St Columba’s School

At St Columba's, we recognise and celebrate children's commitment and dedication to sport.

Children who attend 80% or more of their extra-mural sports practices and matches during the year receive a Certificate of Commitment.

From Grade 4, children who consistently meet this commitment are recognised with long-service awards:
• 3 consecutive years of commitment – Sports Badge
• 4 consecutive years of commitment – Badge re-award
• 5 consecutive years of commitment – Sports Scroll
• 6 consecutive years of commitment – Scroll re-award

The Victrix and Victor Ludorum awards recognise the top performers for the season.

We proudly acknowledge the perseverance, dedication and school spirit shown by all our children through their continued participation in sport.

A teaching internship gives aspiring educators the opportunity to apply what they have learnt, gain practical classroom experience and develop under the guidance of experienced teachers.

Zama is mentored by Mrs Tempest at St Columba's while completing her fourth year of a Bachelor of Education. Her Higher Certificate in Theology also supports her work in Religious Education and her contribution to the school’s Catholic life.

Through Social Sciences, Religious Education and the training of altar servers, Zama is already making a valuable contribution to our students and school community.

We are proud to play a role in developing committed young teachers who understand the value of educating the whole child.

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"St Columba’s School is blessed to be part of something much greater than our own school community: the wider family of Catholic schools.

Each year, Catholic Schools Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate this special connection. One of the highlights for our students is attending their places of worship in their school uniforms, nurturing a sense of pride and belonging within our faith-filled community.

This year, Catholic Schools Week honoured the Franciscan Order as it celebrates 800 years of its remarkable legacy. St Francis of Assisi chose a life of simplicity and service, giving up wealth and privilege to care for those less fortunate. His example of compassion, humility and generosity continues to inspire Catholic schools and the many outreach projects that form such an important part of school life.

At St Columba’s, service to others lies at the heart of who we are. Each grade supports an outreach initiative that allows our children to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. From the Grade 7s supporting the Matthew 25 Project, to the Grade 4 Baby Bag Initiative and the Grade 2 Murphy Cat Project, our students are learning that even the smallest acts of kindness have a lasting impact.

We extend our sincere thanks to the St Columba’s families and staff whose generosity, commitment and support make these outreach initiatives possible. Together, we continue to nurture a culture of faith, service and compassion, ensuring that our children grow into young people who seek to make a positive difference in the world."

Mrs Marcon, Principal

The St Columba's School Choir had the privilege of participating in the 'Noot vir Nood' Choir Festival hosted by The East Rand Youth Choir.

It was an evening where talented, young voices came together to make a meaningful difference through compassion, community and music.

The event raised funds to support the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), an NPO established in 1939. The NCPD plays an integral role in shaping South Africa into a country where persons with disabilities have access to equitable opportunities and rights by advocating, lobbying and raising awareness for and with Persons with Disabilities to achieve collaborative social and economic inclusion through innovation, partnerships, research, development and services.

Being part of a choir offers children so much more than the joy of singing. Choral music helps develop confidence, teamwork, discipline, concentration and communication skills, while nurturing creativity and emotional expression. It also creates lasting friendships and a strong sense of belonging.

Thank you to Mr Williams for leading our school in this initiative. We are very proud of our choir for sharing their talents in support of such a worthy cause.

This week, our young engineers learnt about balance and practised the concept by building their own scales. Besides being great fun, hands-on activities like this weekly elective stimulate a child's curiosity and creativity, exercise their problem-solving and teamwork abilities and open them up to new interests.

Yesterday, our Grade 4 to 7 students enjoyed an energising interactive drumming session with Drum Busters. Through the universal language of rhythm, they explored unity, friendship, co-operation, kindness and the importance of supporting one another.

Every beat played a part in creating something powerful together, and the children absolutely loved it! Thank you, , for such a joyful and memorable experience. 💓️

What a fantastic afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at our Boys vs Girls Netball Match yesterday! Thank you to everyone who played, cheered, and made it such a memorable event.