St Kevin's College News and Reminders Term 4 Week 5
Kia ora whānau and friends of St Kevin's College,
This week a few of our students competed in the final Oamaru Schools Chess Tournament, and our course counselling for Year 10's took place. NCEA exams are well underway and next week we have Junior Assessment week, there are a few changes to the timetable outlined below.
Subject selection is now open for our current Year 9s and 10s with more information coming soon for our 2024 Year 9s.
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!
Junior Assessment Week Timetable Adjustment
Monday 13th - Thursday 16th Nov
Just a heads up for the slight timetable adjustment for Junior assessment week, Monday 13th - Thursday 16th Nov.
For the week, school starts at 9 am and will finish at 3 pm with a lunch break from 12.20 pm to 1 pm.
Buses will run at usual times
Assessment Timetable
Food Tech dept needs your help
Our Food Tech dept is on the lookout for any clean takeaway containers you don't need for us to use for practical purposes, if you would like to donate these, please drop them off at the school office.
Subject Selection Years 9 and 10
Subject selection is now open for our current Year 9s and 10s.
More information will be coming soon for our 2024 Year 9s.
Deadline is Friday November 17th.
If you have any queries you can reach out to Mr Devereaux jdevereaux@stkevins.school.nz, Mr Smith csmith@stkevins.school.nz, Mrs Cooper lcooper@stkevins.school.nz or Mr Herbst cherbst@stkevins.school.nz
This Week at SKC
Junior CAA Exams
Last Friday many of our Juniors sat the CAA (Common Assessment Activities) Literacy Reading, Literacy Writing, and Numeracy exams.
Good luck to all students taking part in the NCEA exams that started this week
Chess tournament at WBHS
On Monday the final Oamaru Schools Chess Tournament of the year took place at WBHS. 67 students from 11 schools competed.
Representing SKC were Jian Torres (Year 10) and James Gower (Year 9). It was a very close battle with four players scoring 6 points out of 7.
Well done to Jian Torres for winning the secondary division.
Thanks to Mr Familton and WBHS for hosting.
School Events
Coming up this term
Monday 13th - Thursday 16th 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
2023 Aoraki Sports Awards
Last Friday night a group of students attended the 2023 Aoraki Sports Awards.
To be a finalist at these awards is a true honour of commitment and determination to your sport. You are selected as one of the top three athletes in your sport from all high schools within the Aoraki region.
It was great to have Vanessa McIver as the guest speaker for the evening. Vanessa founded the Twizel Rowing Club in 1993. Vanessa has now become a National and International umpire, taking her all around the world for rowing regattas. Vanessa spoke of her obstacles and successes to get to this level.
2023 St Kevin’s results:
Future Champion - Emma Gillies, Equestrian
Single Finalist - Quinn Burge, Touch
Referee/Umpire of the Year - Quinn Burge, Touch
Student Contribution to Sport - Camden Burge
Others who made the finalist list were
Future Champion- Samantha Gillies, Equestrian
All Rounder of the Year - Olivia Mavor
NZ Honours went to:
Emma Gillies, Equestrian
Samantha Gillies, Equestrian
Atlanta McDowell-Williams
Congratulations to you all!!
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
Exam Jitters
Every year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in exams causing many students to feel extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. This month on SchoolTV, families will find advice on how to help young people cope with the pressure and how students can work smarter to achieve the results they desire.
Exams are like a game. Once you know how to play the game, your chances of achieving great results rapidly increase. Families can learn how to assist their young people to maintain perspective and keep their sanity intact during exam time.
Diet, exercise and sleep all play an important part in helping a student balance a busy schedule and study smarter. Keeping stress levels to a minimum and reducing anxiety can be easily achieved through careful planning and having a supportive environment.
If you have any concerns about your young person, please contact their Dean or our Student Advocate Esther for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Exam Jitters edition of SchoolTV
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
Oamaru Swim Club Fast and Furious Swim Meet
Oamaru Swim Club Fast and Furious Swim Meet is coming up on 24th November 2023 at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre.
They would love to see as many swimmers, at all different levels of swimming.
There are events for beginners and also experienced swimmers.
Entries need to be back at the pool or emailed through by the 22nd November 2023, as per the flyer.
Fundraising Events
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:
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