Tree Planting- Sunday 27th June

A final reminder of the tree planting that is happening this Sunday 27th June, starting 9.30am and meeting at the Redcastle. 

Jimmy will kindly have all the trees at the top of the hill to make it much easier for the planters, so you won't have to carry them up! This will make it a lot quicker and we anticipate to be finished at lunchtime. 

Let's hope we get a day like this! Please spread the word!

Please email jmcgeown@stkevins.school.nz if you would like to put your name down, or have any questions about the morning.

Tree Planting Working Bee

Can you help?

We have 5000 trees to plant for our Service Hill Development and have organised a mass tree planting on the the following dates:

Sunday 13th June, or 20th if wet, and Sunday 1st August if there are any left to do.

All volunteers will assemble at 9.30am at school and plant until 3pm. You will need a spade and sturdy footwear. We will supply lunch and refreshments.

Anyone wishing to help can email jmcgeown@stkevins.school.nz

'Te Ngakau Nui ' ('The Heart of Us') to replace the old Home and School Network

Kia Ora Friends of St Kevin's College

 
The College whanau has welcomed a new group which has been set up to replace the old 'Home and School' network. The group is called 'Te Ngakau Nui ' which means 'The Heart of Us' and the aim of the group is to provide fundraising and community events for the school community which aim to engage parents and caregivers in the life of the school.

 
The group is calling for registrations of interest for lay members whom the group can call on for practical support from time to time. This does not involve going to any meetings but is simply an expression that you are happy to help with events from time to time.

Please register with the group by emailing Jo Walshe at jwalshe@stkevins.school.nz with your name, contact number and skills you can offer. We would love to hear from artists, builders, electricians, lighting designers, DJ's, sound experts, choreographers, gardeners, tree planters, painters, cooks and everything in between! Anyone who is an enthusiastic team player and willing to donate a few hours a year.

 
The aim is to help share the workload around the community and to bring people together to continue to help SKC be the best it can be.

Football Coaches Required

We are still desperately needing coaches for our Girls and Senior Boys football teams.

 
The girls team will play on a Wednesday night, and the Senior Boys will play on Saturday in the Timaru league (home and away).

 
It would be a shame to withdraw teams should we fail to get these roles filled. Please put the word out in the community. It is possible to share the roles and arrange a roster.

If you are interested in helping out please contact Jimmy McGeown jmcgeown@stkevins.school.nz or Sarah Clapperton sclapperton@stkevins.school.nz

Seeking Football Coaches

We have recently held Football trials at school and are pleased to announce we have the makings of three strong competitive teams. One girls team and two boys teams.

The girls team will play on Wednesday night like last year, and the two boys teams will play on Saturday in the Timaru league (home and away). We have a 1st XI boys team in the U18 grade and a Junior boys team in the U14 grade. The Junior boys will practice at 6pm Tuesday and Thursday as this is the only time available for the coach.

We desperately need coaches and managers for the other two and are seeking volunteers for these roles. It would be a shame to withdraw teams should we fail to get these roles filled. Please put the word out in the community. It is possible to share the roles and arrange a roster.

If you are interested in helping out please contact Jimmy McGeown jmcgeown@stkevins.school.nz or Sarah Clapperton sclapperton@stkevins.school.nz

Help Needed for Diabetes Study

As many of you will know my daughter Bridie has Type One Diabetes. She is able to take great care of herself because she is fortunate enough to have been involved in many trials using cutting edge medical technology. 

A team at University of Otago are currently undertaking a study into the effectiveness in improving Diabetes Management using a system called the Dexcom G6 which Bridie currently uses and has had success with. In order to do that, they need a supply of phones which will run the G6 system which tests blood sugar levels every five minutes and prevents serious cases of hypoglycemia. 

In the interests of saving the planet and saving the team money, I am wondering if anyone has any old phones of the types listed below that they would like to donate to the cause. I will be more than happy accept these next week. 

Warm regards

Jo Walshe

Samsung Devices:

Samsung Galaxy S5 (Android 6.0.1)

Samsung Galaxy S6 (Android 7.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (Android 7.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S7 (Android 7.0.0 – 8.0.0) 

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Android 7.0.0 – 8.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S8 (Android 7.0.0 – 9.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (Android 7.0.0 – 9.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S9 (Android 8.0.0 – 10.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (Android 8.0.0 – 10.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S10 (Android 9.0.0 – 10.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S10e (Android 9.0.0 – 10.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Android 9.0.0 – 10.0.0)

Samsung Galaxy S20  (SM-G980 / SM-G981) (Android 10.0.0)

iPhone Devices: 

iPhone 4S

iPhone 5

iPhone 5C

iPhone 5S

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 Plus

iPhone 6S

iPhone 6S Plus

iPhone 7

iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone SE

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus

iPhone X

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

iPhone XR

iPhone 11

iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Uniform Shop Donations Needed!

Meet Rachel and Bridget our wonderful Uniform Shop coordinators.

The Uniform Shop is open every Thursday during the term between 12.30-1.30pm with Eftpos available.

They are on the lookout for second hand uniforms. Donations of uniforms are always accepted (some are bought from you). They would also welcome any new shop volunteers keen to help.

Please contact Bridget if you are interested and able to help on 0276222237.

Looking for Native Plants

We are on the lookout for some plants for our Native Bird Conservation area behind the College. This includes the school Mountain Bike Track that is currently under construction. 

This is a joint project with the North Otago Mountain Bike Association, North Otago Tree Society, the Leo's Club as well as a large working party within the College. 

If anyone has any plants excess to requirements in their garden we would love to take them off your hands! Ideally natives, flax, tussocks, norfolk pine etc that can feed the butterflies and birds. 

If you are able to help, please contact Sarah Clapperton sclapperton@stkevins.school.nz to arrange pick up.

