Principal's Comment

Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

And just like that another term has ended!  I was asked to speak to the Year 9 and 10 students today to give them some advice about the holidays.  My advice was for them to ensure they get good quality sleep (teenagers need a lot more than adults), to get out and about and not be stuck in front of devices all day and to help out their caregivers.  I explained to them that 'wellbeing' can be gained from helping others out.   I was recently at a conference where the keynote speaker Kathryn Berkett talked about the effects of dopamine on the teenage brain.  What is scary is that thrill seeking behaviour increases dopamine. What is exciting though is that so can cleaning your room because you are flooded with feelings of satisfaction. 

If you would like to hear more from Kathryn, I would recommend this you tube clip Why children need stress

I would like to congratulate our senior students for getting through their mock exams with very little fuss this week.  It is important if your student has not done well that they seek advice as soon as they can from their teacher so that they know what to focus on when they come back.

Have a great holiday period.  Thank you to the gorgeous students in this photo who volunteered to express their joy at holidays on behalf of the student body .

God Bless

Jo Walshe