House News - Columba 

Athletics

Continuing on from our wins in 2021 and 2022, Columba returned to the winning podium by taking out the 2024 Athletics shield. Columba won by 102 points from their nearest rival Leonis House. Thanks to Sarah and Claire and all Learning Mentors on the day for their help in encouraging all students to participate.

Special mentions to the following students who won their events on the day:

• Sherlyn Antony x 2
• Lynn Cho Man Yan x 2
• Amy Strahan
• Nyawichar Machar x 4
• Josh Berenger
• Nyadeet Makuach
• Howgoa Makuach
• Sandra Lual
• Joshlyn Antony
• Caleb Donnelly-Layfield
• 9 Girls Relay
• 10 Girls Relay

Good afternoon everyone, we’d like to thank you all for getting involved on athletics day! It was great to see the eager participation shown by all. We would like to especially congratulate Columba House for taking home the victory, winning by over 100 points. This was only possible because of how involved you got, and your willingness to give everything a go. We encourage you all to keep up this attitude for the rest of the year!

Sarah and Claire

Café program

Columba students are currently participating in the Café program where they help out in the canteen for five days during periods 2 - 5. 

If I had to sum up the Cafe Program in a single word, it would be "superb." The experience was just so enjoyable from the beginning until the very end. Working in the Cafe environment for an entire week gave me understanding and knowledge about the vast work within the culinary arts. As well as that, I gained perspective and a deeper knowledge into the demanding and tricky, yet exciting career pathway of hospitality. The highlight of the program was definitely working at the cash registers; I loved the mathematical aspect. Along with that, handling food and whipping up the delicious meals was also super fun. To my surprise, there really wasn't anything I found challenging,  my peers and I had the best of assistance and guidance we needed. Overall, I think the program has been a valuable part of my studies.

I have acquired many skills. Without a single doubt, I can say that the entire Program was an amazing opportunity and something I would love to do again. 

Nyawichar Machar CO3

Shrek the Musical

Students are madly rehearsing for the upcoming School Musical – Shrek. Many students are working in front and behind the scenes to bring this production to the stage on July 25 and 26. Congratulations to the Columba Students who are amongst the cast and crew –

Lily Hughes

Shivani Kumar

Emma Dawson

Harley Van Es

Thenujee Samarathunga

Sherlyn Antony

Being a part of backstage for the Musical has been a delightful experience so far. Participating in backstage has allowed me to meet new people. It has also allowed me to delve into my creative side a bit more. Being able to have fun while making the sets and preparing the props while also making new bonds with different people and conversing with friends has been a positive. Aside from props, sets and costumes, the makeup aspect is just as fun as we’re able to hang out with people in the Musical itself, it allows everyone to get to know each other.

Shivani Kumar CO3