We are proud to announce a new on-going partnership with McMaster University! This new partnership will recognize the community contributions of Columbia International College students who are entering their studies at McMaster University. 8 new scholarships of $5,000 each, will be awarded to CIC students who are graduating in 2018-2019, and are starting their undergraduate studies at McMaster University…
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2019 marks Columbia International College's 40th Birthday! As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we're holding two exciting scholarships/contests. We encourage all students to apply and here're the rubrics and essay descriptions. 40th Anniversary Scholarship Prize 1st Prize: $5,000.00 to student & $5000.00 donation for a registered Canadian charity of your choice 2nd Prize: $2,000.00 3rd Prize: $1,000.00 For university, college or…
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Columbia International College has been a supporter of Hamilton Crime Stoppers Inc. since 1995. Mr. Ron Rambarran, Columbia’s Emeritus Principal, has sat on the Board of Hamilton Crime Stoppers Inc. since 1995. He has been thrice past chair of the program and received the 2015 International Civilian of the Year award from Crime Stoppers International. Crime Stoppers is a community…
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Beginning in January 2019, Columbia teachers and students will take part in a pilot program using Google Classroom as a learning management system and digital classroom platform. Through the Classroom page and app, students have 24-7 access to all of their learning materials in addition to the applications offered through GSuite; Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar, Sites, Chats, Forms,…
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On December 8, 2018, 16 CIC students and 2 staff members, Columbia International College embarked on a ME to WE overseas trip to Quito, Ecuador. The purpose of the trip was to give students an immersive cultural experience abroad that will help them learn how their privilege (by coming from developed areas) can help others who are not as fortunate.…
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Cedar’s got talent! Every year our ESL and Junior Middle School students lead by Student Development at Cedar Building, put together a show that celebrates talent, diversity and the spirit of the Canadian traditions for Christmas!!! Since the beginning of November, all the performers put their time and hard work to practice and rehearse. We are all so proud of…
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CIC is devoted to building character in its students by teaching them key values that create responsible global citizens. On November 28, Columbia International College (CIC), held its first ever 'Character Awards,' an award ceremony particularly dedicated to recognizing students who excel not only excel in their academics but also their attitude in and out of the classroom. In the…
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During Columbia’s Fall Semester Award Ceremony, held on Nov 27th, accomplishments of our students in extracurricular activities were celebrated in a grand way. This is a bi-annual tradition hosted by the Student Development Office to “give credit where credit is due.” These recipients were honoured since they took upon themselves and achieved tremendous success in respective areas of school life:…
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On Friday, November 16th, Columbia presented its second annual “Arts in Unison” showcase, composed of dramas, music performances and digital shorts. This acclaimed project is a collaboration amongst students from Grade 11 and 12 drama and vocal classes, as well as the school band. All props and backdrops were designed by volunteers from the visual arts class. The showcase featured:…
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Congratulations to our Junior-Middle School students who participated in the annual Rotary Club of Ancaster Spelling Bee on November 17th. This event took place at Mohawk College, with our JMS students competing against various public and private schools from Hamilton. Danielle Beepot Pryce represented CIC in the grade 4-6 division. Damir Khaipov, Meng Xiaoyu, Lebron Beepot Pryce, Woleolu Peters and…
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