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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..

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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 ..

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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..

The latest Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information about University Open Days, tips on preparing for the UMAT and other upcoming career events...

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..

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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..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends Today’s Iona is the last for 2017 and marks the end of St Columba’s College 120th Year. As I reflect on 2017, I realise with gr..

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 our..

Celebrating Student Achievement At St Columba’s, we recognise that learning is central to all that we do and involves all members of the school community. We also value being able to ac..

Dear students & families, Follow the links below for the latest Asthma & Anaphylaxis Plans. You can download, print in colour and take with you to your GP for completion. https://w..

Congratulations to the following girls who have completed an AMEB music exam in 2017. Helen Antachew - Piano for Leisure Grade 4 Helen Antachew - Voice & Communication Grade 4 Elis..

The College would like to congratulate the Class of 2017 on their outstanding VCE results. We would especially like to congratulate our College Dux of 2017, Alexandra Hubbard, who received an..

It’s been a huge year in sports at St Columba’s College. The program began with dress ups and cheering at the school Swimming Carnival and ended with a 12-hour day of running and more ..

Holly Wilson has been shortlisted for the Insight Creative Writing Competition. Here is her account of the experience... Earlier this year in March, I decided to enter the Insight Creative Wri..

To celebrate and honour the College's 120th Anniversary, it was decided that a commemorative tile would be placed at the Essendon Historical Society Memory Lane Garden. The Tiles celebrate th..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, The College Board of Directors met last night for the final time in 2017. Whilst often unseen, the work of the Board is vital to the gover..

On this World AIDS Day let us pray….. May we offer hope to those living with HIV and AIDS, strength to all of those who continue to care for those people living with AIDS, wisdom to th..

Year 7 – 10 Semester Reports Semester reports for all subjects (except for VCE subjects at Year 10) will be available via PAM from Friday, 8 December. Many subjects will have also posted..

Term 4 concludes on Friday, 8 December at 12 pm for students in Years 7 to 10. Classes are still running the final week of Term 4 and we expect students to be at the College on time and in classes..

Dear families, If you wish to have your daughter's EpiPen over the summer holidays, please ask your daughter to collect from Student Reception when the final bell rings on Friday, December 8. ..

The annual House Performing Arts Festival was held on Friday, 17 November. This event saw 200 students representing their house in a range of capacities including - but not limited to - performing..

Each year, the VCAA sponsors a program called "Season of Excellence", which celebrates achievement in the Arts, Design and Media. Part of this program involves the prestigious "Top Arts" exhibitio..

Last Tuesday, 21 November, the College hosted the Semester Two Junior Performing Arts Concert. All Year 7 students performed in this concert as part of their Dance, Drama and Music classes. This i..

What: Christmas Carols, featuring St Columba's students from choir and Brass Band. When: Thursday, 14 December. Food from 5.30pm, carols from 7pm. Where: St Peter's Church and school grou..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends The Community Open Day last Saturday saw over 900 visitors welcomed into the College. It was a delight to meet up with so many Alumnae, as ..

Prayer for Artists, Musicians, Actors and Dancers Bless the creators, O God of creation, who by their gifts make the world a more joyful and beautiful realm. Through their labo..

We are happy to announce that there have been a total of 6572 loans in 2017. In celebration of reading, holiday borrowing is now available. All items students borrow now will not need to be re..

The 2017 St Columba’s Annual Art Exhibition was a wonderful success, featuring artworks using a wide range of materials, graphic design products and an exciting program of media films. ..

Last week Year 9 students participated in the Future Directions Seminar Days program, where students picked an industry that they were interested in and participated in talks, excursions and activ..

Students in Year 8 recently had a Languages Immersion Morning, where they participated in a cake competition and had the opportunity to experience a new aspect of their chosen language. Japanese s..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, It has been delightful to observe the joy and relief of the Year 12 students this week, as many completed the last of their exams. With on..

Holy Spirit, giving life to all life; moving all creatures; the root of all things; washing them clean; wiping out their mistakes and healing their wounds. You are our true life - ..

A reminder to Year 11 Parents to RSVP for the Year 12 2018 Parent Information Night on Monday 27 November through CareMonkey. The evening will commence at 7.30pm in the Hall. I encourage all pare..

Earlier this week, Year 9 students participated in the Future Directions Seminar Days program, where students picked an industry that they were interested in and participated in talks, excursions ..

As part of the Languages' domain, students recently participated in a number of cultural activities relevant to their chosen language. Students first participated in the annual cake competiti..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Yesterday we welcomed local member, Mr Danny Pearson to the College. Mr Pearson presented the certificates for the 2017 Premier’s Re..

Prayer for Peace God of Compassion Hear the cries of all who suffer Comfort those who mourn the dead Give strength to communities who support those in pain Convert the hearts o..

Year 8 Geography On Wednesday, November 8, we headed into the city for our Year 8 Humanities excursion. The main point of the excursion was to see Melbourne’s geographical features. We s..

At St Columba's College, we have developed new Pollen Charts so students and staff can check the forecasted pollen count. Today's forecast is located on the Head of Students window as you arrive t..

Library Opening Hours Monday- Thursday: 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday: 7.45am – 4.00pm Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2017 In celebration of the reading culture at St..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, This week students and staff have acknowledged the Church’s celebration of both All Saints and All Souls Feast Days. We pray in grat..

We remember, we celebrate, we pray This week we celebrated two great feasts within the church’s year, these being the Feast of All Saints and the Feast of All Souls. These ancient holy d..

Semester Exams VCAA exams are underway and there was certainly a sense of relief for many of our students after the English exam. Year 11 exams commence today and parents and students have rec..

Last Thursday, each House held elections for their House Representatives for each House Group. Congratulations to the students who were elected as leaders for 2018. Bruton BRNJ1- All..

Feeling emotional extremes is part of life, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay in those states. With a little knowledge and effort, they can shift their mood to a more pleasant and produc..

Last Thursday, students from the 2018 Student Executive were given the opportunity to volunteer with Days for Girls for the afternoon. Days for Girls (https://www.daysforgirls.org/australia) is a ..

This year was the 40th Australian Mathematics Competition with approximately a quarter of a million students participating from schools across Australia and overseas. At St Columba’s, we..

In 2018, St. Bernard’s Junior Football Club intends to field girls’ teams in the Under 12 and Under 15 competitions in the Western Region Football League, the league where St. Bernard&..

Students at St Columba's College regularly participate in the Edmund Rice Tutoring Program, where our students volunteer to tutor disadvantaged children in a number of areas. Recently, the Ce..

St Christopher's Primary School will be holding their Twilight Fete on Saturday, 18 November from 3.30-8.30pm. The Fete will be located at the primary school on Roberts Road, Airport West. ..

