AFS Host Families

Following the successful stay of AFS students Cecilie Muller and Facundo Briones, both of whom showed their skill on the rugby field, we are delighted to be hosting two more senior boys for the 2012 rugby season.

Lucas is 17years old and hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Julio is 16years old and lives in the XV Region in Chile. Both of the boys are friendly, outgoing and have good English. They are good students and are very keen sportsmen, looking to our Rugby World Cup win to gain some first hand experience on the field in New Zealand. Whilst they come from different countries they both share the same goal of coming to St Kevin's College and involving themselves in the culture of our College.

If any of our College families are interested in hosting one of the boys during their stay their full profiles are available at the School Office or you may email Mr Olsen directly at the College:

polsen@stkevins.school.nz

Duke of Edinburgh Explorations

It was a fantastic weekend for exploring outdoors and two groups of students were fortunate to be able to appreciate the rugged wilderness of Mt Cone during the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh tramping expedition to Chinamans Hut. Our thanks to Mr Dixon for co-ordinating the trips and Mr Brand and Mr Farrell also.

Operation Sparrowhawk

Good luck to Year 9 student Jessica Galbraith who has been selected as one of ten team members from the 26 Squadron of the Air Training Corps, Oamaru to take part in Operation Sparrowhawk.

This competition involves all of the Cadet Force Corps from around the South Island competing in a range of activities and will be held over the coming weekend.

Video Conference Study

An exciting opportunity is on offer for students to study particular subjects with DunedinNet, a video conferencing network. Numbers are strictly limited and so any students wishing to secure a place are encouraged to do so before the end of the term. Please contact the appropriate Year Level Dean.

Subjects on offer for 2012 are:

Level 1 - Te Reo Maori

Level 2 - Media Studies, Classics, Digital Tech & Electronics

Level 3 - Digital Tech, Photography, Design

Year10 Agriculture Trip

As part of their Year 10 course Mrs McLennan and her agriculture class took a field trip to a local farming business where they saw aspects of pork and dairy production systems in action.

As always the College is grateful to the many local business who take time out of their busy schedules to speak with students.

Special Character - Orientation Day

Orientation Day for the Year 9 students of 2012 was held on Monday and began with a liturgy. Students, parents and caregivers gathered in the Chapel and were welcomed by Mr Olsen. We looked at the importance of unwrapping our individual gifts and talents. Green candles were lit as a symbol of growth within our College of Special Character.

World Champion Triathlon Team

The St Kevin's College Community has another world class athlete in its midst! Congratulations to Mr Andy Collins who qualified for the New Zealand World Championship Triathlon Team after competing in Sunday's Auckland ITU World Cup Triathlon event. Mr Collins stormed home in 2h 10m 38s, just two minutes behind former Olympic champion Hamish Carter. An impressive performance on any stage! The ITU World Championship Triathlon Series will be held in Auckland during October next year.

Sporting Equipment Donation

The College is grateful for the generous donation from MCM Contracting of $1000 worth of lunchtime sports equipment. A wide range of items have been ordered and we are eagerly awaiting delivery.

Basketballs, rugby balls, netball, soccer balls, tennis racquets and a table tennis table and equipment will be made available for students to use and enjoy during lunchtime breaks.

White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day is on Friday 25 November and last week a group of junior student joined the riders and their bikes during a cup-of-tea stop off in Oamaru. White Ribbon Day is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women. It celebrates the many men willing to show leadership and commitment to promoting safe and healthy relationships within families (photo courtesy of the Oamaru Mail)

Australian Rugby Tour Meeting

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY TOUR MEETING...

A meeting is to be held for all parents and boys, who are involved with travelling to Australia in April 2012 on the Rugby Tour. This will be on Friday 9th Dec in the Auditorium at the conclusion of Junior Prize-Giving. It is important that if you or your son is travelling to Australia that you attend this meeting.

All tour info can be found on skcrugby2012.blogspot.com - please check this for all recent information. If you have any questions please contact Paddy Brand pbrand@stkevins.school.nz

Orari River Trip

Last weekend several new kayakers had their first adventure on white water. On Saturday, Kazeer Reriti-Lanauze joined the Central Otago Club on their annual "Shotty Weekend" spending a full day on the middle and Upper shotover canyons. By the end of the day his eyes were bigger than the river's many waves! On Sunday a group of students ventured down the Orari River near Geraldine. They all came away with huge grins and a desire to do it all again next weekend. Thanks to the instructors and helpers that came along to make both trips so successful - Mr and Mrs Haig, Mr Brand, Mr Olsen, Courtney Kerin and Anna Eade.

Firewood For Sale

FIREWOOD FOR SALE!

Blue Gum, split and ready to be seasoned for next winter

$200 for a generous caged trailer load

delivered within Oamaru town boundary

Phone Justin Fowler - 027 426 5370

for orders and enquiries