Principal's Comment

 Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

Term three has started in an extremely positive manner with our being able to begin using our new classrooms and food technology area. While we will miss the Gilchrist Building Services staff who have done such a fantastic job on our new classrooms, we will not miss the inconvenience of not being able to cook food in the food technology room or use our own offices.

Staff and students have been equally impressed with the new facilities and all that is left is for us to officially open them on August 13th. That date also signals the beginning of the Bishop's Shield weekend which is being held here at Saint Kevin's College. Thank you to all those involved, including volunteers from our community who are judging. I would like to especially single out Jennifer Herbst for thanks for her organisation of this which is a big ask at any stage, let alone when you have just taken on the organisation of the Religious Studies faculty. I would like to remind whanau that everyone is welcome at the Bishop's Shield event.

Have a happy weekend

May God bless you.

Ngā mihi Nui

Paul Olsen

Principal's Comment

 Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

Ms Walshe told me today I need to find a new word rather than 'magnificent' as I've somewhat over used it this week, but that is how I feel about the display of sportsmanship, camaraderie and passion that I have seen across the codes in the last few days. The competition this year was always going to hold an extra element of meaning for us as we have held Watesoni in our hearts throughout our games. The sense of community we have felt as a school this week has certainly reinforced our identity as 'family' and, I hope, has reinforced for our students the importance of being together as a school, 'supporting each other in love'.

My heartfelt congratulations to all of the teams who have participated over the course of the week. We have had some stunning (another of my favourite words) wins and some gracious losses and we have all enjoyed being part of the SKC team. As one of our Old Boys so eloquently put it in our assembly today, TEAM means 'Together Everyone Achieves More'.

Well done everyone.

Have a well deserved break

May God bless you.

Ngā mihi Nui

Paul Olsen