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Striving for Excellence - 2024 SACE Results
As Term 4, and indeed 2024, draws to a close, it is the right time reflect on a number of things that we have achieved and witnessed this year.
New Middle School Building Completed
We are excited to share with you the time-lapse transformation of our Middle School campus. The $21M redevelopment has been completed, with the new contemporary building ready for students to commence learning when they return in 2024.
Mr Daniel Ganama appointed as Deputy Principal
St Columba College is delighted to announce that Mr Daniel Ganama has been appointed to the position of Deputy Principal (R-12). Daniel will take up the role in January 2024.
St Columba College Appoints New Principal
Earlier this year, Ms Leanne Carr announced that she will conclude her time as Principal at the end of the 2023 school year. I thank Leanne for her dedication, care and commitment over the past eight years as Principal and the significant contribution she has made to the St Columba College community over this time.
On behalf of the St Columba College Council I am delighted to advise you that Mr Darren Pitt has been appointed as Principal of St Columba College and will take up the role from the start of 2024.
Mr Bruno Vieceli | Chairperson, St Columba College Council
St Columba College's Acknowledgement of Country
St Columba College is proud to launch our Acknowledgement of Country video. It includes a special Welcome to Country from Senior Kaurna Man, Uncle Mickey Kumatpi O'Brien.
St Columba College are F1 In Schools SA State Champions
The development class team, Magnitude—made up of Year 9 students, Jackson Eastwood, Bailey Thompson, Ben Keane, Jayden Heng, and Gabriel Jones—were crowned the SA Champions at the Reunion Return of the Royal Adelaide Show.
Introducing Ziggy the Wellbeing Dog
St Columba College is excited to announce the launch of the 'Dogs Connect' program at our Junior School. This new wellbeing program will see the introduction of Ziggy, who will become a much-loved and important member of our community.
Middle School Building Update
Works have begun on this transformative project which will improve connection and flow across the Middle and Senior campuses and provide a welcoming and contemporary learning environment.
Head of Curriculum and Learning - Mr Daniel Ganama
The College has been excited to welcome Mr Daniel Ganama this year as our Head of Curriculum and Learning. He joins our community from his previous roles at Pembroke as Acting Dean of Administration and Head of Innovation and Digital Learning.
Extending Our Gifted Students
St Columba College is proud to offer a broad curriculum that provides all students with degrees of support and challenges suitable to their particular needs.
As part of our commitment to help all students achieve their best, regardless of their academic ability, a new strategy will be added to our suite of learning opportunities this year in the form of an Academic Extension Program. The program is designed to cater to the needs of students in Years 3 - 11 who possess academic gifts and talents.
