Earlier this week, the Varsity Boys Indoor Soccer team was presented with a championship plaque for their 1-0 win over Saltfleet Secondary School in the Hamilton-Wentworth Interscholastic Athletic Council (HWIAC) soccer final on March 3. The team had an almost perfect season winning nine out of ten games and finishing at the top of their division with 27 points. The boys played exceptionally well,…

Yesterday, Columbia International College was honoured to welcome Canadian author and medical doctor, Dr. Vincent Lam. (more…)

Columbia’s English department will be holding additional literacy workshops this week to ensure that students are well-prepared for the upcoming OSSLT on March 26. Starting today, students wishing to practice their skills can attend one of the many added workshops. Seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who have not yet attended a literacy workshop are encouraged to participate. (more…)

As Columbia students prepare to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), their teachers are continuing to aid their preparation by holding additional literacy workshops and hosting fun literacy activities. (more…)

Columbia International College is excited to play host to Sodexo’s Global Chef Program! As a leader in the food service industry, Sodexo provides food and hospitality services to over 75 million consumers in about 80 countries, including Columbia. Their Global Chef Program gives its top chefs from around the world the opportunity to travel to different countries and share authentic international cuisine. (more…)

Next week, Columbia International College will welcome celebrated Canadian author and medical doctor, Dr. Vincent Lam. As part of the English Department’s Guest Author Series, Dr. Lam will speak to students currently enrolled in Writer’s Craft and ENG4U courses. He also set aside time to be interviewed by the Columbia Chronicle, the student monthly newsletter, and to meet and take pictures with students.…

Recently, members from the Ontario Lung Association’s Youth Advocacy Training Institute were invited to Columbia to educate students on the tobacco industry. Organized by the Student Development department, the workshops discussed two very important issues: the Tobacco Industry and Health Advocacy in the community. (more…)

Happy March Columbia! With the mid-winter break, extracurricular activities and a number of great community service opportunities, this month’s featured activities will delight students. The diverse programming also encourages students to try something new and allows them to appreciate the school’s diversity. (more…)

On February 19, Columbia International College held its fourth annual Town Hall meeting. Staff and faculty members came together to learn about the school’s upcoming initiatives and attended a health and wellness seminar. (more…)