Preserving our Legacy


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. 

School Timeline


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

1997

School shuts its doors permanently

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 established
(Mission school for coloureds)

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

1997

School shuts its doors permanently

Ballie Boys (Short Film)


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.

Reunions


CLASS OF 89

30TH REUNION

Wynberg Boys High
SEPTEMBER 2019
Gallery

CLASS OF 88

30TH REUNION

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence
OCTOBER 2018
Gallery

CLASS OF 89

30TH REUNION

Wynberg Boys High
SEPTEMBER 2019
Gallery

CLASS OF 88

30TH REUNION

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence
OCTOBER 2018
Gallery

CLASS OF 89

30TH REUNION

Wynberg Boys High

SEPTEMBER 2019
Gallery

CLASS OF 88

30TH REUNION

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence
OCTOBER 2018
Gallery

Memory Wall


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