On Tuesday evening St Kevin's played host to the Oamaru Pasifika Success celebrations. The College has been involved with this development project for two years and so it was an honour to be able to invite the Oamaru Pasifika community to see first hand the amazing results of this project. My special thanks to lead teacher Mrs Tina Dooley for her inspiration and commitment. Our students performed with distinction and the links established with the group at St Josephs School will ensure the continuation of the work. Thank you also to Mrs Burton, Mr Farrell and Mrs Austin for supporting me on the evening.
As Wednesday was the last formal assembly for the senior school, we farewelled our leavers and thanked the Student Leadership Team for their work throughout the year. Assembly co-ordination has evolved into a much more student centred activity. With the hard work, commitment and leadership shown by the team we have had much more interesting and creative offerings. Assembly was also an opportunity for me to share some images of my travels with the students and thank them for supporting me with my sabbatical.
The annual Student Orientation Day on Thursday provided an opportunity for me to meet and greet both the students and parents joining the Kevinian Family next year. Thank you to the Year 9 and 10 students who acted as guides on the day and thanks also to the Home & School team for organising uniforms and the afternoon tea. We are looking forward to seeing our new entrants on February 4th next year and encourage them to contact us if they have any follow up questions.
Tommorow, Mr Ryan and I will be marketing the College at the Ashburton A&P Show. We would welcome a visit from parents, prospective parents and past students at our display.
Congratulations to the students nominated for the Aoraki Sports Awards which will be held in Timaru this evening. Our congratulations also go to Tiana Mihaere and Jazz Roundhill who will receive the Mana Pounamu Award for Student Achievement in Dunedin to night.
May God bless you this Feast of All Saints
Paul Olsen, Principal
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