Sporting Draws

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 2 July

Division 1:

SKC Snr A v SKC Snr B (1.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

Division 1.2:

SKC Int A v Valley Red (1.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.3:

SKC Jnr A v Milligans Valley White (3.00pm @ court BNZ)

Division 1.4:

SKC Int B v SKC Snr Rainbow (3.00pm @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Red v WGHS Jnr Red (12.00noon @ court 3)

Division 1.5:

SKC Jnr B v Athletic Bronze (3.00pm @ court Physio Med)

Division 2:

SKC Jnr Red v WGHS Snr Yellow double header(2.00pm @ court Amcel NE Phar)

SKC Jnr Red v WGHS Snr Green (12.00noon @ court Belle Visage)

SKC Snr Pink v Excelsior Red (1.00pm @ court Amcal NE Phar)

OTAGO RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL DRAW

Saturday 2 July

Highlander First XV:

SKC First XV v Waitaki Boys 1pm (Interschool 15/07)

U16 Country Division:

SKC v WBHS (venue St Kevin's College)

U15 Divison Two:

SKC v Eastern (venue St Kevin's College)

U14 Division Two

SKC v Upper Clutha (venue St Kevin's College)

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 2 July - Kick Off 9.30am

SKC1 v Meadowbank United Ladies (venue Showgrounds 1)

SKC2 v Waimate HS Seniors (venue Waimate)

SKC3 v Waimate HS (venue Showgrounds 1)

SOUTH CANTERBURY HOCKEY - DIVISION THREE

Monday 4 July

St Kevin's College v Geraldine (6.00pm @ Timaru Wett Dress)

YOUTH BOYS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Wednesday 6 July - Kick Off 4.00pm

SKC v Waimate High School (venue Waimate)

SCHOOLGIRLS RUGBY

Wednesday 6 July

St Kevin's v TGHS (venue Timaru)

Agricultural Field Trips

The Agriculture classes at the College have been busy with practical field trips for our Senior students.

Year 13 Agriculture students visited Brydone Growers last week to study organic potato cropping. The trip was very interesting and provided in depth information that will help the students to investigate and report on the production and marketing of a nationally significant primary product.

Meanwhile Year 12 students learned about embryo transfer and the benefits of using technology and genetics to improve livestock productivity on a visit to Fossil Creek Angus. (pictured below: Jack Dwyer gets hands on experience of flushing embryos!)

We are very grateful to local farmers and experts who give up their time and share their experience.

St Kevin's On The International Stage

Congratulations to former student Courtney Kerin who competed in the finals of the World Freestyle Kayak Championships in Platting, Germany over the weekend. After a tough start she showed her strength to take the silver medal in the junior womens division. Courtney has been attending New River Academy and will continue to travel and kayak around the USA and Canada before returning home later this year. See footage of one of her final rides at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/15607932

Weekly Sports Results

RUGBY

1st XV v SOHS 29 - 14 loss

U16 v Dunstan 47 - 12 loss

U15 v SOHS 53 - 27 loss

U14 v WBHS Red 33 - 29 win

NETBALL

Snr A v Excelsior 21 - 19 win

Snr B v Kurow 36 - 29 loss

SOCCER

Boys 1st X1 v Roncalli 4 - 0 win

SKC1 vWaimate Juniors 7-0 win

SKC2 v WGHS Rd 2-1 win

SKC3 v Meadowbank 0-12 loss

BASKETBALL

Collegiate Grade

WBHS Red (37) v SKC Knicks (24)

SKC Damels (7) v SKC 10GA Sonic (85)

SKC 10BA Kings (36) v WBHS Grey (11)

SKC 9BA Knights (62) v WBHS Gold (17)

Senior Grade

SKC Teinies (50) v Wild Thornberries (39)

SKC Blazers (49) v WBHS Red (26)

Ice Mashuz won by default

Sweaty Beasts (56) v Kool Kids (24)

SKC M5M (24) v WBHS Purple (72)

HOCKEY

Boys 1st XI v Primary Squad 13-0 win

Special Character

Our assembly focus this week was Matariki, a celebration of the Maori New Year. As a time for reflection and new beginnings in the Maori Culture it is appropriate that some of our students are about to celebrate their Confirmation. This sacrament of initiation will be celebrated at St Patrick's Bacilica at 9.30am on Sunday 10th July.

