Dear Parents,

Last Thursday we had a visit from Catholic Schools and Diocesan Shared Services.  We shared data from the period since our last visit in 2023 and planning around our strategic improvement goals for Catholic Identity, Learning and Wellbeing.  It was a positive experience for us all with wonderful feedback on our beautiful school and our students.  It’s always great to have our own thoughts about our school reinforced by visitors.

We’re seeing some wonderful leadership amongst our Year 6 students.  As they began in this year, they all nominated the qualities they demonstrate that would make them a leader for St Columba’s.  Our visitors last week were just some of the people who have commented on the way our children conduct themselves, particularly the Year 6 children who invited them in and showed them to the meeting room.  We also have 10 of our children leading the Open Day tours next week.  Well done Year 6!

 Jenny Howard