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Blue & Black News - May 2016

This month we have a focus on the Languages Department. Be sure to take a look at some of the exciting opportunities that exist for boys involved in studying a language.

Events coming up in June:

1st : Year 9 Applications Open
2nd: Christ's College Rugby Match @ Christ's College
3rd: Teacher Only Day - Mid Term Break /
2016 Trustee Triennial Election
6th: School Closed - Queens Birthday
7th: PTA Meeting /
Enrolments open for application into CBHS
14th: Wellington College Exchange (away)
17th: Junior reports sent home
Junior Dance #2
18th: Year 12/13 Formal at Riccarton Racecourse 8.00pm
20th - 24th: Senior Examinations
28th: BOT Meeting



Contents

Spotlight on Languages

by Wayne Waller

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NCEA Examination Fees

by Roy Sinton

Early in June we sent out accounts to parents of Years 11, 12 and 13 students.

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Gateway in Action

by Sonia Eustace

A number of our students are out in the community on Gateway placements at the moment. Take a look at some of the opportunities they have been involved with.

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Sam Boyd, Nathaniel Vaevae and Jamie Shears teaching a
year 9 form class the school haka.

Te Wāhanga Māori

by Daniel Hapuku

During term two senior reo Māori students (Years 12 and 13) have been studying the language and performance of Haka. 

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China Language Tour

by Huili Feng

On the 16th of April, 13 boys from the senior school commenced their Chinese language study tour to China, accompanied by their teachers, Ms Feng and Mr Chang. 

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Japan Language Tour

by Wayne Waller

After a very early start at the airport, 14 students and two teachers made the 12-hour journey to Japan on the last Tuesday of Term 1, full of anticipation and just a little nervous about what lay ahead.

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From the Headmaster

by Nic Hill

Sport plays a significant part in the life of our school. It is, however, an addendum to school life. 

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Save This Date!

by Simon Brouwer

The Big Night In is the first of two annual Performing Arts shows hosted by Christchurch Boys' High School.

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New Senior Master Appointment

by Matt Parr

Congratulations to Mr David Bone who has been appointed to Assistant Senior Master in charge of Pastoral Care.

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Canterbury Secondary Schools Swimming Results 2016

by Dave Bone

Christchurch Boys' High again took out the trophy for the top boys’ school.

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Board of Trustee Elections

by Christchurch Boys' High School

National Election Day is 3 June 2016. Your voting papers should arrive in the post over the next few days. 

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Mr Dixon demonstrates practical experiments to his class. 

eLearning in Science

by Steve Dixon

Mr Steve Dixon shares his experiences of eLearning in action. 

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Teacher Only Day and Queen's Birthday

by Steve Fraser

We would like to remind the community that School will be closed for instruction on Friday 3rd June and Monday 6th June 2016.

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Open Night Draws Large Numbers

by Steve Fraser

School closed early on Tuesday 24th to allow staff and students to prepare for Open Night which ran from 4:00pm-7:00pm.

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Position Vacant: NCEA Exam Centre Manager

by Christchurch Boys' High School

Christchurch Boys’ High School needs to fill the position of NCEA Exam Centre Manager. Although the school is advertising the job, the appointee will be employed by NZQA and will be responsible to them. The appointee will also work closely with school management.  

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Free Physio for a Year

Need a Physio?

by Matt Parr

In conjunction with Balance Physiotherapy, Boys’ High provides a physiotherapy service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Jim Burrows Fitness Centre.

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Altiora Peto award recipient, Selwyn Maister passing on some valuable messages to senior students. 

Maister Joins Illustrious Group

by Steve Fraser

On Tuesday 24 May the School held a special assembly to celebrate Founders Day (actually 18 May 1881) and present the Altiora Peto Award.

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College Day Details

by Steve Fraser

The annual interschool 1st XV match between Christ’s College and Christchurch Boys’ High School takes place next Thursday, 2nd June. The game kicks off at 2:40pm at the Christ’s College Upper ground and will be televised live on the SKY Rugby Channel.

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Careers Department

Careers Department News

by Richard Webster

Open days, scholarships and expos. Everything senior students and parents need to know is in this article. Make sure you know what is coming up so you don't miss out!

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Avishka is one of the 300 Sri Lankan Children in the Cricket Live Programme

Foundation Continues to Provide Opportunities

by Alex Reese

Christchurch Boys' High School have been supporters of the Cricket Live Foundation for a number of years now. 

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Need a new Entertainment™ Book?

by Christchurch Boys' High School

Buy an Entertainment™ Membership and support Christchurch Boys’ High School

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Ethel & Bethel were a real hit

CBHS Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

by Jennifer Leahy

Many thanks to all the school community who supported our recent fundraising efforts with the sales of raffle tickets and the Bingo Night.  

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Panthers Come to Town

by Matt Parr

The National Rugby League (NRL) visited Christchurch for the first time since the 2011 earthquakes. 

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Enrolments for 2017

by Janine Larter

Please note the following important dates for enrolments:

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Advertise Here

by Christchurch Boys' High School

A unique opportunity exists to use this space to advertise your business. 

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