Today marks the final day of our Year 12 Retreat where our students have focused on supporting others in a positive manner. We look forward to sharing images and their experiences next week. Finally a reminder that Whyte House Mass is next Sunday 3rd July.

Fresh From the St Kevin's Dining Room - Week 9

At a cost of $5.50 a lunch ticket must be purchased form the canteen at interval. Each ticket is then redeemed at lunch when the student picks up their meal from the same server that the hostel students use. On offer this week:

Monday

Hot dogs served in a fresh roll

accompanied by a selection of salad and relishes

Tuesday

Pitta Pizza on a tomato and herb base

topped with ham, capsicum and cheese

Wednesday

Chicken pesto pasta

served with a choice of salads

Thursday

Baked potatoes with a choice of fillings

Friday

Freshly baked baguettes filled with a selection of

meat and cheese and choice of salads and sauces

Year 10 Science Experiments

Shoma Tokunaga, Sari Robins-Laughton and Georgina Wallis keep a close watch on this particular experiment! Miss McLennan and her Year 10 Science class have been doing an investigation into the efficiency of different fuel types.

Choral Festival 2011

The sound of music has filled the grounds during Tutor Time these last few weeks as our students fine tune their voices ahead of the annual Choral Festival which will be held in the College Auditorium, next Thursday evening at 7.00pm. We warmly invite our St Kevin's College Community to join us for the evening where both soloists and the Mass House Choirs will perform.

Sporting Draws

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 25 June

Division 1:

SKC Snr B v Kurow (12.00noon @ court LJ Hooker)

SKC Snr A v Symes Building Excelsior (1.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

Division 1.2:

SKC Int A v Waitaki Int Red (2.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.3:

SKC Jnr A v Athletic Cooper (2.00pm @ court BNZ)

Division 1.4:

SKC Int B v Excelsior Black (12.00noon @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Rainbow v WGHS Jnr Red (2.00pm @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Red v WGHS Int Black (1.00pm @ court RD1)

Division 1.5:

SKC Jnr B v Valley Yellow (2.00pm @ court Physio Med)

Division 2:

SKC Snr Pink v WGHS Jnr White double header(2.00pm @ court Belle Visage)

SKC Jnr Red v SKC Snr Pink (12.00noon @ court Amcal NE Phar)

OTAGO RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL DRAW

Saturday 25 June

Highlander First XV:

SKC First XV v SOHS (venue SOHS)

U16 Country Division:

SKC v Dunstan (venue St Kevin's College)

U15 Divison Two:

SKC v SOHS Colts (venue SOHS)

U14 Division Two

SKC v WBHS Black (venue WBHS)

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 25 June - Kick Off 9.30am

SKC1 v Waimate HS Juniors (venue SKC 1)

SKC2 v WGHS Red (venue Don Field)

SKC3 v Meadowbank United Ladies (venue Showgrounds 1)

SOUTH CANTERBURY HOCKEY - DIVISION THREE

Monday 27 June

St Kevin's College v Primary Squad (6.15pm @ Timaru Trust Aoraki)

BASKETBALL - SENIOR DRAW

Monday 27 June - Round 6

Waitaki Rec Centre Main Court:

K-Bar Angles v WGHS Wildcats (4.00pm)

SKC M5M v WBHS White (4.50pm)

7G v WGHS Black (5.40pm)

Scorebench @ Main Court

SKC M5M (4.00pm)

K-Bar Angles (4.50pm)

Waitaki Rec Centre Back Court:

SKC Teinies v Ice Mashuz (4.00pm)

The Squad v Wild Thornberries (4.50pm)

SKC Blazers v WBHS Purple (5.40pm)

Sweaty Beasts v Spartans (7.20pm)

Scorebench @ Back Court

Wild Thornberries (4.00pm)

