WELCOME TO KAVANAGH COLLEGE

Colin MacLeod
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Kavanagh College is a modern and progressive Catholic co-educational secondary school for students in years 7 to 13. The College is situated in the heart of New Zealand’s most vibrant University City. Catholic Education began on the site in 1876 making Kavanagh College one of the oldest Catholic schools in New Zealand. The College serves the city area and environs, providing excellence in education for Catholic students and others whose parents choose a Catholic education for their children. The College also has a strong international student department where students are supported through to tertiary education.

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. Teachers are highly qualified and support students in diverse learning settings. Students are encouraged to excel and develop skills to maximise their opportunities and potential. The College has a unique special character that imbues all aspects of learning based on its core values of Respect, Service, Justice and Truth. This is evident through positive peer and staff relationships, outstanding achievement and a vibrant school spirit.

Principal’s message:

Nau mai. Haere mai. Welcome to Kavanagh College. 21st century education is about enabling our young people to connect with a diverse and ever changing world. Advanced personal values, spiritual awareness and interpersonal skills underpin a commitment to life long learning, growth and fulfilment. Kavanagh College aims to fulfil this mission in three key areas striving for:

  • Excellence in pastoral care.
  • Excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement.
  • Excellence in building and supporting our Special Character.

Most importantly, Kavanagh College has a unique and proud history of being a welcoming and caring community developing young people that achieve to high levels and go forth to make a difference in the world. Kavanagh's strength is in its people. We appoint staff who relate to students as people. Our Christian heritage is maintained through actively living and sharing the gospel message. The College is well resourced and governed effectively by our Board of Trustees. Teachers commit to developing their skills in teaching and learning guided by current research and best practice. Each year level is catered for with a modern and well balanced curriculum. Students are supported in a safe, happy and healthy environment.

 Tracy OBrien

 

I look forward to meeting you and discussing your son or daughter’s secondary education needs.

Tracy O’Brien
PRINCIPAL

Kavanagh College - PO Box 737 - 340 Rattray Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Special Character Staff Only Day - Friday 1st June

We wish to advise parents that the College will be holding a Special Character Staff Only Day on Friday 1st June and the school will be closed.

All staff will be out at Holy Cross in Mosgiel for the day. The programme will include exploring our Core Values of Respect, Service, Justice and Truth, their links to Gospel and how to make them visible in the school.

Senior students will be able to use this time for study as the Suspended Timetable Assessment Week will run from Thursday 31st May to Friday 8th June.

Queens Birthday - Monday 4 June, School Closed