St. Columba's College News 
Half Term Sports Update
The main College sports during the Michaelmas Term are basketball, rugby and hockey, while many pupils also pursue individual sports, including golf, archery and polocrosse, alongside their other sporting interests. Basketball It has been a positive start to the basketball season for several teams. The Senior Boys topped their group to reach the Regional Playoffs […] The post Half Term Sports Update appeared first on St. Columba's College.
The first drama productions of the year took place on Sunday evening, with our youngest pupils taking to the stage, some of them threading the boards for the first time. The Form I play – Robin Hood and the Wedding of Doom – starred Penny Carey as Maid Marian, Lorcan Vanmalder as Robin Hood and […] The post Form I & II Plays 2026 appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Transition Year Half Term Update
Our Transition Year pupils are currently on their first formal week of work experience, after an active start to the term, with many undertaking challenging, exciting opportunities. They are a wonderful group, who have embraced the principles of TY to the fullest, engaging positively in the wide range of opportunities presented to them over the […] The post Transition Year Half Term Update appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026
The Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal is back for another year, bringing joy and essential items to children in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. Through this wonderful initiative, more than two million shoeboxes have been delivered directly to children around the world. We are proud that the College continues to support Team Hope […] The post Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026 appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Physics Olympiad Success
Congratulations to Merida Zhang and Angela Ge who have qualified for the next round of the British Institute of Physics Olympiad. The post Physics Olympiad Success appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Pupils’ Council 2026-2027
Congratulations to the following pupils who were elected to the Pupils’ Council for this academic year. Form I – Lorcan Vanmalder & Carmen Garabito Form II – Thomas Gasco & Nala Pether Form III – Jack Latimer & Lucy Branagan Form IV – David Ochei & Georgia Dobbs Form V – Otto Hatschek & Olivia […] The post Pupils’ Council 2026-2027 appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Thursday 1st October
11.30am: Parents’ Association Annual General Meeting, Whispering House. 12.50pm: all classes end, followed by Exodus until Monday 5th October, 6.30-8.30pm (boarders), Tuesday 6th October, 9.10am (day boys and girls). The post Thursday 1st October appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Tuesday 29 September
White Chapel (St Michael and all Angels). The post Tuesday 29 September appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Form I Trip to Carlingford
Below is a pupil report on the recent Form I trip to Carlingford and Armagh, for some outdoor activity and team building. This year, the first years went on an induction trip to Carlingford in Co Louth. It was a small town that looked perfect, but the only thing wrong was the rain. The first […] The post Form I Trip to Carlingford appeared first on St. Columba's College.
Thursday 24th September
Late rising for staff Convention. First Chapel bell at 8.50am. See page 44 of the Green Book. The post Thursday 24th September appeared first on St. Columba's College.