Dear Parents and guardians,

Today we celebrated our annual Athletics Day, and it was a resounding success! It was truly inspiring to witness the incredible sportsmanship, determination, and joy displayed by our students.

Our House Values were on full show today, representing Fred Hollows, Cathy Freeman, Mary Mackillop, and Dylan Alcott, truly embodying the spirit of our school values. All students exemplified the importance of perseverance, compassion, and inclusivity. Just as these remarkable individuals overcame challenges and achieved greatness, our students too demonstrated resilience and a positive attitude.

I am so proud of everyone!

I was particularly impressed by the competitive spirit and the graciousness in both victory and defeat. It's essential to remember that while winning is exciting, learning to lose with dignity is equally important. Our students embraced this principle but more so, parents who gave their child a cuddle and encouraged them to keep going. What a great learning.

I would like to extend a big thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended the event. Your presence and support significantly contributed to the day's success. Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to the dedicated Columba staff who worked tirelessly to ensure a fun and safe environment for all. As always that are the true stars of the show. We are so lucky.

A special thanks to Danielle Sharpe, our Sports Coordinator, for her exceptional work in organizing this fantastic event. This was her first Athletics Day at Columba, and she certainly made a significant impact in such a short time. Well done Dani!

Let us give thanks to God for blessing us with such an amazing school, wonderful facilities, supportive families, and dedicated teachers.

May God continue to bless us all.

Sincerely,

Andrew Greco 

Principal