Congratulations to the Parents’ Association for the most enjoyable and successful 120th Anniversary Dinner Dance held last Saturday at Windy Hill, Essendon. It was a great opportunity for pa..

This week we thanked our loving God with all the many blessings we have received as our Year 12 students graduated from the College. Let us pray alongside our Year 12 parents, as they did at t..

Earlier this week the College received a copy of "Laurie Larmer: Our Local Lad', a booklet written by Judy Maddigan, the former Member for Essendon. Laurie is the father of Anne, Bernadette a..

On Saturday, 21 October, the Parents' Association hosted the 120 Years' Dinner Dance, celebrating the 120th anniversary of the College. Stay tuned for next week's edition of IONA for a recap of a ..

On Wednesday, October 18, 12 students had the privilege of attending the Melbourne International Arts Festival. It was a huge day, filled with many visual art exhibitions and performing arts shows..

VCAL visits the House of Dior On Tuesday, October 17, the VCAL class went to the Dior exhibition at NGV International. The purpose of the excursion was to learn about how clothing is an expres..

The Year 12 Studio Arts Textiles class recently undertook an activity where Art and Science intersect. As part of their Unit 4 studies, the students study Art conservation. In practical terms, the..

Year 12 students had their final classes today. It has been a delightful week of gathering and celebrations for these young women and their teachers. The spirit of collegiality, appreciation for w..

Please remember to pray for our Year 12 students as they conclude their formal classes and continue with their VCE exams and VET/VCAL assessments. + Today, let us especially pray for our y..

On Saturday, November 18, the College will be hosting a Community Open Day to celebrate the College's 120 year anniversary. What: Activities, live music and performances, food trucks, display..

Our future is in good hands. A group of volunteers from Years 10 and 11 spent an evening at the College exploring homelessness and ways we can support those in need. Discussion centred on the dign..

On Friday, October 13, Year 7 students enjoyed a multicultural lunch where they ate pizza, sushi, croissants and French and Italian cheeses. Afterwards, students participated in a variety of ..

On Saturday night, the Parents' Association will be hosting a special Dinner Dance event, to celebrate the College's 120 year anniversary. There have been many similar events held over the years b..

We would like to congratulate several students who have recently had significant achievements within their co-curricular activity outside of the College. Firstly, we would like to congratulat..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, It has been delightful to welcome students and staff back to Term 4. Yesterday we held a beautiful commissioning liturgy for the 2018 Stud..

Yesterday we commissioned our 2018 Student Leaders. During this liturgy, Mrs McKenna reminded us that leadership is an abstract concept – yet it is something that we see and feel and touches..

We would like to congratulate several students who have recently had significant achievements within their co-curricular activity outside of the College. Firstly, we would like to congratulat..

Year 8 science students recently welcomed Chemist Marija Pavela, who shared the little-known story of Mrs Einstein, Mileva Maric, who worked on the E=mc2 experiments. Below is a student reflectio..

On September 18, the Year 9 Geography Class went on an excursion to explore how specific areas Melbourne have changed over time and the connections we have with the city we live in. In this un..

Library Opening Hours for Term 4 Monday- Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm VCE and Year 11- Private Study In support of our VCE students, parts o..

From the food to the catwalk, the VCAL girls brought it on Thursday, September 14, for the bi-annual Fitted For Work Fashion Parade. Whether it was plating up or strutting down the catwalk this te..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Thank you to the Year 7-10 parents and students who attended yesterday’s progress interviews, the conversation ‘buzz’ in..

As we continue another busy term, let us pray with the wisdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero's prayer, “A Step along the Way”. "It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long vie..

Over the years, the College has undertaken various types of emergency evacuation drills but they have always been onsite. In 2015 the College entered into a mutual agreement with Lowther Hall Angl..

After a rigorous interview, speech and election period, we are pleased to present the Student Executive for 2018: College Co-Captains: Ruby Sulzberger Minnie Williams Hous..

Spring Is In The Air! A note to all parents to please be vigilant with your daughters health this Spring. Hayfever Season has begun and we ask that you keep a careful watch on Melbourne's Weat..

On September 6, a group of Year 10 students embarked on an adventure to the Old Treasury Exhibition, ANZ Banking Museum and Melbourne CBD where growth, livability and finance were explored courte..

On Thursday, September 7, the Year 11 physics class went to the RAAF base in Point Cook. We began the excursion by watching an aerobatics display seated in the front row! We were then given the op..

Prague House For many years Cahill’s House charity has been Prague House. Prague House is a specialised aged-care facility that "supports residents living with a mental health diagnosis ..

Early notification of students intending to leave St Columba’s College at the conclusion of the 2017 school year would be greatly appreciated as planning for 2018 is underway. We would ..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Congratulations to the VCAL students on the exemplary project that they have undertaken throughout this term, with students developing a m..

As we move towards the busy end of Term 3, we are invited to express our gratitude for the many blessings we receive. Let us use the wisdom, words and insight of Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, an Irish S..

Hopefully, all families have received their invitation to attend our upcoming progress interviews and the details of the online booking system (if you have not received this information then pleas..

As we move into Term 4, all students are expected to wear the summer uniform. All students should be in the complete summer uniform for the first day of Term 4, Monday 9 October 2017. There is NO ..

The Fresh Food Precinct, located on the western side of the outdoor sports court, is now fully functional and planted out with lots of vegetable seedlings that will start to produce edible vegetab..

Term 3 Holiday Library Hours During the term break, the Library will be open for private study: Week 1: Monday-Thursday between 8.30am-4pm (closed Friday for public holiday) Week 2: Mo..

The College has been notified by Tullamarine Bus Service that from the first day back of Term 4 until approximately October 21, their service from Greenvale Shopping Centre to Essendon Station wil..

On Wednesday, September 20, students in Year 12 will be participating in the annual netball match against at St Bernard's Year 12 students, who are participating in the upcoming Charity Run. ..

St Bernard’s College is celebrating Wellbeing Week and the Ladies Auxiliary invites you to attend morning tea with us on Wednesday, October 18, from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Peter Hogan Boar..

Early notification of students intending to leave St Columba’s College at the conclusion of the 2017 school year would be greatly appreciated as planning for 2018 is underway. We would ..

As part of the legal studies units, students visit the Melbourne Magistrates and County Courts to experience real-life legal situations and processes. Below is a student reflection of the recent e..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, I extend my congratulations to the students and staff involved in the 120th Anniversary Concert at Hamer Hall on Monday evening this week...

Today, we remember and celebrate the birthday of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary means many things for many people. In our prayer today, written by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, we are invited to f..

Nominations from staff and students are now open for the most prestigious senior awards the College offers. These awards are: Sisters of Charity Award for Learning: The Sisters of Charity..

Each house within St. Columba’s College has an individual charity that their fundraising efforts contribute towards during the year. For the past few years, Cater’s chosen charity has ..

