The Kavanagh College gymnasium was packed for a special Mass dedicated to principal Tracy O'Brien who died suddenly this week. That was how Kavanagh College principal Tracy O'Brien's sudden death was described at a special Mass held in his honour yesterday. More than 1000 people attended, including pupils, staff, parents, former pupils, politicians, and representatives of other Dunedin schools, the New Zealand Catholic Education office and the Ministry of Education. Deputy principal Steve Read said Mr O'Brien would have told those at the Mass, in the sweltering school gymnasium, to be comfortable. Kavanagh College board of trustees chairman Trevor Thomson said Mr Read would be the school's acting principal until a permanent replacement could be found.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 21, 2019 15:33 UTC