Kavanagh College

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Kavanagh College exists to promote excellence in learning and teaching in a climate of faith and pastoral care for the Catholic Community of Dunedin.

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Welcome to our College

We aim to:

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Live and teach the values of Jesus Christ as a community.

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Seek to achieve excellence in every facet of school life.

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Respect the culture, dignity, self esteem, rights and individuality of each student.

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Develop students as confident, connected and actively involved citizens of our city, province and country.

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Honour the Charter as agreed with the Proprietor and the Minister of Education.

History: Catholic Education began on the site in 1874 making Kavanagh College one of the oldest Catholic schools in New Zealand. The College serves the city area and environs, and aims to provide excellence in education for Catholic students and others whose parents choose a Catholic education for their children.

Kavanagh College was established in 1989 after the amalgamation of Moreau College, St Paul’s High School and St Edmund’s School. Moreau College was amalgamated earlier from St Dominic’s Girls’ College and St Philomena’s Girls’ College. St Dominic’s was the first Catholic secondary school in New Zealand which was quickly followed by Christian Brothers’ High School.

The founding schools of Kavanagh College have provided a rich history of achievement for the new College. Each founding school has a history based around a religious order and all these traditions contribute to the life of our school. Kavanagh College is proud of its links with the Dominican Order, the Mercy Order and the Christian Brothers.

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Message from the Principal Kavanagh College is a Catholic, Co-Educational, Years 7-13 school situated in the centre of Dunedin City, New Zealand. Kavanagh College is known for its balanced academic, cultural and sporting curriculum, combining modern facilities with the latest technology in a vibrant University City environment. International students are also welcomed and supported through to graduation.

Since Kavanagh College opened in 1989, it has established itself as a very effective co-educational school that focuses on three aspects of excellence: Excellence in pastoral care Excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement Excellence in building and nurturing our Special Character Our mission has become more focused. Through a planned process with the Board, Proprietor, parents, staff and students including international students, we have reorganized the curriculum so that both male and female students are successful. We have invested heavily in sport, culture and technology, and results achieved reflect that commitment. We appoint staff who relate to students as people. We continue to express our faith in our daily lives. Relating the Gospels to our lives is central to the success we have had. Excellent teaching, supported by modern resources and Chaplains, continues to give students the confidence to embrace the secular world armed with a personal faith and confirmed beliefs. We welcome your interest in the College and would be happy to respond to any issues that might arise.

Tracy O’Brien Principal

Paul Ferris Retiring Principal

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Special Character As a Catholic College, Kavanagh College supports parents in their role as first educators of their children’s faith. This support is offered through Religious Education Programmes offered at all levels of the school, prayers at the beginning of each day, class and school masses, opportunities for reconciliation, special liturgies for the Church’s year, retreats and weekly assemblies. In all these programmes the school promotes the dignity of the individual as a child of God.

Enrolment Preference of Enrolment is given to those have an established link with the Catholic Church through Baptism membership of a Parish or decided by your Parish Priest A preference certificate must accompany your application for enrolment.

Students without preference are welcome to apply enrolment is restricted to 5% of the total roll Zoning does not apply to Kavanagh College. The main contributing schools are the Parish schools in the city. Enrolments come from both urban and rural schools.

In recent years, the Proprietor has determined that students without preference who have been in Catholic contributing schools, have already established a connection with the Special Character of the school and should be treated as Preference for the purpose of enrolment. He has also determined that brothers and sisters of students enrolling without preference should be given the opportunity to enrol, as the family has demonstrated a commitment to the Special Character. If preference applications exceed the places available, then these determinations may not apply.

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What is the cost of attending Kavanagh College? •

Attendance Dues: These are fees paid to the Proprietor, The Bishop, for building the school and maintaining the buildings.

Years 7 and 8 $343.48 per annum Years 9 to13 $690.00 per annum

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Fees Paid to the School: Religious Education $26 Photocopying $10 Plus materials used in individual subjects that have a take-home component.

The College is very mindful of the burden of cost to parents and can assist with a range of payment options. The Board hold the view that payment should not be a barrier to enrolment.