Last week, the VCE Economics students had the privileged to attend St Bernard's College to hear Tom Rosewell from the Reserve Bank of Australia discuss current economic and monetary policy trends...

While Science and Sustainability Week may be over we would like to continue to share some strategies that you can undertake at home to help our environment. As you may be aware recent predict..

Early notification of students intending to leave St Columba’s College at the conclusion of the 2017 school year would be greatly appreciated as planning for 2018 is underway. We would ..

RUOK? Day on September 14, is a suicide prevention day focused on improving our mental health and the mental health of those around us. Some people struggling with their mental health may turn to ..

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..

Last week was Bookfest week, where the College celebrated the English domain with activities such as ghost stories, book swaps, and a balderdash tournament. Below is a student reflection of the to..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Always at this time of the year, my experience is a new and renewed energy around the gifts of springtime. Irish Sister of Charity, Sr Sta..

Prayer for Father’s Day God our Father, in your wisdom and love, you made all things. Bless our fathers and significant male role models, who love, support, nurture and..

Year 12 Parent Information Night The College would like to invite all Year 12 students and parents to the Information Night on Thursday 7 September at 7.30pm in the Hall. We will be going thr..

Uniform Our aim as a College is that all students arrive in the morning in correct uniform, unfortunately, this is not always the case. This year we have seen a marked improvement in stud..

Tickets are now available for the Parents' Association 120 Years Dinner Dance. The Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 21 October, at the Premiers Room, Windy Hill (Cnr Napier & Brewste..

Bookfest - celebration of authors The celebration of words, books and authors continue in the Library with an array of lunchtime English run activities, visiting author Oliver Phommavanh, Year..

McAuley Community Services for Women is the nominated charity for O'Brien House. It provides services for women and children escaping family violence, and also for women who are homeless. The orga..

It's your last chance to buy tickets for the 120 Year Celebration Evening, to be held at Hamer Hall on Monday, 4 September. The night will be a fantastic display of the College's student tale..

The long awaited de Lacy Feast Day finally arrived last Thursday, August 24. After all the planning and preparation that went into this special day, it was a great success. As the girls arrive..

This year we celebrated Science and Sustainability Week's 'Future Earth' theme with a fantastic variety of events held throughout the week. We started with paper recycling experiments where some Y..

On Monday, August 28, the O’Brien community gathered together in Gayip-Biik to celebrate our Feast Day. It was an occasion that allowed us to demonstrate our sense of community and shared pu..

Dear St College Families and Friends, It is with great pleasure that I share with our community that Ruby Sulzberger and Minnie Williams have been elected as the 2018 College Co-Captains. Cong..

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

The College has received a notice from LXRA that there will be investigative works for underground services along Buckley Street from Violet Street to Mt Alexandra Road for the 2 week period Monda..

Tickets are now available for the Parents' Association 120 Years Dinner Dance. The Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 21 October, at the Premiers Room, Windy Hill (Cnr Napier & Brewste..

The St Bernard’s College Social justice Network (SBCSJN) is a group of parents, working together with St Bernard's College, walking alongside our sons to promote & address issues of soci..

Last week was National Science Week, where students around Australia participate in science-based activities, focusing on a specific topic. This year's issue was 'Future Earth', and St Columba's s..

On Friday, August 18, a group of St. Columba’s students joined over 380 Australian schools in welcoming Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) professionals into the classroom by ..

When teenagers have confidence and resilience, they’re better able to tackle difficult situations and bounce back from tough times. The following are some ways to build confidence: Give ..

The William Angliss Institute runs the Great Chefs program which provides cookery and hospitality students with the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's most recognised chefs in the i..

On the first of August twenty-three young women participated in the first SCSA Aerobics Competition. The girls prepared solidly over a six week period and performed both admirably and with great p..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends It was our privilege to welcome twelve Sisters of Charity and three Board Directors to our College Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. S..

On Tuesday we celebrated the great feast of the Assumption. This feast invites us into a deeper encounter with Mary, the mother of Jesus – our mother, our sister and our model. Luke shar..

The College received a letter from the City of Moonee Valley advising of new solid white line markings on the centre of Leslie Road – mainly in front of Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School ..

The College is closed on Monday 21st August for the mid-term break. Classes will resume Tuesday 22nd August...

You are warmly invited to our special night of celebration at Hamer Hall in this 120th year of St Columba’s College. Over 500 dance, music, drama and backstage students, including all Year 7..

Year 9 – The middle of your high school journey. Halfway until the end of the year when we transition to senior years, to new house groups, new classes and finally, new subjects. On the 2nd ..

Do you know what "Dark Matter" is? Why it is difficult to detect and where it exists? No?... well our Year 11 Physics students do. To celebrate Science Week the class attended a breakfast at L..

Tuesday August 29 is the third round of immunisations for the Year 7 students. They will be during Lesson 1 and 2 in A011 (Old Theatrette). Year 11 - 12 students who missed their Meningococcal W v..

This was the guiding question Year 8 Fiontar students explored during their unit on Sustainability. Students were asked to generate a project that reflected the context of the elective they chose ..

From the 3rd to the 12th of August, St Columba's College, in conjunction with St Bernard's College, proudly performed our annual musical production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat..

This year the College’s VCAL class is continuing our ten year partnership with Fitted For Work. Fitted for Work is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2005. The aim of the ..

This week, visiting author Will Kostakis proved to be a big hit. All year 8 students were captivated by the hilarious anecdotal stories of Will’s life growing up as the child of divorced par..

The sun was shining, there was not a cloud in the sky and we were ready to ride. Signing up for the annual Bahay Tuluyan bike ride, contributed to making my final year memorable. This year we had ..

The Visual Arts Domain is proud to be engaged in the wider St Columba's community. We recently received an email fro Ms Frances Williams, Art Teacher at St Vincent de Paul Primary School in Strath..

St Columba’s, St Berndards and Ave Maria are jointly hosting a Parent Information Night on Monday 11th September with Sonya Karras and Sacha Kaluri. The evening will look at how parents can ..

We have had an overwhelming response from Year 10 and 11 students wanting to apply for senior leadership positions in 2018. From Tuesday 22nd August to Tuesday 29th August the College will be cond..

A reminder that enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 will close on August 25, 2017. To download an Application for Enrolment form, please click here (http://www.columba.vic.edu.au/enrolment..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends It was great to see so many Year 11 and 12 students and parents in attendance at this week’s Progress Interviews; these occasions aim..

As our community finalises the last preparations for St Columba’s College 120th anniversary Celebration Evening at Hamer Hall on Monday 4 September, and at the end of the Production of "Jose..

One of the foci of Term 3 for all current students in Years 11 to 8 is subject selection and pathways planning for 2018. This process, as well as the reading of first semester reports, provides a..

