Dunedin Symphony Orchestra Music Education Tour

At the end of last term we were lucky to have Jen Cattermole and Sandra Crawshaw from the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra music education tour come and visit us.

The tour involved a talk and workshop around one of the pieces the DSO is performing in August, called 'From the Southern Marches' by local composer Anthony Ritchie. Because the piece is about the history of Otago right from first contact between Maori and Pakeha, it uses Maori musical instruments (taonga puoro). 

They brought with them taonga puoro, for the students to listen to, learn about, and play. They also spoke to us about how the piece links to the history of the Otago region.

Hostel Happenings

New Chef
Last week we welcomed our new chef Bruce to the Dining Room team. Bruce is an experienced chef and baker and we have already experienced a number of fantastic meals that he has prepared. We look forward to many more.

Hostel Redevelopment
The builders have finished redeveloping one of the dormitories at the Boys' hostel and have just started work on another one of the dorms. Unit Two has had a new roof put on and earthquake strengthening work has been carried out. The bathroom and heating are also being upgraded. Work is scheduled to progress right through to the end of the year.

Obirin High School Welcome

This morning we welcomed students from Obirin High School as they begin their stay here in Oamaru. A group has been hosted for a short stay at SKC for the past 9 years (with the exception of 2011 due to the earthquakes both here and in Japan).

The students will be part of the College Community for just under three weeks and we say a big thank you to those families who have opened their homes to host them during their stay. They will study English language, join their SKC 'buddies' in classes and enjoy educational excursions around the district.

Acting Principal's Blog

Kia ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College

The first week [term 3] of school has ended on a high. We have supported our catholic charity Caritas with a school mufti day and our 1st XV playing the curtain-raiser for the Ranfurly Shield game. Also taking the field our very own Year 10 Dean and PE teacher -Sam Tatupu coming off the bench for North Otago.

In assemblies this week, we have chosen to focus on Excellence. It is the start of a busy academic term students should be mindful of targets that were set earlier in the year. The next Student-Led Conferences are approaching in week 4, where discussions should be around three things. What was the original plan, have I worked toward the goal and what is there left to do to reach my goals. This is valuable for all concerned. Teachers and Caregivers need to support students, but students are actually in charge of their own learning, it is an active process with all involved.

We look forward to seeing everyone at these meetings.

On another note, the Bishop Shield teams are well into preparation for the big competition at Verdon College Invercargill during the weekend 9th to 11th August. We shall watch with interest and hopefully see some excellent results but also see the comradery of our fellow catholic schools and connections for our students being bolstered.

This weekend we welcome the arrival of the annual visit from our friends at Obirin High School Japan. Special thanks to families hosting students and to Mrs June Campbell for her preparations to make these students stay a success.

I hope your weekend is restful.

God bless 
Ngā mihi nui
Kerry Ryan

Max Smith Wins U18 Canterbury Cross Country Championships

Congratulations to Max Yanzick for leading all the way and taking out the U18 title at the Canterbury Cross Country Championships at Halswell Quarry on Saturday!

Max will now get to compete at the NZ Cross Country Championships in Wellington on the 4th August. All the very best Max!

Ranfurly Shield Visits St Kevin's College

We had the Ranfurly Shield visit us at school today! North Otago has a shield challenge against Otago this Friday at 2.05pm at Whitestone Contracting Stadium. Our St Kevin's College 1st XV play the curtain raiser at 12 noon against South Otago High School!

School will carry on as usual, but if students would like to attend, you will need a signed note from your parents for your Dean, and the usual sign out procedures will apply.

Friday will also be a mufti day with proceeds going to Caritas. Please remember your gold coin donation to be collected at Whanau Time on Thursday.

Go North Otago! (Especially Mr Tatupu!)

Jack Andrew Selected for Steven Adams High School Invitational Camp

A big congratulations to Jack Andrew who has been selected for the annual Steven Adams High School Invitational 2019.

The Programme will bring together 48 of New Zealand’s most talented senior male and female high school basketballers in a week long camp. They will learn both on and off the court what it takes to achieve a scholarship to study and play basketball in the US, as well as the commitment to play at the highest level.

Throughout the high performance camp Jack will be working with some of New Zealand’s leading coaches and mentors including Steven Adams.

The camp concludes with two Nationally televised games on Sky Sport just before the NBL semis and finals on the 20th and 21st of July.

Steven Adams High School Invitational
Girls Game Sky Sport
12:10pm 20 July

Steven Adams High School Invitational
Boys Game Sky Sport
3:10 pm 21 July

St Kevin's College vs Waitaki Boys High School Rugby Interschool Match

A tough battle out their today on the field, which didn't go our way. 37-18 doesn't reflect the SKC effort. Congratulations to Waitaki Boys on your win.

We are proud of our boys, and proud of our supporters, our old boys and old girls, and how they conducted themselves.

It has been a great week, with lots of school spirit shown throughout. SKC took wins in 8 of the 14 fixtures, which is an awesome result! Well done to all of our teams, coaches, managers, parents and supporters.

Thank you to our photographers Michelle Buckham (crowd), Sarah Clapperton (game).

Special Assembly- Waitaki Week

Today we had an assembly to mark the end of Waitaki Week, and recognise other special achievements from throughout the term.

We also welcomed back the 1969 St Kevin's College rugby team for their 50 year reunion, which features our very own Mr Russell Dixon.





Captain Peter Reichwein spoke about life at the college in their time, and their match against Waitaki Boys in their interschool, which SKC won 9-0. Despite being 50 years ago, he could recall exactly how the match happened!



The captains of our sports teams also carried out the pounamu blessing, to bless all of our teams who have competed, or are yet to compete in Waitaki Week.

All the very best to our 1st XV in their match today at 1.30pm.

Thank you to Michelle Buckham for the photos.

Waitaki Week Thursday's Results

Results from Thursday's Waitaki Week games:

U14 Boys had a narrow loss 12-17

U15/16 had a narrow loss 33-36

Boys 1st XI Hockey took the win tonight 4-2

Girls 1st VII netball had a loss of 28-33. Great to see some of our old girls back to support!

All the best to the 1st XV tomorrow as they play in the grand finale of Waitaki Week

Waitaki Week Wednesday Results- Trapshooting

A great result for our Trapshooting boys yesterday!

SKC 280 WBHS 263

Clark and Corbyn both scored a possible 60 out of 60. Well done to Hunter Reading, shooting for the team for the first time.

Good luck to our teams that are competing today:

Boys U14 Rugby- 3pm @ WBHS
SKC U15/16 vs WBHS U15- 3pm @ WBHS
Girls First VII Netball- 4pm @ Rec Centre
Boys First XI Hockey 5:15pm @ N.O. Turf

Filipino Cultural Evening

A reminder about the Filipino Cultural Evening happening tonight at 7pm in the Hostel Dining Room.

St Kevin's College students will be performing traditional Filipino dances and songs. Food will be provided, but families are welcome to bring their own plate. Children from all ages are also invited to attend.

The purpose of the evening is to establish links between Filipino communities in the primary and secondary schools, to ensure families can connect with each other and celebrate Filipino culture.

Waitaki Week Monday Results

It’s been a great start to Waitaki Week!

Girls 1st XI Hockey won 1-0

Boys 1st XI Football won 3-2

Junior Boys Basketball won 81-78

Girls Top 5 Basketball won 72-27 

Boys Top 5 Basketball won 65-64

We went down in both Badminton games