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Newsletter - No 9 - 2021

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Term 1, Week 10

Monday 5
Easter Monday - School closed

Tuesday 6
Easter Tuesday - School closed

Wednesday 7
1st XI Football v Christ's College
Academic Blues evening
5.30pm, school auditorium

Thursday 8
13PED Triathlon Assessment
Shave for a Cure
Pasifika Prefects Fono
Choir performance 7.15pm (auditorium)

Friday 9
School Swimming Sports
Last day of Year 9 options
SISS Athletics

Saturday 10
SISS Athletics

Term 1, Week 11

Monday 12 - Tuesday 13
German Camp

Tuesday 13
Year 10 Parent interviews - school finishes at 1.25pm

Wednesday 14
OU Junior Maths Competition

Wednesday 14 - Friday 16
13GEO Queenstown trip
Summer Blues evening

Thursday 15 - Sunday 18
Duke of Edinburgh trip

Friday 16
ANZAC Service
Hostel Parent Interviews - school finishes at 1.05pm
End of Term 1


Contents

2021 Aon Maadi Cup

Aon Maadi Cup

by OBHS Rowing

Every year in late March, the NZSSRA (NZ Secondary Schools Rowing Association) holds a National Championship Regatta for secondary school rowing crews known as Maadi.

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2021 OBHS Prefect - Lachlan Williams

The Last Word

by Lachlan Williams

At Warrington Primary school I learned that perseverance is typically considered as the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

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Otago/Southland Regional Debating Competition

Success at Otago Southland Regional Debating Competition

by Matthew Dadley

OBHS won!

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Pasifika Wellness Program Tama Tula’i 

Pasifika Wellness Programme

by Scotty Opetaia

Noa'ia, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all.

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Year 11 Geography take to the street

by Kate Hope

The big question the Year 11 Geography class has been asking the residents of Dunedin is: Does street art encourage people to interact with an urban environment?

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Year 9 Social Studies

Digital Technology in Social Studies

by Matthew Markham

This term in Social Studies 9O and 9Y have been studying GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

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10Y Camp - Mt Aspiring, March 2021

A once in a lifetime experience!

by Lucas Power

Last week I was honoured with the opportunity to experience camp for the second time. My first time being in Year 9 and now coming back as a Year 13 helper.

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Rod Byers Memorial 

Rod Byers Memorial Football Game

by Mike McGarry

The school competed against old boys from the Roslyn Wakari Club to celebrate the life of Rod, a teacher and coach of football for many years.

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OBHS Tennis players

Tennis Otago Prize Giving

by Andrew Swan

At last weekends Tennis Otago prize giving the following OBHS players were recognised with awards.

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South Island Div 2 Softball Tournament

South Island Softball Tournament

by OBHS

Last week our softball team competed in the South Island Div 2 Tournament in Alexandra.

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2021 Volleyball Nationals

Volleyball Nationals

by Steve Sharp

The volleyball boys’ travelled to Palmerston North to compete in the National Volleyball Championships last week.

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Ben Madden and Moss Pelvin

3 Peaks Mountain Race

by OBHS

OBHS Choir Director Ben Madden and Choir member Moss Pelvin both completed the 26km Three Peaks mountain race on Sunday 28th March.

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Internal Assessments

by OBHS

Below is a list of internal assessments that are due to be submitted next week.

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Academic Tutorials

by OBHS

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Entertainment App - OBHS Fundraiser

by OBHS Parents' Association

From Tuesday 16th February until Thursday 15th April, you will get a bonus $10 or $20 eGift card for Countdown or JB HiFi.

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OBHS umbrellas - clearance sale

by OBHS Parents Association

Selling fast - don't miss out!

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