Dear Parent/Guardian This edition of Career News includes the following information: Open Days Key dates Early Admission & Guaranteed Entry Programs VTAC Course appli..

This year, I took part in the Western Bulldogs Leadership Program. The project itself is a 6 month, intensive course, offering practical and theory based activities, that aims to enhance capabilit..

The LXRA has organized for a Community Drop In Information Session here at the College (in the Hall) on Saturday 19 August from 10am to 2pm. The session will have LXRA staff and technical expe..

Library Opening Hours for Term 3 Monday- Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm Bookfest author visits As part of the combined English/Library Bookfest celebra..

The 2017 VCAL class is delighted to introduce their new promotional video found on the VCAL page of the College website (http://www.columba.vic.edu.au/learning/vce-vcal.html). Scripted, shot and e..

A group of St. Columba’s students currently studying Italian were fortunate enough to participate in the Dante Alighieri Poetry Competition in May. All our students performed very well ..

On the 19th of July 2017, all the Year 9 language students and their families were invited to attend the Languages Night for a multicultural dinner. The night began with a prayer for language..

Dreaming of walking like an Egyptian and travelling to Israel? Get ready to experience it all in the wonders of Technicolour: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is coming ..

The Parents’ Association is excited to announce the “St Columba’s College 120 Year Dinner Dance” at 7 pm on Saturday 21 October 2017. The College’s 120 Yea..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends This has been a great week for the College, with a variety of visitors, events and programs. On Friday, we welcomed 14 students and ..

On Tuesday we celebrate 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 he..

Celebration Evening - September 4th All are warmly invited to our special night of celebration at Hamer Hall in this 120th year of St Columba's College. Over 500 dance, music, drama and backst..

The third Year 7 Activity Day - ‘A Beautiful Mind’ took place on Wednesday 26th July at the College. The themes of the day were Bullying and Online Safety, Body Image and Self-Esteem, ..

Rollout of our new literacy program - Literacy Planet Here is what one Year 8 English class thinks of the new program : 'During my Year 8 English classes, we have started to use a website ca..

We’re finally more than half way through the year and for this term de Lacy House has a lot in stall! For those who don’t know, our House Charity, Briar Terrace, is a place that offers..

Congratulations to our SCSA Junior Football team who convincingly defeated Killester College in the Grand Final. On the 27th of July 2017, students travelled to Highett Football Club for a round r..

Dreaming of walking like an Egyptian and travelling to Israel? Get ready to experience it all in the wonders of Technicolour: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is coming ..

The Parents’ Association is excited to announce the “St Columba’s College 120 Year Dinner Dance” at 7 pm on Saturday 21 October 2017. The College’s 120 Yea..

A reminder that enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 will close on August 25, 2017. To download an Application for Enrolment form, please click here (http://www.columba.vic.edu.au/enrolment..

Dear College Families and Friends In the past two weeks, I have shared some interesting conversations with students, teachers and prospective students. As with many things, there are lin..

Prayer to St. Martha This Saturday, we celebrate the feast day of Martha. Martha appears in two of the gospels – as the sister of Mary (Luke) and the sister of Lazarus and Mary (John), w..

Last Friday on the 21st July Cater House celebrated our Feast Day. We honoured the day with a short liturgy at the start of lunchtime as a House. Within the liturgy, our House Patron, Sister Mary ..

Career News Thursday 27July 2017 Dear Parent/Guardian Term 3 started with the Year 10 subject selection process. The Year 10 girls participated in the St Columba’s College ..

Year 10 Career Expo On Wednesday the 19th of July, the Year 10 cohort started to explore the various pathways and choices available for our senior school program. We were all provided wi..

Late last term the Year 12 students from VET Sport and Recreation headed out to IVET headquarters to participate in a functional training session. This session linked closely with the unit we were..

On July 26th we went to Latitude in Heidelberg along with our VET Sport & Recreation class, Ms Lambert and Ms Patti. Latitude is a "bounce, climb, fly" centre with rock climbing, many trampoli..

Mary Aikenhead Education - Leadership Formation On Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th July, Ms. Therese Patti, Mrs. Georgia Heffernan, Mr. Frank Bonavia and I were fortunate to attend a leader..

The College has had two cases of head lice this term across different year levels. Can I ask that parents speak to their daughters about tying their hair back to prevent the spread of head lice ar..

The College will have a Student Free Day on Wednesday 9th August 2017. Staff will be engaged in professional learning centered on the Mission and Catholic heritage of St Columba's College...

Theatre Performance - Year of Wonders / The Crucible COMPLETE WORKS THEATRE COMPANY On Thursday the 20th of July, the Year 11 students engaged in a performance by The Complete Works Theatre..

According to psychologist Michael Grose, there are five very common words that invite resistance rather than co-operation, from children who more challenging. These five words to avoid are: ..

Congratulations to Kate Abfalter who represented Australia at the Oceania Games during the holidays. Kate performed exceeding well finishing first in the Under 20 Pole Vault and second in the Unde..

The Parents’ Association is excited to announce the “St Columba’s College 120 Year Dinner Dance” at 7 pm on Saturday 21 October 2017. The College’s 120 Yea..

Dreaming of walking like an Egyptian and travelling to Israel? Get ready to experience it all in the wonders of Technicolour: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is co..

A reminder that enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 will close on August 25, 2017. To download an Application for Enrolment form, please click here (http://www.columba.vic.edu.au/enrolment..

Dear College Families and Friends Welcome to Term 3 and all that it has in store for the young women of St Columba’s College. Senior students will be considering their subject choices a..

This Saturday we commemorate the death of Venerable Mary Aikenhead, 159 years ago in Dublin. As members of this faith community, we are invited to look to her example of living the gospel, and lov..

A confirmation fee is charged to families in Term 3 with students moving into Years 10,11 and 12 the following year. Using the families nominated method of payment held on file with the Colle..

CAREMONKEY - EMERGENCY CONTACTS Please take a moment to check your CareMonkey Emergency Contacts are up to date. We have had several families requesting family members to pick up their daughte..

VCE ART CLUB On June 23, Arts Captain Monique Zammit, the Domain Leader for Visual Arts, Mr Seiderman, and I held the first meeting of the new VCE Art Club! The club was established thanks to ..

Late last term, Ivanhoe Grammar Girls' School hosted the 'Girls in STEM' event, where some of our students were invited to listen to women in different STEM areas and their experiences in these in..

One of the College's co-curricular programs is debating. Recently, our debating team has won a debate in a local school competition. Below is a reflection of the experiences of this year's debate ..

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..

Over the holidays, a group of Year 10 students went to Sydney on a pilgrimage that followed in the steps of Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity, participating in activities that motivated Ma..

Year 11 students will be competing in the Australia wide Chemistry and Biology Olympiads in August. The chemistry olympiad will be run this year during Lesson 2 & 3 on Wednesday 2 August ..

