Helen Clarks Oamaru Visit

A flying yet full visit to Oamaru by Helen Clark gave several of our students the opportunity to meet with her and listen to her speak. She was the key note speaker at the Hearts and Hands for Haiti New Zealand fundraiser at the Oamaru Opera House on Thursday evening (pictured above with members of the JAG Club) and met and spoke with senior students the following day (below).

Class Act

Congratulations to our Deputy Head Students, Maeve Ryan and Fergus Farrell, who were the St Kevin's College Class Act recipients for 2011. With a broad representation in many cultural and sporting aspects of the College Maeve and Fergus were presented with their awards by Prime Minister John Key at the Class Act Award Ceremony and Reception, held in Dunedin last Friday.

Senior Quad Tournament Wrap Up

This week has seen the first annual Senior Quadrangular Tournament between ourselves, Kavanagh College, St Peter's College and Verdon College - held this year in Gore. In an outstanding effort from all of our sporting teams we were delighted to be able to bring the tournament trophy (donated by Bishop Boyle) home to Oamaru.

Boys 1st XI Hockey:

Our first game for the day ended in a nil all draw against St Peter's College. The boys were missing a few regular players but the younger ones stepped up and played very well. Our second game against Kavanagh saw us win 1-nil. An exciting game with the team playing much better than the first match. The third and final game against Verdon was always going to be tough - however the boys played with determination and worked hard to secure a 3-nil win. Our points total for the day put us in first place! A very exciting day in beautiful weather conditions. The team played well together with some stand out work done by Logan Chandler, the two backs - Brendon Eade and Braden Grundy, Paul Stratton and our magnificent goalie William Harrison who did not concede any goals all day! Well done boys - you played with great team spirit and sportsmanship. Thanks also to Coreen Daily (manager) for all her assistance and organisation.

1st XI Football:

Congratulations to all of our Boys 1st XI Football Team who set the benchmark by scoring the most goals and conceding the least (for 11, against 4). A great effort by Michael Hannigan who score 6 goals in the game against St Peter's College.

On the field for the Girls 2st XI Football Team an outstanding effort saw Kulani Aplin score a hat trick against Kavanagh College.

Girls 1st XI Hockey:

Congratulations to our Girls 1st XI Hockey team who had a great game against St Peter's College, winning 2-1. Standout players for the match were Sinnead Flannery who scored an exciting first half goal, matched by Rose Harrison in the same half. The girls then worked hard as a team to hold off the St Peter's attack. Well done.

Prime Minister Visits Oamaru

On Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister John Key addressed local secondary school students. His message was simple: while talent will help you to achieve, it is your attitude and how you apply yourself that will ultimately determine your success. Mr Key answered student questions and at the end of proceedings took the opportunity to engage informally with students.

Staff Farewell

This week marks the last day at the College for Geography teacher Mrs Penny Munro. Mrs Munro has taught at the school since the beginning of 2002 and during her time with us she has taken many of our senior students out into the field with regular trips to Mount Cook and other geographical landmarks, as well as teaching other curriculum subjects such as Religious Studies and Economics. She has also played a major part in the area of boys and girls hockey, taking on the role of Teacher in Charge of this successful sport for the College. Known for her regular mid-day runs, she will still be seen pounding the pavement of Oamaru as she takes up her new position as Teacher in Charge of Careers at Waitaki Boys High School. We wish her all the very best and thank her for her contribution to the College.

Sporting Draws

With semi-finals and finals approaching the sporting draws will be included/updated as and when information comes to hand.

NORTH OTAGO NETBALL

Saturday 6 August

Division 1.1:

SKC Snr A v Athletic Maroon (2.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

Division 1.1B:

SKC Snr B v Eastern A (1.00pm @ court LJ Hooker)

Division 1.2B:

SKC Int A v Excelsior Blue (1.00pm @ court Wilson Sport)

Division 1.4:

SKC Jnr A v Excelsior Black (12.00noon @ court RD1)

SKC Int B v Eastern Social (2.00pm @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Rainbow v Maheno Havoc (3.00pm @ court RD1)

SKC Snr Rd v Excelsior White (1.00pm @ court RD1)

Division 2:

SKC Snr Pink v Maheno Misfits (3.00pm @ court Belle Visage)

SKC Jnr Red v Excelsior Red (12.00noon @ court Amcal NE Phar)

OTAGO RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL DRAW

Saturday 6 August

Highlander First XV:

SKC First XV v South Otago (venue Balclutha Showgrounds)

U16 Country Division:

SKC v Waitaki Boys (venue St Kevin's College)

U15 Divison Two:

SKC v Taieri (venue Peter Johnstone 1)

U14 Division Two

SKC v Cromwell (venue Anderson Park 1)

YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL - WAITAKI FIXTURES

Saturday 6 August - Kick Off 9.30am

SKC1 v SKC3 (venue SKC2)

SKC2 v WGHS Black (venue SKC1)

SOUTH CANTERBURY HOCKEY - DIVISION THREE

Monday 8 August

St Kevin's College v Waihi (6.00pm @ Oamaru)

Overseas Arrivals

This term we are excited to welcome our new Gap Students to the College. Pictured with Mr Fowler are Georg Heiler, Stefan Eiler, Daniel Muhlberger, and Charlotte Vehring (all from Germany) and Betsy Brunnig (from Florida, USA). The team will spend the next year as part of the St Kevin's College family and they look forward to meeting many of you and experiencing life in New Zealand.

Busy Holidays

Several of our students were exceptionally busy during the July School Holidays. Year 9 Golfer Zain Pennycook celebrated a hole in one at the Lower Waitaki Golf Club which will see his name go on the club's honour board. Atalya Aitcheson (Year 10) took to the stage in the Oamaru Operatic theatre restaurant production of "How The West Was Sung" and fellow performer Henry Ahomana (Year 12) was placed runner up in the "Classic Hits Idol" held on Sunday 31 July. Well done!

Roncalli Interschool Programme

The College will be well represented at the annual Roncalli Winter Sports Exchange which will be held on Wednesday 10th August in Timaru. We wish all of our sports teams the very best and look forward to sharing results with the College Community.

Please remember that the Sports Department endeavour to share all sporting draws and results as the information comes to hand. Thank you.

Welcome to the SKC Family

This term we are delighted to welcome Mr Ryan Gower as our new Mathematics teacher. Mr Gower has taught previously at the College and returns from Christchurch Boys High School with his wife and children. We also extend a warm welcome to Sara Plunkett who is here for 7 weeks as part of her teacher training with Victoria University. As a local artist Sara will be enjoying working with staff and students in our Art Department.

Winter Snow

A thick blanket of snow fell in Oamaru during the July holidays, creating a winter wonderland.

Waitaki Interschool Rugby

The score did not reflect the spirit and drive of our 1st XV during last terms interschool against Waitaki Boys' High School. The Special Character of the College shone through and the rallying supporters bank could be heard throughout the surrounding neighbourhood.