Principal's Comment

 Kia Ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College,

As we come to nearing the end of the term we are very conscious that there is a lot going on at the College for families and staff alike.  We are at the time of the year where we are faced with the shortest day, the weather is getting cold and the inevitable cold and flu season is upon us which means that we end up demanding the most of people when they are least equipped often to give it.  

Which means, when people do go out of their way to make sure events run smoothly it's very important that they are thanked so here we go!  Firstly, a huge thank you to Mrs Jennifer Gower who has balanced being away from school following an accident with coaching our ‘Big Sing’ choir.  This is the first time in many years we have entered the competition and we won a prize for ’ best newcomers’.  Thank you also to pianist Peter McMullen for all of his support. 

Thank you to the amazing team who ran a very successful Ball on Saturday night.  Mrs Mellor and her team, spearheaded by Summer Moriarty and Kristiana Whiston did a fantastic job in the planning and decorating.  Thank you as always to Sam Growcott and the Te Ngakau Nui team who put up and broke down the Ball.  Thank you to the Hostel for accommodating the event and thank you to the SLT team and teachers who supported the event on the night without whom we could not run a successful ball.  Thanks to Mr Dupu for sorting out the auditorium lighting and for those who also helped out at the Ball Parade. Last but not least, thank you to the families who have supported nervous young people through the ball season.  It can be a challenge financially and emotionally which it is important to recognise. 

Thank you to those families who had input on our sexuality education survey.  This is run every second year and we appreciate the time and effort that goes into this feedback which helps to shape how we deliver this very important topic in our college. 

Finally, I do need to signal that with an increasing number of staff members testing positive for Covid 19 as well as the flu that has hit, there is a possibility that during exam week, next week, we may need to roster a cohort home.  As you will be aware, we are very tight for relief teachers in North Otago and with a number of those available also being reader  - writers for exams, we are very tight indeed on staffing.  We will do our best to avoid this.

Have a wonderful week.

God Bless

Jo