Principal's Comment

Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

I thought I would feature Lorenna Marshall's gorgeous picture of Simba our school cat tonight because not only is she looking amazing for an old lady but she captures some of the special spirit of SKC. We have "family" as our first FIRE value because we really want our students to feel as if our community is an extension of their own homes. Having our beautiful gardens starting to come into flower, the trees blossoming and of course our favourite furry friend running around, helps us to feel much calmer and more at home.

  

In the last couple of weeks we have been lucky enough to open our home to new students from Germany. These girls have already made friends and are attending classes. Having students from the other side of the world in our community is an amazing experience for all of us. We are very glad they have come and we welcome them with open arms. I would like to thank Mrs June Campbell who does such a good job of looking after our International Students for her love and support and all of you in the community who welcome them into your homes, teams and hearts. "Danke"

Congratulations to the girls' Trap Shooting team for their awesome win last week and to the girls' Rugby team, who along with WGHS had a nail biting win. I am reliably informed that the hat trick for senior girls sport was achieved by the girls' Footballers this week as well. Well done also to Jake Harquoil who was 2nd in the Skeet competition and to the First XV, Football Boys First XI and the Basketballers who also had wins.

Culture was the winner on the day along with Mr Herbst and Mr Devereaux and their teams at the Bishop's Shield event in Gore last weekend. Our drama teams were amazing, our scripture readers and speakers were outstanding and our debaters proved that being an argumentative teenager does pay off at times! I was incredibly proud of the whole team and of our wonderful staff who coached them.

I posted earlier today about a couple of Covid cases which we have recorded at school. I envisage this will be the beginning of another wave, please be vigilant and keep sick students at home. If you need test kits please contact the school. The rules are that students begin a 7 day isolation from the first sign of symptoms.

Have a great weekend.

God Bless

Jo