Newsletter - No.27

In this issue

THE WEEK AHEAD:
TERM 3, WEEK 8

Monday 19 - Friday 23

Senior exams continue

Nga Manu Korero finals

Tuesday 20

Otago Secondary Schools Duathlon

Wednesday 21

Thursday 22

Friday 23

Chess Nationals

Last day of Term 3

LOOKING AHEAD
TERM 4, WEEK 1

Saturday 8 - Tuesday 11

Duke of Edinburgh trip to Stewart Island

Monday 10

Term 4 begins

Tuesday 11

Wednesday 12

Sports and cultural photos

Thursday 13

Sports and cultural photos

Friday 14

KHS Invitational Touch Tournament

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Adrienne Buckingham

Our Students in the Community

Our boys continue to be involved with a range of community events. Year 13 student Sam Wardhaugh spent last Saturday night as a medic at the Edgar Centre for the Dunedin vs Wellington Roller Derby bout. His expertise came in handy more than once!

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2018 Humanities Trip to Europe

Andrew Kilsby

Board Talk

The Education Review Office (ERO) visited the school earlier this year, and we recently received their final report. I am pleased to advise that the report is very positive towards the school, and complementary of the learning environment we are providing for our boys.

Mark Hooper

Curriculum Enrichment Week Projects Presented

On Thursday this week our Year 9s and 10s presented themselves to the community with presentations based on Curriculum Enrichment Week in July.

Enoka Taufua

Polyfest 2016

Our combined OBHS and OGHS Pasifika group Empire performed at Polyfest on Thursday night. The group is 60 students strong, representing many cultures across the pacific and beyond.

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OBHS Athletics Fundraiser

The OBHS Athletics team are fundraising so they can travel to the national competition in Auckland being held in December.

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Appointment Reminder

As much as possible, could boys and parents please make all medical, (off site) physio, dentist and driving lesson appointments for students out of school time. These one off, but sometimes frequent absences during the year can have a considerable impact on student learning. Your support is appreciated.

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Cultural Blues Awarded at Assembly

On Tuesday at senior assembly the Cultural Blues for 2016 were presented. Congratulations to the following students.

Brent Matehaere

Polyfest 2016

Wairua Pῡhou performed a whakangahau bracket (entertainment) last night at the Otago Māori and Pasifika Polynesian Festival.

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Opportunity to Order Form Class Photographs

If you missed out on ordering your sons form class photo and would like to purchase one, click on the link below to order on line. Photos can be either picked up from Kelk Photography or posted to your home address.

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WE WANT TO KNOW

Tell us about the activities and successes your son has been involved in so that as a community we can celebrate with them.

Aaron Roydhouse

The Last Word

Morning fellas. Considering practice exams are a good three days away I decided it might be a relevant topic to speak on.

Adrienne Buckingham

Apirana Taylor Visit

"Do not dim your brightness" was the advice Mr. Taylor had for his audience, after asking Angus Henderson in Year 9 to identify a musical note. Mr. Taylor went on to say that at his readings in Universities, many students could not name the symbol.