Theology Suceess

Congratulations to Year 13 Theology students Rachel Blakely, Jessica Grasmueck, Oliver Hanning, Samara Halkett, Amelia Mabon, Luke Mullally and Dominick Yanzick who have all passed their Theology papers. Once again we congratulate Mr Mullally for keeping his record of a 100% pass rate.

Waitaki Interschool Netball

There was a battle of epic proportions on the netball courts at the College today as the College hosted Waitaki Girls High School for our annual interschool. With the entire College out in support our Senior A & B Netball Teams put in an outstanding effort and whilst the Senior A's did not manage to put a win away (score 23:21 to Waitaki) it was certainly not for lack of fire and spirit. The Senior B's however can be congratulated on a great win over their counterparts, coming out on top with a 30:16 score.

Pounamu Taonga Ceremony

The Pounamu Taonga (Greenstone Treasure) Ceremony was held at the last College assembly of the term. The majestic greenstone piece, which was a gift to the College and usually resides in Mr Olsen’s office, was the focus of our liturgy. The qualities of beauty, strength and resilience were used to inspire our Senior A & B Netball girls and our 1^st XV Rugby boys to perform to the best of their ability in the Waitaki Inter-school, as well as to farewell our five German GAP students as they complete their year at the College. The College performed a spirited haka at the conclusion of the School Prayer.

Aoraki Elite Sports Academy

Tasman Forgie, Micheal Hanningan, Ryan Esselink and Justin Rangi were selected to attend the Aoraki Elite Sports Academy in Lincoln this term. Tasman and Ryan told us about the Academy:

“At the Sports Academy based at Lincoln University we experienced what it was like to be a tertiary student, living amongst the students in their accommodation and including all aspects of university life. We were also exposed to various specialists in the chosen fields which benefited our sporting choice. These included a nutritionalist, sports psychologist, specialist coaches and numerous sports trainers and physios. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our experience and met many new friends from around the Aoraki region”

Special Character - Confirmation

Confirmation has been our focus these last few weeks and we have four students in our St Kevin's family being confirmed this Sunday. We welcome the St Kevin's extended family to join us on Sunday at 9.30am, St Patrick's Basilica.

Assembly took a colourful turn this week with the liturgy presentation from Mr Nyika and his Year 10 class who spoke about celebrating our unique gifts and talents. Our community continues to grow in it's diversity and Mrs Powell and her Maori class shared skits to illustrate Manaakitanga - "Kiwi Hospitality", acceptance and tolerance - virtues that are examples of the Special Character of St Kevin's College.

End Of Term Notices

WAITAKI INTERSCHOOL

Friday 15th July is the last day of Term 2 and the day of our annual Interschool with Waitaki. The timetable for the day will be as follows:

Periods 1, 2 and 3 - Classes as per usual

11.40am - Early Lunchtime

12.00noon - Netball v's Waitaki Girls @ our outdoor courts

1.10pm - School assembles on the driveway

1.15pm - School march to Centennial Park

1.30pm - Rugby kick off v's Waitaki Boys

School uniform expectations - You are expected to wear correct school uniform including jackets/scarves. If it is cold wear layers.... if it is wet wear a raincoat.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Due to timetabled events school photo orders placed at the end of last term will now be handed out to students next Tuesday 12th July during Tutor Group. Thank you and we apologies for the delay.

YEAR 13 COMMON ROOM

A group of Year 13 students have been working hard on their own "extreme makeover" redecorating the old Stables classroom into a new space for the Year 13 Common Room. They would be grateful for any donations of tables, chairs and couches that the community might have and anyone able to help with these can contact the College Office. Thank you.

STUDENT ILLNESS

As the end of the school term approaches we ask parents to continue to be vigilant regarding student illnesses. In particular we have been advised from the community that school sores are particularly prevalent at present. We remind parents and caregivers to please contact the school via the Absentee Message Service if your child is away.

Hockey Representatives

Congratulations to Jaln Rodger and James Daly who have been selected into the South Canterbury U18 Hockey Team. Congratulations also to U15 North Otago Representative Players - Logan Lory, Logan Chandler, William Harrison, Sean Daly and Connor Daly.

Well done to all these boys on their achievements - St Kevin' s College is very proud of you all.

Winter Wrap Up

The St Kevin's College Junior Netball Team are selling SKC blankets as a fundraiser. These are good quality fleece blankets and suitable for any occasion. Just $40 each, with the order form in the College Office only until the end of the term. Please support our girls!

