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**School will finish at 3pm on Wednesdays.

This will be on Tuesdays for the first half of Term 4. This is to allow for staff professional development. School busses will run as usual.

Term 3

Week 10

24 September - PTSA raffle tickets due back in

24 September - 11 Outdoor Ed overnight camp

26-28 September- Year 12 PE Camp

27 September - Year 13 Blood Bank Drive

Please note the school office will be closed week two of the holidays. Any summer uniform requirements will need to be purchased from our uniform shop during the first week between 8.30 and 4.00pm daily.

Term 4

Week 1

16 October - 10HE Self defence (all day)

17 October - 10RU Self defence (all day)

18 October - 10KI Self defence (all day)

19 October - 10TA Self defence (all day)

Week 2

22 October - Labour Day (school closed)

23 October - 10RA Self defence (all day)

24 October - 10HA Self defence (all day)

25 October - Cultural Blues Evening

26 October - House Haka Competition

28 October - PTSA House and Garden Tour

Week 3

30 October - Celebration

2 November - Seniors go on Study Leave

Week 4

7 November - NCEA Exams start

Contents

National Secondary Schools' Swimming Sports

by Esme Paterson

From the 14th to 6th of September five of our top swimmers travelled to Wellington to compete at the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Swimming Championships.

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Principal's report

by Linda Miller

We are fast approaching the end of Term Three. It has been an extremely busy term but one that has brought many experiences and rewards to the girls.

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OGHS PTSA Raffle Cards

by Jane Smallfield

If your daughter has not returned her raffle card card please make sure she sells her tickets and brings the card and the money back to the school office on the first day of next term. These tickets are being sold as part of the PTSA Amazing Spaces House and Garden Tour. The proceeds will go towards a water fountain in the Visual and Performing Arts Suite and lockers in the Gymnasium and supporting sports and cultural endeavours.

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Year 13 Science Quiz

by Dr I Phillips

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2019 CASE Space School International Study Program

by Mrs L. Miller, Principal

I am pleased to announce Otago Girls’ High School will be involved in the 2019 CASE (California Association for STEAM Education) Space School International Study Program.

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Volunteering at Special Olympic Event

by Caitlin Harrex

This year In Physical Education our class participated in a unit of work on Disability Awareness, where we experienced what it was like to play a range of physical activities while having a physical disability.

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Year 10 Camp 2018: Building Memories and Skills for Life

by Moira Young

Year 10 Camp will be held from Monday 26th to Friday 30th November 2018. There will be no Year 10 timetabled classes operating during this week and it is expected that all Year 10 students will either be at camp or Volleyball and Athletics tournament week.

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Madison McKillop, Year 11

Artist of the Week - Madison McKillop Year 11

by Madison McKillop

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 South Island Junior Secondary School Basketball Champions

Basketball Junior and Senior Basketball Premierships

by Mrs P Mackay

Congratulations to the Junior Basketball team that won the South Island tournament in Timaru against James Hargest 87-77 during winter sport’s week.

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PTSA grants

by Jane Smallfield

At the PTSA meeting held on Wednesday 19 September the following grants were made:

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Amazing Spaces House and Garden Tour sold out!! But we still need your help.

by Sue Filsell

Helpers needed, along with preserves, plants, fudge etc for sales table.

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Taimana Sweeney

Gateway at Cumberland College- Taimana Sweeney

by Taimana Sweeney

My name is Taimana and I am in Year 13. I am currently doing my Gateway work experience placement at Cumberland College, an Otago University residential college

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Get2Go Challenge

by Gabi Summerfield

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Physedders of the Week

by Marcelle Clements

The following students have been selected by their teacher for demonstrating integrity during the previous two weeks of Physical Education.

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First XI Football - Nationals 2018

by Mrs E Mitchell

The First XI Football team travelled to Taupo again this year to compete in the Premier National Secondary Schools' Tournament.

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Make a Movie at Toitū OSM

by Jane Smallfield

These school holidays the Otago Settlers Association, Friends of Toitū are running a “make a movie” competition at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. This is a fantastic opportunity for school children to combine use their digital skills

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