

Victorian School's Music Festival Last Thursday, the Combined Concert Band, including girls from Years 7 to 11, travelled to Hawthorn to take part in the annual Victorian School’s Music ..

The Bruton Bake Off has been a yearly tradition for many years that runs on St. Columba's Day. All the money raised is donated to The Good Samaritan Inn, who provide assistance and accommodation f..

For the past eight weeks, the Year 8 Fiontar program challenged students to answer the question; "What can I do to improve the sustainability of our planet?" Students selected their learning f..

This week’s issue of the Careers Newsletter is available to download. It contains important information about important Year 12 dates, information about attending university overseas and mor..

August has been a busy month in the PE/Sports Domain at St Columba's, with a number of SCSA competitions occurring, in addition to the City 2 Surf fun run in Sydney. Below are student reflections ..

On Friday, 17 August, the Year 12 Endless Events Team (a working division of Certificate III in Events) hosted a Trivia Night in collaboration with an organisation called Compassionate Friends Vic..

Think libraries are just about studying and quiet? Think again! Valley Youth, FReeZA and Moonee Valley Libraries are hosting LOUD in the Library for one night only, with live DJs and music, l..

Year 7 Final Dose Immunisation Day - Friday 7 September The second and final Year 7 Immunisation takes place on Friday 7 September. If your daughter had her first HPV Immunisation somewher..

College Production As we move into the final shows of The Addams Family production, we acknowledge and celebrate the work of the cast and crew in bringing such a professional and polishe..

On Wednesday we celebrated an Australian woman, called to be an example for us all. Mary MacKillop was a woman of great faith, who promoted the dignity of each people; she worked tirelessly to hel..

In this issue of the IONA newsletter, we’ll be providing helpful tips that can help encourage good behaviour in teenagers: 13. Share your feelings Telling your child honestly h..

What's Happening in the Library Tutoring Group is held every Thursday in Research Zone 2: 3.30-4.30 Year 8 author visits: 22 August - Will Kostakis 28 August - Robyn Bavatai ..

The lastest Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information about key university dates, upcoming events and more. Future Directions Seminar Day On Wednes..

St Columba’s College present their annual Spring Music Concert at The Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds. This event will feature performances from the many College music ensembles, as we..

There are new Global forces impacting the job market for the future and these are automation, globalisation and collaboration. Employers are looking for new skill sets particularly around digital ..

On Thursday, 26 July we had the opportunity as a junior team of Year 7, 8 and 9 students, to represent St Columba’s College in the SCSA Football competition at Highett Reserve, Highett. ..

VCAL students were recently invited to join Mr Seiderman in the ceramic room to participate in a mindfulness exercise. Below is a student reflection of the activity: The VCAL class was r..

Year 8 students in Fiontar were invited to create content for College publications that focused on their unit of sustainability. Below are two articles, written for IONA by the students, that look..

St Columba’s College has had a successful 2018 season of debating, participating in the DAV interschool competition. This year we had 5 teams in divisions A to D, comprising of intelligent, ..

VCE Science extension opportunity Do you have any students who will be in Years 11 or 12 in 2018 and would like to attend a 3 day Science program designed for senior students during Janu..

On July 20, Cater celebrated our Feast Day in recognition of our House Patron-and former Sister of Charity, Sister Mary Lawrence Cater. The event is an annual celebration of our House Patron that ..

Pathways “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide ..

Last Sunday, 22 July, we celebrated the feast day of Venerable Mary Aikenhead, the foundress of the Sisters of Charity. On 22 July 1858, at noon, Mother Mary Aikenhead received Holy com..

Dear Parents and Guardians, Feedback is information for the student and/or teacher about the learner’s performance and is based on evidence of learning. It is designed to close the gap ..

Student absenteeism Protecting the safety and well-being of children through the reporting and monitoring of absenteeism is the responsibility of both parents/carers and schools. Parents/carer..

It has been a busy start to Term 3 in the Pathways domain, with a number of events hosted at the College to help students discover pathways into VCE and beyond. Below are two student reflections o..

The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program recognises Victorian Year 10 students who demonstrate excellent academic performance and leadership potential within both the College and the broader local..

In the next couple of issues of the IONA newsletter, we’ll be providing helpful tips that can help encourage good behaviour in teenagers: 1. Take time to actively listen ..

You are invited to attend the 2018 event ‘No Place Like Home – Celebrating the Refugee Journey’ which will be led by St Bernard’s students and sponsored by the St Bernard's..

