St Columba's News

St Columba's News

"All students attending St Columba's Primary School have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school."

Issue 11 · 13 Nov 2025

In this issue

Principal's Message Banner Photo

Principal's Message Principal Message Week 6 - Term 4

Dates To Remember Banner Photo

Dates To Remember Term 4, November, December

School Notifications Banner Photo

School Notifications Andy’s Before and After School Care in 2026, School Uniform, Hats are Back

Wellbeing Banner Photo

Wellbeing Scaffolding: The Critical Element For Your Child's Independence and Success, The Goldilocks Zone of Struggle, Your Parenting ‘Scaffolding’ Strategy, Three Guiding Principles to Scaffold Successfully, 1. Identify the Sweet Spot, 2. Break Down the Task, 3. Fade and Withdraw Support, Putting Scaffolding Into Practice, 1. The Power of “Tell Me What You’ll Do” (Chores & Routines), 2. Pre-Gaming the Problem (Social & Emotional Skills), 3. The “Check-In” Not the “Take-Over” (Homework and Learning), The Path to Kids’ Agency and Parental Freedom, The Shift from Fixer to Facilitator (of Learning & Growth)

Year Prep & 1/2 Art News Banner Photo

Year Prep & 1/2 Art News Art

Learning Diversity News Banner Photo

Learning Diversity News

STEAM News Banner Photo

STEAM News Navigating the Upcoming Social Media Ban

Community News Banner Photo

Community News St Columba's Hall - Sunday 10am

Running Club Banner Photo

Running Club St Columba’s Running Club

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