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On the following days school will finish at 3pm to allow time for extended staff professional development:

Wednesday 13 April, Wednesday 18 May, Wednesday 22 June, Wednesday 6 July

Week 10

4-8 April - Summer Tournament Week, Borland and Sidey Camps

Week 11

15 April - Opening of Te Toi Aweawe, The Cartwright Arts Centre  at 2:15pm.

Term 2 

Week1

4 May - Clubs start

5 May - NCEA Evening starts at 5:30pm

6 May - Class photos

Week 2

9 May - Year 11 Mt Cook Camp

11 May - Year 11 Business Challenge

Vinegar Tom performance times: 

11 and 12 May 7.30pm

Popstars performance times: 

Thursday May 19: 7.30pm, Friday May 20: 7.30pm, Saturday May 21: 4.00pm, Sunday May 22: 4.00pm

Contents

Swimming Sports

by Alice Moran, Sport Prefect

On Wednesday 16 March, Otago Girls' High School held its annual Swimming Sports day at Moana Pool. The stands were full of excited and eager pupils, resplendent in house colours, ready to kick the day off to an epic start. 

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An Invitation for you

by Mrs K. Gordon, Arts Co-ordinator

We cordially invite you to the official opening of Te Toi Aweawe, The Cartwright Arts Centre, to be held at Otago Girls' High School on Friday 15 April at 2:15pm.

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Acting Principal's Report 

by Mr J. Murley, Deputy Principal

As we move towards the end of the term we have a very hectic schedule for the remaining weeks. 

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Rebekah Hill Year 10

Artist of the Week 

by Rebekah Hill

Rebekah Hill Year 10

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Millie Cossou Year 13

Artist of the Week 

by Millie Cossou

Millie Cossou Year 13

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Hahna Nichols Year 10

Artist of the Week 

by Hahna Nichols

Hahna Nichols Year 10 Mixed Media "Urban Landscape" at work 

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Basketball Academy

by Ms C. Hokianga, Sports Co-ordinator

Basketball Otago is proud to continue to offer Morning Academy. This skill development programme is geared towards Otago Representative Players, Secondary School Junior and Senior A Players, and players who are very close to making their Age Representative Squads (Under 15-Under 19).

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Netball Development Camp

by Ms C. Hokinaga, Sports Co-ordinator

Please see the attached PDF for more information.

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Hanna Wrigley - Rain Drop Natural Resources

Year 10 Economics

by Mrs G. Boel, Economics

10 Economics have been learning about resources used in production.

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Textile Technology

by Mrs R. Flanagan, Textile Design

During I D Fashion week the Year 12 / 13 Textiles Technology class were able to include two excursions into their studies. 

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Life Coaching for Success: Developing Practical Life Coaching Skills.

by Mrs V. Wilson, Career Education Leader

Want to help your students excel? Looking to develop tools and strategies to maximise successful outcomes? This course is run over 5 Wednesday evenings and open to all. See the attached documents.

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We are looking for the Host with the Most!

by Ms C. Hokianga, Sports Co-ordinator

Do you play netball? Make sure you read the file attached to this article.

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POPSTARS

by Mrs K. Gordon, Arts Co-ordinator

Tickets are now on sale at the school office.

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Vinegar Tom

by Mrs K. Gordon, Arts Co-ordinator

OGHS Year 13 Drama are pleased to present Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill

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NCEA Evening

by Mrs B . Davidson

Thursday 5 May 5:30 pm Otago Girls' High School

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Spirit of Adventure 2016

by Miss M. Young, Spirit of Adventure Co-ordinator

Congratulations to the following students who have gained a place on the Spirit of Adventure this year:

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Literacy Support

by Mrs F. Speight, Literacy Co-ordinator

As part of our assessment of the literacy needs of our students, all girls in Year 9 and Year 10 have undergone diagnostic assessment of their reading, writing and comprehension skills this term, in their English classes. As a result of this a number of students have been invited to be involved with our literacy support programme next term.

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A Student's Perspective

by Eliza Booth

Whether you are a like a fish in water or a fish out of water, swimming sports is still the place for you. A couple of weeks ago we had our annual swimming sports where all the top swimmers showed us what they are made of. 

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Jordyn Williams Year 12 Photography

An invitation to be part of the Otago Girls' High School Arts Council 

by Mrs K. Gordon, Arts Co-ordinator

An Arts council is being formed at Otago Girls' High School, which will encompass the Visual and Performing Arts. The aim of the Arts Council is to promote and financially support the pursuit of excellence in the Arts at Otago Girls' . We are seeking Parent Representatives to join the Council. We envisage two positions being available for parents. If you have an interest in the Arts we would love to hear from you. Please send an email to gn@otagogirls.school.nz outlining your interest and any experience/background you have in the Arts.

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