We value positive relationships with parents and carers to help develop better social and emotional skills in children. We know that when children are engaged with their learning, they attend school more regularly, leading to better long term outcomes.

For parenting and counselling services, visit the Family Support page, and for direction and clarity on regulations, processes and procedures at our school, read the Sydney Catholic School policies.

Parents and Friends

St Columba’s Parents and Friends (P&F) Association operates to support and assist the school community. The P&F recognises and values the role that parents/carers play in the education of their children. It aims to strengthen the partnership between family, school, parish and the wider community for the benefit of the children’s overall development and learning.

The P&F will endeavour to do this by:

  • reaching out to all associated with the school to build a friendly and welcoming community which seeks to involve all its members
  • raising funds to provide resources and opportunities for all members of the community
  • supporting parents/carers in their parental responsibilities and involvement in their children’s learning at home and at school
  • St Columba’s Parents and Friends Association is a vibrant and active group which works constantly to improve and enrich the learning environment of the students.

Meetings of the P&F are held each term and all families are invited to attend and to become involved. 

2024 School Year
Term 1
Tuesday 30th January – Friday 12th April
Term 2
Monday 29th April – Friday 5th July
Term 3
Monday 22nd July – Friday 27th September
Term 4
Monday 14th October – Friday 20th December
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2025 School Year
Term 1
Friday 31 January – Friday 11 April
Term 2
Monday 28 April – Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July –  Friday 26 September
Term 4
Monday 13 October – Friday 19 December 2025
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2026 School Year
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July –  Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October – Thursday 17 December 2026
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2027 School Year
Term 1
Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April
Term 2
Monday 26 April – Friday 2 July
Term 3
Monday 19 July –  Friday 24 September
Term 4
Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December 2027
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.