The College has a full and varied calendar of cultural events and pursuits along with seasonal sporting fixtures catering to the different talents and interests of students at all levels. Sports are conducted on three levels within the College - as an integral part of the curriculum with swimming, fitness, athletics, lifesaving, dance and skill development programmes as part of local interschool competitions at primary and secondary levels as part of regional, zone, state and national competitions. A well appointed Weights Gym is available on the Mount Carmel Campus. Community Involvement Columba Catholic College recognises that the transition to boarding school can have the effect of removing students from their local community, and that students can suffer accordingly. To compensate, Columba Catholic College encourages all students, both day and boarding, to become involved in their new community through activities such as commemorative events, fund raising appeals, street marches and participation in community projects.
Students are prepared to integrate into the wider community through their education.
The holistic approach prepares students for tertiary education, the work force and positive participation in family and community life. The College is located within the Charters Towers Catholic Community. Volunteer community work is also fostered.