Ice Mashuz (4.50pm

Sweaty Beasts (6.30pm)

YOUTH BOYS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Wednesday 29 June - Kick Off 4.00pm

SKC v WBHS Black (venue SKC)

SCHOOLGIRLS RUGBY

Wednesday 29 June

St Kevin's v Craighead (venue Oamaru)

BASKETBALL - COLLEGIATE DRAW

Wednesday 29 June - Round 6

Waitaki Rec Centre:

SKC Knicks v OIS Makos (6.30pm)

SKC 10BA Kings v WBHS 1st Juniors (7.20pm)

Scorebench @ Waitaki Rec Centre

SKC Knicks (5.40pm)

SKC 10BA Kings (6.30pm)

St Kevin's Gym:

SKC 9GA Saints v WGHS Red (4.00pm)

SKC 10GA Sonic v WGHS Purple (4.50pm)

SKC Damel v WGHS Pink (5.40pm)

Scorebench @ St Kevin's Gym:

SKC 10GA Sonic (4.00pm)

SKC 9GA Saints (4.50pm)

Home and School Raffle Result

St Kevin's Home and School Assn. Raffle - Weekend Escape For Two

Winner: Card 041/7 - Coghlan family

Winner has been notified.

Thank you for your support.

A Bit Of Light Reading

The College Library has been the proud recipient of brand new books purchased with money donated by the Home and School and this is a mere sample of the new literary text available to students. Our thanks to Mr McCleery and his team of helpers who have spent many hours covering them before they hit the shelves.

Aoraki Sports Elite Academy

Congratulations to Tasman Forgie, Micheal Hanningan, Ryan Esselink and Justin Rangi who have been selected to attend the Aoraki Elite Sports Academy in Lincoln for the next 3 days. All boys will have access to training with professional coaches, sports nutrition information, team building exercises, sports strapping courses and much more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the boys who are all members of our Soccer 1st X1. We look forward to hearing all about their trip on their return.

Mercy Cup and St Bedes Interschools

This week the annual Mercy Cup and St Bede's interschools were held and a chilly morning gave way to a great day with fierce competition on all fronts. Congratulations to all of our participating teams and our thanks to Sports Co-ordinator Denise More and her team for organising such a successful series of events.

Mercy Cup Hockey Results:

Scoreboard: 1st Villa Maria, 2nd Marian, 3rd St Kevin's College, 4th Roncalli

Fairplay winners: St Kevin's College

Mercy Cup Netball Results:

A-grade Scoreboard: 1st Marian, 2nd St Kevin's College, 3rd Roncalli, 4th Villa Maria

Fairplay winner: St Kevin's College

B-grade Scoreboard: 1st Villa Maria, 2nd St Kevin's College, 3rd Marian, 4th Roncalli

Fairplay winner: Villa Maria

C-grade Scoreboard: 1st Villa Maria, 2nd John Paul II, 3rd Cathedral, 4th Marian, 5th Roncalli, 6th St Kevin's College

Fairplay winner: Roncalli

Year 10 Scoreboard: 1st Villa Maria, 2nd St Kevin's College, 3rd Roncalli, 4th Roncalli, 5th Marian, 6th John Paul II

Fairplay winner: St Kevin's College

Year 9 Scoreboard: 1st Roncalli, 2nd Villa Maria, 3rd St Kevin's College, 4th Marian

Fairplay winner: Marian and Villa Maria

Mercy Cup Soccer Results:

Scoreboard: 1st Villa Maria, 2nd Marian, 3rd St Kevin's College, 4th Roncalli

Fairplay winner: Marian

St Bedes Interschool Results:

Rugby 1st XV: 47-0 loss

Rugby U16: 27-12 loss

Hockey: 4-2 loss

Senior Study Day

Details for Tuesday 21/6/11

Senior School - tutorial classes:

P1 Social Sciences

P2 English

P3 Maths

P4 Sciences

P5 Other Areas

If students are at school they must be in uniform.

Senior students not intending to be at school must have a note from caregiver to Dean/Office by the end of school Monday 20th June.

