Library Day, which was held on 14 June, is a long standing tradition at Otago Girls’ High School and this year was the 78th consecutive year that the Library Day assembly has been held. 

The past two weeks have been a flurry of sporting, cultural and academic experiences, with a range of activities and performances that have highlighted the importance of working together to achieve successful outcomes.

We were delighted to stage a fashion show sponsored by H & J Smith on 21 June. Six senior staff from the store guided fifteen senior Dance and Drama students as they showed off the latest winter collections from well-known labels like Verge, Ricochet, Trelise Cooper and Lancome. 

Chamber Music and Big Sing 

The Sailing Team and the Year 13 Geography students are both fundraising for their overseas trips.

Please look at our new Learning page on the OGHS website. There are links to NZQA, NCEA, Scholarships and lots of other information on learning programmes. 

Did you know that the average Kiwi household throws out $563 (three full shopping trolleys) of food waste a year? That’s 122,547 kg of food annually, or about $600 million wasted (see the Love Food Hate Waste website and Healthy Food Guide, July 2016).

The OGHS Sailing Team is travelling to Rarotonga this July to receive coaching and compete in a regatta against other students from the South Pacific. Entry to the regatta is offered to 20 New Zealand students each year. 

On Thursday 16 June, nine staff members performed their dance routines with their student partners at the annual ‘Dancing with the Staff’ concert.

When I was told that there was an opportunity for me to go to Singapore and to represent New Zealand at the Singapore International Science Camp, I just knew that it was too good to pass up, and I immediately said yes to going. 

5 and 6 July 7pm OGHS Hall, Gold coin entry

On Sunday 19 June  two teams travelled to Balclutha to complete in a quick rip rugby tournament. Quick Rip is a game which involves all the skills involved in rugby including scrums, line outs, running and passing, just minus the tackling. Instead players rip tags while the opposition have the ball (just like rippa rugby). 

Monday 18 July 7:30-9pm. Tickets for sale at the school office or the University Bookshop , $25 each (students $15).

On 10 June,  the Year 11 Outdoor Education class departed for Naseby for their practical assessment for Mountain Biking. This was a two day camp with an opportunity to bike for approximately nine hours on the Naseby biking tracks.

Some of our Year 12 and 13 students got to experience hands on dentistry last week for programme Incubator. 

Year 10: Emma Ward (10Crl) -  For always participating with positivity and demonstrating excellent knowledge of anatomy and biomechanical principles in the recent Sports Science unit.

Year 9: Alleanna Salvador (9Ce) - for demonstrating a willingness to improve her skills in all areas of PE and always supporting the learning of others.   

Senior: Saskia Vink (11Fgn)- For her excellent support and encouragement toward others, throughout the Mountain Biking unit in Year 11 Outdoor Education.

The PTSA is pleased to announce that it will be offering the Margaret Glue Scholarship in 2016. This scholarship, to the value of $1000, is to support one worthy student (who would otherwise not be able to volunteer because of cost) to participate in a ‘Spirit of New Zealand’ voyage, "Outward Bound" course or similar worthwhile opportunity. Students interested in applying for the scholarship should put their application in writing outlining why they would benefit from the scholarship. Applications need to be into Mrs Smallfield by 30 June. Talk to Mrs Smallfield if you have any questions.

Lainie Henderson Year 10 

Bex Watt Year 10

Our plan is to target Year 13 students who are planning on flatting next year. We will offer videos and a booklet on cheap seasonal food that would enhance their wellbeing while studying. Please see the links below and the attached booklet.

Heads turning, ears engaging and eyes wondering as many wacky and wonderful Library Day costumes entered the school grounds last Tuesday. Heroes and heroines showed up in forces. Whether they were pirates, superheros, policewomen, zombies or angels, they all represented their hero figure with passion. I think the theme of heroes and heroines in this year's library day showed that heroes can be found in many shapes and forms; everyone can be a hero if they believe they can be.

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