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Prospectus 1
2022
As of January 1st, 2023, Kavanagh College will be known as Trinity Catholic College
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Welcome to
Kavanagh Excellence in Learning and Teaching
...Where young people gain
College... in a climate of Faith and Pastoral Care
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Tena koutou katoa, Our educational heritage is school years and, when they
important to us, and we value leave our college, they are well
Malo e lelei, Talofa the faith that has been passed on prepared to thrive in a diverse,
lava, Welcome! to Kavanagh College since 1874 co-educational world.
when the first Catholic school in
Established in 1989, our vision From January 1, 2023, Kavanagh
Dunedin was built on our site.
is as relevant now as it was over College is to be renamed Trinity
The contribution made to our
thirty years ago. Catholic College. Although
college by our amalgamating
the name will be new, the
Kavanagh College exists to schools, and the links we
same quality care and high
promote excellence in learning maintain with the Dominican
expectations for academic
and teaching in a climate of faith Order, the Mercy Order and the
achievement and holistic
and pastoral care for the Catholic Edmund Rice Network are still
development will continue. More
Community of Dunedin. present in our college’s gospel
information will be available to
If we remain true to our vision, values of Respect, Service, Justice
read on our website later this
we are producing strong young and Truth.
year.
men and women with a true Our diverse, co-educational
I look forward to welcoming you
sense of their identity, a strong environment is our strength,
into our special place so that
faith-based moral compass, and every student in years 7-13
you can experience the warmth
and a high-quality academic is valued as an individual for
of the relationships that are the
foundation that will not only their unique gifts and talents.
foundation of our high-achieving
provide them with choice and At Kavanagh College, young
college.
pathways in life but will positively people aim high while being
influence the communities they supported and encouraged to Manaaki te Atua, Ngā mihi nui
become part of. Our vision do so. The friendships your son Mrs Kate Nicholson
continues to guide all facets of or daughter creates with young Principal
college life. men and women at Kavanagh
College will last well beyond their
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Kavanagh College
is Unique
Kavanagh College is Dunedin’s only integrated co- • A network of contributing schools with strong
educational college with education for students information-sharing systems and shared values
from year 7 to year 13, and we strongly believe in
• Continuity of pastoral care from Years 7 to 13
the advantages gained from this form of schooling.
The culture created by having younger students on • Strong family networks that ensure values and
the same campus as senior students is special. Our expectations are shared at home and at school
senior students recognise their responsibilities in role • Peer support
modelling respectful behaviours for younger students,
• Senior student mentors and coaches
while our young students look up to and learn from
the leadership of older students. A co-educational • National network of Catholic colleges and
environment develops social skills and a respect local network of co-ed colleges to maximize
for one another, as well as having the advantage of opportunities in academic, cultural and sporting
providing a breadth of curricular and co-curricular activities
opportunities for all.
• Students talented in sports, cultural endeavours,
and performing arts, are given opportunities to
grow and flourish from Year 7
A Year 7 to 13 education offers a depth and breadth
that other types of schooling simply cannot match. • Our Learning Support Coordinator helps to identify
and plan for students who need more targeted
• Students are taught by specialist subject teachers
support to grow academically
in well-resourced specialist rooms from Year 7
• The Gifted and Talented Dean coordinates
• Seamless academic transition from upper primary
opportunities for identified students to ensure
to secondary and NCEA
they experience choice and challenge in their
• Consistent assessment and teaching practices academic experiences
from Year 7 up to public examinations
• Information-sharing by teaching staff from Year
7 onwards to ensure scaffolded and extended
learning based on individual needsA Climate of Faith 5
and Pastoral Care
Kavanagh College is a Catholic community. We As a Catholic College, Kavanagh College supports
follow the teachings of Jesus Christ as espoused in parents in their role as first educators of their
the gospels and we promote and live by a set of core children’s faith. This support is offered through
gospel values, Respect, Service, Justice and Truth Religious Education Programmes at all levels of the
that underpin the way we act within our college school, prayers at the beginning of each day, class
community. and school masses, opportunities for reconciliation,
special liturgies for the Church’s year, retreats and
Respect
weekly assemblies. In all these programmes the
Respect is not earned. It is automatically given. school promotes the dignity of the individual as a
We respect ourselves, each other, our environment child of God.
and our shared expectations.
Religious Education is taught throughout the college.
Service In the senior school it is an NCEA curriculum subject
and is recognised as a university approved course
Service involves selfless action.
contributing to University Entrance. Our young
We serve each other, our world, our college and
people learn through religious contexts, and are
ourselves through reflection, best effort and being
encouraged to think critically, research, and discuss
the best person we can be.
church traditions and teachings, and to connect
Justice faith with action through integrated social justice
programmes.
