Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Friends of St Kevin's

As our juniors finished their final examination and the filling of the swimming pool was completed, we are entering the final chapter of the school year. Camp preparation, report writing and planning for the new year are all underway against the backdrop of NCEA examinations. The NCEA examinations have progressed smoothly, however a number of students have experienced illness on the day of the examination. Caregivers are reminded to get in contact with Mrs Potter who is our liaison person with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority immediately and then obtain a medical certificate from your local doctor.

Today we have welcomed the majority of our 2013 student intake at our orientation day. The remainder who are on school camps will join us next week. It is a pleasure to be able to meet the students and show them around our College. As you can see from the photograph below, the grounds are in top order and our new uniform shop was open for service. The Home & School Uniform Shop can now be found in the rooms under the Hostel Dining Room. Thank you to Mark Watson, our groundsman and the hard working team from the Home & School, who have helped transfer clothing to the new shop and ran the very successful Melbourne Cup fundraiser.

Finally I would like to extend a warm welcome to the helpers in our College Community to join Sandra and I at the Redcastle next Friday night for drinks and nibbles from 7pm. This occasion is an opportunity for our community to gather in a convivial setting and celebrate the many achievements of the year. This is an open invitation to all helpers who in any way have contributed to College over the past year. Please RSVP to the Office by Tuesday 20th of November. 

May God Bless You
Paul Olsen
Principal