Sporting Draws

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 9 July

Division 1:

SKC Snr B v WGHS Lightening Strike (3.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

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

Division 1.2:

SKC Int A v Craig Mackay Valley Gold (3.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.3:

SKC Jnr A v Bennett Transport Valley Silver (2.00pm @ court BNZ)

Division 1.4:

SKC Int B v SKC Snr Red (12.00noon @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Rainbow v Maheno Havoc (2.00pm @ court RD1)

Division 1.5:

SKC Jnr B v WGHS Snr Silver (3.00pm @ court Physio Med)

Division 2:

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

SKC Jnr Red v WGHS Jnr Black (1.00pm @ court Amcal NE Phar)

OTAGO RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL DRAW

Saturday 9 July

Highlander First XV:

SKC First XV v Kavanagh (venue St Kevin's College)

U16 Country Division:

SKC v Wakatipu (venue Queenstown Event Centre)

U15 Divison Two:

SKC v Wakatipu (venue Queenstown Event Centre)

U14 Division Two

SKC v West Otago (venue St Kevin's College)

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 9 July - Kick Off 9.30am

SKC1 v Waimate HS Seniors (venue SKC)

SKC2 v Waimate HS Juniors (venue Waimate)

SKC3 v WGHS (venue Don Field)

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Sunday 10 July

Division 1:

SKC Snr B v WGHS Wildfire (3.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

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

Division 1.2:

SKC Int A v Valley Blue (3.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.3:

SKC Jnr A v Eastern B (2.00pm @ court BNZ)

Division 1.4:

SKC Int B v WGHS Int Black (2.00pm @ court RD1)

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

SKC Snr Red v Maheno Havock (12.00noon @ court RD1)

Division 1.5:

SKC Jnr B v WGHS Snr Blue (3.00pm @ court Physio Med)

Division 2:

SKC Snr Pink v WGHS Int White (12.00noon @ court Amcal NE Phar)

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

SOUTH CANTERBURY HOCKEY - DIVISION THREE

Monday 11 July

St Kevin's College v TBHS Lions (6.00pm @ Oamaru)

YOUTH BOYS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Wednesday 13 July - Kick Off 4.00pm

SKC v WBHS Red (venue Milner Park)

SCHOOLGIRLS RUGBY

Wednesday 13 July

St Kevin's v Ashurton(venue Oamaru)

Bellissimo Performance

Students were treated to a performance by chamber music group Bellissimo at assembly this week. Rowan Newton (clarinet), Francis Liardet (piano) and Mackenzie Scott (vocals) performed at the Regional Chamber Music Competition earlier in the term and received the Adjudicators Award.

Rowan is also the St Kevin's College student representative for the Oamaru Youth Orchestra and anyone interested in joining this wonderful group of local musicians should speak directly with her. The Youth Orchestra meet each Tuesday after school and perform at a number of events throughout the year.

Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards

13 students were presented with their Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards at assembly this week. Sean Hand and Hannah Poole received Silver Awards and Hannah Caldwell, Courteney Botting, Leigh McNamara, Tui Sinclair, Jahana McLay, Ellen-Margaret Powers, Callum Knowler, Molly Farrell, Tarentaise McLeod, Lisa Nolan and Hayley Evans their Bronze Awards. Grace Malcolm who was absent was also awarded her Bronze Award. This group is a good representation of the large number of students enrolled in this scheme, most of whom are actively pursuing a successful completion of one of the three award levels. This group of students are to be congratulated for their perseverance and organisation over the past year. These awards are well deserved and are a testament to students positive attitudes, enthusiasm, social responsibility and willingness to be involved. Together these students contribute a great deal to St Kevin's.

Year 9 Science

Is it a bird ... is it a plane ... or perhaps a bit of both! Miss McLennan and her Year 9 Science classes have been busy making scale models of birds and planes in a study of the effect of the centre of gravity on flight. Using plasticine to adjust weight the students have been attempting to launch their creations as far as possible.

Choral Festival 2011

The 2011 Choral Festival was held in the College Auditorium last night and all of our students and supporting staff are to be congratulated on a fantastic evening. Our adjudicator for the evening was Mr Benjamin Caukwell. He was full of praise for the high standard of all of the performers and was delighted to announce the following results:

Junior Boys Solo:

1st equal - Josh Mullally and James Armstrong

Junior Girls Solo:

1st - Lucy Tyrell

2nd - Atalya Aitcheson

3rd equal - Jessica Latavao and Frenzy Lauglaug

Senior Boys Solo:

1st - Henry Ahomana

2nd - Fergus Farrell

3rd equal - Dale Conlan and Ben Catto

Senior Girls Solo:

1st - Lori Kingan

2nd - Monica Ley

3rd - Alice Halaholo

Own Composition:

1st equal - Henry Ahomana and Georgia Wallace

3rd equal - Lori Kingan and Maeve Ryan

Highly Commended - Albert Hailes

Open Duets:

1st - Henry Ahomana and Hannah Mihaere

2nd - Lori Kingan and Eilee Robinson

3rd - Megan Tessier-Varlet and Danielle Trewavas

House Results:

Best Student Accompanist - Clancy House Band (Taka Madambi, Oliver Hanning, Henry Ahomana and Simon Conlan)

Best Student Conductor - Lydia Inglis from Whyte House

Winning House Choir - Clancy House

Champion House for 2011 - Treacy House

Fresh From the St Kevin's Dining Room - Week 10

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 filled 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, pineapple and cheese

Wednesday

Hot dogs served in a fresh roll and accompanied by

a selection of salad and relishes

Thursday

Baked potatoes with a choice of fillings

Friday

Chicken burger served in a fresh bun and

accompanied by salad garnishes and relishes