Kia ora Kevinian's and Supporters of the College
Today has been our first family "Careers Forum" afternoon, which was linked with parent teacher interviews. I am pleased to report that the focus on planning vocational pathways has been very successful and I am sure it will empower both students and families to make more informed subject choices. Thank you to Mrs Jackson and her team for organising the event. Thank you also to the many past students who made themselves available for the careers discussions. The process is one of reflecting on progress to date, sharpening focus on direction and then clarifying the subject requirements. Taking the opportunity at this time of year will hopefully improve engagement as we work towards the end of year examinations as well as helping students to set and achieve realistic goals for next year. I hope visiting boarding families will enjoy the opportunity to catch up and watch some sport over the weekend.
Earlier in the week, I attended the Catholic Secondary Schools Principals' gathering in Wellington. This was an opportunity to collectively chart a path for vibrant education in the Catholic Tradition. At the same time Australian Christian Brother, Dr Damian Price, lead professional development for the staff. His theme of effective restorative practice complements our College FIRE values. Adding to this Mr Ryan is currently a guest at the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Deputy Principals Conference in Sydney. All of these Professional Development activities demonstrate our commitment to providing a world class education for our students.
On Monday, as Obirin High School returned to Tokyo, the College welcomed Gong'an No1 Senior Middle School from China for a two week visit. 16 students and three staff are enthusiastically immersing themselves in hostel and school life. Thank you to Mr Fowler and Ms Walshe for organising their programme. This weekend the students will explore Dunedin on Saturday and Aoraki/Mt Cook on Sunday.
May God bless you
Paul Olsen, Principal
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