Last weekend the final performances of Beauty and the Beast completed a stunning season. Audiences have been full of praise and I wish to congratulate everyone who has contributed to the success of the production. The dedication and hard work of the students have paid real dividends for them and they have nurtured talents that they can reflect on with satisfaction. To the staff and community helpers, thank you for sharing your time, talent and patience as mentors and technicians.
This Thursday we held the Year 11 speech competition. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Holly Malcolm, 2nd Nicole Ogorida and 3rd Kimberley Dyster. In the Level 3 competition Mitali Singh placed 1st, Lily Webster 2nd and Julia Fauth 3rd. The ability to articulately communicate to an audience is a life skill that we passionately foster in our English and Religious Education programmes. Next term we have the Bishop's Shield Competition, hosted by Verdon College in Invercargill and later this term the Russell McVeagh debating competition. These are further opportunities for students to develop their public speaking skills and I urge students to audition for the various teams.
As we break for the Queens Birthday long weekend, can I ask that caregivers take the opportunity to look at uniform and check things like missing top buttons and the state of shoes. The weekend is also an opportunity to for boarders to catch up with family and for seniors to sort out arrangements for the upcoming school ball. I wish everyone safe travel on the winter roads and a refreshing weekend.
May God bless you all
Paul Olsen, Principal
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