Welcome back to all our Former Pupils!

As you already know, once a Columban, always a Columban and we are delighted that so many of you play an active role in our community. The aim of the Development team (as part of the Development, Marketing & Admissions department) is to help you stay in touch with old friends and the School and help us maintain our thriving School community. Our work starts with Senior Years pupils (Senior V and Senior VI) running a successful programme in which we connect current pupils who are turning their attention to UCAS applications, with current pupils who have gone on to study in specific fields. However, events are an important aspect of the department and we are here to help you connect with other former pupils, support you in your chosen careers and celebrate your achievements. We also provide assistance in arranging reunions or tracing contemporaries (subject to GDPR guidelines). Visits to the School are always welcomed.


Stay in touch

Our Development Officer, Mrs Roslyn Davidson (known to many of you as the former President of the Former Pupils' Association) is always happy to help. You can email Mrs Davidson directly by clicking here or telephone 01505 872238. You can also stay in touch via our Facebook and Instagram accounts or through ColumbansConnect


Update your details

Please email Mrs Davidson, our Development Officer to update or remove your details from our databases. 


Join our Former Pupil community All former pupils of St Columba's School are automatically members of the Association, however, if you are not receiving email communications from us or left prior to Senior SVI please email Mrs Davidson and she will check and/or update your details. 

 

Events & Reunions Our social media accounts are the best place to see reminders for events and reunions, however, if you are on our mailing list, you will receive reminders and save the dates so please ensure you are registered by emailing Mrs Davidson.  


125 Years of St Columba's

Academic year 2022/23 marks 125 of the School's history and we are planning a programme of exciting new events to commemorate this occasion and celebrate our community.  We will promote these events via our email communications and on social media.

Annual General Meeting 

An AGM is held in the Spring - all former pupils and friends are welcome. 

Former Pupil Weekend

The annual former pupil and school rugby and hockey matches are played in March. 

The Silver Tablet 

Former pupils and former staff are warmly invited to attend the School’s Silver Tablet Concert in June. 

Getting Together 

Get-togethers are arranged throughout the year both in Scotland and in London. 

House of Commons Lunch

This annual event is held in London every two years an you are more than welcome to attend!

Reunions 

We have modified the reunion schedule to secure two reunion dates each school year, one in the autumn (usually October) and one in the spring (usually March). We are happy to host multiple year groups on each of these dates. Reunions at St Columba’s generally follow one of two formats:

  1. Welcome drinks, tour of school and lunch
  2. Welcome drinks and tour of school
  • 11:30 Meet at Senior School for drinks (bucks fizz/tea/coffee). Photos and magazines will be on display and you are welcome to bring your own memorabilia for display on the day.
  • 12:00 Tour of school
  • 13:00 Two-course lunch with wine (approx. £25/head)
  • 15:00 Close (and continue the event in someone’s house or another venue)

We can help with generating the invite and can promote your reunion. If you would like help to arrange your reunion, please get in touch.

 

Other Events

The Association would love to hear about any other events you would like to have, either held at the school or in any other part of the country. Members are geographically spread far and wide, but this should not restrict anyone from holding a local event or reunion. Assistance can be given with arranging reunions or tracing former pupils and visits to school are always welcomed.

 

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