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.
Each House competes for the House Shield in Primary and Secondary. 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.
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.
In the Secondary School, there are six Houses named to reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship. Each House is named after a native tree species, representing the guardians of nature in our region. This naming tradition underscores our dedication to environmental responsibility and our respect for the unique beauty of our surroundings.
Bangalay
Rosewood
Tuckeroo
Acacia
Lilly Pilly
Coolamon
To support our service ethos, the School holds fundraisers throughout the year. These fundraisers, organised by the School Houses, support charities and organisations locally, across Australia and worldwide, which have significance and meaning to our School community.
Students are asked not to organise fundraisers or bring fundraising chocolates or other items for selling without prior permission from the Head of School.