As the Semester draws to a close I would like to acknowledge the tremendous work of all staff at the College for the educational experiences that are provided for our students. This is a vibrant ..

A prayer for the end of Term We thank you, Lord, for this term. For the challenges, the successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt. Be with us as we spend our time w..

Semester 1 Reports have been released for all students via Simon and provide a source of feedback for students to reflect upon their achievements this semester and set new goals. Parents will be ..

Car parking around the College A reminder for all Parents/Legal Guardians who may be dropping off or picking up students from the College or surrounding areas to be mindful of the local commun..

Students are at a higher risk of developing unhealthy body image concerns. Here are some tips to help educate your children about healthy body image: Education: Teach girls to value the..

House of the Year Update As Term Two draws to a close many activities have concluded for House of the Year. The updated points are as follows: 206 - Cahill 205 - Williams 173 - O&r..

Premiers’ Reading Challenge The Premiers’ Reading Challenge is still open for Challengers – we’re just 13 away from our all-time record of 100 students! There’s s..

AMEB Music Exams Congratulations to the following students who have completed AMEB Music Exams during Term 2. Juliana Basilone - Trombone Grade 1 Cecilia Cooper - Trumpet Grade 4 ..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information on the following: Careers in Agriculture Focus on employment Interview dates for students applying for..

As part of the Languages program at St Columba’s College, we are involved in an educational exchange program with Shin-Ai Girls College from Kumamoto, Japan. This program gives our stud..

On Thursday, 21 June, Year 9 students participated in a Reflection Day, run in conjunction with NET Ministries, focusing on the theme: Social Justice! Below are student reflections of the day. ..

Division 1 SCSA Cross Country 2018 (by Rhiannon Matthews) On Tuesday, 19 June, after weeks of waking up at the before the break of dawn to attend training, the St. Columba’s cross-countr..

Students were recently encouraged to participate in the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute 'CHOOSEMATHS' competition. The competition required students to create a 3-5 minute video ba..

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award Nominations are now open! The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards encourage the development of behavio..

Stewardship Visit The Trustees of Mary Aikenhead Ministries (TMAM) visited the College on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 June for their annual Stewardship Visit and Annual General Meeting with..

Last Friday (8 June) was the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This 17th-century feast celebrated the humanity of Jesus in particular, his love for us. For this day, Pope Francis tweeted “..

As of April this year the College received information from the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria that there will be funding changes for St Columba’s for 2019. Both Federal and ..

Car parking around the College A reminder for all Parents/Legal Guardians who may be dropping off or picking up students from the College or surrounding areas to be mindful of the local commun..

The CSEF a Victorian Government initiative which will assist eligible families with the costs associated with school camps, sports and excursions. To be eligible for receipt of the CSEF you mu..

On May 23, Year 8 students gathered at the College to learn about the 2018 Catholic Church focus: the Year of Youth. Students reflected on their relationship with the Church and their own spiritua..

Fiontar is an interdisciplinary subject St Columba's students take in Year 8. Students learn skills and thinking strategies to help support their learning in all classes and challenge them to beco..

YEAR 9 FUTURE DIRECTIONS: MOCK INTERVIEWS The mock interviews that all Year 9 students took part in was one of the best opportunities that we could ever ask for. It really got us thinking abou..

BRUTON A big congratulations must go out to Julia Tsetsonis (Year 8, BRNJ1), who has over the weekend of placed 3rd in Victoria for both Ballet and Jazz at the ATOD Scholarship competition. Sh..

From 17 April to the 15 May many St Columba’s girls from Year 7 to Year 12 trained for the SCSA Athletics competition, every Tuesday and Thursday morning. On 18 May, the final Athletics ..

Nine steps to curb sibling fighting - continued. Fights between children serve an important purpose. It’s one way that children learn to resolve problems, and negotiating conflicts with..

Did you know an ice skating rink is being built near Puckle St, Moonee Ponds these July school holidays? As part of Winter Fest, Valley Youth (Moonee Valley City Council’s Youth Developm..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, This week we were saddened to announce the passing of Sr Marita Sweeney, who died peacefully on 21 May at the age of 98. Sr Marita ta..

Corpus Christi Mark 14:12-16, 22-26. 12On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed, his disciples said to him, “Where do you want us to go and make th..

As of April this year the College received information from the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria that there will be funding changes for St Columba’s for 2019. Both Federal and ..

