Principal's Comment

Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

As it is Easter, the most important time on the calendar in the Christian year, I thought I would reflect on my message from assembly this week about what it means to be in a Catholic school in the 21st Century and the challenge it sets our young people.

The heart of the Jesus message is very simple, "love one another as I have loved you". The story of Christ's death is not just a tragic story about a single man but it reinforces that whole idea. Unlike other Kings and rulers, Christ sets the example of not dominating others but submitting to them, of not controlling others but inviting them to choose wisely, of not wielding power, but offering to suffer alongside us.

Wherever our young people look in the world today, they will see that the only thing that follows a power grab or hate or dominance of one group by another is misery. Christ invites us to do it differently, to act with integrity, to respect others and ourselves.

At this time of year, I invite our students to think about practical ways they can show our values of Family, Integrity, Respect and Excellence to others and to the world around us. That may mean going without something, resisting the easy way to approach something or having to put others before themselves. While this is hard, the rewards are great. The ultimate reward is a world we are blessed to live in. The Kingdom of God on Earth.

Many blessings and safe travels over this Easter period.

May God bless you.

Ngā mihi Nui
Paul Olsen