Did your daughter get involved in activities last semester? This semester there are plenty of opportunities to encourage your daughter to help gain House points. Many of the interschool sports occ..

Dear College Families and Friends, On Tuesday this week, we celebrated St Columba’s Day and marked the 120th Anniversary of the College Blessing and Opening in 1897. We remembered the s..

Loving Father, as we come to the end of another term we turn to you in confidence and place any difficult relationships into the healing hands of Jesus, your Son. ..

The end of another term is upon us, and the last two weeks continue to be filled with an amazing array of learning experiences for all students; exams, final assessments for Semester 1 subjects, t..

The 2018 Student Leadership Election Process begins at the commencement of Term 3. Our vision for the student leaders at St Columba’s is that they be faithful and strong, women of compassio..

On Tuesday, 25 July, Years 10,11 & 12 students will be receiving the free Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine. The ACWY will safely boost the young persons' protection against the C strain th..

Dreaming of walking like an Egyptian and travelling to Israel? Get ready to experience it all in the wonders of Technicolour: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is coming ..

The Parents’ Association is excited to announce the “St Columba’s College 120 Year Dinner Dance” at 7 pm on Saturday 21 October 2017. The College’s 120 Yea..

As part of the Year 9 English curriculum, students read and analyse William Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. As part of this unit, students experience a live performance of the play, p..

From 27 July until 9 August 2017, a group of students from Shin-Ai Girls’ High School will be visiting the College and we are extending an invitation to host a student to all members of the ..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Congratulations to the Year 7 students on their performances in music, drama and dance at the Year 7 Performing Arts Evening on Tuesday th..

Lord, most of us will not become well-known or be written about because of great achievements, but we will be remembered for our attitude towards individuals, ..

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

Term 2 concludes at 3.25pm on Friday, 30 June. Classes will commence Monday, 17 July at 8.40am. Students are required to wear their full winter uniform, including their blazer, unless they have ..

Recently Parents/Legal Guardians are asked to complete a Parent Occupation and Education Qualification Form and return it to the College by the end of term (Friday 30 June). In determining the..

The Premiers' Reading Challenge The Premiers’ Reading Challenge has had a record number of students join this year – but there’s still plenty of time for your daughter to get..

On Wednesday, 31 May, a group of 42 students from Years 9-11 who are currently studying Italian at St Columba's College participated in the Dante Alighieri Poetry competition at Melbourne Universi..

St Columba's College has long been showcasing the talents of our students, particularly in the Arts. Here is an excerpt of a report from the Essendon Gazette (December 25, 1912), detailing the eve..

A reminder that enrolment applications for Year 7 2019 will close on August 25, 2017. To download an Application for Enrolment form, please click here (http://www.columba.vic.edu.au/enrolment..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, This week, the College Board of Directors and Leadership Team welcomed the Trustees of Mary Aikenhead Ministries to the annual Stewardship..

Margaret J. Wheatley's book, Turning to One Another, was written with the view that "we can change the world if we start listening to one another again" - this is the only way the world will chan..

UNIFORM The College has noticed an increase in the number of students not wearing their uniform properly, this includes students rolling up their tracksuit pants and wearing extra jewellery. ..

The College would like to collect some data on what form of transport is used for the students to arrive and leave from the College. This information will assist the College in obtaining a bigger ..

As previously communicated to all our families, our new model of progressive reporting is clearly focusing on how our students are progressing in their learning journey rather than just providing ..

On Tuesday, 13 June, a large group of Year 7 families met at the Bradshaw Street Reserve to do some star gazing. We braved the crisp, cold night to be rewarded with a clear sky, perfect for findin..

A group of 60 Year 9 Visual Arts students visited the National Gallery of Victoria to view the exhibition "Van Gogh and the Seasons", which is part of the NGV's Winter Masterpieces program. T..

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Awards (https://www.adflongtanawards.gov.au/Default.asp) encourage the development of behaviours and attributes considered..

For the first time this year, St Columba's College Years 7 to 10 are participating in Literacy Planet Word Mania 2017 (https://www.wordmania.com/au/about/ https://www.wordmania.com/au/about/), Aus..

Auditions are now open for singers, dancers, musicians, choirs or interesting acts. To audition, singers, musicians, choirs and interesting acts must upload a recording by 30 June 2017. Da..

We would like to congratulate two of our students, Alessia Di Filippo and Kiara Evans, for their recent achievements in their chosen external co-curricular activities. Alessia Di Filippo, CHL..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Today is the feast day of St Columba, the patron saint of the College. I hope that you enjoy the prayer provided and that, in a 21st cent..

In one of the prayers attributed to St Columba he prays the following: ‘Let me study sacred books to calm my soul: I pray for peace, Kneeling at heaven’s gates. Let me ..

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) is the national body for promoting excellence in teaching. Its mission is “to promote excellence so that teachers and scho..

It’s that busy time of year where assessment and exams seem to be the focus of all students at the College. Students cope with assessment and its associated stress in many ways. The College ..

Recently Parents/Legal Guardians were requested to complete a Parent Occupation and Education Qualification Form and return it to the College by the end of term (Friday 30 June). In determinin..

The Instrumental Concert will be held on Thursday, 15 June. Commencing at 7.30pm in the College Hall, the concert will feature our private music students and performances by the music ensembles. ..

At the College, students are regularly challenged to try new sports and activities, bringing them out of their comfort zone. This term, year levels have had the opportunity to try gymnastics (Year..

This week's issue of the Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information about pharmacy and pharmaceutical science courses, university information nights and open days...

DANTE ALIGHIERI POETRY COMPETITION Students who are studying Italian from Years 9-11 at St Columba’s were given the opportunity to participate in the Dante Alighieri Poetry Competition a..

Students are regularly encouraged to submit their artworks to external competitions and participate in outside organisations that promote the arts. Two Cahill students, Sabine L'Eveille and Bridg..

Year 9 students recently had their mock interviews which prepare them for writing resumes and cover letters, responding to job postings and experiencing a formal interview. Below are two student r..

Each House has a chosen charity that they support throughout the year, often raising money, collecting donations and participating in activities that can help the lives of the less fortunate and n..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, The week has been a good one for this community, with the announcement of Ms Rita Grima as the Principal of St Columba’s College fro..

This Sunday we celebrated 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 God with our needs and..

Students are not required to attend school next Wednesday (7 June). Staff will be involved in a professional learning workshop. ..

What’s on in the Library? Monday - Lunchtime: Book Club (Open to all ages) Thursday – Afterschool: Tutor Group (open to all ages) Friday – (Lunchtime): Aboriginal Sto..

On Monday, over 200 students were involved in rehearsals and workshops for the College's 120th Anniversary Celebration Evening to be held at Hamer Hall next term. Students were in music and dance ..

