Ugly Shakespeare

Students from last year will remember The Ugly Shakespeare company, a troupe of three actors sponsored by the University of Waikato. Travelling the country they perform "extracts" from well known Shakespearean plays through satire with very funny and entertaining results.

Yr 7-8 Technology Classes

Each Friday Yr 7 & 8 students from St Jospeh's Primary School have been coming to the College for block Technology classes in Food Technology, Soft & Hard Materials and Art.

In Food Technology with Mrs Burton students have been working their way around common kitchen tools and appliances, creating a variety of tasty dishes along the way and heading towards some awesome cookie creations in their final week.

Mr Connachie has been working with his students making wind chimes out of a range of materials including wood, metal and plastics with one piece of polystyrene thrown in for good measure. Students have made a large range of designs with a smurf, puss in boots and even a red T.A.R.D.I.S making an appearance!

The Soft Materials class has been developing ideas for polar fleece hats with Ms Mellor. Students are learning the art of working out full scale patterns before launching into production in time for the cooler Autumn months.

The "fantastic fifteen" in Mrs Plunkett's Art class have been learning the ancient art of ceramics. They have fine tuned a number of different techniques, creating some delightful art works whilst having a lot of fun. They will finish their Art block by making a decorative ceramic tile complete with colour and glaze. Well done everyone. Ka pai koutou mahi.

Principal's Comment

Dear Parents and Friends of St Kevin's College

After successful athletics and swimming sport Fridays, this week staff have focused students on their academic progress. At Whānau time staff shared with students the results of their first Fortnightly Indicators. As with any system, it will take time to work through teething issues, however, I am pleased with the initial feedback. For parents, the fortnightly indicator information is recorded by the student in their Student Planner. Each time they get feedback, they also record the issues identified and next steps for learning. Creating a rapid feedback loop (mentor - student - teacher) is the key to early intervention and positive reinforcement.

Along with this academic focus, students continue to enjoy the variety of activities that epitomise the Special Character of the College and it was inspiring to see all of our students participate in the Year Level Scripture Reading competition.

Earlier this week it was a pleasure for staff to see Andrew Easton at the College. He was taking advantage of a warm day to visit accompanied by his father. While Andrew is wheelchair bound and currently has limited ability to communicate, we all recognised how far he has come in his recovery and will keep him in our prayers. Please continue to keep Mr Ryan in your prayers.

May God Bless You All

Paul Olsen, Principal

Home and School AGM

HOME AND SCHOOL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 28 February

7pm in the College Staff Room

We extend a warm welcome to all of our parents and caregivers to attend

Scripture Reading Competitions

Over the past week the College has held the annual Year Level Scripture Reading Competitions. As a key part of the Special Character of St Kevin's it was encouraging to see all students participating, extending their public speaking experience and keeping the Dominican charism of preaching the word of God alive. Congratulations to all of our winners and place-getters.

Year 13 - 1st Albert Hailes / 2nd Francis Liardet / 3rd Sean Hand

Year 12 - 1st Jibi Kunnethedam / 2nd Molly Farrell / 3rd Ben Latavao

Year 11 - 1st= Christopher Kearney & Isobel Ryan / 3rd Kaleisha Jones

Year 10 - 1st Tiana Mihaere / 2nd= Mikayla Marsh & William Gourlay

Year 9 - 1st Jino Kunnethedam / 2nd Karan Ratgali / 3rd Scott Ruddle

Ash Wednesday

On Wednesday the College marked the start of the Lenten season with a liturgy and ashes ceremony. Prayers were offered for the people of Christchurch as they marked the first anniversary of  the February earthquake.

Athletics Champion Results

Congratulations to all of our Athletic Sports Champions and in particular Nicole Dowling who secured a new record in the U15 Girls High Jump (1.42m) and Rodney Bungard for his record time of 10.6sec in the Senior Boys 100m.

Full Results are:

Senior Boys - 1st Jack Allan / 2nd Rodney Bungard / 3rd Benedict Yanzick

Senior Girls - 1st = Lisa Nolan and Eilee Robinson / 3rd Georgia Hansen

U16 Boys - 1st Isak Gunnarsson / 2nd Brodie Flannery / 3rd= Chris Kearney and Hamish Robertson

U16 Girls - 1st Georgia Wallis / 2nd Micayla Brensell / 3rd Katherine Hope

U15 Boys - 1st Jashiv Narayan / 2nd Cole Ryan / 3rd Connor Newlands

U15 Girls - 1st Merekite Wahitapu / 2nd= Nicole Dowling and Georgia Haggerty

U14 Boys - 1st William Sunderland / 2nd Thomas Pickles / 3rd Charlie Wallis

U14 Girls - 1st Sinnead Flannery / 2nd Francziska Yanzick / 3rd Chelsea Seddon

Champion House:

1st Magee / 2nd Clancy / 3rd Treacy / 4th Whyte

Swimming Champions 2012

Congratulations to all of our Champion Swimmers and in particular to Isobel Ryan who was not only our U16 Girls Champion but broke several records in the process (Senior Girls 50m Butterfly Open and 100m Medly Open, U16 Girls 100m Freestlye, 50m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Backstroke).

Full Results:
Senior Boys - 1st Hamish Nimmo / 2nd Tom Hutchison / 3rd Jamal Vira

Senior Girls - 1st Libby McGee / 2nd Molly Farrell / 3rd Bethany Robertson

U16 Boys - 1st Mitchell Bolstridge / 2nd Gray Doppenberg / 3rd Jacob Couglan

U16 Girls - 1st Isobel Ryan / 2nd Olivia Macaulay / 3rd Olivia Brien

U15 Boys - 1st Josh Macaulay / 2nd Olle Polsen / 3rd Connor Newlands

U15 Girls - 1st Kaleisha Jones / 2nd Meagan Spargo / 3rd Darcy Green

U14 Boys - 1st= Thomas Pickles and Matt Brien / 3rd Regan Holland

U14 Girls - 1st Tahlia Green / 2nd Niamh Farrell

Champion House:

1st Magee / 2nd Treacy / 3rd Whyte / 4th Clancy

St Kevin's Netball

If anyone is interested in coaching or managing a St Kevin's College Netball Team this year, please fill in the coach/manager application form and return to the school office or email it to aevans@stkevins.school.nz .

If you have any questions please email or call (03) 437 1665 ext. 777 Mrs Athena Evans.

Manager/Coach Application Form

Remembering Christchurch

Today at 12.51pm the church bell rang to remember friends, family and the people of Christchurch on the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake. During our Ash Wednesday Liturgy the College stood in a moment of silence followed by prayers and the reading of a poem which was written by Alice McAtamney who was with us for a time during Term 1 last year.

St Thomas' Interschool

The 1st X1 cricket team travelled to christchurch on Sunday to play in the annual cricket fixture between the 2 schools. Whilst the result did not go our way - all the boys enjoyed the Interschool.

The boys were all hosted by St Thomas' families and our thanks to them for looking after them so well.

1st Innings

SKC 180 ao

Hamish Slater 52

Jeremy Smith 37

STC 338 dec

2nd Innings

SKC 140

Tim O'Malley 52

Bowling Highlights

Shaun Kelliher 4/92

Brodie Flannery 3/124

Athletics Sports Day Images

A week of sporting events was topped off with a successful Athletic Sports Day on Friday. The sunshine and House colours were out in abundance and the enthusiasm of all students was a credit to the College. Congratulations to all of our winners and place getters; full swimming and athletic results will be revealed this week.