Issue 91.83 MB - Kavanagh College

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email: [email protected]
Website: www.kavanagh.school.nz
Issue 9/16
Principal’s Message
Tena Koutou Katoa.
Friday 1 April 2016
Message from Michael Prince
NCEA RESULTS 2015
To the wonderful community that
Kavanagh College is.
March was our reporting time to the Ministry of
Education on our 2015 academic performance so I thought I'd share a
few bullet points on our key successes. We probably need to trumpet
ourselves a bit more than we do. Our Catholic humility can sometimes
play a part but according to the Gospel neither should we hide our light
under the bushel!
I wish to thank everyone who made
my departure from Kavanagh College
a very memorable one. I was very
overwhelmed at the school assembly
by:
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We are still producing results significantly ahead of the National
Average and also above the Decile 8 - 10 average at all three
levels of NCEA.
Best performance in the last 5 Years for NCEA Level 1 (94.3%
pass rate) and Level 3 (89.2 %) .
99.2% Literacy and 99.2% Numeracy achieved at Level 1 – the
best results in the last five years and we continue to track above
the National Average for Decile 8 schools.
Continued to produce pleasing Excellence & Merit Endorsement
Results at all levels. e.g. At Level 2 those achieving an Excellence
endorsement is now better than 1 in 5 students (20%+)
Our University Entrance pass rate was up from 71.3% in 2014
to 78.5% last year. (National Average is 61.3%)
Five subject scholarships were obtained by Year 13 students in
the end of Year school examinations.
Note that a new Academic Achievement Record system for earlier
notification to Tutor Teachers and Deans when students are not
achieving at expected levels was introduced in 2015. This resulted in
more timely interventions and where necessary communication
home. There was a lift in both Literacy and Numeracy achievement at
Level 1. This has been a focus area in the school for the past four years
beginning at Year 7 and through to Year 10. There is some terrific work
being done in the junior cohorts to give us a solid launching point for
NCEA. Overall our results are up there or surpass the best schools in
Dunedin for both Co-Ed and single sex schools. Great work Kavanagh
College. Let's make sure we walk tall and get the message out there
about the great things our students and College is achieving.
Congratulations to Fr Gerard Aynsley, the organising committee and
South Dunedin parishioners on achieving such a great result with the
refurbishment of St Patrick's Basilica. It was lovely to attend Easter
services there and see the great transformation that has taken place.
Today the Caritas challenge kicks off over the weekend with a number
of 24 hour-athons in action as our students take up the challenge.
Thanks to all students, staff and parents that are supporting this
kaupapa. It is a highly worthy cause that supports Caritas who is
focusing on Cambodia. More importantly it gets our students to
demonstrate solidarity with those living today in poverty or injustice.
Tracy O'Brien
8TSU and 9STE are collecting items for the Syrian refugee
children who are coming to live in Dunedin.
If you can help with the collection of good used toys, easy reading books, spare exercise books, pens, crayons etc please drop
them to the office. Thank you.
Mr MacLeod's complimentary
farewell speech and pictures which mentioned events even I
had forgotten about.
- the resounding haka led impressively by Riley Mortimer
but performed by more students and staff than I have ever
seen.
- and by everyone's patience, applause and best wishes.
I would also like to thank Tracy O'Brien for his wholehearted
support of me during his time as Principal.
I will miss the staff and students of Kavanagh College
considerably. It has been a major part of my life and my
three older children and I have had a great time there. I
didn't choose to leave Kavanagh rather I chose to move
closer to family.
I wish you well and may God's blessings be on us all.
Mike Prince
“Snapshot Cards” will be emailed home to all students’
caregivers today, Friday 1 April.
Please read the details included in the snapshot
information regarding contacting the school if there are
any ‘concerns’ recorded.
As we rely on up to date email address
details please contact our School Secretary –
[email protected] if you have a change.
THE CARITAS CHALLENGE 1-2 April 2016
http://www.kavanagh.school.nz/special-character/the-caritas-challenge
The Kavanagh 2016 Production
Meet Our Head Students—
Deputy Head Girl Jess Blyth
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
I was born in Napier in 1998 and then
11-13 MAY
spent 10 years living in Auckland before
moving to Waitati School for my last year
of primary education.
