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The latest news from the College – on sport, academic, extracurricular, events and more.
End of Term & Academic Year
The end of the Trinity Term, and the academic year, has arrived;…
Trips Week 2026
The traditional College 'trips week' took place last week, as…
Transition Year Awards 2026
Last night, Whispering House hosted the annual Transition Year…
Leadership Awards 2026
Leadership was celebrated in chapel this morning as 17 pupils…
Arthur Morphew Claims a ‘Five-For’ Against MCC
Arthur Morphew (Form V) delivered an outstanding performance…
Voices of Poetry 2026
The long-standing annual Voices of Poetry event (founded by former…
31st Transition Year English Evening
The 31st annual Transition Year Evening on Tuesday maintained…
London Foundation Event 2026
The Foundation's fourth and final event of the term was a wonderful…
Sports Dinner & Awards 2026
Last Saturday, our young sports men and women gathered in the…
Sports Day 2026
Last Saturday, with the sun shining on our wonderful campus,…
Second Form Public Speaking Competition 2026
This weekend saw the annual Second Form Public Speaking Competition…
Visiting Artist – Sasha Sykes
Dairbhre Murray (Form VI) reports on a recent visit by artist…
Grace Cup Lunch 2026
It was lovely to welcome over 60 senior Old Columbans back to…
Lionel Munn Golf Competition 2026
On Friday, 8th of May, twenty four primary school golfers from…
Columba’s Connects Event
It was a beautiful day for our first Columba’s Connects event…
Sustainability Launch Day
On April 22nd, we marked the launch of our sustainability programme…
Open Evening 2026
We are delighted to host an Open Evening for prospective pupils…
Success in IMTA Pi Junior Maths Quiz
The College had great success in the Pi Quiz for Junior pupils…
Arts Week Review 2026
The College’s Arts Week 2026 was a magnificent celebration…
Arts Dinner & Awards 2026
Congratulations to the recipients of the Arts Awards 2026, Musarum…
Music Prizes 2026
Congratulations to the following pupils who were presented with…
Senior Art Prizes 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the Senior Art Prizes Tabitha…
South Africa Trip Report
The group on a sunrise walk at Tiger Kloof.
Merida Zhang,…
Merida Zhang,…
Minor Boys Narrowly Lose Hockey Final
Commiserations to the Minor Boys Hockey Team who lost their final…
Warden’s Thoughts On …. Inside the Manosphere & I Swear
I watched two films over the St. Patrick’s weekend, both brilliant…
Transition Year Modern Language Evening & Prizes
Yesterday, the Transition Year pupils had a very enjoyable and…
Junior Art Prizes 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the Junior Art Prizes, Tracy…
U14 Hockey Team Reach Final
Well done to the Minor Boys hockey squad who beat a strong Newpark…
Arts Week Programme 2026
Arts Week at St. Columba’s College is a vibrant celebration…
Arts Week – Candlelight Concert
Join us for an evening of music in the serene setting of St.…
Arts Week – Blasta Food Festival
As part of the Arts Week in St. Columba’s College, we will…
Columba’s Connects Annual Event
On Friday 24th April we are launching our first ‘Columba’s…
TY Pupils Win Prize at Lego Robotics League
Form IV pupil Carolyn Curry reports not he recent Transition…
Movember Challenge Wrap Up
A report from Form V boys Henry Clements and Harry Hone on the…
Senior Boys Narrowly Lose Plate Final
Commiserations to the Senior Boys Basketball team, who lost by…
Arts Week 2026
As we approach the end of term, we are delighted to share the…
Digital Art Display
Below is a digital art gallery of 2025 Junior Cycle and Leaving…
Warden’s Thoughts on …. a MANifesto
Last year, particularly after the release of the Netflix show…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
After a too-long gap (since The Comedy of Errors in 2011), Shakespeare…
Form VI Art Expedition
On the morning of October 16th the Form VI Art pupils left the…
Visit from Norway
From September 23rd to 25th we were visited by 30 final-year…
Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2025
It's that time of year again – the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox…
Transition Year House Speeches
Congratulations to all who took part in last Sunday's Transition…
Warden’s Thoughts on …. Modern Language Teaching
There was an article in the British Sunday Times this last weekend…
Annual Admissions Notice for 2026 / 2027 Entry
Notice concerning the admission process to St. Columba’s College,…
Open Morning 2025 – Saturday September 27th
Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to…
Culture Night 2025
The College is once again delighted to take part in Culture Night,…
Trips Week 2025
Last week, the College's traditional 'Trips Week' to place with…
Sports Fixtures & Results
Quick Updates
Start of Hilary Term 2026
Monday 5th January: all boarders return between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Tuesday 6th January: all day boys and girls return by 8.10am. Summer Timetable. No games programme. Day boys and girls may leave after class.
Last week of term
Tuesday 9th December: special late rising. First Chapel bell at 10.30am.
Thursday 11th December: classes end at lunchtime. College Carol Service starts at 2.00pm (not for visitors). Christmas Dinners start at 5.00pm. Christmas Entertainment at 8.30pm (not for visitors).
Friday 12th December: Term ends after Warden’s Assembly, c. 11.30am.
Sunday December 7th
College Carol Service, beginning at 7:00pm (first chapel bell at 6:40pm). All welcome.
Mince pie and mulled wine reception in the BSR afterwards for visiting guests, along with a digital art display of Junior Cycle & Leaving Certificate artwork.
Exodus Weekend
Thursday 27 November: Exodus starts after the end of the final examination
Sunday 30 November: Exodus ends for boarders. College closed until 6.30pm, and return by 8.30pm.
Monday 1 December: Day boys and girls return by 8.10am. White Chapel (St Andrew).
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