We act justly to ourselves.
We live justly with each other. We create justice in The ability to deliver social skills programmes and
our college and our world. the sexuality curriculum, within our special character
ethos, is important to the college as it helps provide
Truth a holistic, balanced education that is unique to the
Truth implies courage. special character of the school. The development of
We show truth to ourselves and to each other. We faith is a lifelong journey, and we feel privileged to
see truth in our world and we create truth in our support families to create a strong faith foundation
college. for their children during their years at Kavanagh
College.6
Excellence in Teaching
and Learning
Kavanagh College is proud of its academic success. Our annual Academic Awards Evening highlights the
outstanding results our young men and women achieve in NCEA, UE and Scholarship. Kavanagh College students
consistently return results that exceed decile 8-10 New Zealand schools.
In Years 7 to 9, authentic learning opportunities in settled environments created through strong student/teacher
relationships, create the foundation for learning success. Opportunities exist for students who learn at levels
beyond their peers and individual programmes are coordinated by the Gifted and Talented Dean. Meanwhile,
those students who require additional support are well catered for by a strong learning support team led by
both a SENCO and our full time Learning Support Coordinator.
A student-led culture of high expectations, academic mentoring, weekly tutorials, and strong student/teacher
relationships motivate students to set academic goals knowing they have the supportive environment that will
help them to achieve these.
Subjects
English Science The Arts
• Literacy World Years 7 to 9 • General Science Years 7 to 11 Visual Arts
• English Years 10 to 13 • Biology • Art History
• ESOL • Chemistry • Painting
• Earth and Space Science • Photography
Health and Physical Education • Physics • Printmaking
• Physical Education
Performing Arts
• Sports Studies Social Sciences • Dance
• Year 11 Health and Recreation • Social Inquiry Years 7 to 10 • Drama
• Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh • Accounting • Music
Hillary Award • Agribusiness
• Classics Transition and Careers
Learning Languages
• Economics • Gateway
• French
• Geography • Skills for Living
• German
• History • Tourism and Travel
• Te Reo
Mathematics and Statistics Technology If a subject cannot be offered in any
• Numeracy World Years 7 to 9 • Design and Visual given year, students can be enrolled
• Mathematics Communication in supervised distance education
• Mathematics with Calculus • Digital Technology through Te Kura
• Mathematics with Statistics • Food and Nutrition
• Hard Materials
Religious Education • Textiles
• Years 7 to 13 including NCEA
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Enrolment
Preference of Enrolment is given to those who Open Place (Discretionary) Enrolments are limited
have an established link with the Catholic Church. to 5% of the total roll. There are limited places in Year
For more information about preference criteria, 7 and beyond. For this reason, these enrolments are
please see the Enrolment Form. required by 19 August, after which interviews will
take place to meet with the young person and their
A preference certificate must accompany your
family before a decision is made.
application for enrolment.
For any further questions regarding the enrolment
In recent years, the Proprietor has determined
process, please contact the College.
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 Zoning does not apply to
for the purpose of enrolment. Kavanagh College
He has also determined that brothers and sisters Because we are an Integrated School for the Catholic
of students enrolling without preference should community of Dunedin and beyond, zoning does not
be given the opportunity to enrol, as the family apply. We welcome students from all Dunedin urban
has demonstrated a commitment to the Special and rural schools.
Character.
If preference applications exceed the places
available, then these determinations may not apply.
The cost of attending Kavanagh College
Attendance Dues shall be paid to the Proprietor, the Bishop of the Dunedin Diocese, as a condition of
enrolment as per our Integration Agreement.
For 2023, the Attendance Dues are:
Years 7 and 8: $480.00 per annum incl. 15% GST
Years 9 to 13: $930.00 per annum incl. 15% GST
Payments to the College
We ask that parents pay an annual School Activity Contribution. This helps us to provide extra opportunities
and resources to enhance your child’s learning experience.
Currently the contribution is Years 7 & 8: $130.00, Years 9 & 10: $150.00 and Years 11-13: $180.00. A 50%
reduction is given to 2nd and subsequent siblings
This does not cover class trips, retreats, camps or sports registrations.8
Educating the We believe that co-curricular
activities are an important
Whole Person part of our students’ holistic
education and development
Sporting Opportunities
Kavanagh College provides a wide range of sporting opportunities
for our students. Gaining several national titles in recent years
reflects the commitment of our students to their sport and the
culture of high expectations that we foster.
Our Head of Sport works with Otago Sport to connect students
with clubs for any sport we are unable to offer.
