Leadership and success in an uncertain world

“True leaders privately address their subordinates' mistakes with them, but take the blame publicly without dissent. If someone slipped up,…

2 years ago

Good Neighbours

Real estate ads often include the phrase “close to schools” as part of their efforts to attract a buyer. In…

2 years ago

Welcome to Marina Hynes

Following the retirement of Susanna Christie, Columba Cottage Early Learning Centre has welcomed a new Executive Director, Marina Hynes. Marina…

2 years ago

Values

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits,…

2 years ago

Why Early Learning is part of St Columba’s core business

Columba Cottage Early Learning Centre sits comfortably at the front of the St Columba campus. The specially designed centre hosts…

2 years ago

Gender Issues

Crisis, which Crisis? Is there a boys’ education crisis in schools today? "Boys are falling far behind girls in school-leaving…

2 years ago

Growing Great Teachers

At the moment the shortage of teachers has overtaken the quality of teachers in the minds of the public and…

2 years ago

From the Head of Primary: End of Term 2 Newsletter 2022

I would like to thank all families for their support of our staff. Our students love being at school and…

2 years ago

What School Leaders do (or don’t do)

The papers are full of stories about teacher shortages. This is a change from the usual narrative about why Australian…

2 years ago

A Message from the Chair of School Council

After 16 years of outstanding leadership, it is with sadness and deep gratitude that I announce the retirement of our…

2 years ago