Hostel Lake Day 2021

Yesterday the Hostel enjoyed their day off with a trip to the lakes.

A big thank you to all of the parents that came and joined us for the day. A special thank you to those who brought their boats and for taking the students for rides. It is much appreciated!

Thank you to Marie-Claire Kay for these fantastic photos!

Farewell to Gap Student Michael Mugona

Last week our hostel students performed the school haka as we said goodbye to Michael Mugona, one of our Gap Students. Michael is returning home to Zimbabwe and will then head to the US to study sports medicine next year. 

Thank you Michael for your help in the hostel, and also for your hard work in coaching our boys First XI Football team. 

We wish Michael all the best in his future endeavours.

Cook Islands Language Week 2020

🌺 Kia Orāna! 🌺

This past week has been Cook Islands Maori Language Week 2020 (2-8 August).

This years theme was "Kia pūāvai tō tātou Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani i Aotearoa" which in English means "That the Cook Islands Māori language may blossom throughout New Zealand."


Here we have Year 13 student Leonard (Lenny) Varu featuring in this short video greeting us and sharing his love for corned beef!

Lenny comes from Arorangi in the Cook Islands and joined us at St Kevin's College last year. Lenny has fitted in well at both school and hostel life, and is a crowd favourite amonst his peers and teachers. Lenny is also a talented rugby player and is in the school 1st XV.

Pākau Lenny!

 

Hostel Sports Skills Session

In the weekend the Hostel students were able to participate in a range of Skills activities for a number of Sports.

Students were able to participate in drills and games for rugby, netball, basketball and Hockey. It was great to see them getting back into their sport, which is so important for their health and wellbeing.

A big thank you to Mrs Fowler, Jack Souness, Michael Mugona, Mitchel Walls and Mr Fowler for taking the training sessions.

Casual Cook and Kitchen Staff- St Kevin's College Hostel

We are looking to employ on call, part time and casual Kitchen Staff to cover staff absences and assist with function and school holiday catering work.

Duties will include:

• Food preparation/cooking
• Customer service
• General kitchen cleaning
• Dishes
• Assisting the Chef as directed

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a friendly team-player
• Have a good work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Demonstrate a proven track record of being reliable
• Have the ability to work unsupervised
• Have previous experience in a food preparation role
• Show an understanding of H&S systems and food safety practices

For more information or to email your CV contact Justin Fowler at jfowler@stkevins.school.nz

Hostel Lake Day

On Waitangi Day the Hostel set off for a trip to the lake!

A big thank you to all of the parents that came and joined us for the day. A special thank you to those who brought their boats and for taking the students for rides. It is much appreciated!

Traditional Homemade Xmas Puddings!

Traditional Home made Xmas Puddings! These make wonderful gifts.

Two Sizes available- Medium $30 or Large $50.

Please place orders to Laney or Bruce in the kitchen as soon as possible or phone 0279156156.

$5 from the sale of each pudding will be donated to the school.

Ed Rice Dormitory Upgrade.

At the start of last week the boys in Years 9-11 moved into the refurbished Ed Rice dormitory.

The dorm has had 10 new bedrooms added, its common room expanded and remodelled, earthquake strengthening work carried out, double glazed windows installed and new plumbing installed.

Doesn't it look great!

Hostel Ohau Ski Trip

On Sunday a group of 50 from the Hostel enjoyed a fantastic day on the snow at the Ohau Skifield.

The weather conditions were superb for a great day of skiing and snowboarding. There was a wide range of skills on display from the very experienced to first-time skiers and snowboarders.

A big thank you to Rachel Fowler, Sam Tatupu, Stacey Jordan and Gerard Shea for giving up their time to take the kids up to the skifield.

Hostel Happenings

New Chef
Last week we welcomed our new chef Bruce to the Dining Room team. Bruce is an experienced chef and baker and we have already experienced a number of fantastic meals that he has prepared. We look forward to many more.

Hostel Redevelopment
The builders have finished redeveloping one of the dormitories at the Boys' hostel and have just started work on another one of the dorms. Unit Two has had a new roof put on and earthquake strengthening work has been carried out. The bathroom and heating are also being upgraded. Work is scheduled to progress right through to the end of the year.

Hostel Happenings

The builders have been busy at the Boys' Hostel as the refurbishments of the dormitories continue. Earthquake strengthening work is being carried out on two of the dormitories at the moment, one of the bathrooms is currently being upgraded and new bedrooms are being built and the common room extended in the Edmund Rice dormitory.

Hostel Happenings

The hostel will be closed this weekend from 4pm today until 2pm Monday. Wishing you all a lovely long weekend and a happy birthday to Her Majesty and the excitement of Fire and Steam in town.

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Hostel Happenings

Hostel Hoodies
A big thank you to our senior students, Megan Shea, Maddy Skinner, Marc Boardman and Levi Kelly for organising the Hostel Hoodies this year. These have been very popular for both students and staff. Well done to everyone involved.

Year 11 Whanau Social
It was great to be able to host a large number of our Year 11 hostel families for dinner in the Castle. These dinners have been a great way for the hostel families to come together in a social setting.

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Principal's Comment

Kia ora Kevinians and Supporters of the College

It was a pleasure to be able to meet with whanau of our Year 11 boarders, last Saturday in the Redcastle. We took the opportunity to share details of the hostel redevelopment that is currently underway and consult on future plans for the Redcastle. Thank you to Mrs Fowler, Year 11 Dean, and our hostel staff for their support.

During the weekend there were some exciting challenges taking place on the sports fields and courts. As Principal, I see that there is a real opportunity for personal growth of students through team sport. The social development and ability to work as a team are soft skills that prepare our young people for life in an increasingly complex world. Here are some images from the weekend captured by avid sports supporter, Fr Wayne.

Thank you also to Mr Fowler for organising a very successful club day for our rugby teams.

Manaaki te atua ia koutou

Ngā mihi nui
Paul Olsen, Tumuaki

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