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Newsletter - No 35 - 2017

THE WEEK AHEAD:
TERM 4, WEEK 5

Term 4 Week 5

Monday 13

NCEA exams all week

Tuesday 14

Wednesday 15

Thursday 16

Friday 17

Year 8 Orientation Day 9.15am - 12.30pm

9S Mt Aspiring Camp leaves


Term 4 Week 6

Monday 20

NCEA exams all week

Otago Junior Waterpolo Tournament

Tuesday 21

Wednesday 22

Thursday 23

Friday 24

9Y Mt Aspiring Camp leaves

9S Mt Aspiring Camp returns

Saturday 25

Leavers Dinner


Contents

Mental Fitness: Exams and Transitions! 

by Adrienne Buckingham

Term 4 is a stressful time of year. Between exams, subject selection and having an eye on the next academic year - a lot is happening for our boys.  

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Max Chu 2017 Head Boy

2017 Head Boy Final Address

by Max Chu

OBHS Prize-giving 2017 – Regent Theatre

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Weather Doesn't Prevent International Students From Enjoying Time at the Lodge

by Brent Matehaere

Lessons learnt and adventures shared were the outcomes of the first International student's Lodge trip.

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CREST 2017

CREST Award 2017

by Jacqueline Irving

Year 11 students Flynn Sefo-Cloughley, Reuben McArley and Thomas Wilson were successful in securing their Silver CREST Award this year. The Student Product Development Challenge is run by The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and The Royal Society.

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​​Lodge Sustainability Project

​​Lodge Sustainability Project

by Justin Zani

Recently, a small group of students went to the Mt Aspiring Lodge to work with Malcolm Taylor from Contact Energy to design our micro-hydro electricity turbine. 

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Otago Secondary Schools Erg Championships

Otago Secondary Schools Indoor Rowing Championships

by Thomas Ryan

On Sunday 5 November, the Otago Boys' rowing squad attended the Otago Secondary Schools Erg championships. 

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Sports and Cultural Activities Photographs

by Tony Gabbusch

Below is a link which allows you to preview proof copies of the images.

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Māori Education Trust 2018 Scholarship Round is Open

by OBHS

The Māori Education Trust 2018 Scholarship Programme is now open and offers scholarships to Māori secondary school and tertiary students who meet the respective scholarship’s criteria.

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Homestay Family Required

by OBHS

Homestay family wanted for a Year 9 NZ student, starting next year. If you would like further details please email the Rector’s Secretary at: school.sec@obhs.school.nz  

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Families of Year 9 Students in 2019

by OBHS

JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund - Application for Assistance.

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School Uniform Required For Second Hand Uniform Sales 

by PTA

 If you would like to donate or sell any uniform no longer required please deliver it to the school office between 8.00am and 4.00pm before Wednesday 13 December.

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Foster Carers Needed For Oranga Tamariki

by OBHS

The team will support potential caregivers to understand and manage the challenges and be there with them, to celebrate successes! Foster carers are trained, approved and receive financial support. You could be just who we are looking for.

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