Principal's Comment

 Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

Yesterday I spent the day reviewing documents online with our new ERO (Education Review Office) review officer. In the past, ERO has visited schools once every three to five years for a few days at a time to check that schools are compliant around things like fire alarms and policies and also to check that they have some strategic direction in place. As of this year, that model has changed. ERO review officers will now work every year with schools to help them stay on track. This is much more of a partnership model and I feel a much healthier and supportive way of doing things. Like every business or institution, St Kevin's College needs to be constantly challenging itself to do things better. We need to constantly adapt for a changing world and every leader needs a critical friend to challenge their assumptions. I am looking forward to continuing this relationship.

It has been great to see sport continuing this week with some great results in rowing, cricket and volleyball to name a few. We are also seeing the winter season sports beginning to gear up, albeit slowly with the constant disruption of isolation for students. What I am cherishing most of all is seeing our students excited, happy and healthy as they participate in activities that have been interrupted over the past two years. 'Being Active' is a key message from the five ways to wellbeing research. The more our young people can physically challenge themselves, the happier they will be.

I would like to thank Mr Harris for organizing our Green Mufti day for St Patrick's Day and for our communion service to celebrate that special day. The money raised will be donated to the St Patrick's Parish to help to support vulnerable people in need.

Have a great long weekend.

Go Otago!

God Bless

Jo Walshe