News from the Eco Warriors
23 October 2016
Lots of green activities and events have been happening around the school. Here's an update from the Eco Warriors:

World Habitat Day
On Friday 7th October we all wore a touch of green in ...
Get your touch of green ready for World Habitat Day
10 September 2016
St Columba's will be celebrating World Habitat Day on Friday 7 October.

To recognise the occasion, we are asking you to dress with a touch of green, anything from green socks to a green t-...
St Columba's wins Green School of the Year!
10 September 2016
St Columba's took home the award for 'Green School of the Year' on Friday - the top prize at the 11th Annual EcoCentre Sustainable Schools Festival.

The Green School of the Year Award ...
1 + 2 = 3 sustainability stars!
4 September 2016
St Columba's single sustainability star on our front gate will soon be joined by two new friends. ResourceSmart Schools has awarded us two new stars in recognition of our energy and waste progr...
Eco Warriors & National Tree Planting Day
4 August 2016
By Amy, Year 3/4

On the 29th of July the 3/4's participated in the National Tree Planting Day. We planted shrubs and understory plants to freshen up our school.
The title of our Inquiry unit thi...
Eco Warriors learn about Biodiversity
23 June 2016
By 3/4M

On Wednesday 15th June, 3/4M walked to the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. We arrived at the Port Phillip Eco Centre where we met Sharron and Gio.

The first activity we did was talk about leaf ...

What our parents & students say

"I have been a part of the St Columba's community now for over 30 years. First as a pupil, then as a staff member at Before and After School Care, and now as a parent. My children are thriving here now just as I did."

Parent of Prep, Year 3 and Year 4 Students
 

We respectfully acknowledge the Boon Wurrung  people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which we learn and play.
We 
pay respect to ongoing living cultures of First Peoples, their ancestors and their Elders; past, present and emerging.

 

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