Memories of 1981
08/12/2024
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We are currently in the process of updating our email database by removing inactive or outdated addresses. As a result, you may not be receiving communications from us.
To ensure you stay informed, please take a moment to update your contact information by scanning the QR code below or visiting to this link: https://forms.gle/X8GCNhfjVd8evnFA9
18/08/2022
The St Columba’s College archives are filled with 125 years’ worth of photographs, objects and uniform pieces, which until now, have not been seen by many people. On Saturday 8 October we will officially bring our archives into public view, with the grand opening of our heritage centre ‘The Heart of Columba’.
To mark this significant milestone, we are also hosting a general reunion for all St Columba’s College alumnae.
So come along and visit the Heart of Columba, tour the College, spend time with old friends over afternoon tea and celebrate 125 year of St Columba’s College.
When: Saturday 8 October 2022, 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: St Columba’s College, 2 Leslie Road Essendon
This event is open to the College community and alumnae, we look forward to seeing you all there.
Register your attendance here: https://www.trybooking.com/CANIU
05/07/2022
We invite STCC families, Alumnae and ex-staff members to join us at our 125 Year Gala Dinner, for a night of festivities hosted by Lana Wilkinson, with a musical performance by Wendy Stapleton and a silent auction.
When: Friday 2 September 2022, from 7pm
Where: Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields
Tickets: $115 per person, purchase tickets by Friday 12 August, click here to celebrate St Columba's College: https://bit.ly/3OtuJCz
We encourage you to share our invitation with any former or current STCC community members.
30/10/2021
Next year St Columba's College will celebrate 125 years. We've got a number of events planned throughout the year and we want to celebrate with our Alumnae. Make sure your contact details are up to date, so you'll know all about the the great things we've got planned. Update here: https://forms.gle/X8GCNhfjVd8evnFA9
10/09/2021
In 2022, St Columba's College will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary and we are currently planning for events that will mark this significant milestone in the College's history. Events include:
- Opening School Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral (February)
- International Women's Day Breakfast - (March)
- St Columba's Day Celebrations (June)
- Gala Dinner (September)
- Art Exhibition (November)
A Save the Date card will be distributed later this year, with confirmed dates.
All alumnae will be invited to these events, however, if you feel you would like to contribute or lend support in a practical way, please let us know by contacting Deputy Principal, Mrs Brigitte McDonald, on 03 9331 5337. If you would like to be involved, but are not sure how, please reach out anyway, and we will try to connect you with one of the events planned.
We look forward to celebrating our shared history.
18/06/2021
Our time has come to meet again
It's been 40 years!!
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Attention '1 graduates!
It's reunion year, and the date has been set for Saturday November 6. Visit the following link to register your attendance: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=761764& we look forward to seeing you all there.
05/03/2021
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The College is once again holding reunions for the Graduating class of 2020 (26th October) and the Graduating classes ending in 1’s, ie 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011 (6th November). Watch this space for more information.
The College is also holding reunions for the Graduating class of 2020 (24th February) and the Graduating classes ending in 0’s, ie 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010 (27th March). Watch this space for more information.
The College would also like to offer assistance to anyone who is organising a Reunion for their Graduating year. We can assist with finding a venue, sending invites, creating posts on our page, Try booking event setup, photos (if we have some) and many other things.
If you are thinking of organising a Reunion and would help from the College please contact [email protected].
Alumnae Spotlight
In the Columba magazine we are highlighting one or two Alumnae. We would like to highlight Alumnae from all walks of life.
Our records show that you graduated from St Columba's College in a year ending in a 1 and your reunion will occur in the second half of the year.
Would you be interested in being highlighted in an issue of COLUMBA? If yes then please answer the following questions and email to [email protected] . If no then you may know someone who would be interested.
Who are you? Name, maiden and year of graduation
What do you do now? Retired is a great answer, so is grandparent or anything else
How did St Columba’s College impact you?
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Joan Dillon OAM
Alumnae Coordinator
04/09/2019
Want to know more about how you can get involved with our Alumnae Association and archives? Visit https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/our-community/alumnae.html for contact information, dates and upcoming Alumnae events including reunions!
14/07/2022