A reminder to parents, that if you currently have a daughter in Grade 5 and you wish to enrol her at the College, please ensure that you have submitted an Application for Enrolment Form, even if y..

Nine steps to curb sibling fighting Fights between children serve an important purpose. It’s one way that children learn to resolve problems, and negotiating conflicts with each other al..

During the Year 8 History: Renaissance in Italy Unit, students have been learning about the perspectives of people and their interactions with power and status. To show their learning, they w..

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL On Thursday, 19 April, St Columba's College held our Athletics Carnival at the Aberfeldie Athletics track. With great success, our efforts were truly recognised as Bruton c..

Recently, VCAL students participated in a team-building exercise as part of their Semester 1 studies. Below is a student reflection of the day: On Monday, 28 May, the VCAL class had the oppor..

FUTURE DIRECTIONS As part of the Future Directions unit, students learn about how to present their best image to prospective employers, whether it be in person or online. Year 9 students recen..

Congratulations to Year 9 student Nhi Nguyen who has been selected from over 350 statewide applicants to participate in the Girl Power in STEM program at the University of Melbourne/Melbourne Scho..

St Columba's College recently participated in SCSA Basketball, with our Junior and Intermediate teams taking out their Grand Final. Below is a student reflection on the day. Last week on Tue..

Students who select to study Community Health at Year 10 are provided with the opportunity to take part in a virtual parenting task. This task involves each student being given the responsibility ..

Over the past month, Year 10 Pathways students have been working on the $20 Boss Program. The program provides students with the opportunity to utilise their creative, collaborative, critical thin..

Parents’ Association Years 7-9 Games Evening We welcomed many Years 7-9 students and their fathers and male mentors to the Parents’ Association Games night on Tuesday evening. It w..

The Great Feast of Pentecost This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost when we rejoice in the gift of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray: All grace flows from God. Let us now turn to..

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St Vincent de Paul offer training at an annual College Conference Day for secondary students. This year, three students, who are house reps, were selected to attend as part of formation within the..

On May 4, the St Columba’s Big Band, Chamber and Combined Choir travelled to the Generations in Jazz Festival in Mount Gambier. The festival allows schools around Australia to compete, showc..

Last term, the Counsellors ran Talk Time, a program for Year 7 students focussing on improving self-esteem and resilience in young girls. Research has shown that self-esteem is the primary pr..

Library Opening Hours - Term 2 Monday- Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2018 As mentioned in the previo..

We have had several whole-school events where points have been gained for houses. Those events have been Interhouse Performing Arts, Interhouse Swimming, Interhouse Athletics and Interhouse Cross ..

As Year 11 Physical Education students, we were given the opportunity to visit Victoria University to reaffirm our knowledge of the cardiorespiratory system. At Victoria University, we were ab..

On April 30, the St Columba's VCAL class went on an excursion to the Royal Botanical Gardens for an Indigenous Heritage walk. We also attended the First Peoples exhibition at the Melbourne Museum ..

On Tuesday, 15 May, the Parents' Association hosted the popular annual event, the 'Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night'. The College hosted over 120 fathers and daughters from Years 7 - ..

Sr Patricia Nunan On Wednesday I had the privilege of attending the funeral of Sr Patricia Nunan – a past student, teacher and Principal of this College, a Sister of Charity, but above a..

Celtic Prayer God to enfold me, God to surround me, God in my speaking, God in my thinking. God in my sleeping, God in my waking, God in my watching, God in my hopi..

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event for schools since 2008. On Tuesday ..

Extended Holidays The College requests that parents notify the College in writing if they intend on taking holidays during the Term. An email needs to be sent to the College Principal at least..

ICAS Science Competition The ICAS Science competition is on again this year for students from years 7-10. It will be held on Friday, May 25 during Lesson 1 in A208/A209. It assesses students&r..

Williams Williams House is having a soap drive in the months of April and May to raise money for our House charity, St Mary's House of Welcome. These packs are available to purchase via the Co..

Indigenous Melbourne Excursion On April 27, a class of Year 8 students went on a Fiontar excursion to the Royal Botanic Gardens. The purpose of going to the Botanic Gardens was to learn how th..

Responsible mobile phone use You can encourage your child to use his mobile phone responsibly by modelling healthy and responsible phone use yourself. To start with, you could think about ..

Library Opening Hours - Term 2 Monday - Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2018 The Victorian Premiers&rs..