A dedicated Year 7&8 Sports Coordinator ensures that your child
has a full range of sporting opportunities and support.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Athletics Badminton Badminton Cricket
Athletics Day Basketball Basketball Futsal
Cricket Cross Country Curling Handball
Futsal Curling Football Years 9 & 10
Handball Tournament week
Co-Ed Dunedin Schools Hockey
Rowing (summer)
Tournament
Netball
Senior Catholic Quad Tennis
Football
NZ - Tournament week
St Kevin’s Interschool Touch Rugby
Hockey (winter)
Tennis Volleyball
Junior Catholic Quad Rugby
Touch Rugby Water Polo
Netball Swim sports
Volleyball Years 7 & 8 sports
Rugby Years 7 & 8 Taieri
Water polo prizegiving
Interchange
Y9 Beach Day Years 9 to 13 Sports
Years 7 & 8 Mt Aspiring
Awards Evening
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Cultural Opportunities Performance opportunities include:
Kavanagh College has a reputation for excellence • Annual Whole School Musical Production
in the performing arts. We look forward to the • Chamber Music
upcoming refurbishment of Pompallier Block into • Choir
a modern performing arts centre and, along with • Christmas Pantomime
our own auditorium complete with green room • Jazz Combo
and a sound and lighting room, students have • Mid Winter Carnival
ample opportunity to immerse themselves in the • Otago Secondary Music Festival
performing arts in their seven years at our college. • Robbie Rocks
Kavanagh College is one of the only schools in • Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition
Dunedin to offer two musical productions every year • Show Band
where students from years 7 to 13 perform side by • Sing out 4 Justice
side. These experiences have led to many current • Smokefree Bandquest/Rockquest
and ex-students being sought after for musical • The Big Sing
theatre productions in Dunedin and beyond.
Opportunities for Clubs
Breakfast Hip Hop
Chess Kapa Haka
Choir Mountain Biking
Debating Pasifika Vibes Cultural
Group
Drama
Performing Arts Group
Duke of Edinburgh
Plants
Environmental
Group Social Justice Projects
Esports Woolcraft
Fitness10
Uniform
All students are required to wear the correct college uniform at college, travelling to and from the
college and when attending college functions or representing the college.
The College uniform is available from The U Shop, 84 Filleul Street, Dunedin
The Sports uniform is available from Otago Sports Depot, George Street, Dunedin
OPTION A
Years 7-10 Years 11-13
Kavanagh College monogrammed white (pinstriped) Kavanagh College monogrammed white short or
short or long sleeved shirt long sleeved shirt
Kavanagh College dress shorts, trousers (navy) or Kavanagh College dress shorts, trousers (navy) or
Kavanagh College Lavalava/Tupenu Kavanagh College Lavalava/Tupenu
Kavanagh College blazer
Kavanagh College regulation black socks
OPTION B
Years 7-10 Years 11-13
Kavanagh College monogrammed white short or Kavanagh College monogrammed white short or
long sleeved blouse long sleeved blouse
Kavanagh College tartan kilt or Kavanagh College tartan kilt or
Kavanagh College navy pants or Kavanagh College navy pants or
Kavanagh College Lavalava/Tupenu or Kavanagh College Lavalava/Tupenu or
Kavanagh College navy skirt (Terms 1 & 4) Kavanagh College navy skirt (Terms 1 & 4)
Kavanagh College blazer
Navy tights or plain white socks that are visible above the ankle (no logos/no stripes)
COMMON TO ALL
Years 7-13
Kavanagh College tie (compulsory in terms 2 & 3, or when wearing long sleeved shirt)
Kavanagh College Monogrammed jersey or vest (navy)
Kavanagh College jacket
Kavanagh College bucket hat, scarf and beanie (available from the Bursar’s Office)
SHOES NON-REGULATION
Shoes are plain black heeled leather shoes worn with UNIFORM
socks or tights Students who arrive at school in non-
regulation uniform should have a note from
HAIR their parent/caregiver explaining that repairs
Hair should be neat and tidy and of one natural hair or replacements are underway. No makeup,
colour and reasonable style. Face and eyes must be no nail extensions/polish, no inappropriate
visible. Hair longer than the shoulder must be tied back. body markings.
Students must be clean shaven.
JEWELLERY DETERMINING
APPROPRIATENESS
A watch, one plain finger ring, one plain gold/silver ear
stud in each ear may be worn. Religious or culturally The Principal and Senior Management
significant jewellery e.g. crucifix or pounamu may be reserve the right to determine if uniform
worn. No other jewellery including facial piercing is requirements are being met based on the
permitted unless agreed under non regulation uniform. uniform policy. All students are expected to
meet the uniform standards.12
For further information contact:
The Principal, Kavanagh College
340 Rattray Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
PO Box 737, Dunedin, New Zealand
Email: kavanagh@kavanagh.school.nz
Phone: +64 3 477 3408
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