Columbia College

Three Junior Middle School (JMS)  students proudly represented Columbia at a local spelling bee competition held last month. Sasha Li Khen Ir, Elizaveta Golova, and Kimberly Lai Lie Xi traveled to Mohawk College on Nov. 29 to participate in the Rotary Club of Ancaster Spelling Bee. Over 40 participants in grades 7 and 8 from private and public schools in Hamilton competed against…

Last week, Columbia was honoured to welcome Canada’s Trade Commissioner to Brazil, Mr. Paulo Orlandi to its campus. He met with staff, toured campus and learned about our educational partnerships in Brazil. (more…)

Columbia International College’s December graduation ceremony is just one week away. While we hope to welcome many family members and friends to campus to celebrate this milestone, we understand that many will be unable to attend. We are pleased to once again offer live coverage of the ceremony to give those near and far the opportunity to be a part of the…

With the winter break quickly approaching, students are busy preparing and studying for their final exams, being written December 8-11. To ensure students are well prepared for their final exams, we would like to offer some useful study tips. (more…)

Columbia would like to thank all the staff and students who participated in, and contributed, to our Movember campaign. Your donations have helped Movember Canada raise over $18,000,000, and much needed awareness, for prostate cancer and men’s health. (more…)

It’s the holiday season … In just two week winter exams will be over and students will begin their winter break! Many will be returning home for the holidays, but there will also be a large number of students spending their break in Hamilton. Residence staff and Student Development staff have organized a variety of events to ensure that those spending the holidays in…

Columbia’s students and staff gathered in the Ainsliewood Gym on Wednesday afternoon to honour those who excelled in clubs, groups and extracurricular activities this semester's Award Ceremony. Activity advisors and teachers were in attendance to present award recipients with a certificate of achievement and medals to those involved in athletics. Hosted by the Student Development Department, the awards are a bi-annual…

Yesterday, four top-achieving ESL students were recognized for receiving the highest mark in their respective classes. Each student was presented with a medal of distinction and certificate of achievement for their accomplishment in a small ceremony held in the Living Wall Lounge. Mr. Galea, ESL Department Head, Mr. Rambarran, Principal, and Mr. Putt, Head of Senior School were all in attendance to…

Columbia’s students are used to learning important lessons from their teachers and staff but yesterday, the boys’ varsity basketball team taught them a thing or two about athleticism and humility. In a friendly, yet highly competitive, basketball game, Columbia’s staff and students faced off in the Ainsliewood gym. With excitement and school spirit at an all-time high, thanks largely to…

Winter has come early this year in Ontario and although the first official day of winter is in exactly one month, Dec. 21, cities around the province are already experiencing winter-like weather. Adjusting to the change in temperature may take some time but the best way to cope with this change is to dress in proper winter attire. To ensure…