Students in Years 10 – 12 recently embarked on their Japan Study Trip (March 24- 11 April), gaining an in-depth experience of the language and culture of the country they have been studying ..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to download below. This week's issue also includes PDFs for Victorian & Tasmanian University Open Days, as well as information on Early Entry schemes..

SCSA Swimming 2018 On Thursday, March 28, students from St Columba’s College competed in the SCSA Division 1 Swimming competition at MSAC. The night was filled with excitement, and with..

Digital Citizenship Expectations The terms of ‘cyber safety’ and ‘cyber bullying’ have long been associated with the conventional concept of online or internet safety...

Welcome back to everyone, after what I hope has been a very refreshing break and a blessed Holy Week and Easter Sunday. We are still in the season of Easter, or Eastertide, and remain so until Pen..

As we continue our Easter celebrations until the great feast of Pentecost, we celebrate God present amongst us and we ask for help as we work towards building God’s kingdom. God of our j..

Work on the new lift in the Aikenhead Building has progressed well. The project is due to be completed by Monday 23 April but will not be operational until shortly after 12 May. This is due to the..

The CSEF is a Victorian Government initiative which will assist eligible families with the costs associated with school camps, sports and excursions. Eligibility: To be eligible for receip..

The annual Years 7-9 Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night is back for 2018! Who: Students in Years 7-9 and their fathers/male mentors When: Tuesday 15 May Where: St Columba'..

WILLIAMS Williams House is having a soap drive in the months of April and May to raise money for our House charity, St Mary's House of Welcome. These packs are available to purchase via the C..

In the spotlight...Year 10 students, Charlotte Calleri and Elizabeth Bassett write about their learning in Religious Education in Term 1. In Term 1 of Religion, Year 10 students focused on Mar..

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Moffitts Farm Excursion On 26 March, students studying geography in Year 9 visited the Moffitts Farm in Romsey in order to develop their knowledge of agriculture and sustainable farming throug..

Your child’s body image is influenced by many factors. These include family environment, ability or disability, peer attitudes, the fashion industry, cultural background – and mainstre..

There have been a number of current and past students of St Columba's who have been recognised for their achievements in a number of areas. Firstly, the College would like to congratulate Sab..

Catholic Identity Surveys Thanks to the many families who took the time to complete these surveys. This data helps us as a school plan for our future and to understand the various theological ..

What do we want for our daughters (and sons)? Many of you would know that I am the proud mother of three daughters. I recently read an article that prompted my reflections about what it is tha..

Meditation: What was it like for the first disciples? What was it like to live on that first Holy Saturday when all hope is gone, when all that we love is lost, when ..

Dear Parents/Guardians, As a learning community, St Columba’s College sees learning as the central activity of both individuals and the school as a whole, is committed to lifelong learni..

National Day Against Bullying & Violence Friday 18 March was the National Day Against Bullying and Violence. The Student Wellbeing Action Team and the College Counsellors ran a lunchtime ..

The Parents’ Association has had a fantastic start to the year with its first meeting of the year held on Tuesday, 20 February - a great opportunity for the PA to welcome returning and new p..

The Year 10 Geography class recently travelled to the Bellarine Peninsula to learn about marine environments. Below is a student reflection of the excursion. In Year 10 Geography we have been..

Top 10 Reads Each term the top ten most popular reads are collated from borrowing statistics and displayed in the Library. The current top ten are: Second chance summer - Morgan Matson Re..

Year 12 students recently visited Luna Park to explore physics in the real world. Below is a reflection of the excursion. It was a sunny, warm day on 9 March. Perfect conditions for the Year ..

Williams On Thursday 8 March, Williams House came together to celebrate the feast day of our House patron, Sister Mary Xavier Williams. We started off the day with a short service in the chap..

Over the summer holidays, High School students were invited to get a head-start on technical skills development to enhance their existing studies and explore whether coding is a possible future ca..

Health Recently, Year 7 health students have been exploring different fitness components. Below is a student reflection of what the students have been examining and learning in this area. ..

On Monday 19 March the VCAL students went on an overnight camp to Bendigo. The girls departed St Columba's at 8am and headed straight for Bendigo Pottery. We toured the pottery site with our g..

Conversation with the Archbishop On 8 March, we had the privilege of attending the Archbishops of Melbourne’s Conversation with Student Leaders from Catholic High Schools across Melbourn..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download below. Also included below are career articles on Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine, ICT and Computer Science, Sports Science and Management,..

There are many different ways that we keep the spirit of the Sisters of Charity alive at the College. The attendance of the Sisters at the Opening School Mass was a special moment for many of thos..

