St Kevin's College News and Reminders Term 4 Week 4
Kia ora whānau and friends of St Kevin's College,
Another week has flown by, things will be much quieter with the seniors on study leave and Exams starting next week. Remember next Thursday is Course Counselling Year 10 so please book in using the link below with your student.
School Notices
- ATLs are available to view through the Edge app.
- This is a friendly reminder that if students have appointments during the day parents and caregivers must let the office know beforehand. 03 437 1665 or 021 437 176.
- Also, students in Years 9-12 are not permitted to leave the school grounds during intervals and lunch breaks.
- All students have been invoiced for this year's school magazine/yearbook. If you do not require this, please contact the school office to have the charge removed from your account.
We will advise when these are ready to be collected.
Whanau Reading Initiative
Do you want to have an opportunity to win $ 1,000.00 for your family or $500 for your students by the end of the year?
Hopefully, that got your attention!
Over the past year, we have been thinking about the problem of how to support families to develop their student's reading abilities. For most families with students of secondary school age, reading is something that is done by the student independently and it can be a struggle to get them to engage.
We invite families who would like to participate in this programme to collect a copy of the booklet from the office. There are 20 activities in the booklet which range from ice breaker conversation starters to how to analyse text.
The activities are designed to be able to be used with any reading material your student is interested in.
Once you have worked through the activities, please date and sign the back page so your students can register for their reading badge at the office and go into the draw for themselves and their families at the end of the year.
This is a first attempt.
All feedback is welcome!
Year 10 Course Counselling
Course Counselling for Year 10 students subject selection is now open for booking.
Parents, caregivers and students are encouraged to attend.
Please use the link or QR code to book a time.
This Week at SKC
Graduation Mass and Senior Prizegiving
On Wednesday we held our Graduation Mass and Senior Prizegiving.
Our Graduates received a candle that represented the end of their journey at SKC, but also to take part of this journey with them into the future.
Simba stole the show like always!
Congratulations to Chloe Wilson who was named Dux of the College for 2023!
Chloe Wilson - Dux for 2023
School Events
Coming up this term
Monday 6th November - NCEA exams start
Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th November - Year 10 Course Counselling
Monday 13th - Thursday 17th November - Junior Assessment week
Friday 17th November - Subject selection due Year 9 and 10
Friday 17th November - Teacher Only Day
Monday 11th December - Thursday 14th December - Yr 10 Camp
Friday 15th December - Junior Prizegiving
Sports
Sporting Events
Coming up this term
Sunday 19th November - Willows Cricket
Monday 20th November - Friday 24th November - Aoraki Junior Sports Week
Stationary 2024
It's the festive season again, and we’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to make your back to school shop super easy. And if you order in December, you’ll go in the draw to WIN 1 of 5 $1000 cash prizes*
Stationary lists will be available from 1st December.
Just head to https://www.myschool.co.nz/stkevins
Simply add your details, check that you want everything on the list, then click and confirm — and OfficeMax will get your delivery underway with free delivery on orders over $70^.You can pay by internet banking, credit card or debit card. Laybuy* is also available, so you can pay in 6 weekly, interest-free payments and still get your order right away. Plus you’ll be helping our school earn school rewards* that we use to purchase much needed extra resources for our school.
We encourage you to order early to ensure your child has all their stationery requirements ready to go in plenty of time for the start of Term 1.
So go ahead and beat the back to school rush, order today and give them the best start possible.
*Terms and Conditions apply, see myschool.co.nz for details. ^Exclusions apply, see myschool.co.nz/delivery for details.
School TV
Discussing War & Conflict
Young people are frequently exposed to distressing news through the 24-hour news cycle and social media. These experiences can provoke anxiety, especially in young minds still forming their worldviews. Families should be mindful of overexposure to such content as it can lead to symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. Young people’s responses to trauma can vary, from being strong emotional reactions to being indifferent. It can leave an emotional imprint that can affect a person's behaviour and perception of danger.
Young people need reassurance about their safety as they navigate uncertain times. Tailor conversations to your young people's age and emotional maturity. Younger children benefit from simplified explanations focusing on peace, empathy, and cooperation, whilst older children can delve into historical events, root causes of conflict, and the complexities of international relations.
Before discussing these topics with your young person, it is also important to assess your own emotions and comfort level. By staying calm and providing physical comfort will help your young person regulate their own emotions. In challenging times, compassionate adults play a crucial role in helping young people cope with anxiety and providing hope and understanding in our complex world.
This Special Report provides guidance on how to tackle this difficult topic and helps young people understand there is still hope in our complex world.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
Here is the link to your special report:
https://stkevins.nz.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-discussing-war-conflict
Extra Curricular
Learners Licence Driving Lessons
Y-Drive offers learner licence driving lessons for high schoolers at a discounted rate. These will be starting week 1 of term 4.
