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Argyle House Term 3 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to the Term 3 Argyle House newsletter.  There is lots of important information for Term 4 and next year in here, and we celebrate our successes and take a look back at everything that's happened in this busy winter term.  We hope you enjoy our coverage, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday with your whānau.

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Contents

Video: Argyle House House Singing and Haka 2022

🏴 House Singing & Haka Competitions

by Murray McKenzie

Argyle House wins the House Haka competition!

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From the Director of Boarding

by Murray McKenzie

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πŸ‰ William MacErlich Memorial Rugby Match 2022 πŸ†πŸ΄

by Wendy Moffitt

On the last Thursday of Term 3, the Day School and Argyle House went head to head in this annual fixture.

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🏴 Argyle House Haka Practice

by Murray McKenzie

Held in the HBHS Hall on Tuesday evening, the 27th of September.

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Hostel Master Matua Stefan West

🏴 Master Profile - Stefan West

by Stefan West

Ko Taupiri tōku maunga, Ko Waikato tōku awa, Ko Tainui tōku waka, Ko Tūrangawaewae tōku marae, Ko Waikato tōku iwi, Ko Ngati Hikairo tōku hapū, Ko Stefan Te Mihaia West tōku ingoa...

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Our championship winning 1st XV

πŸ‰ A celebration of our National Championship winning 1st XV Rugby team πŸ₯‡πŸ†

by Nigel Hotham

Coach Mr Nigel Hotham reports on the team's stellar season at our Celebration Assembly in the last week of Term 3.

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🏴 Argyle House Singing Practice 🎀

by Murray McKenzie

Took place in the HBHS Hall on Tuesday evening, the 27th of September.

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❀ Bennett House Wins Matthew Allen Cup Singing 🎀 πŸ†

by Murray McKenzie

Each House had to sing the National Anthem, 'Kapuia' (School song) and 'Do You Hear The People Sing' - the song we drew to sing the following day at House Singing.

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πŸ•Ί Sonninghill Hostel Social πŸ’ƒ

by Murray McKenzie

Was hosted by Argyle House in the dining room on Thursday the 25th of August.

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🍲 Sonninghill Hostel Dinner Swap

by Murray McKenzie

Took place on Monday the 1st of August with Argyle Years 10, 12 and half of the Year 13 cohort travelling to Sonninghill. Sonninghill Years 9, 11 and half of their Year 13 boarders were hosted at Argyle House for dinner.

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πŸ‘ Corban Denize wins 'Rising Star Award'

by Murray McKenzie

At the HBHS Hockey 1st XI's prize giving on the final evening at Winter Tournament Week.

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Video: Johno O'Brien, a unicycle and his helpers

🏴 Argyle's Got Talent 2022

by Wendy Moffitt

On the last Wednesday of Term 3, Argyle House headed to the school Hall and proved, that, yes, we have talent!

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Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 10

by Murray McKenzie

This week's Man of the Week gained selection to represent New Zealand in Basketball.

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🏴 Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 9

by Wendy Moffitt

This week's Man of the Week finished third in the Year 10 Speech Competition.

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New meningococcal vaccination resources from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

by Murray McKenzie

A new poster and flyer promoting meningococcal vaccination to young people living in shared accommodation settings have been created for universities and boarding schools.

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Term 4 Planner

by Murray McKenzie

Please find attached the key dates for the school, and Hostel, leading up to closing for the year to all students on Friday the 9th December.

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Vaping

by Murray McKenzie

The Harmful Effects and Consequences of Vaping

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Our fantastic 1st XV players (and supporter!).Β  From left, Kurtis Hana, Breyton Legge, Rangiwai Lunjevich, Oli Mathis, Mac Russ, Josh Syme, and Jackson Murphy.Β  Absent:Β  Liam Anderson, Raharuhi Palmer, and Alex Pitts-Brown.

🏴 Men of the Week, Term 3 Week 8

by Wendy Moffitt

We had many to celebrate at this week's House meeting!

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Video: House Rowing

🏴 House Indoor Rowing 2022 πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ πŸ₯ˆ

by Wendy Moffitt

We were pipped at the post...

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πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ Matthew Allen Cup: Indoor Rowing 2022 πŸ†

by Andy Thomson

Sutherland won the Indoor Rowing Competition by 76 metres on the 4th of August, powering ahead in the House Competition.

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⚽ Matthew Allen Cup Futsal 2022 πŸ†

by Hayden Marrow

The annual Futsal Competition between Sutherland House and Bennett House.

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Video: Haka Practice Sept 9 2022

🏴 House Haka Practice

by Wendy Moffitt

Getting ready for the last Wednesday of Term 3!

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🏴 Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 7

by Wendy Moffitt

Congratulations to this stalwart of Grove House.

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Flynn Pierce and Jackson Murphy

πŸ’‰ Argyle House represents at the August 2022 Blood Drive 🏴

by Wendy Moffitt

Thank you to our life savers for stepping up.

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Tana Clapham, with his National title prize

🏴 Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 5

by Murray McKenzie

This week's Man of the Week goes to a surfer who won a National age group title.

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Video: House Basketball 2022

🏴 Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 4

by Murray McKenzie

This week's Man of the Week captained his Senior Premier Basketball team to a Super 8 championship win.

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πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ Tana Clapham wins New Zealand Under 18 Surfing Championships πŸ₯‡ πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

by Wendy Moffitt

Congratulations to our latest National champion and Argyle House Man of the Week.

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πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Quinn Boyle selected in the New Zealand Ice Swimming Team πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

by Wendy Moffitt

Congratulations to our latest New Zealand representative.

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🏴 Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 2 πŸ‰

by Wendy Moffitt

Congratulations to this fleet-footed front row forward.

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🏴 Man of the Week, Term 3 Week 1 πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ

by Wendy Moffitt

Congratulations to Quinn Boyle on his record-setting efforts.

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