Newsletter - No.15

In this issue

The Week Ahead:
Term 2, Week 6

Monday 6

Queens Birthday Holiday - School Closed

Tuesday 7

ERO visit begins

Wednesday 8

Careers Mini Expo (P 1-4)

Thursday 9

Quiz night at OGHS

Curriculum Enrichment Week
2nd meeting with all Junior students (P5)

Friday 10

Looking Ahead
Term 2, Week 7

Monday 13

Tuesday 14

Christ's College Interschool (H)

Wednesday 15

Big Sing Regional Final

Curriculum Enrichment Week
3rd meeting with all Junior students (P5)

Thursday 16

Junior Parent Report Evening

Friday 17

Friday 17 - Sunday 19
NZSS Cross Country

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Maori Leaders in Law Workshop

Arguing points of law, disputing facts and deciding guilt or innocence were just three of the aspects of law that several of our senior students experienced at a recent Workshop organised by the Otago University Law Faculty.

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Year 10 Food Technology Gingerbread Structures

The Year 10 Food Technology gingerbread structures were completed this week. Students were required to come up with a theme and then determine the materials to make it work.

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On Site Physiotherapist

As parents of boys you will know that the majority of our young men are involved in some type of physical activity.

Richard Hall

A Message From the Rector

Olympic athlete and old boy Robbie Johnston spoke in assembly last Tuesday. His message to the gathered students was simple, he was not the best runner in the school when he started, but through perseverance and action he became one of the best runners in the country.

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OBHS Young Leaders

On Friday (last week) the Year 10 leadership group were involved in a Sport Otago fundamental skills sports day for local primary schools held at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

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A Note of Thanks

This week the school received a note of thanks from a member of the public. We would like to share this with our school community.

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Lions Young Speechmaker Regional Finals

Deputy Head Boy Sam Kilsby took part in the Lions Young Speechmaker regional finals last weekend. Sam was placed third, after all contestant’s gave a prepared and impromptu speech. Deliberation was intense with only half a mark separating the top three. Congratulations Sam on your superb effort.

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Olympian Inspires our Senior Students

OBHS old boy, Olympian and Commonwealth Games competitor Robbie Johnston spoke and presented awards to the "Senior A" Cross Country team at this weeks Senior Assembly.

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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.

Henry Wang

2016 International Student Leader

Hi, I am Henry Wang and I am the International Student Leader of 2016.

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Staff Farewell

On Wednesday evening we celebrated and farewelled two long standing staff members, Guidance Counsellor Atha Naziris and Head of Music Rob Duffy. Atha joined the staff at Otago Boys' in 1975 and Rob in 1990.

Jacob Bellamy

Gateway 2016

Year 13 student Jacob Bellamy is participating in the Gateway programme and is hosted by Dean Wooltorton Builders.

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Christ's College Interschool Timetable of Events

Otago Boys' will host the annual winter interschool fixture with Christ's College on Tuesday 14th June.

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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.

Tim Hogan

The Last Word

The theme for my last word is hard work.

E Taufua

E FELELEI MANU AE MA'AU I O LATOU OFAGA "Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive"

The students of Otago Boys' have celebrated Samoan Language Week with a daily language competition challenging students to learn common Samoan phrases and words.