Learner Licence classes usually are $50/per hour per lesson, however, they are offering the following:
$150 per student for a Learners Licence course (5 lessons at $30 per hour)
or $250/ 1 hour session with 10 students ($25 per student a lesson)
If you are interested in this or have any questions, please contact:
Lativia (Via) Kaufana
Driving Instructor & Educator
M: 027 227 0335
E: lativia@ymcasc.org.nz
Fundraising Events
Hungry Horse Cafe - Race Course Twilight meet
Te Ngakau Nui needs helpers to prepare sandwiches and other hot food to sell at the Hungry Horse Cafe.
Where: Hungry Horse Cafe - Race Course Twilight meet.
When: November 9th
12-2:30 pm - making sandwiches/preparing other food.
2:30-4:30 Selling food and topping up food cabinets.
4:30-7 Clean up.
Anyone who can help please email Sam Growcott tengakaunui@stkevins.school.nz or 0212931158.
School Fees Fundraising
Less than 2 months till Christmas!!!
Need a little something for employees or family and friends?
We have some fundraising opportunities that could help with sports or camp fees.
Cookie Time Buckets and Sheep Cheese - (great alternative to bovine and plant-based dairy)
Cookie Time Buckets
2L buckets for $20 & the Gluten Free for $18
The Christmas cookies 2023 range features the return of our super popular strawberries & cream, plus five more much-loved 2l bucket flavours. and two flavours of 1l gluten free.
Jones Family Sheep Cheese
$20 for a 4-pack of cheese (480g total) - RRP $31.96, save $11.96
$5 from every pack sold goes to your school/club!
Varieties included: Creamy Havarti, Classic Gouda, Peppered Havarti, Aged Cheddar
For more information please get in touch with Sarah sclapperton@stkevins.school.nz
Nov 15th orders to Sarah. Cookie time bucket delivery Approx Dec 5th
Hungry Horse Cafe - Te Tgakau Nui (SKC Home and School) Fundraiser
Hungry Horse - a cafe run at the Oamaru Race Course
We need helpers for the Hungry Horse on the following dates:
Thursday 9th November 12 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 13th December 12 pm- 7:30 pm
Wednesday 24th January 10:30 am -6 pm
Sunday 4th February 10 am -6 pm
Wednesday 6th March 12 pm -7:30 pm
Sunday 24th March 10 am -6 pm.
Students are welcome to help for Service Hours.
If you can provide support please let Sam Growcott know -0212931158 or email tengakaunui@stkevins.school.nz.
Maheno School fundraiser
Heli-biking fundraiser for Maheno School and Cure our Ovarian Cancer, November 11th 2023.
Heli-bike the 800m descent from the peak of Mt Misery over 15km through Glencoe run and the Herbert forest mountain bike tracks.
The Glencoe Gravity Base Camp is located 25 minutes south of Oamaru on Reid Rd, Herbert.
Food, coffee and a bar will be available.
Hub and Sprocket will have a bike repair station and there will be facilities for bike cleaning.
https://www.glencoegravity.com/
Request to hold a Fundraising Event
If you wish to hold a fundraising event for school sports or recreational activities please follow the appropriate channels by completing this form.
Community Events/Notices
Foster Care with CCS Disability Action
If you’re interested in welcoming a child into your family, either on a short or long term basis, give us a call to find out more about shared care or foster care with CCS Disability Action.
Contact them today on 0800 227 900
https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/become-a-foster-carerhttps://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/become-a-foster-carer
Noel Leeming or Warehouse Stationery Friends and Family deals are back
Friends and Family is back and kicks off from Monday 30th October – Sunday 12th November 2023!
Simply print the flyer or show it from your phone in store between these dates to receive discounts, just in time for Xmas. Or use the unique code online to apply the discount to your basket!
10 week circuit challenge at the Rec Centre
Train with like-minded people, strength & cardio workouts with a focus on safe and effective technique and targeted to individual needs, all levels. Mon / Wed / Fri 9 am, casuals welcome, you can join at any time, creche available.
Check out the Rec Centre website or call Di 021 08150688 for more info
http://www.sporty.co.nz/waitakicrc
Musac Edge portal and app guide
We have an updated guide on how to use the Edge caregiver portal/app that allows you to view school information about your child(ren), and to pay school bills online if your school supports this. The portal & app gives you quick and easy access to the information for the children in your care and can receive announcements and notifications from the school. Please view the guide here
Got any News to Share?
We love celebrating our students' success. Photos are always a bonus! Please let me know via email any relevant news we could share - srees@stkevins.school.nz
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Have a great weekend!
Ngā mihi
Shane Rees
Communications and Events