Principal's Comment

Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

The weather has been playing havoc with much of our planning recently as we have twice had to postpone our Year 12 Bike Trip and Saturday sport was washed out this weekend for many of the codes. This causes all sorts of knock on effects down the line and sometimes one wonders if it is worth even trying to get out of the classroom and into different environments, BUT the answer to this is always a resounding YES!

Looking at our calendar over the past week one can see the plethora of different thing ours students have been involved in from sport to singing at a recent citizenship ceremony, arts trips to venturing into the wilderness for a tramp. We have also had 'Mates and Dates' in school looking at healthy relationships and Footnotes Dance Co were also here last week to give the students a taste of professional dance.

In education, this is called the 'Hidden Curriculum' those learnings students have when they are not even aware they are learning. These moments foster maturity and developing a growth mindset by interacting with experiences which are different from your own. These are the things that challenge us as people, and it is our challenge as a school to continue to provide these opportunities to our young people. I'd like to thank the staff and caregivers who have supported these efforts. Long may it continue.

May God bless you.

Ngā mihi Nui

Paul Olsen