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Academic Excellence NCEA Results 2009 •

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Level 1 School Average

77.3%

Nat Average

63.8%

Level 2 School Average

67.4%

Nat Average

66.4%

Level 3 School Average

61.3%

Nat Average

53.1%

New Zealand Scholarships 2009 • •

Outstanding Scholarship Scholarship

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Excellence in Pastoral Care Students are supported by: • • • • • • • •

Tutor teachers Deans Assistant Principals Counsellor Peer Support and Peer Mentoring Chaplain Special Education learner support Gifted and Talented learner support

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Excellence in Cultural Activities

At Kavanagh College we have many opportunities to participate in cultural activities.

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Excellence in Sport

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Approximately 700 of the 900 students take part in at least one sport.

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All major codes are supported. Other sports take place according to student interest, parent support and staff strengths.

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We have representatives in Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Miniball, Netball, Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Waterpolo.

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Contact the Sports Co-ordinator Mr Stuart Hunt, shunt@kavanagh.school.nz

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Sport

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Outdoor Education

Skiing

Tramping

Orienteering Year 10 Camp – Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Mountain Bike

Riding, Tramping or Surfing

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Technology •

There are approximately 200 computers in the school.

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The network is accessible from home.

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Students are expected to be able to use the network to prepare work and locate information.

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KTVN have a television studio under the stage and they operate the technology for our auditorium.

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Video conferencing takes place to support various subjects.

Events Calendar

School Information

Information

Calendar

Newsletters

Contacts

Contacts

Newsletters

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Curriculum for Years 7 -13 Years 7 and 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11 (NCEA Level 1)

Year 12 (NCEA Level 2)

Year 13 (NCEA Level 3)

Compulsory Subjects

Compulsory Subjects

Compulsory Subjects

• Religious Studies • English • Health & PE • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies

Compulsory Subjects • Religious Studies

Compulsory Subjects

• Religious Studies • Art • English • Health & PE • Mathematics • Music • Science • Social Studies • Technology – Food and Nutrition Hard Materials Soft Materials

Compulsory Subjects • Religious Studies

• Health & Recreation • An English Course • A Mathematics Course • A Science Course

• Religious Studies • An English Course

• Religious Studies

• English • Health & PE • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies

Y9 Options • Art • Drama • ESOL • French • German • Graphics • Literacy • Maori • Music • Numeracy • Technology – Food and Nutrition Hard Materials Soft Materials

Y10 Options • Art • Drama • Economics • ESOL • French • German • Graphics • Literacy • Maori • Music • Numeracy • Sports Studies • Technology – Food and Nutrition Hard Materials Soft Materials

Y11 Options • Art • Drama • Economics • ESOL • French • Geography • German • Graphics • History • Music • Physical Education • STAR funded courses • Technology – Food and Nutrition Hard Materials Soft Materials • Tourism, Travel and Lifeskills

Y12 Options • Accounting • Art – Practical • Art – Photography • Biology • Chemistry • Classical Studies • Drama • Economics • Electronics • ESOL • French • Geography • German • Graphics • History • ICT • Mathematics • Mathematics with Statistics • Media Studies • Music • Nat Cert in Building and Construction • Physical Education • Physics • Sports Studies • STAR Funded Courses • Technology – Hard Materials Soft Material Practical Foods • Tourism, Travel and Lifeskills

Y13 Options

• Accounting • Art History • Art – Painting • Art – Photography • Art – Printmaking • Biology • Chemistry • Classical Studies • Drama • Economics • Electronics • English • ESOL • French • Geography • German • Graphics • History • ICT • Mathematics with Calculus • Mathematics with Statistics • Music • Physical Education • Physics • STAR Funded Courses • Technology – Food and Nutrition Hard Materials Soft Materials And Year 12 subjects not offered at Year 13 Level

Senior students may be offered the opportunity to study subjects not offered by the College either by correspondence or VLN. These will be subject to confirmation of availability.

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Uniform Code An outward sign of loyalty and pride in the college is shown by the correct wearing of the school uniform. The following clarifies the expectation with regard to uniform.

Jewellery (Optional)

1 small earring in each ear 1 simple ring Watch 1 Bracelet Any neck jewellery must not be seen No other jewellery is allowed, such as piercings

Physical Education:

Kavanagh College monogrammed CCC T-shirt - (available at Bursars office) Regulation CCC navy track pants or shorts - (available at Bursars office)

Sport:

Regulation uniform as required by each sporting code

Parka:

Plain navy

Scarf (optional):

Plain navy with red and white stripes

Gloves (optional):

Plain navy (for wearing outside the classroom)

Hair style should be reasonable, simple and natural in colour. Hair must be tied back off the face. Hair trimmings, navy only.

