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King's Week #1179 - 8 July 2022


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Windsor House took the win in the Haka Competition led by Head Boy Orlando Tuhega-Vaitupu.

by Matu Pene

With the most honed haka in recent years and all students giving 110% it was a difficult job for the judges, with first and second only being separated by one point.

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HHG celebrates being top can contributors in Hanover

by Kaine Harington

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Debating

House Debating win to Tudor

by Richard Lindsay

The Tudor Debate team of Year 10 - Adam Salisbury, Year 11 - Connor Gray and Hasan Sheikh above contemplating the Stuart House speaker Year 10 - Benjamin Paton's argument.

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Term two reflections by Head Boy Orlando Tuhega-Vaitupu

by Orlando Tuhega - Vaitupu

We have now concluded the second term for 2022. Again, disruption from COVID-19 saw much of the school sick, in isolation and reaping the after effects of long COVID. However, a positive, when masks were revoked from the school and beautiful faces revealed sneaky facial hair.

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King's Lions' Sports Partners

by Glenn Dickson

Thank you Geeves Scaffolding for supporting King's Sport.

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Tudor House dominates Swimming, but William McFarlane from Stuart House wins 8 straight!

by Bradley Scott

Swimming Sports Final House placings: Tudor, Stuart, Windsor, Hanover

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An important message about resilience

by Jo Barnsdale

Jake Bailey is 24 year's old, a fulltime Public Speaker, the youngest #1 Bestselling Author in New Zealand history, and a passionate educator on the power of resilience.

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King's Lions' Sports Partners

by Sports Department

Thanks to the Lone Star for supporting King's Sport.

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School will be closed on Friday 26th August

by Darin Smith

Please be aware that on Friday 26th August our school will be closed for instruction due to our staff being involved in the NCEA Training Day scheduled by the Ministry of Education.

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King's Scarves and Beanies ward off winter chills

by Chris Farry

It is cold out there but there is no need to be miserable on the side lines.

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Te Korowai o Mihiwaka - Orokonui Ecosanctuary site of Year 13 Biology Investigation

by Vicki Jopson

The main purpose for the three days was to use Botanist Taylor Davies-Colley's expertise to carry out a Biological Investigation with reference to the plants in the ecosanctuary.

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Year 13 student Daniel Honey flies out to perform on the London stage

by Andrew McKenzie

Daniel was chosen for the Young Shakespeare Company which tours to the Globe Theatre in London, England this year. Selection was based on the quality of performances, understanding of Shakespeare's language, and general character and work ethic over the festivals. An outstanding achievement Daniel.

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MortgageMe supports King's Lions'

by Sport's Department

Thank you for your support.

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Year 13 Technology Project, Biltong Kerwer by Jandre Jooste

by Richard Dougherty

The South African inspired Biltong Kerwer Guillotine is used to cut Biltong a lean meat which is salted and dried in strips, and Droewors Snack Sausages into slices or pieces to make it easier to eat

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King's High Talent Quest results

Talent Quest entertained and impressed

by Kaine Harington

1st Prize went to Zed Ramsay for his variety show that combined flexing his talents on drums, bass, vocals and guitar with a routine that was humorous and interacted with the crowd. 2nd Prize to Caleb Simpson for his magic trick that saw the entire crowd lose their minds.

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Open Night Thursday 4th August

by Darin Smith

On Thursday 4th August, Term 3 – Week 2 we are holding our Open Night.

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Positive Education: Character Strengths

by Dave Ross

Character strengths are ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that come naturally and easily to a person. They are the positive human qualities that serve as pathways for leading a good life.

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King's High students were treated to Dunedin Symphony Orchestra at the Town Hall

by Jo Dryden

Dunedin Symphony Orchestra – formerly Dunedin Sinfonia provides free tickets to high school students to each of its Town Hall concerts.

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University Scholarships

by Rachel Campbell

University-funded applications for Scholarships are now open. Below are the opening and closing dates for Scholarships for key Institutes. If you have questions about Scholarship Applications, please see Mrs Campbell, Mr Fielding or Mr White.

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Frontrunner Dunedin supports King's Sport

by Sports Department

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King's High School Board Elections

by Cursey Adie-Cropley

The King’s High School Board Elections take place in September 2022.

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A free yearly dental check-up is available for young people up to their 18th birthday

A free yearly dental check-up is available for your child up to their 18th birthday at your local dentist

by Adolescent Health FB Post

Call your local dentist today to book an appointment.

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WHi celebrate for Octacan

by Haji Higashitani

WHi celebrate after collecting over a third of the cans King's High School donated to Octacan last month. A celebration morning tea was laid on for the some of the members of WHi who collectively gathered over 400 cans.

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University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic Tertiary Open Days, 31st July and 1st August

by Sam Fielding

Year 13 students get the chance to learn more about the subjects they are interested in, find out why Dunedin is a great place to study and see what student life is like.

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