St Kevin's College News and Reminders Term 4 Week 9
Kia ora whānau and friends of St Kevin's College,
This week we've had the annual SKC Junior Cricket tournament held at school with a number of teams competing, well done to all involved. We paid thanks to all our volunteers on Tuesday for International Volunteers Day, you are all invaluable to the running of the school and extracurricular activities. Next week is Year 10 camp and for our Year 9s we have activities planned for periods 4 and 5 to end 2023!
Don't forget next Friday is Junior Prizegiving at 11am in the auditorium, then 12pm school is out!
1 week to go!
Last few weeks at SKC
Equestrian Day out
Last Tuesday, our Equine students, changed things up and enjoyed a ride along the beach.
Check out these amazing photos!
International Students Surfing lessons
A group of our International students had three days of surf lessons last week; summer fun is commencing! 🤙🤙🤙
Te Ngakau Nui (Home and School)
International Volunteers Day - Tuesday 5th December
Tuesday was International Volunteers Day, which provides an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the great work done by volunteers in our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these exceptional individuals who generously donate their precious time to assist with various activities within the school. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who helps in the classroom, at events, with sports, or on school trips and camps. Your time and effort are invaluable and serve as a reminder of the true essence of community.
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.
Year 9 Activity Week - 11th - 14th Dec
With next week being the last for 2023 we're mixing it up for the Year 9s. With the Year 10s on school camp we have dedicated periods 4 and 5 to activities, from Board Games, making Christmas Cards, Christmas decorations/games, turf sports and a Waterslide.
The daily schedule is outlined below
8:50-9:50 Period 1
Interval (10:50-11:20)
11:20- 12:20 Period 3
Lunch (12:20-1:10)
1:10-3:10 - Activities
Students:
1. Choose 1 activity from the below list to attend each afternoon.
2. A roll will be taken at the activity of your choice.
3. School uniform to be worn- bring a change of clothes if you are participating in Turf games and Waterslide
Let's all have a brilliant final school week for 2023!
If you are in Year 10 and not attending camp, you must be at school. If you are unable to attend, please inform the office.
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.
Parish Picnic - Sunday 10th December
Bring a picnic and have lunch together on the lawn.
Games provided for younger children by our 2024 prefects.
When: Sunday 10th December
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Redcastle Lawn, St Kevin's College
School Events
Coming up this term
Monday 11th December - Thursday 14th December - Yr 10 Camp
Friday 15th December 11am - Junior Prizegiving
Friday 15th December - Junior reports sent
Sports
Sporting Events
2023 Meridian Otago Championships - Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th of Dec
SKC has 22 rowers competing for the Oamaru Rowing Club at the 2023 Meridian Otago Championships this weekend at Lake Ruataniwha, Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th of December 2023 from 7:30 am Saturday to 3:00 pm Sunday.
You can keep up to date here
https://rowit.nz/otcc2024/profile
Good luck to the squad!
Paddy Spillane
Indeg Jones-Hogan
Kouper Lynch
Nye Jones-Hogan
Greer Dickson
Hannah Burke
Holly Collett
Kayleigh Lucey
Paige Strachan
Jacob Harrison
Payton Dickson
Ariah Goodsir
Chloe Southard
Henry Robinson
Isabel Matern
Quinn Andersen
Cody Marshall
Katie Nelson
Atlanta McDowell-Williams
Lachlan McEwan
Hamish Robertson
Marei Grebe
Athletics Otago Senior Interclub - 2nd December
3 of our students took part in the Athletics Otago Senior Interclub on Saturday in Dunedin.
James Miers threw a PB of 39.10m in Javelin.
Jack O'Neill and Tommy McGeown both got PB's in 60, 100 & 200 metre races.
James and Jack will also be going to NZ Secondary Schools this weekend in Christchurch.
Awesome stuff lads, and best of luck this weekend!
Jack O'Neill and Tommy McGeown
James Miers
Future Blacksticks Coaching Road Show 2024
The Future Black Sticks based out of Dunedin are touring the lower South Island coaching hockey to the young players in the region. The money they raise will help them pay for their hockey endeavours for 2024. We have a good number of FBS who have come through the regional associations. There were 24 athletes selected into the FBS/ JBS program. The Coaching Roadshow is an awesome opportunity for these young athletes to give back and inspire young hockey players in this part of New Zealand and show that players from the south can be recognised and rewarded for all the hard work they put in.
Register here https://forms.gle/khpp3tKgxub5dFoAA or scan the QR code
The roadshow will start in Cromwell on Monday the 22nd of January and end in Oamaru on Friday the 26th January.
Cromwell - Monday 22nd January
Invercargill - Tuesday 23rd January
Gore - Wednesday 24th January
Dunedin - Thursday 25th January
Oamaru - Friday 26th January
There will be 3 sessions a day for the five days. Each session will be 2 hours long and will begin at 10.00 am with the U13 age group (Yr5-Yr8) and end at 5.30 pm with the U18 age group
U13 Age Group 10.00 am - 12noon
U15 Age Group 1.00 pm - 3.00pm
U18 Age Group 3.30 pm - 5.30pm
The players will run skills sessions to help players refine skills they already have and show new skills/techniques the players may not have seen before. There will be game elements to these sessions - as fun and enjoyment are key elements to a quality hockey session.
Otago Hockey staff - Hymie Gill and Jolene Casey will be supporting these coaching sessions. We will also offer coaching development which will be advertised soon.
The cost for the 2-hour coaching session is $60 per child. Please make payment to Otago Hockey Association. Bank details 03-0905-0460917-10, Reference Child's name
Stationery 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*
Stationery lists are available now!
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
Social Media & Digital Reputation
Social media has become such an integral part of a teenager’s life. However, many miss out on some critical social skills with most communicating whilst looking at a screen instead of another person! Statistics show that 60% of 10-11 year olds are using at least one social media site, with the majority using age-restricted platforms. What kids do, post and say online is permanent and most are not mature enough to manage their own digital footprint. Friendships, relationships and even future job prospects are all put at risk.
Families need to be aware of what picture their young person is painting of themselves online. Unfortunately, many families do not see the dangers inherent of these sites, as they form opinions based on their own experience. Over the years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of primary schoolers owning mobile phones, highlighting the importance of teaching young people about the dangers of social media and the implications it can have.
In this edition of SchoolTV, families will learn how to talk to their young people about the inherent dangers of social media and how to educate their young people to be responsible users in the online world we live in.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your young person, please contact our Pastoral Care Team for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Social Media & Digital Reputation edition of SchoolTV
https://stkevins.nz.schooltv.me/newsletter/social-media-and-digital-reputation
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 - 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.
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
Christmas Charity Concert
Saturday 9th December 2023, 1.30 pm, Basilica, Reed St, Oamaru
Variety Cultural Concert with Afternoon Tea
Entry: Christmas Gift, Monetary donation or non-perishable Grocery item
Proceeds to Combined Churches Xmas Parcels
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-carer
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