St Kevin's College News and Reminders Term 3 Week 2
Kia ora whānau and friends of St Kevin's College,
What a great way to end the week, clear blue skies, the weekend looks much the same!
This week we had a Senior History trip on Tuesday, unfortunately, we had to postpone our Caritas Civvies Day until next Thursday, 3rd August. Students can drop their gold coin donation into the office or use the eftpos to donate anytime between now and next Wednesday.
School Notices
- Up to date ATLs have been published and 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.
School Board Parent Representative Positions
We are taking expressions of interest for two parent representative positions that have become available on the Board. One position is until the midterm board elections and the other is until the tri annual elections. If you are interested please contact Eugen Dupu (Preceding Member), with your CV (or your nominated person(s)) and expression of interest letter, to edupu@stkevins.school.nz or enquire at the school office for further details before 7th August 2023
Trapshooting fundraiser
This weekend 29th and 30th July, our Trapshooters are having a sausage sizzle and bacon buttie fundraiser from 10 am to 2 pm at Mitre 10 Mega.
We also have a raffle with 3 prizes up for grabs $10
Prize 1 3 cubes of Dry Firewood
Prize 2 Mystery Gift
Prize 3 $100 voucher for Haircut at Tickled Pink
$2 sausage, $5 bacon butties.
Thanks for helping us get our team to Hamilton for the
National Secondary School Competition
SKC Football Raffle Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the SKC Football Raffle
1st Prize - Gwilim
2nd Prize - Alan Kelly
3rd Prize - Sam Growcott
4th Prize - Rachel White
5th Prize - Mike Dodd
All winners have been notified.
Thank you for your support!
Whanau Reading Initiative
Would you like the chance to win $1000.00 for your family or $500 for your students at 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 student can register for their reading badge at the office and go into the draw for themselves and their family at the end of the year. This is a first attempt. Feedback is welcome!
School Events
Wednesday 2nd August - Senior Photography trip
Wednesday 2nd August - Aoraki Maths comp
Friday 11th August - Student-Led Conferences
Thursday 17th August - Otago Uni Course planning
Friday 25th August - Monday 28th August - Hostel Closed
Monday 28th August - Teachers Only Day
Sunday 3rd September - Tuesday 5th September - Yr 13 Tourism trip
Tuesday 5th September - Cambridge information evening
Monday 18th September - Friday 22nd September - Assessment Week
Student Led Conferences
Kia ora parents and caregivers,
This round of Student Led Conferences will continue with the same format as SLCs in Term 2, where you can meet with your young person's subject teacher.
Here is how a meeting with a teacher will look:
1) Teachers will act as mentors and guides for the discussion about your student. The student will still lead the conversation.
2) The teacher will guide and focus the conversation. The teacher will summarise decisions and planning.
Student Led Conferences are on the 11th August from 12.30 pm-7 pm.
The school will be closed in the morning to allow teachers to prepare for these.
Feel free to contact teachers with any queries if you are unable to meet on the day.
Please use the following link to make your bookings:
https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/4msyk
The staffroom will be available for Whanau to use in between bookings.
Nga mihi nui,
Senior Leadership Team.
Musical Production - Man of Steel - Tickets now on sale
Man of Steel is an action-packed musical spoof and a spectacular show of heroically super proportions. This musical is the entertaining battle of our Super Hero and Heroine over the evil Countess Olga and her motley henchmen. It is full of fun, with fast-moving action and larger than life characters.
Dates: Thursday 24 August 2023 & Friday 25 August 2023
Sporting Events
Monday 28th August - Saturday 2nd September - Tournament Week
Tuesday 5th September - St Thomas Exchange
Cultural Events
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th August - School Show
Friday 4th August - Sunday 6th August - Bishops Shield
Thursday 7th September - Choral festival
School TV
Surviving the Final Year
It’s no secret that the end of school can be a huge source of anxiety for both young people and parents alike.
It is important to prepare a student’s brain for success. Studies show there is a clear link between students taking care of their health, and their overall productivity during the final year of school. Understanding how best to support your young person’s health and well-being during this time will help them perform at their best. The brain has a lot going on, so understanding how it works will help them get the most out of their brain power.
Acknowledge that not all stress is bad. The art is in finding the right balance. Having the right amount of stress can encourage students to be at their optimal level of alertness, and improve behavioural and cognitive performance. It helps tune their brain and focus.
In this Special Report, families will be presented with a number of strategies on how best to support their young person during the final year at school.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your young person, please contact the Pastoral Care Team for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Community Events
Fenwick Home and School Quiz Night
Fenwick School Hall
Friday 4th August: 7:00 pm bar opens: 7:30 pm quiz starts
Teams of up to 6 for $60 per team-includes snacks
Cash bar
And of course, there will be raffles
To register your team
Email: homeandschool@fenwick.school.nz
OR phone/text: 0211063447
Lions Clubs Speech Contest
The Lions Clubs of Waitaki will hold the annual speech contest for pupils in years 9 & 10 and 11 & 12. The contest will be held on Sunday 30 July 2023 at the Fenwick School Hall, Hull St, Oamaru, starting at 12.45 pm.
Certificates will be presented to all contestants with special recognition for the top three in each of the school years.
It should be a prepared speech of 3 to 5 minutes. There is no fee for entry
For further details – contact the following:-
Klaus.steiner@xtra.co.nz or 0210492128 or judy_malcolm@hotmail.com
SKC to FIFA Woman's World Cup, Dunedin
In conjunction with the Girls' Football team, a bus will be running to see a match in Dunedin at what will be the sporting spectacle of the year down under - FIFA Woman's World Cup.
Sunday 30 July (7 pm kick-off)
New Zealand v Switzerland
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
We invite interest to join us on the bus by emailing ralph.headfirst@gmail.com. Details are to be confirmed but expect final pricing to be $50 - $70 (child U17) / $70 - $90 (adult), bus and match ticket. Limited seats are available.
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 filling out this form.
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