Ms Madeleine Brennan
MEd; GradDipRE; DipT; MACE

Welcome to the St Columba College Website. I hope that the information contained in these pages is helpful and begins to give you a picture of how our College views the educational experience.

You will no doubt become aware that our College is both Anglican and Catholic, established in 1997 by both Churches. The fact that we are truly Anglican and Catholic calls us to ensure that we offer an education that takes into account a person's spiritual development. Everything our College does finds its basis in our Christian heritage and Anglican and Catholic traditions.

I hope that you will also notice that our College is committed to maintaining high standards in all areas of College life. We take a great pride in student achievement, whether that achievement be in academic programmes or in vocational education and training. We believe it is important for students to take pride in their appearance and so we put a great deal of emphasis on the correct wearing of the College uniform. We believe that respect for self and others form the basis of a happy community, and as such the way that we treat one another is key to the total educational experience. In essence we want our students to be both successful and happy.

From the beginning of the College in 1997 rapid growth was experienced. The College now offers education from Reception to Year 12. While we have a total enrolment of over 1300 across the College, students belong to one of three sub-sections: Primary R-6; or Middle School Years 7-9; or Senior Secondary Years 10-12. It is important that students have a sense of belonging while also ensuring that our structures for the pastoral care of individual student can be of the highest quality.

Facilities at the College are second to none and needless to say we are proud of what we can offer students. However, excellent facilities are of little use unless teachers are also exceptional, and this is where I believe our College 'shines'. Exceptional facilities; wonderful staff and happy students support educational excellence.

St Columba College is unique, not only is it the first school to be planned from its inception as a combined Anglican and Catholic school, it is also one of the first schools to seriously consider the issue of Life Long Learning.

The College is presently in the process of developing courses for adult education opportunities (outside of student class time). This will also enable many of our senior students the opportunity to continue developing their personal interests even when they have graduated from the College as a student.

There is so much more that I would like to tell you about St Columba College! I hope that our website conveys some of the exciting nature of the wonderful 'happenings' at our College. Enjoy your visit!

In the words of our patron Columba, Deep Peace!