Junior School as for a normal day except there is an extended lunch until 1.40pm.

Fresh From the St Kevin's Dining Room - Week 8

At a cost of $5.50 a lunch ticket must be purchased form the canteen at interval. Each ticket is then redeemed at lunch when the student picks up their meal from the same server that the hostel students use. On offer this week:

Monday

Panini's served warm with ham and cheese fillings

and a selection of salads

Tuesday

Baked Potatoes

choice of fillings

Wednesday

Pies served hot

with sauce accompaniments and salads

Thursday

Pitta Pizza on a spaghetti base

topped with ham and cheese

Friday

Beef Burger served in a fresh bun

and accompanied by salad garnishes and relishes

Regional Chamber Music Competition

On Monday 13th June, five students attended the Regional Chamber Music Competition held in Timaru; Francis Liardet, Salamina Kauapa, Julia Fauth, Mackenzie Scott and Rowan Newton. This year St Kevin's College entered two groups in the competition; Hewey, Dewey and Louie and Bellissimo. All students performed admirably and were great ambassadors for the College, but a special mention must go to Francis, Mackenzie and Rowan, who were awarded the Adjudicator's Award.

Big Sing

On Thursday the newly formed Redcastle Chorale, which comprises of members from Year 10 to Year 13, attended the Big Sing Regional in Dunedin, an event the choir has been working up to all year. This year there were a record 22 choirs at the event. Each choir performed a selection of three pieces either in the morning or afternoon sessions, then selected one piece to perform in the gala concert that evening which was attended by members of the public. The concert closed with Leonard Cohen's, Hallelujah, as all the choirs joined together to perform this on mass. The Redcastle Chorale were fantastic ambassadors for the school and had a thoroughly enjoyable day of performing and listening to choral music. If you have not yet heard the choir perform, they will be making an appearance at the up and coming Choral Festival on Thursday 30th June.

Sporting Draws

SOUTH CANTERBURY BASKETBALL ASSN

Friday 17 June

SPG Grade:

St Kevin's v Craighead (7.00pm @ SBS Court 1)

SPB Grade:

St Kevin's v TBHS White (8.00pm @SBS Court 2)

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 18 June

Division 1:

SKC Snr B v Athletic Maroon (2.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

SKC Snr A v Eastern A (1.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

Division 1.2:

SKC Int A v Athletic Gold (1.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.3:

SKC Jnr A v Maheno Black (2.00pm @ court BNZ)

Division 1.4:

SKC Int B v Maheno Havoc (12.00noon @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Rainbow v WGHS Int Black (3.00pm @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Red v Eastern Social (2.00pm @ court RD1)

Division 1.5:

SKC Jnr B v Athletic Silver (12.00noon @ court Physio Med)

Division 2:

SKC Snr Pink v Maheno Roxys (1.00pm @ court Belle Visage)

SKC Jnr Red v WHGS Snr Yellow (2.00pm @ court Amcal NE Phar)

OTAGO RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL DRAW

Saturday 18 June

Highlander First XV:

SKC First XV v Dunstan High School (1.00pm @ St Kevin's)

U16 Country Division:

SKC v Cromwell (venue Cromwell)

U15 Divison Two:

SKC v Taieri (venue Taieri)

U14 Division Two

SKC v Cromwell (venue St Kevin's)

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 18 June - Kick Off 9.30am

SKC1 v WGHS Red (venue SKC 2)

SKC2 v SKC3 (venue SKC 1)

BASKETBALL - SENIOR DRAW

Monday 20 June - Round 5

Waitaki Rec Centre Main Court:

Ice Machuz v The Squad (4.00pm)

SKC Blazers v WBHS Red (4.50pm)

Wild Thornberries v SKC Teinies (5.40pm)

Scorebench @ Main Court

SKC Blazers (4.00pm)

Wild Thornberries (4.50pm)

SKC Teinies (6.30pm)

Waitaki Rec Centre Back Court:

7G v K-Bar Angels (4.50pm)

Kool Kids v Sweaty Beasts (6.30pm)