Each House has a chosen charity that they support throughout the year, often raising money, collecting donations and participating in activities that can help the lives of the less fortunate and n..

Throughout Term 2, PE and Health classes have been learning about practical life skills that can help both themselves and others. Here are two student reflections of the Year 9 self-defence classe..

LIFE-DRAWING The St Columba's College Life Drawing program for 2017 has just concluded and was once again very successful. Life drawing is a time-honoured pursuit, dating back to the Renaissa..

On Wednesday, May 24, the Year 11 and 12 classes of Certificate III in Events and Certificate III in Sports and Recreation, along with Miss Ciccotosto and Miss Patti, experienced an afternoon at E..

Auditions are now open for singers, dancers, musicians, choirs or interesting acts. To audition, singers, musicians, choirs and interesting acts must upload a recording by 30 June 2017. ..

Dear St Columba's College family and friends, How quickly the weeks pass, we are now half way through the term with a focus on student learning and the ongoing processes of assessment and rep..

Feast of the Ascension This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension. Chapter One from the Acts of the Apostles challenge our response as Jesus’ ascension into heaven. &ldquo..

Every day counts – attendance We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day. ..

Year 7 families are invited to join St Columba's College for our Star Gazing Evening, in conjunction with The Astronomical Society of Victoria. Using high powered telescopes, we will be gathering ..

Australian Mathematics Competition 2017 The Australian Mathematics Competition takes place each year in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region and all students are in..

The One Million Stars to End Violence is a peaceful star weaving project started by Maryann Talia Pau as a personal response to the rape and murder of a woman in her local community. The proje..

On Monday, May 22, the Year 11 PE classes along with Mr Mercieca and Ms Petrini went to Victoria University to experience the elite training and research facilities. After arriving at the Footscra..

Two Year 8 students, Allanah Hessey (CHLJ1) and Sarah Pamment (CTRJ1) have entered the Footscray Art Prize. First prize includes $500 and a voucher for art classes with Little Creature Collect..

This week was an exciting week in the sports department with the launch of a new initiative (Fitness Fridays) and the SCSA Athletics Carnival. Over the past four weeks, girls across all year level..

The Year 11 and 12 VCE Music students will be hosting their VCE Music Performances on May 30, 2017 at 7pm in N108 at the College...

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, It was a delight to attend this week’s Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night and last Saturday’s Year 12 Mother/Daught..

Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia - 24 May Next Wednesday we celebrate the Australia feast of Mary Help of Christians. The feast was celebrated from 1844, even though it..

STUDENT NEWS St Columba's would like to congratulate Kiara Evans (Year 9 - WMSJ1) on winning four gold medals in a Taekwondo Competition on the Gold Coast last week in the Individual, Creative..

Removal of Buckley Street Level Crossing Information The College is well aware that the proposed removal of the Buckley Street level crossing will impact on the traffic conditions surrounding ..

On Tuesday May 16, the Parents Association and the College hosted the Annual "Father / Daughter" Activity evening. Over 150 Fathers and their daughters participated in a number of activities such..

In Bruton House this term, many exciting events have taken place. The Bruton team are currently working together to support our House charity, The Good Samaritan Inn. Previously, Bruton House rais..

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2017 27 May - 2 June. This year we will commemorate the week with significant events at lunch time (please see the flier on the left), including inducting n..

The latest issue of the Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information on upcoming University Open Days, the UMAT testing and more...

On Wednesday, May 10, Sacha Kaluri, an engaging motivational speaker, came to St Columba’s to speak to the Year 9 classes about entering the workforce. Some of the key topics included job in..

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2017 The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and St Columba’s is excited to be participating again this year! The Challeng..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, The richness of St Columba’s College community life continued this week with the Year 12 Mother & Daughter Mass on Tuesday eveni..

As we celebrate the gift of the women in our lives, let us pray… God of blessing in this 120th anniversary year of St Columba's We give thanks for the service and example of th..

Students are not required to attend school next Tuesday (16 May). Staff will be involved in a professional learning workshop that further develops the new reporting system and goals from the 2017 ..

It was great to see so many families attend progress interviews at the end of Term 1 and to witness the discussions around student learning. As we continue our transition to a new model of provid..

There has been much excitement in Cahill House over recent weeks as we have celebrated both individual and collective success. It was a true team effort that saw Cahill House win the Junior, Seni..

The Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night for Years 7-9 is back for 2017! Who: Father/Male Mentors and Daughters in Years 7 - 9 What: A fun games night When: Tuesday, May 16 ..

This year's Combined Music Concert will be taking place in St Bernard's auditorium on Thursday, 18 May at 7.30pm. We ask for a gold coin donation for each family attending. Students invo..

As part of the Year 8 Fiontar program, students learn about the city of Melbourne, such as different cultures, local history and social issues. This is Alexandra Hatzievangelou's reflection of her..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, In the Church Calendar, the month of May has been traditionally dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Christ. Mary, in her acceptance to be th..

Mary our Mother, Sister and model Traditionally during the month of May, we are invited to reflect upon our relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Mary is the first disciple and models f..

The Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night for Years 7-9 is back for 2017! Who: Father/Male Mentors and Daughters in Years 7 - 9 What: A fun games night When: Tuesday, May 16 ..

This is a reminder for the Academic Excellence Scholarships for Year 9 & 11 in 2018, which will be held on Saturday, 13 May 2017. Testing will commence at 8.45am, with students expected t..

On May 1, the VCAL girls and Ms Doherty made their way to a wonderful and amazing mindfulness experience at Serotonin Eatery, Burnley. Most of us walked into the Serotonin Cafe with an open mind, ..

On Friday, 28 April, the annual Arts competition 'KickArts' was held. KickArts is a joint competition between St Bernard's College, Ave Maria College and St Columba's, where students showcase thei..

This year the Student Executive have developed the College theme of "YOU... the change begins with you". The theme encompasses three overarching areas in which we all can be active in change and b..

In light of last week's Athletics Carnival, our Archivist found some photos from an Athletics Carnival held in the 1960s at Flemington Racecourse. In the photogallery (left), you can see how ..

As part of the Year 9 Future Directions Careers program students will be involved in the Mock Interview program at the College. These interviews are a great opportunity for students to further dev..

The students of St Columba’s College shone yesterday as we welcomed a number of special guests to share the blessing of the 120th Anniversary Artworks. It was with a sense of continuity and ..

As we continue these weeks of Eastertide until the great feast of Pentecost, we pray this Easter Blessing: May the loving power of God, which raised Jesus to new life, strengthe..

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 ..

A reminder for all Year 7 parents that on Wednesday, 3 May, Year 7 students will be receiving their second dose of the HPV vaccine and a dose of the chickenpox vaccine. If you have any concern..

As part of the Year 9 Future Directions Careers program students will be involved in the Mock Interview program at the College. These interviews are a great opportunity for students to further dev..

