Dear Parents and guardians,

Congratulations!

A big heartfelt congratulations to our recent Confirmation candidates.

Isaac Cornell

Nicholas Giblin

Harry Herra

Axel Jean-Pierre

Olivia Merrigan

Daisy O’Loughlin

Sevanna Reid

Isabelle Taylor

Jaxon Templeton 

Both Confirmation ceremonies were beautiful at the KooWeeRup church and I was incredibly proud to witness all the candidates faith and commitment on the night. Bishop Greg we very impressed by all the Columba students and he also sends his congratulations! I am sure this special occasion be a foundation for their continued spiritual growth.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Columba the safety and well-being of ALL our students is our top priority. We are committed to fostering a positive school environment where children feel secure, respected, and empowered. As part of this commitment, we uphold the 11 Child Safe Standards, a national framework that guides our approach to child safety. These standards cover crucial areas such as:

New Resource: Columba Safe Place

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Child Safe web page, aptly named "Columba Safe Place."

Accessible at https://columbahome.wixsite.com/safeplace, this interactive resource provides students with a safe and confidential space to receive support on matters related to their well-being and safety. Here, they can:

• Find valuable resources on topics such as bullying, cyber safety, and emotional well-being.
• Submit a request for help on-line, where a trusted adult will respond promptly.
• Report any situation they feel is unsafe through a secure platform.
• view our Gallery of student learning about child-safety and well-being.

Working Together for a Safe and Supportive Community

"Columba Safe Place" is an additional tool we've implemented to ensure our students have multiple avenues for seeking help and reporting any concerns. However, open communication between families and school staff remains vital. We encourage you to discuss "Columba Safe Place" with your children and remain open to their questions and concerns.

We are committed to building a strong partnership with you, our valued families, to ensure Columba is a place where every student feels safe, happy, and empowered to learn and grow.

Have a wonderful weekend

Andrew Greco

Principal

Primary School Nursing Program

Free resource to Prep Families

The Department of Education and Training (DET)Primary School Nursing Program offers a free health assessment to children in their first year of primary school. The aim of the program is to promote child health and well-being and to assist in the early identification of children with potential health related learning difficulties.

The Primary School Nursing Program is a service provided by registered nurses that have expertise in child health and development and understand the needs and concerns of families and school communities. The program provides parents/carers, teachers and nurses an opportunity to work together for the health and well-being of children and their educational progress.

In order for your child to participate, a ‘School Entrant Health Questionnaire’ must be completed, signed and returned to school (sent home to parents in Term 2). This will allow the school nurse to have an understanding of any concerns you may have about your child’s health. The school will ensure your information is stored securely until required by the school nurse.

If the nurse has concerns about your child’s health after assessing your child, the nurse will contact you. The nurse may suggest referring your child to be assessed or treated by another health professional or agency. A report will be sent to you, giving the outcome of your child’s assessment. Only with your permission, and if appropriate the assessment results may be provided to your child’s teacher. The health assessment is not intended to replace your normal source of health care.

School Entrant Questionnaire