Columba College

Columba College Based on NCEA results, Columba College is one of the highest achieving schools in New Zealand.

Columba College is a special character, state-integrated, day and boarding school for girls from Years 7 to 13 with a co-educational Junior School (Years 0 to 6) in Dunedin, New Zealand. Its motto is "Gratia et Disciplina Bona" meaning Grace and Good Discipline. Columba has four school houses, Braemar (Green), Girton (Red), Iona (Blue) and Solway (Yellow) named for the founding schools and Saint Columba. Year 13 is the last year students reach before heading on to tertiary education. Students in this year level are of ages 16–18, and are given access to a private residence owned by Columba College on the premises. At the end of the school year, they often choose to buy a ring of the school emblem, symbolising the part of their life spent at Columba. Our Facebook Code of Conduct
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What a week it has been for our school community! We have had so much to celebrate, from acknowledging talent and dedica...
18/09/2026

What a week it has been for our school community! We have had so much to celebrate, from acknowledging talent and dedication at the Arts Awards and Sports Awards to coming together in reflection for the Junior School Spring Service. It has been a true joy to share these special moments with our amazing students and families. Click below to read this week's newsletter.

The fun continued this week for our Wellbeing Wednesday session, and the energy in the art room was electric!Building on...
17/09/2026

The fun continued this week for our Wellbeing Wednesday session, and the energy in the art room was electric!

Building on the success of our bedazzling kickoff, students gathered to de-stress and unleash their creativity - this time by crafting custom Orbeez stress balls. Squishy, colorful, and wildly satisfying to make, these DIY creations were a huge hit across all year levels. It was fantastic to see everyone taking a well-deserved mental break, chatting with friends, and leaving with a handmade tool to help manage mid-term stress.

🎭 A Night to Remember at the Arts Awards! 🎭What an incredible evening celebrating our creative stars! From the stage to ...
17/09/2026

🎭 A Night to Remember at the Arts Awards! 🎭
What an incredible evening celebrating our creative stars! From the stage to the floor, the whole room was electric with stunning performances. A huge thank you to our inspiring guest speaker, Penelope Hare, and a massive congratulations to all award winners!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and make the night so special. Keep an eye out in our upcoming newsletter for a full roundup and more photo highlights!

The fun isn't over yet - join us tonight at 7:00pm for the Sports Awards as we celebrate another incredible group of students!

It's great to see our Columba scientists being acknowledged in the ODT (The Mix Supplement) last weekend. Keep up the go...
16/09/2026

It's great to see our Columba scientists being acknowledged in the ODT (The Mix Supplement) last weekend. Keep up the good work Ava, Zoe and Emily.

If we care about the environment, we have to get amongst it, a trio of young scientists tell Tom McKinlay .

🇩🇪 Our Year 7 students wrapped up their German rotation with a fun, hands-on cultural day co-hosted by German National A...
16/09/2026

🇩🇪 Our Year 7 students wrapped up their German rotation with a fun, hands-on cultural day co-hosted by German National Advisor Beate Weinhardt and Language Assistant Frau Hüttlinger!

Students rotated through four interactive stations:
1) Traditional Dance: Learning the Bavarian Schuhplattler dance moves with Frau Hüttlinger.
2) History & Art: Exploring East Germany and creating their own "Berlin Wall Art."
3) Lego Landmarks: Building iconic structures like Neuschwanstein Castle and the Berlin TV Tower.
4) Games & Maps: Testing their basic German vocabulary and geography skills.

What a memorable way to finish the course. Check out the photos to see our Year 7s in action.

The transformation is underway! The Marsh Sports Centre is currently being converted into an elegant venue as we get rea...
16/09/2026

The transformation is underway! The Marsh Sports Centre is currently being converted into an elegant venue as we get ready to celebrate our incredible students.

We are kicking off two big nights of excellence, starting tonight with our Arts Awards, followed by the Sports Awards tomorrow evening.

We can't wait to welcome our nominees, performers, and families for two unforgettable evenings. See you there from 6:30pm.

Last night Columba College hosted the Dunedin Schools' Debating (DSD) semi-finals and final for the year. There was a go...
15/09/2026

Last night Columba College hosted the Dunedin Schools' Debating (DSD) semi-finals and final for the year. There was a good crowd in the Caroline Freeman Theatre along with a six person adjudication panel. Columba's top team of Beth, Holly and Emily beat Trinity Catholic College in semi final and went on to beat Otago Girls' High School in a close final.

We extend our congratulations to this team for this accomplishment.

Also of note are the following students who were in the top ten debaters in the competition -

Emily - Best Speaker of Senior DSD 2026
Beth - Top 10 Speaker of Senior DSD 2026
Holly - Top 10 Speaker of Senior DSD 2026
Elaine - Top 10 Speaker of Senior DSD 2026

Huge congratulations to all of our talented students who performed at the Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society (...
14/09/2026

Huge congratulations to all of our talented students who performed at the Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society (DPACS) classical instrumental and piano competition over the weekend! 🎶✨

We are so proud of the dedication, effort, and artistry shown by everyone who took the stage. A special shoutout to the many students who brought home awards across multiple categories - what a fantastic reflection of your hard work and practice! 🏆👏

Here are a few snapshot highlights from the weekend, with a full wrap-up and more photos coming in this week’s newsletter.

Columba Runners!! 🏃🏽‍♀️
13/09/2026

Columba Runners!! 🏃🏽‍♀️

Welcome to this week's newsletter! It's packed with updates, highlights, and stories from around the college over the pa...
11/09/2026

Welcome to this week's newsletter! It's packed with updates, highlights, and stories from around the college over the past week. Take a look below to see what our incredible students and staff have been up to!

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