Shrine of Remembrance Excursion On Friday, 21 April, our history class had the opportunity to visit the Shrine of Remembrance for a service that honoured those who had died in Gallipoli and ot..

This year's Athletics Carnival was another fantastic day, with all the girls having fun (especially in novelty events!) and many girls achieving outstanding results. A huge thank you to all the st..

Opening Hours Monday – Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm Top 10 Reads Each term the top ten most popular reads are collated from borrowing statisti..

The Bahay Tuluyan fundraising dinner is happening on Friday, 19 May. They are celebrating 30 years of changing the lives of vulnerable children with a focus this year on ensuring the viability and..

Dear College Families and Friends, Welcome to Term 2, I hope all students and their families enjoyed the recent term break, with special blessings for Easter. On Tuesday, we gathered for a..

As Easter people, we gather in the light of our Risen Christ. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Loving God, We feel your healing touch deep within..

I would like to welcome everyone back from the Term break, I hope all students and their families had a wonderful rest and time to celebrate Easter. Term 2 signifies the beginning of students ..

The 2017 St Columba's College Athletics Day and Cross Country Carnival will be held on Wednesday 26 April (a back up day will be held on Friday, 28 April) at Aberfeldie Athletics Track, 20 Corio S..

The Father/Male Mentor & Daughter Games Night for Years 7-9 is back for 2017! Who: Father/Male Mentors and Daughters in Years 7 - 9 What: A fun games night When: Tuesday, May 16 ..

In 2015, Gail Harris, College Archivist, and Katy Marriner, a member of staff, spent some time researching the College's ANZAC story. Their effort was rewarded with the discovery of two former St ..

It's the time of year again for the ICAS science competition. If your daughter is interested in or has a passion for science or is interested a career in this field, have her sign up by emailing h..

On our Fiontar excursion to The Immigration Museum and Chinatown, I learnt how immigrants have shaped Melbourne's identity. There were many reasons why people emigrated from their homeland to..

This week's issue of the Careers Newsletter is available for download below. It contains information about volunteering overseas, Deakin University, the ACN Nursing & Health expo and more. ..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, It is amazing to think that we are at the end of Term 1, with students finishing yesterday and staff involved in professional learning tod..

Lenten Journey As we continue our Lenten journey, we remind ourselves of the needs of others, and how we might support them through the work of Caritas in Project Compassion. Prayer: G..

Completing a Unit 3 & 4 subject as part of the Year 11 VCE program at St Columba’s is considered an accelerated study opportunity and as such is only offered to students who have been id..

Term 2 commences Tuesday, 18 April at 8.35am. Students are required to wear their full winter uniform at the commencement of Term 2. This includes wearing the College blazer. Uniform requirements ..

The Mathematics department would like to encourage mathematical discussion within the home. Each week we will provide an interesting fact that could be shared and discussed as well as a quiz quest..

On Saturday 25 March, 44 of our students and eight staff members departed from Melbourne Airport to Paris, arriving safely to begin their adventures in France. All three groups (Art, History ..

Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act.” What slavery-free Easter eggs wi..

After having been responsible for St. Vincent’s College, Potts Point, emerging as a major education establishment in both academic and cultural spheres, Mother Ursula Bruton found herself wi..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, The College trip to France leaves tomorrow, with 44 excited students and eight staff taking part in the 2017 program. Once in France, the ..

Tomorrow is the feast of Annunciation of the Lord. Please reflect on this text from Luke 1:26-38. In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to..

As mentioned in an earlier IONA, this year we are beginning the transition to a new model of reporting that will provide progressive feedback to both students and parents via an online platform. ..

A reminder to all Year 12 students and their families that the RSVP's for the Mother Daughter High Tea are due before the end of Term 1. The RSVP date has now been extended until Friday, 31 March..

During the Parent Teacher Progress interviews, the Library will be open until 4.30 pm. Library Holiday opening hours: Week 1: Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4 pm Week 2: Monday to Wednes..

On Friday, 17 March, the College commemorated the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. The Australia-wide event encourages people to educate themselves about the impact and promin..

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Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, Symbols, signs and rituals provide communities with a point of connection with the story and heritage that is rightly theirs. This happens..

Tomorrow we remember and celebrate the second anniversary of Mary Aikenhead being declared Venerable. Let us pray in gratitude for her life and example; and challenge one another as we continue wo..

As a rite of passage into senior school, Year 11 students have the opportunity to have their blazer embroidered with the school colours along the blazer edges. Noone Image Wear will be collect..

The Year 12 Residential Program will occur from Monday 20 March to Tuesday 21 March at Lord Somers Camp in Somers on the Mornington Peninsula. The Residential Program is designed to promote pe..

Excerpt from the Essendon Gazette January 25, 1923: "The Sisters of Charity marked the year 1922 – the Jubilee Year of the convent and College – by making extensive additions and a..

The Year 10 Exploring Pathways program provides students with an opportunity to analyse and understand how to effectively use individual study skills. To assist students in this process we have e..

YEAR 12 MOTHER & DAUGHTER HIGH TEA A reminder that the RSVP's for the upcoming Mother & Daughter Year 12 High Tea are due before Sunday 26 March. If you have any questions or conce..

On Thursday, 2 March, the annual swimming sports carnival was held at the Queens Park Swimming Pool. Students from each year level were encouraged to actively participate throughout the day. The s..

Congratulations to all those who participated in the Nunan Cup at St Bernard’s on February 15 and 16. The girls showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition and were very honest..

ROWING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS We would like to congratulate the following girls on competing exceptionally well at the Rowing State Championships in Nagambie: Bronte Hughes, Lily Hughes, Laur..

The Mathematics department would like to encourage mathematical discussion within the home. Each week we will provide an interesting fact which could be shared and discussed as well as a quiz ques..

Dear St Columba's College Families and Friends, In recent weeks, I have attended both the St Columba’s College Parents’ Association and Alumnae Meetings. Interestingly, whilst thes..

At the beginning of Lent this year, Pope Francis tweeted: “When the journey is uncertain and you fall, God, rich in mercy, will extend his hand to pick you up.” As we ..

This week all families should have received an email with their login details to be able to access information for all of your daughters at the College including: ● Personal Details ● ..

In 2015, Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act.” Cocoa is a key ingredie..

St Columba’s College will be planning 4 emergency incident drills throughout the year as part of its ongoing training of staff and students as to what is expected in the event that an emerge..

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

The latest Careers Newsletter is avaliable to download below. It contains information about healthcare pathways and science courses...

Last Thursday St Columba’s staff and students across all year levels took part in the annual Swimming Carnival at Queen's Park Pool. As this year's Sports Captain I was thrilled by the numbe..

Experience the Universe in 3D - Swinburne University (April School Holidays) This 50-minute session offered by Swinburne University will take you on a journey starting in the Solar System and ..