Students do not wear make up or nail polish to school. Boys are clean shaven.

Students in Years 11-13 must wear the school blazer in Terms 2 and 3. Only school badges are to be worn on Blazers Under garments should not be visible.

The school uniform is stocked by Arthur Barnett’s and Uniform Direct. The girl's kilt can also be supplied by Helean Kiltmakers.

The Kavanagh College Uniform Shop has a supply of second hand uniforms available. The Uniform Shop is open Tuesdays 3 pm to 4 pm. Contact Linda George – 4763137.

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Girls Uniform (senior) Years 11 – 13 Blouse

Tie Jersey Blazer Kilt Hair Hosiery Shoes

White pointed collar shirt, long or short sleeves “Student Body” style – preferred long sleeved choice Red with Navy stripes (with monogram for Year 13) Navy v-neck with monogram – long sleeves or sleeveless Kavanagh red with navy braid compulsory Terms 2 – 3 Kavanagh regulation kilt – knee length Neat and tidy (at the Principal’s discretion) Navy tights or white ankle school socks Plain black leather lace up school shoe with heel

Boys Uniform (senior) Years 11 – 13 Shirt Tie Jersey Blazer Trousers Hair Socks Shoes

Plain White dress shirt Red with Navy stripes (with monogram for Year 13) Navy v-neck with monogram – long sleeves or sleeveless Kavanagh red with navy braid compulsory Terms 2 - 3 Regulation grey longs or shorts Neat and tidy (at the Principal’s discretion) Plain mid-grey with long trousers or regulation ¾ with shorts Plain black leather lace up school shoe with heel

Girls Uniform (junior) Years 7 - 10 Blouse Tie Jersey Blazer Kilt Hair Hosiery Shoes

White pointed collar shirt, long or short sleeves “MilTan” style - preferred long sleeved choice Red with Navy stripes Navy v-neck with monogram – long sleeves or sleeveless Kavanagh red with navy braid (optional) Kavanagh regulation kilt – knee length Neat and tidy (at the Principal’s discretion) Navy tights or white ankle school socks Plain black leather lace up school shoe with heel

Boys Uniform (junior) Years 7 - 10 Shirt Tie Jersey Blazer Trousers Hair Socks Shoes

Plain Grey dress shirt Red with Navy stripes Navy v-neck with monogram – long sleeves or sleeveless Kavanagh red with navy braid (optional) Regulation grey longs or shorts Neat and tidy (at the Principal’s discretion) Plain mid-grey with long trousers or regulation ¾ with shorts Plain black leather lace up school shoe with heel

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Girls summer Uniform (senior) Years 11 – 13 (Optional) Blouse Skirt Socks

"MilTan" white short sleeved blouse with monogram on sleeve Tudor navy wraparound 2-pleated skirt Plain white ankle-length school socks and black shoes with heels, or sandals

Boys summer Uniform (senior) Years 11 – 13 (Optional) Shirt Trousers Socks

“MilTan” white knit shirt with monogram “MilTan” navy drill shorts Plain white ankle-length school socks and black shoes with heels, or sandals

Girls summer Uniform Years 7 – 10 (Optional) Blouse Skirt Socks

Regulation checked blouse – only available at Kavanagh Uniform shop Regulation navy skirt – available at Arthur Barnetts Plain white ankle-length school socks and black shoes with heels, or sandals

Boys summer Uniform Years 7 – 10 (Optional) Shirt Shorts Socks

Regulation checked shirt – only available at Kavanagh Uniform shop Regulation navy shorts – available at Arthur Barnetts Plain white ankle-length school socks and black shoes with heels, or sandals

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It’s all about Opportunities

Inclusion

Celebration

Social Justice

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As we prepare to leave College we are comfortable with ourselves and our relationships with others.

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Contact Us Phone Number:

(03) 477 3408

Fax Number:

(03) 479 0468

a nDunedin a g h(postal) . s c h o o l . n z Address:w w w . Pk OaBoxv 737, 340 Rattray Street, Dunedin (delivery)

Email:

kavanagh@kavanagh.school.nz

Visit our website for more information on:

www.kavanagh.school.nz