Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
Seek after wisdom for the sake of your wellbeing.
Kia ora
My name is Aaron Everett, and it is my privilege to greet you as the Acting Principal of Columba College. While my time in this role may be short, my commitment to our students, staff, and families is absolute. I am dedicated to ensuring a seamless, successful, and enriching experience for every member of our college community until a permanent Principal is appointed.
At Columba College we believe in a holistic approach to education. Our focus remains firmly on:
- Academic Excellence: Maintaining the high standards of teaching and learning that our community expects, and ensuring every student is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.
- Student Wellbeing: Prioritising a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student feels valued, respected, and ready to learn.
- Community Connection: Strengthening the vital partnership between school and home. Your engagement is key to our students’ success, and I encourage you to participate in college events and communicate openly with our staff.
While our team of dedicated teachers and support staff is working tirelessly to make this a vibrant and successful time for all our students, our commitment does extend beyond the classroom.
We are dedicated to nurturing young people of good character, a mission we actively live out through our college motto: “With grace and good discipline.”
This principle guides all that we do. It means:
- Grace in how we treat one another – with kindness, respect, and empathy.
- Good discipline in our pursuit of learning and in taking personal responsibility for our actions and decisions.
By focusing on both academic excellence and strength of character, we prepare our students to become thoughtful, responsible, and successful members of the wider community.
I encourage you to explore our website to discover the many programmes, co-curricular opportunities, and resources we offer.
Let’s work together to ensure that this period is one of sustained success and positive growth for every one of our students.
Ngā mihi nui
Aaron Everett
Acting Principal
