Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,
Today we were blessed with a beautiful day for our parent - teacher interviews. We were thrilled with the turnout of caregivers despite our not having an evening option this year due to industrial action. This is a great time of year for families to speak with their young person about the goals and ambitions they have for the year and to identify any potential issues before we start Term 2 which is traditionally very busy.
I would like to thank those parents and caregivers who supported us on ANZAC day by bringing students down to march in the street parade. This is a time of remembrance of the fallen but I believe it is also a very important part of marking who we are as a community. The rallying call of ANZAC Day is one that ties our community together as well as to those who have passed before. For our young people to be a part of this is, I believe, very important.
At the College we celebrated our own ANZAC service on the 26th. As with the actual day, it was heartening to see those students involved in ATC and the Pipe Band contributing, not only to our service but to the Waitaki services as well. I thank Mr Derek Beveridge and Mr Paul Olsen for the work they do with our young people in these groups and for bringing them to our service each year.
On Monday I will be speaking with the students about uniforms. Last term I signaled that Deans will begin confiscating jewelry or items of uniform which do not meet our code. These will be held at the office for caregivers to collect when they are ready to do so. I would ask please that caregivers speak with their students about their uniform to avoid this becoming an issue.
Teachers unions have signaled further industrial action for this term. Please check out our strike action notices so you are aware of what days your young person is rostered home so that you can make appropriate arrangements.
I am looking forward to a busy and positive Term 2!
God Bless
Jo
