National Title Winner

Congratulations to Yr10 student Lisa Speden who, along with her corgie "Pete" took the Novice-Mini/Micro division at the National Dog Training Assembly 2011 Show in Christchurch. Pete was the only corgie in the competition but stood tall against the longer-legged dogs. Lisa has been training with the North Otago Dog Training Club for two years and along with the other club members we are very proud of Lisa and her achievement. Well done!

Operation Christmas Child

Thank you to all of the students, staff and families who generously donated gifts for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. A selection of boxes were gratefully on display in our College Office and we are sure that they will bring much joy to children in need.

Special Character

On Sunday we will celebrate the achievements of our Yr13 graduating students with our 2011 Graduation Mass in the College Chapel. This is a wonderful occasion where all of the friends and family members gather together in a true family celebration.

Our thanks to Leanne Brookes and the St Joseph Dominican Choir who are joining us for the occasion and of course to Father Wayne who is our celebrant for the morning. A reminder that Mass will begin at 11am.

Junior Performance Unit

Junior Performance Unit!!

The eagerly anticipated Junior Performance Unit Day

Friday 4th November starting at 1pm in the College Gym

Parent and caregivers as always are most welcome to attend.

Yr13 & Staff Morning Tea

Our graduating Yr13 students took the opportunity to thank staff this morning by hosting a special morning tea in the staff room. Deputy Head Girl Maeve Ryan spoke on behalf of the students acknowledging the support that our staff have given them over their time at the College. Mr Olsen proudly congratulated them all ahead of the upcoming weekend celebrations.

Senior Art Folio Work

Under the watchful eye of Mr Burton and the Art Faculty staff our senior students have been busy putting the finishing touches on their Art Folios and getting them ready to be sent away for assessment. We are delighted to share with you a small selection of the wonderful pieces that are being produced by our 2011 classes.

Farewell Assemby

There was a special sense of "family" at our final full College Assembly for the year and it was an opportunity for all students and staff to farewell our Yr13 graduating students. The Student Leaders spoke about their time at the College and after words of congratulations and encouragement from Mr Olsen the entire school shared the Kevinian Prayer.

Graduation Weekend

Graduation Weekend

Festivities begin on Saturday 29th Oct - 7pm, with our "Yr13 Graduation Dinner" for our 2011 Graduating Class and their parents/caregivers - please RSVP numbers to the School Office as soon as possible.

On Sunday morning the "Yr13 Graduation Mass" will commence at 11am in the College Chapel, followed by the "Graduation Ceremony and Senior Prizegiving" at 2pm in the Auditorium.

Students are reminded that Number One Uniform is required.

Yr13 Rite of Passage Celebrations

Our graduating Yr13 students gathered at the Dean O'Reilly Lounge on Monday for their Rite of Passage Celebrations, complete with a shared BBQ tea. This is an opportunity for students to reflect on their time at the College and our thanks to Mr Mullally and Mr Farrell for arranging a lovely evening.

Excellence Assembly

This week the College Community gathered to celebrate general excellence at St Kevin's with an Excellence Assembly in the Auditorium. Congratulations to all the students who had their academic achievements recognised in this way. Mr Olsen was proud to be able to present the latest in sporting and cultural blues to Sean Hand and Oliver Hanning (Cultural - public speaking), Raewyn Gregory-Hunt (Sporting - rugby) and Holly Edmondston (Sporting - cycling).

Senior Interhouse Debating

The Senior Interhouse Debating Competition was held this week and attracted large lunchtime audiences. All of the debates were very entertaining with lively interjections and rebuttals par for the course! Our grateful thanks to our student teacher, Miss Hayes, for adjudicating.

1st - Magee (Albert Hailes, Lucy Fauth and Sean Hand)

2nd - Treacy (Oliver Stewart, Molly Farrell and Jared Papps)

3rd - Whyte ( Jibi Kunnethedam, Kerryn Olsen and Sam de Buyzer)

4th - Clancy (Eilee Robinson, Caitlin Kearney and Oliver Hanning)

Best Speaker - Sean Hand

Scholarship Award

Congratulations to Yr13 student Lydia Inglis who has been awarded a Central Lakes Trust Tertiary Scholarship towards her study for 2012. A key strength of their scholarship programme is that it is open to all young people currently in Year 13 or who are undertaking a GAP year and who come from the Trust's region.

As one of our House Captains Lydia is well deserving of this accolade and we wish her all the best for her study next year.

Balmacewen Day

Congratulations to our resident pipers, Nick Parsons and Jamie Searle, who both brought home medals from the Balmacewen Day Solo Piping event held over the weekend. Jamie won the Novice March while Nick won the D Grade Strathspey Reel, came 2nd in the C Grade Strathspey Reel and 3rd in the C Grade 2/4. Both boys learn the pipes through the itinerant music programme at the College under the tuition of local piper Mr Bruce Carlyle. Well done!