Dr Roza Sage Member for Blue Mountains, Sergio Rosato Principal at St Thomas Aquinas Primary, Paul Ryan Principal at St Columba's College, Education Minister Adrian Piccoli MP and St Columba's students James Freeman and Jordan Hallam
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli MP and Member for Blue Mountains Dr Roza Sage paid a special visit to students from St Thomas Aquinas Primary and St Columba’s College in Springwood.
On Tuesday 11 March, Minister Piccoli met with students who were directly affected by the bushfires of October 2013.
Students spoke openly and movingly of how their lives have changed since their home-life and community were devastated by the fires. Several students acknowledged how much closer the experience has brought them as families and as a community. Year 11 St Columbus student James gave special thanks for his teachers who ‘were always there for him’.
Minister Piccoli said he was privileged to hear their stories and hoped, like the grass and trees were growing again, that they were beginning to move on with help from each other.
Dr Sage reassured students that grieving was a normal part of life sharing her own story and inspiring students with hope for the future.
Following the meeting, Minister Piccoli and Dr Sage joined students and teachers for a morning tea.
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13 Feb 2025
From Facebook
We enjoyed a great evening with Year 7 parents and students at the Year 7 Parent Welcome BBQ last night. Staff enjoyed meeting with new Year 7 Parents and the students enjoyed the Zooper Doopers! Thanks to all the families who came along and a special shout out to our senior student helpers who volunteered their time to make sure everyone had a great night. #Year7Parents #WelcometoStColumbas #therainheldoff11 Feb 2025
From Facebook
We warmly invite families to visit St Columba’s Catholic College for our Year 7 2026 Open Afternoon. This will be an opportunity for you to meet current staff and students, tour the campus, and learn more about the unique and personalised learning experiences available at St Columba’s. PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME The College Principal, Mr Phillip Scollard, will formally welcome guests in the College’s Brauer Hall at 4pm and 5.15pm. CAMPUS TOURS Campus tours, led by current College students and staff, will run throughout the afternoon. ENROLMENT INFORMATION Information about enrolling at the College and enrolment application documents will be available during the afternoon. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE: https://bit.ly/4jRoJDS