I then went to
Balmacewen Intermediate for two years
before starting at Kavanagh in Year 9. I have a brother
(Elliot) in Year 11.
When I first started at Kavanagh I was always looking for
boundaries to push or rules to question, but as I’ve grown,
guided by staff and students, I’ve used my curiosity to
pursue the sciences, Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well
as Statistics, Classics and Religious Education.
At school I have been involved with student council,
buddies/peer mentoring, musicals, curling and astronomy.
Outside of school I enjoy listening to music, dance, photography and travel.
As a leader at Kavanagh I hope to
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Encourage environmental awareness
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Always be approachable and see conflict from both
sides
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Have the serenity to know what I cannot change, the
courage to change what I can and the wisdom to know
the difference.
Term Two/Three Maths
Competitions
Australian Maths Competition (AMC)
The Australian Maths Competition is based on problem
solving, necessary life skills, and uses unique questions
designed to recognise and stimulate talent. The AMC is on
the 28th of July and is suited for students doing extension
Maths courses. All students get certificates for participation, and a good percentage can get certificates for credit,
distinction, and high distinction. There are also prizes and
medals to be won. If you are interested in taking part,
please pay $6.50 to the Bursar by the 5th of May. For
more information; either check out the link below, talk to
your Teacher of Maths, or contact Daniel Kelly.
Friday Choir—Now going by the name KavCantanti is operating
at full swing in preparation for The Big Sing 2016 under Molly
Devine's direction. From 3-4pm in the Band Room on Fridays.
Wednesday Musicians—Anyone interested in playing their
instrument in an ensemble is welcome to attend band on
Wednesdays from 3-4pm. Ms Watts will write a part for your
instrument and ability so please come along and share some fun
in making music. Students who have been having lessons at
school for a couple of years should come along and see what
goes on in an ensemble.
Instrumental fees—Instrumental hire fees are due before the
end of term and emails will be coming out shortly to remind
parents to get this in. The fees are excellent value for
instruments and lessons.
SmokeFree RockQuest—Entries are now being taken for
SFRQ 2016 - form a band, write your own music and get up on
stage! There is a category for solos and duets for those singer/
songwriters out there who don't have a band yet. Kavanagh has
a strong and illustrious history with RockQuest and this year
promises not to disappoint!
Special Thanks—The Music Department has had some very
generous benefactors this year with two guitars and amps at the
start of this year and last week we were very kindly donated a
beautiful Marshall amp from John Richards. What wonderful
people we have in our community.
Music Fun Theory Club—Is open for Year 11 and 12 Music
students on Tuesday mornings from 8 o'clock in the Music
House to catch up on any theory they need practise with. Ms
Watts will be in the Senior Music Room ready to answer
questions and help.
Please contact Ms Watts is you have any questions.
http://www.amt.edu.au/mathematics/amc/
Casio Senior Maths Competition
The Casio Senior Maths Competition is an important
competition as it not only allows NZAMT to recognise the
top Mathematicians but also allows top students, from all
regions, to meet and share ideas. Prizes are 1st: $1000,
2nd: $600 and 3rd: $400. The preliminary round is on
Thursday 19th May. If you are interested in participating,
please pay $2 to the Bursar by the 11th of April. For more
information; either check out the link below, talk to your
Teacher of Maths, or contact Daniel Kelly.
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KAVANAGH COLLEGE NETBALL 2016
** NOTICE FOR ALL PLAYERS **
For the 2016 season Dunedin Netball is moving to online
registrations with Sportsground.co.nz, using SuperForms™
online registrations. You may have seen these with another
sport you are involved in. Every club and school has a website
available where players can securely login and register. Only the
data requested by Dunedin Netball can be viewed by them. Any
data in the Kavanagh College Netball section is only available to
Kavanagh College Netball administrators.
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All Year 7 – 13 players are now required to register
online with Dunedin Netball securely at:
http://sporty.co.nz/viewform/15793
Senior A players need to use this link for the Senior/
Premier grade: http://sporty.co.nz/viewform/15831
There will also be a Kavanagh Sports Registration form for
Netball that all Netball players need to complete and this form
will have the information about Netball fees.
Netball for our Senior, Year 10 and Year 9 teams begins at the
start of Term 2, any students still wanting to play Netball this
season need to see Mrs Kendrick as soon as possible.
Students can collect sheets to register social senior teams from
the Sports Office.
