Dear Parents and guardians,

On Thursday 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 with our students, 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 students vercame challenges and achieved greatness, so many 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. Itis important 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.

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

School Review

Our school will be undergoing its scheduled four-yearly review in June 2025. This is a crucial process that allows us to comprehensively evaluate all aspects of our school's operations, including teaching and learning practices.

The review will involve a thorough examination of our achievements over the past four years, as well as a focused discussion on our goals and strategies for the next four years. We will be looking at how we can continue to improve and enhance the educational experience for all our students.

As part of this process, we will be inviting a selection of parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the school. Your valuable insights are essential in helping us understand how we are meeting the needs of our students and families.

The school review is not only an opportunity to celebrate our successes but also a chance to gain valuable feedback and identify areas for further improvement. We believe that this review will help us build upon the strong foundations we have established and ensure that we continue to provide a high-quality education for all our students.

We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.

More information regarding the specific dates and details of the review process will be shared closer to the time.

Sincerely,

Andrew Greco 

Principal