Year 13 Retreat 2020

Last month the Year 13 students attended an onsite Retreat run by the CYT (Christchurch Youth Team), a  Mission team from the Christchurch Diocese. 

The theme was "Identity" and provided our senior students with an opportunity to support their faith development and understandings about Jesus' practical teachings. Students each received a reflection booklet in which they could record their thoughts as the day's activities unfolded. 

The Retreat used the Chapel, Auditorium and sunny outside venues and students reported that they enjoyed the interactions with the Youth Team.

Annual Street Retreat 2019

During the Term 3 holidays six Year 12 students attended the 3 day Edmund Rice Network 'Annual Street Retreat', at St Thomas of Canterbury College in Christchurch with Mr Mullally and Mr Thompson.

This was an opportunity for them to join with 28 other fellow ERN students and gain valuable insights into injustice, physical and mental trauma rehabilitation, community outreach service organisations, prison incarceration and Police Youth Aid work.

Their involvement and exposure to various social issues associated with poverty and injustice gave them awareness and understanding to the issues that many people face on a day to day basis in our society.

Retreat Week

Last week was Retreat Week here at St Kevin's College! Each year group attended a one day programme, led by the Christchurch Diocese Youth Mission Team, based out of our Chapel. The team leaders took students through a series of different activities, aimed at discovering Christ in their world.

We really enjoyed the Catholic Youth Ministries' approach to sharing contemporary Gospel focused messages, like how we can 'be the change' we want to see in the world. Thank you to everyone from the team for running these awesome sessions!

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Edmund Rice Leadership Camp

 

Last weekend Mr Mullally accompanied the Top Six as they traveled to Auckland for the Edmund Rice Leadership Camp.  This Camp is held each year and school leaders from Edmund Rice schools from around the country gather together to hone their leadership skills and share thoughts and ideas on the year ahead.  This year they were great with a surprise when they arrived.... they were greeted by Mark Whittet and GypsyMae Harihona-Harrison who had been invited as guest student leaders!

Ash Wednesday With The Youth Mission Team

Today marked the last day of a week of year level Retreats and in a culmination of their time at the College the Christchurch Catholic Youth Mission team lead the music during our Ash Wednesday Mass which was held in the Chapel today.   Thank you to Mr Mullally, the team and all of the staff who worked with our students this week.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT CLIANTHA'S PHOTOS FROM TODAY'S MASS

Retreat Week - Year 9

In a new initiative we are delighted to welcome eight of the Christchurch Catholic Youth Mission Team for five days of retreats across all year levels.  Year 9's met today, Year 13 on Tuesday, Year 12 on Wednesday, Year 11 on Thursday and Year 10 on Friday morning.  It will culminate with Mass on Friday where the Youth Team will lead the music.  They are being hosted at the College Hostel.

CLICK HERE TO SHARE THE RETREAT WEEK ALBUM

Year 10 Camp

Our Y10 students are preparing for their upcoming Camp and Retreat which will be on during the last week of term.  This is always an extremely enjoyable experience for students and is often reflected on as one of the highlights of their time at St Kevin's.  

The four days at camp are spent in the Hopkin's Valley area near Twizel.  There are three camps, each with a particular focus, and students rotate around the camps to get a day at each.

Lake Middleton is a great spot for a variety of activities on offer.  Students enjoy water skiing/biscuiting, kayaking, swimming and mountain biking, as well as orienteering and fun group activities.  Huxley Lodge is where we have our Retreat and it's focus is on the students, their peers and has an emphasis on small group challenges to create a positive and reflective atmosphere.  Temple Stream is a tent over-nighter where students learn bushcraft skills like river-crossing and first aid, as well as enjoying the amazing natural environment of the area on short day tramps.

Y10 Camp is an important feature on our College calendar and has been run very successfully for many years.  The activities are designed to challenge students and build their confidence in an environment that is supportive and ensures an enjoyable experience.  A team of Y12 students join camp staff as helpers and it's little wonder that there is always an influx of applications thanks to great memories from their time as a "Y10 Camper".

If you have any questions or concerns please contact:

Mr Collins - acollins@stkevins.school.nz

Mr Nyika - mnyika@stkevins.school.nz

Y10 Camp

Students arrived back from camp today ... a little weary but having had a wonderful time.  Thank you to all of the senior students, staff and parents/volunteers who give up their time each year to make this such a memorable experience for our students.

Retreats For 2016

As our Year 10 students ready themselves for their annual Camp & Retreat next week, we would like to take this opportunity to give parents and caregivers a heads up about retreats that are happening early on in Term 1 next year.

Year 9 - Wednesday 3 Feb, held at the College (there is no charge for this)
Year 13 - Tuesday 9 Feb, held at The Homestead (approx $35)
Year 12 - Thursday 11 Feb, held at Teschemakers (approx $30)
Year 11 - Thursday 25 Feb, held at Moeraki (approx $30)

Y11 Retreat

The Y11 Retreat took place at the Moeraki Marae last Friday.  Students enjoyed warm and sunny conditions on their journey to acquire knowledge of Kawa, Tikanga and Maori Spirituality.  Marae facilitators Nola and Patrick Tipa engaged students in group reflections and feedback sessions inside the meeting house.  They also took them on a walk to view ancestral burial grounds overlooking the original beach settlement.  Prior to departing the students performed a rousing Haka before Mr and Mrs Tipa to show their appreciation of the teachings they had given them on this Retreat.

