House System

The House system is an important means of developing House spirit and, ultimately, School spirit. Each student will be encouraged and expected to participate enthusiastically in all House activities. Developing a sense of pride, belonging and commitment are important within the ethos and culture of St Columba.

Primary School

FARRELL HOUSE – RED

Named for Gamaliel Farrell, the second School Master at Port Macquarie.

INNES HOUSE – GREEN

Named for Annabella Innes, a niece of Major Innes, and an early settler in the Port Macquarie area, who recorded her early years in a series of diaries.

McCABE HOUSE – BLUE

Named for John McCabe, the first School Master at Port Macquarie, and tutor to the children of the first Commandant of the settlement.

ROBINSON HOUSE – YELLOW

Named for Grace Fairley Robinson, an exceptional student who was the second woman to enter Sydney University to train in medicine.

Each House competes for the House Shield. House activities of a sporting, cultural and academic nature will be organised throughout the year. Sometimes students will have House Meetings, led by their Heads of house, House Captains and House Teachers.

Secondary School

In Secondary School, there are six Houses. Reflecting on our sacred duty to care for our planet, St Columba will honour our environment by naming our Secondary Houses in honour of those guardians of nature, our native trees. The Secondary Houses are named after trees indigenous to our region and reflect our dedication to our sense of duty to our environment and our respect for its unique beauty.

Bangalay

Rosewood

Tuckeroo

Acacia

Lilly Pilly

Coolamon

Each House competes for the House Shield. House activities of a sporting, cultural and academic nature will be organised throughout the year. Sometimes students will have House Meetings, led by their Heads of house, House Captains and House Teachers.