Columbia’s Leadership classes are asking their peers to give back to the local community by participating in a Home Room Food Drive Challenge in support of Sodexo’s Stop Hunger campaign. Throughout the month of April, students have been asked to donate non-perishable food items to their home room classes, all of which will be distributed amongst the city’s various food banks. The…

Tomorrow a group of Columbia students will be raising funds and awareness for one of Canada’s most notable pediatric health sciences centres, the McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). Students will walk from Hamilton’s Bayfront Park to the school’s Ainsliewood building – a total of 7km – in support of the organization and its academic research. The Walk-a-thon will begin at 3 pm and will teach…

Students at Columbia International College are on a mission to restock the shelves of local food banks. Students are being challenged to donate as many non-perishable food items as they can to help the local community by participating in the school’s Homeroom Food Drive. (more…)

This month, Columbia’s (JMS) students are running a Kiss the Goat fundraiser! This unique initiative will raise money for families in Sierra Leone to buy goats and assist them in becoming self-sustainable communities. (more…)

Almost 40,000 people in Canada will die this year from smoking. Columbia’s Health Action Team is on a mission to reduce this number by educating their peers on the dangers of smoking and effects of tobacco. This week, Columbia’s Health Action Team will be in the Living Wall Lounge promoting a smoke-free environment. Along with raising awareness about the health risks associated…

This past week, Columbia International College celebrated the diversity of our unique student body by hosting Diversity Week! Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to explore different cultures and learn about the diverse background of their peers and friends. Exploring cultures and traditions that make each individual unique were highlighted as means to give students a deeper understanding of the…

Columbia’s students and staff showed their support towards anti-bullying as they participated in Pink Shirt Day. The international campaign is celebrated across the world and is designed to put an end to all forms of bullying, as well as raise awareness for those who are victimized by bullying. By wearing pink, Columbia’s school community pledged their commitment to stopping bullying and…

Last week, Columbia recognized a few of its top achieving ESL students. Awards were presented to top achievers in various ESL courses from December, January and February. Students who received the highest mark in their respective classes were presented with a certificate of distinction by Mr. Galea, ESL Department Head, Mr. Rambarran, Principal, and Mr. Putt, Head of Senior School. (more…)

As people around the world prepare to celebrate the Easter holiday this weekend, we would like to inform you of the modifications to our office hours. Most places of business, including Columbia, will be closed tomorrow – Friday, April 3rd – in observance of Good Friday. Students and teachers will also be off on Monday, April 6th, however most of our administrative…

Earlier this week, from March 30th to April 1st, Columbia International College held a Course Information Fair in the Living Wall Lounge. Each day, teachers from different departments were in the Marketplace from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to discuss the courses offered in their department; Arts, English, Science, Math, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, ESL and International Languages. Students were able to…