Y10 Camp Preparations Under Way

Y10 Camp preparations are under way with kayaking lessons being held with Mr Haig at the Oamaru Intermediate swimming pool.  With an emphasis on gaining confidence and safety, groups have been having two hour sessions under the watchful eye of a freestyle kayaking New Zealand representative!

Year 10 Camp Information

Memories from 2013

The annual Yr10 Camp will be held during the last week of this term.  This camp is an extremely enjoyable experience for students and it often becomes the highlight of their time at the College.  The four days at camp will be spent in the Hopkin's Valley area (near Twizel).  There are three separate camps;  Huxley Lodge where students will have a retreat, Lake Middleton for water based activities and mountain biking, and Temple Stream where students camp overnight in tents and learn bushcraft skills.  Students spend a day at each camp, rotating to get a turn at each one.

A full outline of the camp activities, a gear list and permission forms can be viewed and/or downloaded by following the link or going to the page on our website:

www.stkevins.school.nz/permissions-portal/retreat  or CLICK HERE to view information.

Year 11 Retreat

Last week our Year 11 students traveled to Te Runanga o Moeraki for their annual retreat.  It was a beautiful day and after being welcomed with a powhiri they spent the day immersing themselves in the many facts and customs of the local maori culture, including a walk to their local cemetery.  DRS Mr Mullally also took the group through a variety of activities with a focus on "being the best you can"

Year 12 Retreat

2014 Year 12 Retreat

Sunday 2 / Monday 3 March

Permission letters have been shared with all students and are to be returned to school by Wednesday 26 February.  

Alternatively you may use the e-permissions portal on the 

College website: 

http://www.stkevins.school.nz/permissions-portal/retreat

CLICK HERE to view and/or print the permissions letter.

Murihiku Servant Leadership Award

Congratulations to Year 12 student Parewhero O'Brien-Harrison on being awarded the Mentors Choice Award for Outstanding Leadership at the Murihiku Servant Leadership Camp, being held this year at St Peter's College in Gore.  

Thirty two students from Verdon College and St Peter's College joined Parewhero, Georgia Holland and Helena Graham for the five day camp and they will  bring back a wealth of leadership skills as they head into Year 13 in 2014.  Well done Parewhero!

Year 10 Camp

Looks like fish may have been on the menu at Lake Middleton!  Our Year 10 students are away on their annual camp and retreat and Mr Ryan sent in a few pictures to share from the sunny shores and also from the abseiling at Temple Basin.

Year 11 Retreat

The Year 11 Retreat begins at 4pm in the College Chapel on Sunday 17 March.  Families are encourage to attend Mass with the students.  Following Mass we travel to Camp Iona at Otepopo.  We return to school by 3pm on Monday 18 March.

The theme of the Retreat is BEME and this gives each student the opportunity to gain greater confidence in themselves through Ricean ideals and principles.

The cost of the Retreat is:
Day students $55.00
Boarder students $45.00
Payment is to be made to the office (it may be charged)

Students will travel by Pearsons Buses.

Students need to bring: a sleeping bag, a pillow, warm clothing, sun lotion, swimming gear (optional).

Year 12 Retreat 2013

Year 12 Retreat 2013
February 17-18

Year 12 Retreat this year has a new format.  The entire Year Level is travelling together for an overnight stay at Gunn's Bush.

The retreat will begin on Sunday 17 February with a Mass, Father Wayne officiating, at 4pm in the College Chapel.  The Mass is the start of the retreat and we invite all families of students to attend with them.  At the conclusion of the Mass Year 12 students and accompanying staff will depart for Gunn's Bush.

Gunn's Bush Christian Camp is located 50km (about 45 minutes by car) from Oamaru.  From Oamaru travel north to Waimate and follow the signs for "Methodist Camp" to the north side of town (past the golf course).

Students will return to school at approx 3.15pm on Monday 18 February, in time for the finish of the school day and to catch buses.

This notice will allow students to re-arrange any work commitments, remembering attendance is compulsory for Year 12.
Costs: to be confirmed.

If students have financial, dietary or a health concern please talk to Mrs Burton, Year 12 Dean.

Students should bring: sleeping bag, pillow, torch, towel, toiletries, footwear suitable for a bush walk and wet weather gear.
Please DO NOT bring items of technology; eg cell phones, ipods.  If students bring valuable items, they do so at their own risk.

Year 10 Camp and Retreat

Marist Youth Leaders Retreat

During the last school holidays a group of 10 Year 12 students traveled to Gore to attend the week long Marist Youth Leader Retreat at St Peters College.  

The focus of the week was to develop leadership skills and to help the student discover their talents and potential.  Our thanks to Mr Farrell for traveling with them.