Principal's Comment

Tēnā koutou Kevinians and Supporters of the College

Last Saturday evening, the Graduates of 2013 met at the Homestead for a final dinner, after their NCEA examinations. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome back ex-pupil, Detective Inspector Dylan Ross as our guest speaker. Dylan's message around goal setting and persistence was well received. He was an eloquent and thoughtful speaker who clearly captured and inspired our graduates, staff and families. He is a credit to his family and the College. Many thanks to Dylan, Mr Mullally and the Senior Management Team for a splendid evening.

As the penultimate school week draws to a close both staff and Year 10 students have been hard at work preparing for the camps and retreat next week. The College pool has been booked out for kayak lessons and an excellent spell of fine weather has made learning how to exit the kayak a much more pleasurable experience. A big thank you to Mr Grant our caretaker and Fabian our GAP student for managing our school pool. This is a much more complex process in these days off health and safety regulations and so it is pleasing to have competent people responsible for the meticulous preparation of this facility. Thank you to Mr Haig and Mr Brand for their kayak instruction.

There are a number of minor building projects currently underway at the College. These include the establishment of a Religious Education Faculty office in the locker area off the Redcastle Room, opening up of the old dark room in the Art Suite and a rearrangement of office space in the Administration Quadrangle. These alterations will be ready for the new school year.

The position of Director of Religious Studies at the College has been advertised and the Board of Trustees will hopefully be in a positions to make an appointment for the new year.

Tessa Robertson and Hamish Moynihan have left for India on the Edmund Rice Network Immersion Programme which involves volunteer work at the Mother Teresa's house in Calcutta. Our best wishes go with them on their work.

Finally, please keep Mr Rooney, who is currently in hospital, in your prayers.

Advent blessings to you all
Paul Olsen, Principal