Year 7 and 8 Netball
Trials for the Year 7 and Year 8 teams will be held on:
1 - Thursday 31st March, 3:15 – 4:30 at the Kavanagh Courts.
2 - Tuesday 5th April, 3:15 – 4:30 at the Kavanagh Courts.
Anyone interested in coaching, umpiring or supporting Netball
at Kavanagh in any way please feel welcome to
contact the Netball Coordinator Emmeline Kendrick:
[email protected]
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Games begin on :
- Senior A: Saturday 23rd April
- Senior, Year 10 and Year 9: Week 1 Term 2, Saturday
7th May.
- Year 7 and 8: Week 2 Term 2, Thursday 12th May.
See http://dunedinnetball.co.nz/ for a full season calendar.
Kavanagh Netball information is also on
Roncalli
St Kevin’s
Kavanagh
St Peter’s
SOUTHERN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SPORTS
TOURNAMENT 2016
The Southern Catholic Schools Sports Tournament
(between Roncalli, St Kevins, Kavanagh, St Peters and
Verdon) is coming up quickly.
Kavanagh will be sending teams for all sports –
netball, basketball boys and girls, football boys and girls,
hockey boys and girls and rugby.
Team lists have been posted at school this week.
The tournament will be played on Sunday 10th and
Monday 11th April (the start of the last week of Term 1).
It will be based at St Peters College, Gore.
Students who have been named in one of the teams
participating will receive a full notice, gear list and trip
forms this week. Copies of these documents are also
available at www.kavanaghsport.com
We require the trip forms to be returned, and payment
organised, by Friday 8th April please.
Any questions please contact Mr Mackenzie or Mr
Waterworth.
Registration for winter sports are due by
Friday 8th April
Students who are wanting / intending to play a winter
sport for Kavanagh this year need to register by the
end of next week – Friday 8th April.
Sports for Year 9 - 13 students are badminton,
basketball, curling, football, hockey, netball and
rugby. Sports for Year 7 & 8 students are miniball,
mini hockey and netball.
Registration forms for Year 9 - 13 students are
available from the Sports Office (D23), and for Year 7
& 8 students from Mr Haig. All forms can also be
downloaded from www.kavanaghsport.com
To register students need to return the registration
form to the Bursar and organise payment
by Friday 8th April. Financial assistance is available
and detailed on the forms.
Years 7 & 8 Boys and Girls
Miniball Trials
www.kavanaghsport.com
‘Kavanagh College Netball’ Facebook page – this is a closed
group page
The Sports Noticeboard
Verdon
When: Monday 4th April and Monday
11thApril 3pm to 4.30pm
Where: Kavanagh Gym
All players to attend please
Any questions please email [email protected]
Kavanagh/KVC v St. Edmunds College
Kavanagh College
Forsyth Barr Stadium 21st March 2016
vs
On this amazing stage, the boys had a nervous first few
minutes before settling comfortably into their groove. With
fast hands and good vision, the boys passed the ball out wide
which enabled Luka Casey to cross the try line to notch up the
first points of the game all within five minutes of the starting
whistle. We continued to dominate in open play throughout
the first 35 minutes whilst working hard at scrum time against
a much larger pack. Quick thinking and acting at the breakdown gave rise to tries from Shade Rowe and Connell Webb,
with Caleb Kelekolio converting a further try by Jake
Bardwell. Half time 22 – 0.
ST Kevins Cricket Exchange
Increasing in confidence the team began to introduce new set
plays into the mix, resulting in Michael Cordtz crossing the
line for his first of two second half tries. Not going down without a fight, St Edmunds College fought hard putting our
defence under sustained pressure. Their persistence eventually
paid off with a converted try. The boys dug deep and continued to build on their 1st half tally, with further tries from Will
Campbell, Shea Webb and Logan Tisdall.
A final score of 52 – 7 has set the foundations on which to
build for the coming 2016 season.
Man of the match as selected by St Edmunds College went to
Connell Webb.
On Wednesday 23 March, the First XI Cricket team travelled to
Oamaru to take on old foe St Kevin’s in the annual First XI cricket
match.
