Type:Co-educational
Boarding and day school
State integrated
Special Character
St Kevinís is administered by the international educational religious order of Christian Brothers. It is a welcoming, caring community with 71 years of tradition in creating a family atmosphere for boarders. Its aims are to promote excellence in all aspects of human development: academic, cultural, aesthetic, sporting, personal and religious.
Location and Facilities
St Kevin's is in Oamaru, a safe small town situated between the two South
Island university cities. Oamaru is close to Mt Cook, ski fields, rivers,
lakes and sea. The dry moderate climate allows a wide variety of sporting
activities for which the college is well known. The huge 27 ha grounds are
attractive, peaceful and provide opportunities for many sports. Teaching
specialist areas include computer-based learning, word processing and science
laboratories, art, music, home economics, library and gymnasium facilities.
Both the girlsí hostel and the boysí hostel are new, provide
individual rooms, attractive common and recreational areas and a family
atmosphere.
Academic Programme/Subjects Offered
The college offers a broad curriculum leading to New Zealandís national
certificates (including Bursary and Scholarship) and subsequent study at
universities and other tertiary institutions. Senior level subjects offered
are: English, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science, Physics, Biology,
Chemistry, Agriculture, Accounting, Economics, French, Geography, History,
Art, History of Art, Typewriting, Word Processing, Home Economics, Physical
Education, Media Studies, Journalism, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing
and short courses in a variety of subjects, some in conjunction with polytechnic
institutes.
Extra Curricular Programme
This includes house and individual choral competitions, a college choir,
individual instrumental music instruction, college band, drama competitions,
public speaking, camping, tramping, retreat days, clubs, use of computing
and video equipment and sports, including cricket, softball, tennis, swimming,
golf, athletics, cross-country, shooting, hockey, netball, rugby, soccer,
basketball, handball, volleyball and badminton.
Special Relations with Overseas Schools and Students
The college is eager to learn from students of other cultures and has several
such students from a variety of countries on its roll.
Student Welfare
Caring is the keynote of this Christian college. New students feel welcomed
and at home. Deans, counsellors and hostel parents are in place to assist
overseas students.
Accommodation
Students board at the college enabling constant practising of English, regular
assistance with homework and access to the school facilities outside of
school hours. Holidays may be spent with families of students in various
parts of the South Island.
English Language Support
Tutoring in the English language is available as required.
Fees
1999 annual tuition fees are NZ$7,750. Hostel fees for the school year are
NZ$5,680 with NZ$20 per night being charged for holidays.
| Years of Entry for Overseas Students: Forms 3-7 Religion: Catholic Student Roll: 430 Location: Oamaru, New Zealand Enquiries in Japan: Kiwi College Telephone: 045 960 3323 Facsimile: 045 962 8865 Email: info@KiwiColllege.org |