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)
Mr Aaron Everett (Acting Principal)
Ms Rachel McLauchlan (Treasurer)
Mrs Liana Johnston
Mr Jason La Hood
Mr Hamish Mackenzie
Mr Dougal McGowan
Mr Michael van Aart
Mrs Louise Tilyard
Mr Graeme Riley
Very Rev Dr Graham Redding (Presbytery Nominee)
School Board
Mr Graeme Riley – Parent Representative (Presiding Member)
Mrs Suzanne Bishop – Staff Representative
Mrs Megan Carey – Proprietor Appointee
Mr Matthew Lane – Parent Representative
Mr Dougal McGowan – Proprietor Appointee
Mr Aaron Everett – Acting Principal
Miss Mariam Rietveld – Student Representative
Mr Nick Scott – Parent Representative
Mr Nic Sullivan – Parent Representative
Ms Annie Van der Wal – Parent Representative
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 Council welcomes new members to continue this support for Sport at Columba.
For all inquiries, in the first instance please contact Mrs Lauren Piebenga, Assistant Principal Programmes lpiebenga@columbacollege.school.nz
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. The Columba Old Girls Association (COGA) private Facebook group is a valuable way for members to stay connected.
The Current Leadership Team is:
President: Sarah Cottle
Secretary: Rachel Mansfield
Contact details for the C.O.G.A. are:
Postal: c/- 399 Highgate, Dunedin, 9010
Email: columbaoldgirlsassociation@gmail.com
