Another busy term with so many successes to report...

Burnside High School is looking for kind, caring host families for our international students that want to come when our borders open this year. A weekly hosting fee of $294 will be paid. Support and assistance is provided at all times by the International staff. If this sounds like something you would like to do please email homestay@burnside.school.nz

Kia ora whānau This newsletter highlights a range of activities from a busy and successful Term 2.

The team from left to right: Robin Kunwar, E Wen Wong, Piper Pengelly, and Thomas James

Best in the World!

ShowQuest was held on the 20th and 21st of May in the Christchurch Town Hall.

After just over a month of work, students showcased their Problem Based Learning (PBL) to parents and caregivers on the 4th of July.

The annual 12 Tourism trip to Hanmer happened on the 1st July

Year 13 Physics students studying Climate Science head south with an aim to determine how New Zealand scientists are involved in making climate measurements.

16th to 21st June 2019 - Ten students, one teacher, three other schools and an awesome adventure

Travel safety on the roads around Burnside High School

Our group of 33 students, representing over eight different Pasifika cultures performed an entertaining and popular set at the Christchurch Polyfest festival.

As part of the Level 2 Sports Leadership and Performance Course we have a unit based around communication and teamwork.

The Annual sports exchange was held on Tuesday 18 June.

Sometimes the awesome students are overlooked

It is the new year for Te Ao Māori, and what better way to celebrate than sharing kai with whānau and learning about Matariki.

Busy times and some great activities.

Benjamin entered the Senior Samoan group and was highly commended for speaking about the importance of caring for the environment.

Weather puts a dampener on Kī-o-rahi tournament, but not on the commitment of the students.

Amelia MacDonald is our BHS Head Māori leader. Her thoughts on inspiring others to pursue their dreams in leadership.

Students enjoy Māori tourism educational opportunity on stunning Waiheke Island.

Burnside High School is proud of E Wen Wong for making the finals of this prestigious competition.

21 keen students competed in the Christchurch round of the Scholars Cup at St Andrews College.

On 11 June we held our annual Pizza Night

The 12 students above will be leaving Burnside at the end of this term

A case study on fresh water sustainability in the Canterbury region.

The Burnside Environment Group has joined forces with the City Council to plant native trees along the stream in Jellie Park.

Burnside High School PTA presents speaker Pat Buckley: "Teenagers and Drugs" on Thursday 1st August 2019 at 7 pm in the staff room.

This is the season the Cross Country runners love. Our school has a proud tradition of success in Cross Country

Ofa Puleiku, Head Student, Pasifika and Māori leader and Euriel Mudu, Pasifika Leader were recognised for their cultural leadership and service. It was also a pleasure to see 2017 Head Student Isobel Prasad covering the event for Metro News.

Sarah Burton was awarded NZQA Top Scholar in Visual Arts Sculpture for 2018 and her success was recognised in the NZQA Top Scholar awards held in Wellington recently.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!