SKC M5M v WBHS Purple (7.20pm)

Scorebench @ Back Court

7G (4.00pm)

Sweaty Beasts (5.40pm)

YOUTH BOYS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Wednesday 22 June - Kick Off 4.00pm

SKC v WBHS Red (venue SKC)

SCHOOLGIRLS RUGBY

Wednesday 15 June

St Kevin's v Waitaki Girls (venue Oamaru)

BASKETBALL - COLLEGIATE DRAW

Wednesday 22 June - Round 5

Waitaki Rec Centre:

SKC Knicks v WBHS Red (8.05pm on the Back Ct)

St Kevin's Gym:

SKC Damsels v SKC 10GA Sonic (4.00pm)

SKC 9BA Knights v WBHS Gold (4.50pm)

SKC 10BA Kings v WBHS Grey (5.40pm)

Scorebench @ St Kevin's Gym:

SKC 9BA Knights (4.00pm)

SKC 10GA Sonic (4.50pm)

Fresh From the St Kevin's Dining Room - Week 7

At a cost of $5.50 a lunch ticket must be purchased form the canteen at interval. Each ticket is then redeemed at lunch when the student picks up their meal from the same server that the hostel students use. On offer this week:

Monday

Freshly baked baguettes served with

a selection of meat and cheese, and choice of salads and sauces

Tuesday

Pitta pizza on a tomato and herb base,

topped with ham, cheese and pineapple

Wednesday

Hot dogs served in a fresh roll

and accompanied by a selection of salads and relishes

Thursday

Baked potatoes

served with a selection of fillings

Friday

Chicken burger served in a fresh bun

and accompanied by salad garnishes and relishes

Otago Secondary Schools Netball

Our College netball teams were well represented at the Otago Secondary Schools Netball Championships held in Dunedin over the last two days. Fierce competition has left some of the players battered and bruised but a determined effort saw the Senior A team finish 3rd in Otago, while the Intermediate A team ranked 5th and the Junior A's a credible result finishing in the top 10. Our thanks to all of the coaches and helpers who traveled with the girls to this event.

Practical Agriculture

Year 11 and 12 Agriculture students are studying for a Certificate in Rural Machinery with an ITO provider. During the weekend they were learning to ride ATV's and motorbikes. They will also learn about health and safety, fencing and tractor driving over the coming months.

St Bedes Interschool

This Interschool will be held in Christchurch and hosted by St Bedes College on Tuesday 21st June. We wish our boys well on there trip to St Bedes Christchurch.

Teams travelling to compete are:

1st XV Rugby

U16 Rugby

1st X1 Boys Hockey

Mercy Cup Interschool

This Tournament will be hosted by St Kevin's College on the 21st June 2011 pp 28th June. We invite all parents/family & supporters to come along and support our St Kevin's Girls.

Teams competing are:

Netball A, B, C, 10A & 9A (North Otago Netball Centre - games start at 9.15am)

Hockey Girls 1st X1 (North Otago Hockey Turf - game start at 9am)

Soccer Girls 1st X1 (St Kevin's College - games start at 9.30am)

Schools that St Kevin's College are hosting in this Tournament are:

Villa Maria (Christchurch)

Marian College (Christchurch)

Catholic Cathedral (Christchurch )

Roncalli College (Timaru)

John Paul II College (Greymouth)

Special Character

Lead by the Student Leadership Team the liturgy at this weeks Assembly focused on Fair Play and how we represent ourselves in the sporting and cultural areas of our community. The Special Character of the College ensures that we continue to challenge and nurture our students to live by their Christian values both on and off the sports field.

"Loving God, help us to see your presence in those we meet on the sports field and in our cultural activities. May we always respect them and follow the Golden Rule - Treat others as you would like them to treat you. Amen."

NCEA Music Assessments

Music students at the College have been in the spotlight with their NCEA Performance Units being recorded and assessed this week. Pictured above, Asher Munro and Charli Day take their turn on the Auditorium stage.

