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On Thursday 29 October, an R-12 Farewell Assembly was held in the gym to acknowledge the Year 12s and thank them for the contribution they have made to the life of the College. Earlier this year in Term 1, the Year 12s entered the ‘Opening of the College Year’ Liturgy with the new Reception students; a symbolic gesture to welcome them to the start of their education. Similarly, at the Farewell Assembly last week, the Year 12s walked out with the Reception students; signifying the conclusion of the Senior students’ education at St Columba College.

We also congratulated these students on their special achievement awards:

Caritas Awards: Awer (Paul) Ajak, Adut Aken, Josie Caravaggio, Shania Tunley, Joseph Wills, Caitlin Hughes, Deng Garang Deng, Daniel Perkins

St Columba Medals: James Bottroff, Catherine (Gloria) Kiwele

Mary Woznitza Medal: Cobie Young

The Arts Award: Stephanie Romano.

Another tradition was continued on Friday morning with the College staff cooking breakfast for the Year 12s. This was followed by a Eucharist with the chosen theme ‘If you can imagine it, you can achieve it!’ celebrated by Rev. Jo Smith, our Anglican Chaplin. It was an emotional yet uplifting service that included words of encouragement from Ms Carr, an inspirational message from the two Head Prefects, Joel and Rosa, plus a short video celebrating the memories made in 2020. We wish all our Year 12s every blessing for their exams and future ahead!