Principal's Comment

 Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

What a past couple of weeks it has been for the College in terms of getting people back out onto the stage. It has been with a great sigh of relief that we have been able to hold our Singing Festival in the traditional way again after such a long time of cancellations and downsized, online versions. I can confidently say that everyone in the auditorium on Singing Festival night felt that the old magic was back where we saw amazing young people share their gifts and talents with us. We have also participated in the Hui Ako at the Opera House last week and our Pacifica students have performed recently too. I cannot thank the staff, families and teachers who have supported these events enough. To be able to enjoy seeing our young people perform again has been magic!

Next week (Tuesday 27th) we have former student and Silver Fern Jane Watson coming to speak. Tickets cost $25 each for adults with school aged students for $5. The aim is to try to raise money to re- paint our gym floor and I would really appreciate it if this event could be supported. We have tried to make it a quick stop on your way home from work with a complimentary glass of wine and some nibbles. Please bring your netballers along as we have not been able to get Jane back home before and we may ever have this chance again given that she is reengaging with professional netball after her maternity leave.

The focus for our senior students over the next couple of weeks is preparation for mock exams. Students need to be mindful that in the Covid era, we cannot ever be certain of being able to attend the real thing, so these exams are very important if students need future derived grades.

Have a great week.

God Bless

Jo