Sporting Draws

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 11 June

Division 1:

SKC Snr B v Symes Building Excelsior (1.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

SKC Snr A v SGHS Wildfire (2.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

Division 1.2:

SKC Int A v Papakaio (1.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.3:

SKC Jnr A v Athletic Zinc (1.00pm @ court BNZ)

Division 1.4:

SKC Int B v Eastern Social (3.00pm @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Rainbow v SKC Snr Red (2.00pm @ court RD1)

Division 1.5:

SKC Jnr B v Excelsior Spinners (3.00pm @ court Physio Med)

Division 2:

SKC Snr Pink v WGHS Jnr Blue (3.00pm @ courtAmcal NE Phar)

SKC Jnr Red v WHGS Jnr White (1.00pm @ court Belle Visage)

OTAGO RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL DRAW

Saturday 11 June

Highlander First XV:

SKC First XV v Kings (1.00pm @ Kings)

U16 Country Division:

SKC v WBHS (venue St Kevin's)

U15 Divison Two:

SKC v Dunstan (venue St Kevin's)

U14 Division Two

SKC v Cromwell (venue Cromwell)

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 11 June - Kick Off 9.30am

Meadowbank United Ladies v SKC2 (venue SKC 1)

SKC1 v WGHS Black (venue Don Field)

Waimate HS Seniors v SKC3 (venue SKC 2)

SOUTH CANTERBURY BOYS HOCKEY

Monday 13 June

St Kevin's v TBHS Pumas (6.15pm @ Timaru Wett Dress)

BASKETBALL - SENIOR DRAW

Monday 13 June - Round 4

Waitaki Rec Centre:

SKC Teinies v WGHS Black (4.00pm @ Main Court)

The Squad v K-Bar Angels (4.50pm @ Main Court)

WGHS Wildcats v Wild Thornberries (4.45pm @ Back Court)

Ice Mashuz v 7G (5.35pm @ Back Court)

WGHS A v Sweaty Beasts (6.25pm @ Back Court)

SKC M5M v SKC Blazers (7.15pm @ Back Court)

For full draw details including score board and refereeing please see sporting noticeboard

SOUTH CANTERBURY BOYS HOCKEY

Tuesday 14 June

St Kevin's v MVHS B (6.00pm @ Oamaru)

YOUTH BOYS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Wednesday 15 June - Kick Off 4.00pm

SKC v Waimate High School (venue SKC)

SCHOOLGIRLS RUGBY

Wednesday 15 June

St Kevin's v Ashburton (venue Ashburton)

BASKETBALL - COLLEGIATE DRAW

Wednesday 15 June - Round 4

Waitaki Rec Centre:

SKC 10GA Saints v WGHS Red (8.10pm @ Main Court)

SKC 10GA Sonic v WGHS Black (8.05pm @ Back Court)

St Kevin's Gym:

SKC Damsels v WGHS Pink (4.00pm)

SKC Knicks v SKC 9BA Knights (4.50pm)

SKC 10BA Kings v WBHS Aqua (5.40pm)

For full draw details including score board and refereeing please see sporting noticeboard

Student Absences

With the winter months drawing in it is timely for the College to remind students and parents about the procedures for noted absences during the school day.

If a student has a known absence from school, eg; appointment or illness, a phone call to the College must be made first thing that morning. There is an automated answering machine which allows messages to be left at your convenience prior to the school office opening. When an absence is known in advance a note from a parent or guardian should be given to the Year Level Dean.

If a student is required to leave the College grounds during the school day for ANY reason they must first seek permission from their Year Level Dean or a member of the Senior Management Team before then signing out at the school office. Thank you.

Representative Netball

Sporting success continues for the College with several of our netball players selected for representative teams throughout the region. We congratulate all of the girls trialled and wish them the very best for the upcoming season.