Looking for Mannequins

We are on the lookout for mannequins for our student wearable arts event. Do you have a mannequin lounging on your sofa, on a shelf at the back of your shop, or hiding in the corner of your garage? Would you like to donate it or lend it for the SKC wearable arts student showcase?

If so please contact Sara Plunkett splunkett@stkevins.school.nz

We would need them for the rest of Term 1 and Term 2 for students to build their wearable art garments on.

Beginner Riders Horses Needed

St Kevin's College is looking for horses to lease which would be suitable for beginner riders.

We have several students new to riding or who have been riding only a short period of time and we are looking for safe reliable horses for them.

All costs associated with the horse's keep, shoeing, feed, worming and strangles injections are covered for the period of time horses are here.

Please contact jwalshe@stkevins.school.nz

Home and School Fundraiser- 'Dads in Drag'

The Home and School Fundraiser 'Dad's in Drag' being held in October are on the lookout for raffle donations!

If you have anything you are able to donate (particularly wine, chocolates or luxury items) please contact jwalshe@stkevins.school.nz

Homestays Required for Obirin International Tour Group

On Sunday 28th July (Term 3), we have a group of students from Obirin High School in Tokyo visiting us. We are looking for 17 homestays to accommodate them for 21 nights. They will depart around 8am on Sunday 18th August.

Families will be paid $25 for each night they host a Student- $525 for the full 21 nights. The Students will attend school each weekday, and will require morning tea along with either a packed lunch, or money to buy lunch from the canteen.

On the first 2 Saturdays of the visit, it is likely the Students will be away all day on timetabled day excursions and NO lunches will be required on these two days.

The students are mostly aged around 15/16 years of age.

If you would like to be a homestay host please contact Colleen Rusbatch crusbatch@stkevins.school.nz or 4371665 extn 747.

They will be allocated on a first in first served basis. Students of homestay hosts also qualify for service points for this activity.

The Trip of a Lifetime

One of our lucky Year 13 students, Tyla Bishop, has been selected for the trip of a lifetime to Montana, USA. During this amazing agricultural trip, organised by Young Farmers, she will learn all about different styles of farming, whilst living with a host family on their ranch!

Tyler has been working hard on a dairy farm over summer to help pay for the trip, and now she needs OUR HELP! Tyler will be holding a raffle on Monday 25th (see photo below for all the exciting prizes!) to raise some money for the trip. Tickets are just $2, which can be bought from the school office.

Let's support our whānau and help get Tyla to Montana!

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Help support our school

St Kevin's College Home and School are looking for prizes for raffles for the Mr North Otago competition. 

The school's major fundraiser for 2018, the competition is to be held on October 13 from 7pm and promises to be a night of fun and frivolity. 

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or donating prizes for the raffles, please contact Jo Walshe at jwalshe@stkevins.school.nz for further details. 

Obirin Visit 2018

Memories from 2017

A group of students will be visiting the College from Obirin High School in Tokyo in Term 3. We require Homestays for the students while they are with us. This is a great opportunity to learn about a new culture, and make new friends! 
Leanne Wolfe will be contacting all parents about this. However, if you are interested or would like some more information, please contact Leanne on 03 437 1665  or at lwolfe@stkevins.school.nz

Yr 10 Camp 2013

At the end of this term our Year 10 students will travel to the Hopkins Valley area near Twizel for the annual Year 10 Camp.  There are three separate camps and students spend a day at each on the rotation focusing on water based activities, bushcraft skills and reflection/retreat activities.  

Year 10 Dean Mr Brand is looking for parental support, with a jet boat attached!  If you are able to help then please contact Mr Brand directly at pbrand@stkevins.school.nz or phone 03 4371665.

Home & School Help URGENTLY Needed

URGENTLY NEEDED for Uniform Shop.

The Home & School are looking for volunteers to join Shelley Kerin who will take over from Gai and Debbie at the end of this year.    The Uniform Shop is open each Thursday during the term from 12.30 - 1.45pm, with a small number of opening days ahead of Orietation and January enrollments.  The bookwork is managed by Sandra Olsen.

Please consider this voluntary role, it is a very fulfilling way of contributing to our school and the Shop provides valuable revenue to the Home & School and therefore all of our College students:

Gai Tangney 4346197

Debbie Robinson 4342207 OR 027 232 7952

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIFORM SHOP WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER IN ORDER TO RELOCATE TO IT'S NEW FACILITY UNDER THE COLLEGE DINING ROOM IN TIME FOR ORIENTATION DAY ON FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER.  THANKS!

Obirin Visit For 2012

Memories from 2010

On the 29th July a group of 17 students from Obirin High School in Tokyo, Japan will arrive for a 19 day stay in Oamaru, hosted by St Kevin's College.  We are looking for St Kevin's families to host these student - they have a number of excursions planned and will not require out of town trips by host families during their stay.

The host families will be paid $25 per night prior to the students arriving in Oamaru.  This is a great opportunity for an international cultural experience for your whole family.

Please contact Bronwyn Hannigan (4372518) or Julie Heathington (4395721) from the St Kevin's College Home and School.

Bishop's Shield Billets

Once again St Kevin's College is proud to be hosting the Annual Bishop's Shield Competitions and are looking forward to welcoming students from Verdon College, Kavanagh College and St Peters.
As always this is a large undertaking by the College and any families who are able to help with hosting visiting students for the weekend are asked to please fill in the form linked below.
Billet Offer Form

Soccer Coach

We are looking for a Junior Boys Soccer coach for the 2012 season. If you think you have the skills and enjoy working with and coaching boys soccer we would love to hear form you. Please email me at the college.

Teacher in Charge of Soccer

Mike Seddon

mseddon@stkevins.school.nz