Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,
The final week of school has gone very smoothly with our having had a successful Year 10 camp at a new location at Totara Peak Station. This was a challenge for us this year after having lost the use of our traditional spot at Middleton through the Oahu fire, and so we scrambled to find an alternative. I would like to thank Sonja and Jim Metherell for accommodating us and working with us to ensure that the camp was a success. The communication, support and facilities were second to none and we look forward to other camps there in the future. I would like to thank the staff who went on Year 10 camp with the students and in particular Mr Mat Harris who led the organization of the event.
Back at the school, the year 9's divided their time between regular classes and some fun events such as using the waterslide and a Basketball tournament. They finished the year very positively showing the maturity and enthusiasm we have come to expect from this group in 2020.
Our Junior Prizegiving today focused on the idea of Hope and the importance of it in making meaning in our lives. The liturgy reinforced the idea that true Christian Hope is not about magical thinking around hoping to win Lotto or hoping to have things go all our way, but it is in the deeper sense of looking for the positive in all things and in all people. As we move into more unchartered waters in 2021 both locally and around the world, we are aware that it is in bringing our Hope to all we say and do that brings the light of Christ to those around us.
In this spirit, I wish you all a Merry, Positive, Hope-filled Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
May God bless you.
Ngā mihi nui
Paul Olsen