St Kevin’s won the toss and chose to bat first. Kavanagh College
had St Kevin’s in early trouble at 4 for 4 with Nick Parata and Josh
Lucas doing the early damage but a middle order partnership helped
steady the ship for St Kevin’s and they eventually made their way
through to 106 all out. Nick Parata (4 wickets), Josh Lucas (2
wickets) and Will Campbell (2 wickets) did the damage with the ball.
In reply Kavanagh got off to a steady start with Anthony Mirfin
continuing on his good form working the ones well and defending
well, Sam Smith was aggressive for his 21 and Josh Lucas showed
good maturity finishing 24 not out to anchor the innings for
Kavanagh. A little mid order collapse got a few nerves jangling but
Kavanagh got home 7 wickets down. A good end to the season for
the boys and we look forward to next season knowing we have
introduced a few new players into the squad.
Congratulations to Isabella
Wadsworth for placing 6th at
the BMXNZ Nationals in
Auckland.
A big thank you to everyone who came out to support the
boys.
Otago Cricket Holiday Programme
Thursday 28 and Friday 29 April
Edgar Centre
Year 2-6: 9am-12pm
Year 7-8: 1pm-4pm
You will practice all cricket skills and play fun game scenarios, both
days will finish with a test match.
Total cost is $65 – To register visit otagocricket.co.nz – Coaching &
Development
For more information please contact Tama Walker –
[email protected]
From Kairangi and Anahera
St Bernadettes School
SPORTS REGISTRATION – WINTER 2016
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Year 9 – 13 winter sport registration forms are available from the Sports Office, or can be downloaded from the
Kavanagh College Sport website (www.kavanaghsport.com).
In some cases students will need to wait until they know if they have been selected in an ‘A’ team before
registering – because costs differ between teams in some codes.
Year 7&8 registration forms will be given out by Mr Haig, or can be downloaded from the Kavanagh College Sport
website (www.kavanaghsport.com).
YEAR 9 – 13, WINTER 2016
Sport:
Games:
Practice:
Registration Fee:
Uniform:
Badminton
Boys and Girls
Girls Tuesday
afterschool
Boys Wednesday
afterschool
Boys and Girls Friday
evenings at the Edgar
Centre or school
gymnasiums
Girls Monday
3 – 4pm
Boys Monday
4 – 5pm
Will be organised after
registration
$60
Curling
Boys and Girls
Wednesday afterschool / evening at the
Dunedin Ice Stadium
Coaching provided at
the games
Football
Boys and Girls
Boys Wednesday
afterschool
Girls Thursday
afterschool or Sunday
Will be organised after
registration
Hockey
Boys and Girls
Girls Monday
afterschool / evening
at the Hockey Turf
Boys Tuesday
afterschool / evening
at the Hockey Turf
Sunday – to be
confirmed
$160
Note this includes
entry to the Hockey
Turf for games and
practices
Correct Physical
Education top and
shorts (plain blue
sports shorts).
Sen A and Jnr A players
provided with singlet
and shorts.
All other players
provided with singlet
and wear correct PE
shorts.
Kavanagh track pants
(provided), and a
Kavanagh Sport
Hoodie.
All teams / players will
be provided with a
playing top and shorts.
Players provide their
own Kavanagh sports
socks.
Girls and Boys teams
are provided with a
playing uniform.
Players provide their
own Kavanagh sports
socks.
Netball
Girls
Saturday at the Edgar
Centre
Will be organised
during / after
registration
Rugby
Boys
Saturday
Tuesday and Thursday
- to be confirmed
Sen A $155
All other teams $65
Note Edgar Centre
door entry fee needs to
be paid to get into
each game
1st XV - $120
U14 & U15 - $50
Basketball
Boys and Girls
Sen / Jun A teams - $80
All other teams - $70
Note Edgar Centre
door fee / school gym
court fees are now
included in the
registration fee
$80
Note this includes
entry to the ice rink
each week
$40
Sen A team are provided with a uniform.
All other teams –
Kavanagh Netball
uniform top and skirt.
1st XV playing top and
shorts provided, and
provide their own
Kavanagh sports socks.
U14 & U15 - Kavanagh
rugby uniform (jersey,
shorts, socks).
If there are any questions / inquiries about any sports not on this list please make contact with
Michael Mackenzie (Sports Coordinator) - [email protected] / 4773408 ext226
Financial assistance is available for those who require it – details and instructions are on the registration forms.
The due date for registration and payment is Friday 8th April.