North Otago U15 Representative Team:

Front; Mikayla Cleveland, Mikayla Brenssell, Ashleigh Te Maiharoa, Shannon Vince

Back; Helena Graham, Merekite Wahatapu, Georgina Wallis

Absent; Tessa Robertson

North Otago U14 Representative Team:

Lauren Parsons, Julia Fauth, Tiana Mihaere, Georgia Haggerty, Lindsay Havea

Absent; Georgia Campbell

Dunedin Centre Tournament Team:

Fiona Watson, Hannah Mihaere, Bethany Robertson

Special Character - St Kevin's Feastday

A day of festivities marked a true celebration of St Kevin's Feastday this Friday. The day began with a rugby match between the two 1st XV teams from St Kevin's College and Verdon College. A strong showing from the boys resulted in a 31-5 win for the College. This was followed by an early lunch. Our liturgy in the Chapel took us back to sixth century Ireland where St Kevin established the Glendalough monastery. Mrs Austin talked about her visit to this monastic shrine. We then moved to the school Dining Room for our annual Quiz - a taste of school history, sciences, humanities, sport... something for everyone! Congratulations to Whyte House for becoming our 2011 champs with 446 points! Second with 350 points was Magee House, with Treacy third and Clancy fourth.

St Kevin's v Verdon

Accommodation Wanted For Exchange Student

Cecilie Muller is a Year 13 AFS student from the Faroe Islands attending the College for this year. Her host family are wanting to find someone to host Cecilie for the July school holidays while they are away. She is a delightful girl and very easy to get along with. If you can help please phone Kate White on 0274333913 or 03 4360813.

Sporting Draws

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 4 June - No games due to Queens Birthday Weekend

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 4 June - No games due to Queens Birthday Weekend

OTAGO RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION DRAW

Saturday 4 June

Highlanders 1st XV

St Kevin's v Verdon (venue St Kevin's ground 1) - BEING PLAYED 10.30AM FRIDAY 3 JUNE

U16 Country Division

St Kevin's v Wakatipu (venue St Kevin's ground 2 @ 1pm)

U15 Costal Division 2

St Kevin's v Kings Wildcats (venue St Kevin's ground 3 @ 11.15am)

SOUTH CANTERBURY BOYS HOCKEY

Tuesday 7 June

Waihi v St Kevin's (5.45pm @ Timaru Trust Aoraki)

YOUTH BOYS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Wednesday 8 June - Kick Off 4.00pm

SKC v WBHS Black (venue Don Field)

SCHOOLGIRLS RUGBY

Wednesday 8 June

St Kevin's v Mt View (venue Oamaru)

Inaugural Quadrangular Tournament

The Inaugural Catholic Schools Junior Quadrangular Tournament was held in Dunedin on Wednesday 1 June and whilst the trophy did not come back to Oamaru the various sporting teams and the travelling officials representing the College were highly praised for their attitude and presentation. Overall results did not come our way, however we congratulate the Year 9 Netball team on winning their grade and also the Year 7/8 St Josephs and the Year 9/10 Boys Basketball teams. All students thoroughly enjoyed the tournament and look forward to next year.

Netball Results

Year 10:

St Kevin's v Kavanagh: 20 - 8 (SKC win)

Verdon v St Kevin's: 17 - 23 (SKC win)

St Kevin's v St Peter's: 16 - 21 (St Peter's win)

Year 9:

St Kevin's v Kavanagh: 26 - 4 (SKC win)

St Kevin's v Verdon: 32 - 10 (SKC win)

St Kevin's v St Peter's: 34 - 18 (SKC win)

Overall Winner: St Kevin's College

Year 8:

St Joseph's v Kavanagh: 16 - 10 (St Jo win)

St Joseph's v Verdon: 10 - 23 (Verdon win)

St Joseph's v St Peter's: 15 - 7 (St Jo win)

Full results from the Basketball to follow as soon as they become available.

Full results from the Rugby to follow as soon as they become available.

Lions Young Speechmakers Competition

The art of public speaking is alive and well at St Kevin's College with Deputy Head Girl Maeve Ryan taking first place at the Lions Young Speechmakers competition held in Oamaru over the weekend. Year 12 student Sean Hand was close on her heels and took second place. The competition required two speeches from each contestant - a six minute prepared speech and an impromptu two minute speech on the topic "stars". Their success will see St Kevin's represented at the national finals in Napier. Well done.