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Blue & Black News - March 2016

Events coming up in April:

4th - 8th - Summer Tournament Week
5th - PTA Meeting
5th - 8th - Yr 11 Mig Welding Group 2
12th - Cross Country
13th - Parent Teacher Interviews (4-7pm)
15th - Parent Teacher Interviews (9am-3pm) / End of Term 1

18th - 30th - School Holidays

19th - BOT Meeting
25th - Anzac Day

Contents

Double National Champs

Double National Champions

by Chris Todd

Laurence Pithey and Taylor Chamberlain have recently become double underage National Champions.

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ANZAC service at Straven Road

Anzac Day 2016

by Steve Fraser

The ANZAC Day service will again be held in a marquee in front of the Shrine, starting at 10:00am. 

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Signing of RISE agreement in Yokohama with Kanto Gaikun School

From the Headmaster

by Nic Hill

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Board of Trustee Elections

by John Osborne

The triennial elections for Board of Trustee members is taking place this year and as parents and guardians of students at this school you are asked to participate in this important process.

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Learning Support

by Alix McConnochie

We require help during exams to assist boys with reading or writing assistance. If you think you could manage some time to help one of our boys, please read on...

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Lisa Carrington presents Dylan Neal-Hill with his medal

Neal-Hill has high hopes

by Matt Parr

Year 12 student, Dylan Neal-Hill has had a massive summer on the water and is set on seeking higher honours in years to come.

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Video: CBHS Mack the Knife

Jazz Musicians Take the North by Storm

by Steve Chapman

With the recent success of the CBHS music department at Jazz competitions in the South Island, it was decided in September 2015 that we take the boys on a tour to the North Island culminating with competing at the National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga over Easter weekend. 

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Master Planning Update

by John Osborne

Thank you very much to those members of the community who have submitted their thoughts on the two proposed locations for the new school hall The Board will now, with the help of architectural input from Athfield Architects and Jasmax, consider this feedback in line with the school’s strategic documents and make a decision so that the Hall design and the School master planning can continue.

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Rugby News

by Rob Smith

Christchurch Boys’ High School Rugby Club requires many volunteers to assist in the support and growth of the Club. 

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eLearning at Christchurch Boys’ High School

by Joanne Pearson

In 2016, four Year Nine and three Year Ten classes are dedicated eLearning classes. So what does this actually mean? Are the boys on their device every second of every lesson? Do they no longer use pen and paper? The truth is quite simple, they use their device to support and enhance their learning. 

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Year 10 Camps Complete

by Dave Bone

The year 10 Camps have now come to an end for 2016. Horizons have done a great job of organising and running the camps. 

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Careers Department

Careers Information

by Richard Webster

March has been another very busy month for the CBHS Careers Dept. Students have had the opportunity to attend university presentations, the CPIT Have a Go Day and also sit one-on-one with Bunnings staff and apply for part-time jobs.

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Macbeth Review

by Oscar, Cullen, and Robbie - 10ARG

What happens when you throw a 'Stalin-esque' setting together with some of the best actors in New Zealand and the immortal bard? 

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CACTUS students pull bus

CACTUS programme making Fine Young Men

by Tom Matthews

As part of the CBHS Fine Young Man program we are offering our Cactus leadership and fitness course to our junior students for term two. 

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Adams House Extensions

by Matt Parr

The Harakeke block at Adams House has recently undergone an extension and renovation. 

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Sponsorship Opportunities Await

by Phil Watson

The Christchurch Boys' High School Rugby Club are offering unique sponsorship opportunities.

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BOT Complaints Policy

by CBHS BOT

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Geography teacher to drive to England

by Nic Hill

Geography teacher Mr Adrian Matthews leaves School at the end of term for an adventure. 

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Parent Teacher Interviews

by Craig Dunnett

Interviews are coming up soon. For your chance to book an appointment, simply follow the instructions below.

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An invitation from the PTA

by Jo van Wiggen - PTA Chair

Just in case you missed it, this is a reminder about the Year 13 Parents Evening on Friday next week. If you have not done so already, you need to register for this event if you intend to come along.

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PTA Bulletin

by Jo van Wiggen

PTA Events coming up

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MyBluePrint - New NCEA Tracking App

by Richard Webster

It is very important that students in Yr 11 - 13 continually track the number of credits that they have achieved to ensure that they reach their goal by the end of the year.

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Enrolments for 2017

by Janine Larter

Please note the following important dates for enrolments:

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