What are your favourite reads? Here is your chance to share. In celebration of the 120-year anniversary of St Columba's College, The Sophia Library will be conducting the ‘120 books you ..

On Thursday, 9 March, St Columba’s commemorated International Women’s Day. This day enabled our young, aspiring students to recognise females who have demonstrated a commitment to empo..

Friday, 17 March is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. On this day, St Columba’s College will be taking a stand together to say no to bullying by promoting positive so..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, We have shared a wonderful series of community celebrations and gatherings this week; the College 120th Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedr..

As we enter this sacred season of Lent, we pray together... For our Church founded on the love of Christ for each and every one of us. We pray especially at this particular time for the honest..

As mentioned in an earlier issue of IONA, this year we are beginning the transition to a new model of reporting that will provide progressive feedback to both students and parents via an online pl..

On Tuesday, 21 February, the Year 12 Students had their first day of Retreat, held at the Moonee Valley Racecourse. The day provided us with the opportunity to come together as a year level, and e..

At St Columba’s College, uncommon women are formed by not only giving students the opportunity to understand themselves but by also connecting their identity to the community. Fiontar’..

The Year 10 Exploring Pathways program provides students with an opportunity to analyse and understand how to effectively use individual study skills. To assist students in this process we have e..

The Mathematics department would like to encourage mathematical discussion within the home. Each week we will provide an interesting fact which could be shared and discussed as well as a quiz ques..

ELEVATE WORKSHOP: REFLECTION BY LIANNA SCALISE (DLYS2) Last Friday, 17 February, the Years 10's were fortunate enough to partake in a workshop with Elevate Education. As part of our path..

BRUTON Named after Mother Ursula Bruton, who founded St Columba’s College in 1897 and was the first Principal. AIKENHEAD Named after Mary Aikenhead, who founded the Sisters of C..

Have you ordered your school photos? Orders are closing soon! To order your daughter's photos for 2017, please follow the steps below: Go to www.nationalphotography.com.au Click 'School..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, It is interesting how a series of separate encounters can have significant connections. My conversations at the House Welcomes, the most ..

As St Columba’s begins its year of celebration, we join with the Mary Aikenhead Ministries' schools in Australia in exploring a year of Hope. In this year of gratitude and hope, some of our ..

All students are required to make their own way to and from Queens Park Swimming Pool located on Pascoe Vale Rd & The Strand. House Group will begin promptly at 8:35 am, therefore students mus..

Congratulations to Lana Erneste (VCE Studio Arts Textiles, 2016), who took out the prize for best artwork at the Fireworks Exhibition. The exhibition continues until 19 March at the Incinerator Ga..

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: 1. Girl Online by Zoe Sugg 2. ..

The Mathematics department would like to encourage mathematical discussion within the home. Each week we will provide an interesting fact which could be shared and discussed as well as a quiz ques..

Please click on the file below to read this week's Career's Newsletter, containing important information about upcoming career events for Year 10-12 students and Vocational and Higher Education ne..

On Wednesday at lunchtime 15 students gathered in the library to help knit beanies for Cunningham's House Partnership, Sr Francesca Healy Cottage. We had students who were confident knitters and m..

Good afternoon students, staff, parents and guests. It is my great privilege to be standing before you today as the College Dux of 2016. I am completely swollen with pride and honour to be up..

This is a final reminder for scholarship testing registration for those who wish to apply for Year 7 2019, Year 9 2018 and Year 11 2018 Academic Excellence Scholarships. Details and online re..

Dear St Columba’s College Families and Friends, This past week we have held ‘House Welcomes’ for our Year 7 & 12 students and their families. The liturgy, the badge cerem..

At St Columba’s, we recognise that learning is central to all that we do, and involves all members of the school community. We also value being able to acknowledge and celebrate student ach..

Students Late to School There have been a number of accidents on the Calder and Tullamarine Freeways the last week which have impacted on students’ attendance to school by 8.40 am. If yo..

This week, we commemorate when the former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, said Sorry to Australia’s first people. We may always work towards respect, understanding and justice for a..

Welcome back to St Columba's Music for 2017! This year is looking to be a spectacular year, with the upcoming 120 Year Celebration Concert at Hamer Hall to look forward to. Private lessons and..

The College warmly invites past students and staff to participate in the 120th Anniversary celebrations by writing a letter to the College about the impact St Columba's had on their life. The lett..

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

As you may be aware, a notification was sent through Care Monkey regarding the Talk Time program for Year 7 students. This is an optional program on a Wednesday afternoon (3.30pm-4.30pm) for stude..

Over the past week we have been celebrating our Year 7 and 12 students, welcoming them to their new roles in their houses as new students and leaders. The house welcomes are also an opportunity to..

As the College Co-Captains for 2017, we would like to welcome all members of the St. Columba’s Community back to the new school year! We hope that you had a restful break and are ready to ki..

On behalf of St Columba’s College and the parents’ association, you are warmly invited to attend an evening to meet and greet the new Year 7 parents for 2017. Date: Friday 17 March..

Dear Families and Friends, It is with pleasure that I welcome you to this first edition of Iona in 2017, the 120th year of the College history. Students and staff have returned thi..

God of wisdom and might, we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body and spirit. Be with our students as they begin a new school year. Bless them Give the str..

I would like to welcome students back to St Columba's for 2017. We hope that all students and their families had a wonderful and restful break. We look forward to meeting the Year 7 parents at ea..

Just a reminder to all Parents/Legal Guardians to; + Create a CareMonkey profile for your daughter and share it with the College if you haven’t already done so. + Requests for..

A warm welcome back to all students and their families! We look forward to lots of learning happening across the academic year in 2017. There are many exciting initiatives planned for 2017, includ..

The College warmly invites all VCE Parents to the Success Integrated Parent Information Night at 7.30pm on Thursday, 16 February in the Mezzanine. The evening is facilitated by Success I..

We welcome the following new staff members to the St Columba’s College community for 2017: David Bramham has been appointed as the House Leader of Williams. His teaching areas ar..

House of the Year is an Inter-house competition which offers a range of activities to further engage students in the St Columba’s community. It gives opportunities for students to show off t..

FIREWORKS 2017 ART EXHIBITION The Visual Arts Domain is pleased to announce that five of our past and present VCE students have been accepted into the Fireworks 2017 Art Exhibition, sponsored ..

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..

If you have signed up to begin Private Music Lessons in 2017, you will have received a personal email to inform you of your first lesson time. Continuing students, please check the noticeboard in ..

After much anticipation, the Student Counsellors and Learning Support staff have been relocated from down the road at Rose Cottage (temporary location for 9 years) to the top floor of the Kernan B..

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The wider St Columba’s College community is an important aspect of life at St Columba’s College. The Parents’ Association acts as a bridge between the College administration and ..

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