Catholic Education Week - 2018 This coming week, we celebrate the blessings of Catholic Education. This week centres around the feast of St Patrick, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Melbourn..

There have been a number of recent achievements in academia, sport and other co-curricular activities by our current students and alumnae. Firstly, the College would like to congratulate Sara..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available to read here (/newsapp/files/Career News Thursday 8 March 2018.pdf). Alternatively, you can download it below...

The 2018 Fireworks Exhibition opened last Friday evening and runs through 18 March. The exhibition is held at the Incinerator Gallery and features work from 2017 VCE students who live or attend sc..

Here are some tips for building confidence and resilience in your child: Look for the practical and positive things your child can do to build skills and increase her chances of success. For e..

Is your daughter interested in being a zookeeper? She can join the Werribee Zoo on the school holidays and work at the zoo. The experience includes "heading behind-the-scenes, getting a hands-on e..

There will be a Languages Parent information evening for parents of Year 7 students on Tuesday 13 March at 7.30pm. The aim of the evening is to give parents an opportunity to meet their daughter's..

Rise Youth festival invite - Years 10 - 12 'Rise' is an event that aims to connect young people and their relationship with their spirituality and faith! The event will include a line up of sp..

Nunan Cup Results: The tournament commenced on Wednesday 21 February with our juniors playing a round robin with the top 8 playing off in the finals. All juniors played exceptionally well with..

Co-curricular activities at St Columba’s Schools are dynamic places, hives of activity where each student can find a group or an activity that piques her curiosity and encourages her to ..

God of Justice, We come to you today as members of one human family. Teach us how to be your loving presence to others. Help us understand the challenges faced by those who are ma..

College Attendance Updates The Catholic Education Melbourne and the Department of Education have recently updated attendance guidelines for all Victorian schools. The College is currently in ..

The Year 12 Jumpers and Commemorative Rings are expected to arrive by 9 March. When they arrive, House Leaders will distribute them to those Year 12s who have returned their student agreement form..

St Columba’s College is offering Academic Excellence Scholarships for students entering Year 7 in 2020 as well as Year 9 and Year 11 in 2019. Details and online registration are available on..

The latest issue of the Careers Newsletter is available for download below. ..

The Sophia Library welcomes all students back to the school year. We look forward to working with all students and staff with continuing to promote our reading culture and supporting the informati..

At St Columba’s, RE teaching teams across every year level are engaged in full curriculum renewal, along with all Catholic Schools in the Melbourne Archdiocese. Throughout 2017, as part ..

Ash Wednesday begins our forty-day season of Lent that leads to Easter. On Ash Wednesday, we came together as a whole St Columba’s College community, like the people of the Old Testament to ..

Teenage discipline Teenage discipline is most effective when you: • communicate openly with your child, so you can check in with each other about how the limits and rules are working ..

For many years, students from St Columba's College have offered their time and companionship to young students participating in this tutoring program. Each Wednesday afternoon, ten students travel..

This is the first Iona I am writing as the new Principal of this College. Before my appointment to the College, I would often drive along this road and I was always intrigued by the red line runni..

God of wisdom and might, we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body, and spirit. Be with our young people as they begin a new school year. Bless them, their parents and families, an..

Learning is a core value of the College and viewed as the central activity of all individuals of our community. As a community, we are committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration and conti..

Year 7 Activity Day - Friday 16 February All Year 7 students will be participating in the first Activity Day at Geelong Water Park on Friday 16 February. We ask that Year 7 parents please rea..

Aikenhead Building Lift Installation Update One of the priorities of the College has been the installation of a passenger lift for the Aikenhead Building to enable access to the top level of t..

Seeking new experiences is a normal part of growing up, and some teenagers do it more than others. But sometimes this kind of behaviour can put your child at risk and be an early sign of trouble. ..

For a Just Future” - This simple request is the centre of the Project Compassion thanksgiving appeal in 2018. Our Student Leaders and House Representatives have a desire and the courage to s..

Welcome back to the 2018 school year. Whilst you are reading this, your daughter is probably thinking about exploring her career and pathway options. It is never too early for her to start thinkin..

The St Columba’s Tutoring Group is once again being held each Thursday after school from 3.30 – 4.15pm, in the Library. The sessions are facilitated by a Learning Support Officer and a..

Speech is an enriching program designed to develop student confidence and communication skills. In the digital age, as many of our interactions become increasingly virtual, it is important tha..

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