NCEA Assessment Fees Due

All students studying Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 are required to pay an assessment fee to NZQA.

	Annual Assessment fee	Scholarship Exam fee per subject
Domestic  Students	$76.60	$30
International Students	$383.30	$102.20

Financial assistance is available for those students who meet the financial assistance criteria:
• be currently receiving a Work and Income or Study Link benefit, or have a current Community Services Card (benefit-based applications)
• are not currently receiving a benefit, or do not have a current Community Services Card, but do have a joint family income that would entitle you to receive a Community Services Card.
• have two or more children who are candidates, irrespective of family income, and the total fees you would have to pay would otherwise be more than the $200.

If you think that you fit the criteria for the Financial Assistance Scheme please follow this link. If you wish to apply for financial assistance please complete the form and had into the school office by the 1st August. The office has copies of the financial assistance application forms.

The last day for fees to be paid to the school is the 31st August. If you wish to start making contributions towards fees please contact the school office to make arrangements. Alternatively you can pay the full fee to the school at any time.

SCHOOL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
The NCEA student handbook and Student Application Form can be viewed on the school web page in the Curriculum link and through the school App through the NCEA icon. Please take time to read through these two documents with your son/daughter

ANZAC Match And Rugby Club Day Helpers Needed

The 1st XV opened their 2015 season with a 32-17 win over Waitaki Boys on Saturday afternoon.  Following a minute's silence the boys lead the charge and dominated play from the beginning of the game.

  

This weekend they take on Kavanagh College at Murray Field as part of the Rugby Club Day.  If you are able to help with part of the day, please contact Mr Fowler (027 426 5370).  Games for the day are:

10am - 7&8's St Jo's v Excelsior Blues (Ground 2)  /  5's St Jo's v Excelsior Tigers (Ground 3)

10.30am - 9&10's St Jo's v Excelsior/Maheno (Ground 2)

10.45am - U14.5 SKC Red v SKC Blue

11am - 11&12's St Jo's/Excelsior v Athletic Gold

12pm - U16 SKC v WBHS

1pm - 1st XV v Kavanagh College

North Otago ANZAC Commemorations

ANZAC Day is always well supported by Oamaruvians and once again our Student Leaders and their classmates represented the College.  The ANZAC Parade began at the South African War Memorial before making it's way to the WW1 Memorial and finishing at the Garden of Memories where the service was held.

The Senior A Netball Team at the ANZAC Parade

2015 Cross Country Results

Congratulations to all of the students who completed the Cross Country last Thursday gaining valuable House points, and to Champion House for 2015 Magee!

U14 Girls
1st Amy Coutts (22.33)
U14 Boys
1st Steven Vahai  (21.33)
U15 Girls
1st Jorja James  (22.47)
U15 Boys
1st Ben McCarthy  (19.56)
U16 Girls
1st Holly Malcolm  (23.59)
U16 Boys
1st Fergus Watt  (23.06)
Senior Girls
1st Franzciska Yanzick  (25.22)
Senior Boys
1st Thomas Pickles  (28.40)

Principal's Comment

Kia ora Kevinans and Supporters of the College

There is a definite autumnal look to the College grounds we return this week for term two. Over the holidays the majestic oaks have had a prune, the administration block roof and art quadrangle walls have been painted and the equestrian arena landscaping has been completed. Thank you to our support staff for your dedication and hard work.

This week has had an ANZAC focus, with details and images included later in the blog. Tomorrow, our College Pipers are playing at the Dawn Service and our Prefects will lay a wreath at the 10.30am service at the cenotaph. I would encourage you to support these events and wish everyone a happy and reflective ANZAC holiday.

Looking forward to next week, Thursday is our College Open Day. Please feel free to invite any prospective students and parents to our open afternoon and evening.

Finally, keep Mr Ryan in your prayers as he takes sabbatical leave. We wish him every success with his educational observations and safe travel.

May God bless you
Paul Olsen, Principal

SKC Open Day And Evening

Beauty And The Beast

Lefou (Jonte Kydd-Law) is full of admiration for his friend, the heroic Gaston (Josh Mullally).  Jonte and Josh play two of the principal characters in the upcoming College production of Beauty and the Beast.  On stage from the 21 - 24 May tickets are on sale at the school office - $15 adults and just $10 for students/children. 

Elegant Tie Knots

Cross Country 2015

The weather was perfect for cross country running yesterday afternoon.  With an alteration to the circuit from last year which saw students taking on the gully above the playing fields, it was certainly a challenge.  Well done to all of the students who gave it their all and crossed the finishing line.

Y12 PE Bike Trip 2015

The weather was somewhat unpredictable in Central Otago as our Y12 PE students took to their bikes for their annual bike trip.  On Sunday they cycled from Hyde to Wedderburn before tackling the Nasby Forest on Monday.  Tuesday saw them in the hills behind the famous clock in Alexandra.  They were accompanied by Miss Casey, Mr Collins, Mrs Kitto and Mr Dixon and had lots of fun on this amazing outdoor experience.  They were back at school, just in time for the cross country yesterday!

Sacramental Invitation

Sacramental Invitation

All students are encouraged and supported to engage actively in the Catholic nature of the College. 

An open invitation is extended to any SKC parents and students from non-Catholic backgrounds who might wish to engage in the Colleges ‘Sacramental Programme’. The four sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church initiated at St. Kevin’s are: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist (Holy Communion) and Confirmation. Equally, Catholic students who have not yet received any or all of these sacraments are also urged to participate in the programme. 

Making a commitment to the Catholic faith allows individuals to take a more full part in religious ceremonies such as weekly Masses and the receiving of Eucharist at Holy Communion time. If students and or parents wish to participate in this invitation or would simply like to know more about the Colleges Sacramental programme, please contact the Director of Religious Studies Mr. Tony Mullally (tmullally@stkevins.school.nz) ph 03 437 1665 (Extn 738) or the school Office.

Beauty And The Beast

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE

Adults $15

Students/Children $10