There are many opportunities for current parents, former students and parents, and friends of the school to stay connected and continue to be part of life at Columba College. These dedicated and diverse groups help maintain networks beyond the school gates and enrich and enhance the school community.
Columba Community
Board of Governors
Ms Amy Columb (President)
Mrs Charissa Nicol (Principal)
Ms Rachel McLauchlan (Treasurer)
Dr Doug Hill
Mrs Liana Johnston
Mr Jason La Hood
Mr Hamish Mackenzie
Mr Dougal McGowan
Mr Michael van Aart
Mrs Julia Scott
Mrs Louise Tilyard
Mr Callum Hayde (on leave)
School Board
Mr Graeme Riley (Presiding Member)
Mrs Charissa Nicol (Principal)
Mrs Deborah Body
Mrs Rebecca Crawford
Mrs Amanda Davies
Mr Aaron Everett (Staff Trustee)
Miss Madison Flutey (Student Trustee)
Mr Dougal McGowan
Mrs Julia Scott
Ms Annie Van der Wal
Parents Association
The aim of the Columba College Parents’ Association is to work as a team and to provide a link between students, their families, the School and its Governing bodies.
The Association has a committee with office bearers, and welcomes new committee members.
The Parents’ Association organises a few key fund-raising events every year such as the School Fair with the funds raised used to provide a wide range of equipment and resources that help to ensure Columba College offers its students the best possible experience.
The current President of the Parents’ Association is Mrs Louise Tilyard.
To contact the Parents’ Association, please email parentassociation@columbacollege.school.nz.
Sports Council
The Sports Council was established in 2011 to provide further support for the College’s sports programme through the involvement of enthusiastic and knowledgeable parents, coaches and staff. The Sports Council vision is to create a pathway to excellence for all.
The current Sports Council executive is
Brent Davies – Chair
Jo Morrison – Secretary
Dougal McGowan – Treasurer
The Council welcomes new members to continue this support for Sport at Columba.
Columba College Alumni
We want the friendships and memories made at Columba College to last you a lifetime. To help cement these we actively encourage former students and and parents of Columba College to be part of our Alumni.
Being part of our Alumni will ensure you keep up to date with the latest news from the College, have the opportunity to attend events and keep in touch with your peers.
We also love to hear form our former students and do encourage you to update your details or to simply let us know what’s happening. Email us at development@columbacollege.school.nz .
Distinguished Alumni
An annual service to celebrate Distinguished Alumni of the College was introduced in 2011. Since then high deserving graduates of Columba College have been given this honour.
Columba Old Girls’ Association
The Old Girls’ Association was established in 1924 with Miss Frances Ross, first Principal of the College, elected as first President.
The Dunedin-based Committee meets regularly and from time to time arranges social functions for Old Girls and members of the school community. Through its newsletters to Old Girls, the Association is a valuable way for members to keep in touch and to be informed about developments and school news.
There are a number of active branches of the C.O.G.A. throughout New Zealand.
The Current Leadership Team is:
President: Sarah Cottle
Secretary: Rachel Mansfield
Contact details for the C.O.G.A. are:
Postal: P.O. Box 12012, Maori Hill, Dunedin
Email: columbaoldgirlsassociation@gmail.com
