Issue 221.1 MB - Kavanagh College

RESPECT - SERVICE
JUSTICE - TRUTH
340 Rattray Street
Dunedin
New Zealand
Telephone (03) 477 3408
Fax (03) 479 0468
email: kavanagh@kavanagh.school.nz
Issue 22/12 Rāapa 25 Hôngongoi 2012
Tena Koutou Katoa
Maori language week was ushered in to Kavanagh
on Monday with a rendition of the Kiwi classic "Poi E" on the staff
room data projector. A few of our teachers were showing their
skills and dexterity in the classic art of poi. Ka pai (well done) the
Maori department. Who said teachers don't know how to have
fun!
On a more serious note, Judge Andrew Beecroft, who is well
known for his advocacy of youth issues in Aotearoa, spoke at the
School Trustees Association conference last week. He highlighted
10 key issues that underpinned those young people who are highly
"at risk" and are often cut off from learning opportunities.
1. Family and lack of family support
2. School attendance, learning disabilities
3. Income inequality
4. Violence among young people and in the home
5. Drug and alcohol abuse
6. High numbers of Maori in the court system
7. Gang culture
8. Lack of male role models
9. Community connectedness
10. Seeing and learning good values
Most of this is not new. However, this is such a serious issue for
us as a nation as 1 in 5 (20%) of young people from 18 to 25 are
not engaged in work, education or training. Schools are often
expected to somehow ensure that young people overcome all of
these obstacles which is a pipe dream. There is no doubt good
schools and good teachers make a positive difference and with an
ounce of luck turn things around. Often what is lacking are the
tools, resources and personnel. Trying to wring funding out of the
Ministries to support at risk youth is generally given low status and
is at times a pride swallowing siege. Whilst it is tough times for the
economy this has to change. The down stream costs are too great
for all of us.
Tracy O’Brien
Principal’s Message
Open Night
Thursday 26 July 2012, 7.00pm
Kavanagh College Auditorium (entrance off Tennyson St)
Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Celebrate Māori Language Week
Visit our website
www.kavanagh.
school.nz—
Information, phone
numbers, email
addresses,
Newsletters etc;
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2012
Māori Language Week is Monday, 23 July to Sunday, 29th July.
Arohatia te Reo is the theme for Māori
Language Week, which means to cherish
the language.
Kavanagh Day
Wednesday 15 August
Kavanagh Day is the College’s Feast Day when the whole
school gathers together to celebrate our unity and our diversity.
Students are able to wear House Colours to school.
It is a normal school day however no classes are held. More
details will follow.
2012 NCEA Exam Fees
Payment of NCEA fees is due on Friday 10 August 2012.
▪ $76.70 entry fee. (all NQF standards and up to
3 Scholarship subjects
▪ Financial Assistance available for those eligible from the
Bursar’s Office
▪ Late payments will incur a $50 late fee, with the fee
payable directly to NZQA
▪ Additional Scholarship entries $76.70 per subject
Absences
Please phone the school 477 - 3408
Follow the voicemail directions to leave
a message
Mission Statement
Kavanagh College exists to promote excellence in learning and teaching
in a climate of faith and pastoral care for the Catholic Community of
Dunedin

Kavanagh 1st XV v OBHS lost 3-94
3 points: Hemaua Samasoni
2 points: Oliver de Groot
1 point: Mason Grubb
Kavanagh U/15s v Kings lost 17-24
3 points: Logan Griffin
2 points: Tim King
1 point: Daniel O’Connell
Kavanagh U/14s v OBHS won 33-0
3 points: James Keating
2 points: Tomas Woodford-Webb
1 point: Tobin Jackson-Sem
RUGBY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NETBALL RESULTS FOR 21/07/12
Senior A v Physed Teal LOSS 21-31
Senior B v St Hilda’s Snr D LOSS 18-55
Senior Pink v Kavanagh Snr Gold LOSS 19-37
Senior Gold v Kavanagh Snr Pink WIN 37-19
Senior Navy v QHS 13 WIN 23-8
Int 10A v QHS Snr B WIN 27-20
Int 10B v Taieri 10B LOSS 9-21
Int 10 Green v QHS Int B WIN 32-12
Int 10 Maroon v Taieri Rata WIN WBD
Jnr 9A v OGHS Jnr A LOSS 23-37
9B v St Hilda’s Snr C LOSS 18-20
9 Red v Taieri Gold LOSS 11-15
Year 8 Boys vs Balmacewen won 31-21
Year 8 Girls vs Columba Year 8 won 41-10
Year 7 Boys (Kav teams played each other) draw 18-18
Year 7 Girls vs SHC Silver lost 18-24
Bus Safety Reminder
Please remind your child that after getting off the
bus to wait until it has pulled away before crossing
the road. We have had reports of students putting
themselves at risk by
crossing in front and
behind buses when
being dropped off in
Rattray Street in the
morning.
Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses
Day & Evening courses
Game On-dads / Being There
Register now for 2012
0-6 years 6-12 years Tweens & Teens(12+)
6 sessions; cost negotiable
ph 4773403 txt 0276670890
sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz
www.cathsocialservices.org.nz
CALLING ALL ADVERTISERS FOR
THE YEARBOOK/MAGAZINE 2012
Every year at Kavanagh College we produce a yearbook/magazine,
recording the history and achievements of
our school year. Last year’s Magazine ran to 148 pages.
Students who attend our College come from the whole of the
greater Dunedin area, from Port Chalmers to Mosgiel, so the
magazine reaches a very wide circulation area. We exchange
with other schools and copies are lodged with the Dunedin
Public Library, the Hocken Library and the Government
archives in Wellington.
Such a publication is a major financial undertaking and to
assist once again with this we offer interested organizations
the opportunity to advertise.
Please contact Mrs Ireland-Kenny through the School Office
for details. Copy closes on Friday, 7 September.
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME
When your child -
► Has signs of being unwell i.e. grizzly,
unsettled, listless or tired
► Has a high temperature or appears very hot
► Is complaining of, or appears to have, a sore tummy,
throat or ears
► Has a continuous cough
► Has had diarrhoea or vomiting in the past 24 hours and
not able to eat their normal food
► Has had diarrhoea and vomiting within the last 48 hours
► Has weeping, red eyes and/or a yellow discharge around
the eyes
► Has broken skin sores
► Has become ill with a communicable disease e.g. measles,
chickenpox.
If you are unsure, contact your child’s Public Health Nurse,
Karen Neilsen, on email karen.nielsen@healthotago.co.nz or
text 027 4648990.