Dear Parents and Friends of St Kevin's College
On Monday evening the Waitaki Sports Awards were held at the Oamaru Opera House. I was very proud to see the number of St Kevin's Blue Blazers honoured during the course of the evening. Congratulations to the award recipients and nominees. Special mention of the Senior Girls' Rowing Eight who won the Teams section and past pupil, Courtney Kerin who won the Sports Woman of the Year for Kayaking.
This week was a "Green Week" at the College. The calendar has been cleared of interruptions to academic studies and we aim to minimise the time out of class for students. With this in mind, at Assembly this week, I reminded students of the importance of keeping up to date with their class work. As the summer sporting season comes to a conclusion and cultural activities such as Stage Challenge take more of students time, it is critical to keep monitoring progress. For our senior students it is important that internal assessment is given priority over co-curricular activities. It is all to tempting to accept an "Achieved" grade rather than striving for "Excellence" when under pressure. Whanau Mentors are talking to students about managing their time and commitments. With a significant part of the term completed, it is timely to reflect on commitment and overall commitments.
Congratulations also to the many sporting and cultural achievers listed in the blog this week. You bring accolades to the College Family and we acknowledge your efforts.
The last weekend in March is the Bishop's Shield Competition which is hosted at the College. Can I urge families to consider taking a billet for this event as with almost one hundred students requiring accommodation, our resources will be strained. Please contact the Office if you can help.
Please continue to keep Mr Ryan in your prayers.
May God Bless You All
Paul Olsen, Principal
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