Dear Parents and Friends of St Kevin's College
The annual House Drama Competition, which was held last evening, was a showcase of talent. It is very pleasing to see the range and depth of theatrical ability being fostered by this event. Being able to get up on stage and confidently deliver your lines with grace, poise or at least passion is an invaluable life skill. As Principal, I am aware of the hidden curriculum that these events develop. The leadership opportunities for student directors, the discipline of learning lines, the commitment to practices and the personal confidence fostered are just a few of the skills that the New Zealand Curriculum refers to as the Key Competencies. As a College we are proud to see students of all levels developing the skills of Self-Management, actively Participating and Contributing and productively Relating to Others. Thank you to Mrs Austin and her team for providing the environment and encouragement for the talent to blossom.
Thank you to the parents who have indicated their support for the first email out of fortnightly indicators. I hope that they stimulated debate over the diner table. The link between staff, student and parent is an important one and we consider early notification of both concern and improvement is central to raising student achievement.
The sound of haka and chants has reverberated around the grounds at lunch times this week and is a reminder that the Waitaki Interschool is fast approaching. As always the occasion is filled with passion and pride. It would be great to have as many parents supporting this whole school exchange as possible. The decision to cancel the morning events if the weather is poor will be made on Thursday afternoon. This will help those parents who were planning to travel.
Please keep Mr Ryan in your prayers as his treatment progresses.
God Bless You All
Paul Olsen, Principal
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