NCEA Fees: Due 1st September
1 Candidate $76.70
2 Candidates $153.40

Financial Assistance:
(If you have a Community Services Card)
1 Candidate $20
2 Candidates $30

National Title Winner

St Kevin's College has a national title holder and it comes in the form of Year 12 student Sean Hand who won the national Lions Clubs' International Young Speechmaker Contest in Napier last weekend. The contest consisted of a two minute impromptu speech on the subject of humility and a six minute prepared speech on a personal choice subject - Sean chose to speak about methamphetamine. As the winner he will travel to Canada and the US to compete internationally. Maeve Ryan also represented the College in Napier and competed well against the other speakers. Congratulations!

Special Presentation

At a Special Character Meeting this week we were delighted to present Br Don Murray with a special commemorative shield in recognition of his years of service to St Kevin's College. Br Murray is moving to Auckland to continue his wonderful work with the Christian Brothers.

Pasifika Fono

The Pasifika Fono made us more aware of the needs of pasifika students and how we could accommodate these needs. The positive outcome is that we have started a pasifika group this week which will be lead by Henry Ahomana who so ably represented the College at the Fono.

Proposed Australian Rugby Tour 2012

A meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Rugby Tour to Australia in 2012

Who - for all parents/ caregivers of parents of Snr Boys who are playing rugby and are interested in a tour to Australia.

Where - the Health Room at The St Kevin's College Gym

When - 3pm Saturday 27th August

All interested Parties are urged to attend.

All Apologies can be forwarded to

dmore@stkevins.school.nz

021 437 752

Ball Committee Success

The success of our School Ball was the result of the months of voluntary work done by Ann Maree Forgie (pictured above with daughter and ex student Summer) and her right hand lady, Bronwyn Hannigan. Ann Maree was in her element motivating the Ball Committee students to make their dream of having a Hollywood theme become a reality. Both Ann Maree and Bronwyn found and booked the amazing band, The Mojos. Hours were spent making decorations and a lot of fun was had by all involved, helping build the excitement and anticipation leading up to the Ball, capped off with the wonderful black and gold ball tickets created by Denece Rae.

We were very proud of our students who all arrived on time to be breathalysed ... and who all passed the zero limit. The Ball Parade was wonderful and set the scene for the rest of the evening, with the students led by a piper up the candlelit drive (thanks to Debbie and Mark Esselink).

Sunday Skiing

On Sunday 21 August the weather was right and the snow was fresh. The van was loaded up at 6.30am and Mr Hitchcock, Mr Brand, the Olsens and an eager group of students headed off to Ohau Ski Field. The fresh snow was dry and the conditions perfect - not a cloud in the sky. A great day was had by all.

Special Character - Assumption Liturgy

Today staff and students celebrated the feast of the Assumption with a liturgy in the College Chapel. This is an important day for the Catholic community as it is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ. It commemorates the departure of Mary from this life and the assumption of her body to heaven and is a time when we reflect and remember all those close to us who have passed on.

Ball Photo Orders

Ball and Ball Parade photos are available to view via the Kolourcare website (www.kolourcare.co.nz) and orders may be placed directly with them through the internet. Alternatively order forms can be mailed to Kolourcare and these are available from the School Office.

Br Don Murray

Today we recognise the amazing contribution to the College of Brother Don Murray who is standing down as the Proprietor's Representative on our Board of Trustees. Br Murray has had an association with St Kevin's since 1946, when he was enrolled as a student. He returned on staff from 1964-1970 and then from 1975-1994, during which time he lead the rugby charge at the College as Coach for the 1st XV. He has served in various capacities on the original Board of Governors, now known at the Board Of Trustees. To this wonderful man who will be fondly remembered by many, we thank him for all of the years that he has dedicated to the Special Character of St Kevin's and wish him all the very best.

St Kevin's College Ball Community Thanks

After an incredibly successful weekend the Ball Committee would like to take the opportunity to thank the many businesses who have supported the College with donations of goods and services for our Ball and Ball Parade this past weekend. On behalf of everyone who enjoyed the evening we extend our sincere gratitude to the following:

Ross MacColl, MacColl Electrical Ltd

Richard Sandri, A1 Deocrators

Michael Sandri, Millennium Joinery

Maurice Ireland, Maurice Ireland Signs

Kevin Kearney, Oamaru Vets

As well as thanking all of our College staff who gave time to support and supervise throughout the evening, we make a special acknowledgement of Mrs Karen Austin, Mr Peter Burton, Mr Keith Fleury and our office staff Mrs Catherine Taylor and Sue McErlane for their contributions to this event. Also congratulations to Mrs Linda McClelland and the College Home and School on a very successful and much admired buffet dinner.

St Kevin's College Ball and Ball Parade

The St Kevin's College Ball and Ball Parade brought a bit of Hollywood glamour to Redcastle on Saturday and the Ball Committee is to be congratulated on a most successful evening.