The Trust was established as a voluntary initiative with the aim of promoting and celebrating the diverse and significant history of our beloved Alma Mater, St. Columba's High School. A primary objective is to capture and preserve the valuable legacy of our great school for future generations to appreciate and cherish.
1802
Edmund Rice opens first school to minister to poor Irish Catholic boys
1897
First CBC School in South Africa - CBC Kimberley
1941
St. Columba’s High School est. by
Bro L Hayes &
Bro O’Farrell
1973
Bro Madden becomes Principal
1 Sept 1976
Students march to Alexander Sinton
1980
Bro O’Brien becomes Principal
1982
Bro Bell becomes Principal
1984
Bro Lynch becomes Principal
July 1989
Robbie Waterwitch dies
1990
Mr Boet Brand becomes Principal
1991
Mrs M Nulty becomes Principal
1993
School becomes Co Ed
Ballie Boys - A film by Siona O'Connell, explores the history of our school through historical record as well as the emotional and often humorous musings of classmates and teachers. We think that the film goes a long way to unpack what it means to be a Ballie Boy and to honour that legacy and sense of belonging which we all share.
Importantly too, this film is a labour of love for the filmmaker - a way for a daughter to honour her dear departed father and come to terms with her own loss.