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Newsletter - No.17 - 2017

THE WEEK AHEAD:
TERM 2, WEEK 7

Monday 12

Christ's College Interschool (away)

Tuesday 13

Christ's College Interschool (away)

Wednesday 14

Big Sing Regional Finals

Year 13 Chemistry Internal at Otago University

Big Sing Concert (Evening)

Thursday 15

Year 13 Chemistry Internal at Otago University

Senior Parent Interviews

Friday 16

Shave for a Cure

House School Song Competition

TERM 2, WEEK 8

Monday 19

Tuesday 20

Wednesday 21

Timaru Boys' High School Interschool (home)

Thursday 22

Friday 23

Contents

Max Chu, George Gray and Nicholas Pryde

A Message From The Rector

by RIchard Hall

This week we awarded our Summer Blues. This is a special assembly and one that is steeped in tradition.

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2017 Prefect - Te Ngaru Wehi

Last Word/Kupu whakamutunga

by Te Ngaru Wehi

“Lift up your head, open your eyes and you’ll realise that this media we call social is anything but, when our lives are mostly digital and our doors always shut”.

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Leo Venn

Year 12 English - Creative Writing 

by Leo Venn

The door shed its skin as it swung. Fragile flakes of black peeled off in its wake and fell to the floor, resting on the dry, withered wooden planks.

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2017 Summer Blues Recipients

Summer Blues Presented

by OBHS

The Summer Blues Assembly which was held this week acknowledged the achievements of our young men who have excelled in their sporting endeavours this year.

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Year 13 Formal

Year 13 Formal

by George Gray, Jay Lee, Hunter Kindley and Samuel Jones.

One hundred and four boys and their partners made their way to the Otago Museum on Saturday 27 May for the annual Year 13 Otago Boys' High School formal; a great representation of the year group that made for a great night. The mix between food, music and great company resulted in a brilliant evening for the boys and their partners to enjoy.

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Andrew Medlicott

Andrew Is Off To The World Cup

by Konrad Hanson

Year 12 student, Andrew Medlicott, was recently named in the New Zealand Overwatch team to compete in the World Cup this year.

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Careers Week

by Andrew Swan

Term 2 has been busy with all our students involved in careers related activities. 

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OBHS celebrates Samoan Language Week 

OBHS Celebrates Samoan Language Week

by Enoka Taufua

"Ma’au i lou ofaga. Maua’a lou fa’asinomaga” – “Keep your identity alive to thrive”

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Ollie Kenny at Cooke Howlison Toyota

Ollie Kenny - Gateway Student

by Melissa Rodgers

Year 13 student, Ollie, is currently on placement with Cooke Howlison Toyota. 

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OBHS v Christ's College Interschool Timetable Of Events

by OBHS

The annual winter interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Christ's College will be held in Christchurch on Monday 12 June and Tuesday 13 June.  Below is a timetable of events.

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OBHS/OGHS School Production

by OBHS

The countdown is on to the opening of our combined OBHS/OGHS 2017 production of Disney's High School Musical.

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Volunteer Old Boy School Historian Required

by Richard Hall

The school needs someone to research and compile reports on our historial school buildings and events.

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OBHS Library Movies From Books Quiz

by Lynn Vare

Get a team together and enter at the library!

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Ice Hockey Ticket Offer

by OBHS

Ever wondered why almost every kid in Canada wants to be a hockey player? Ever thought about giving it a go yourself?

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2017 Shave Off

by Jay Lee

Hello everyone! So I’m sure most of you have already heard about this but Otago Boys’ High School is participating in the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand’s annual Shave for a Cure event.

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OBHS Photo Competition

by OBHS

This term we are excited to be holding the inaugural OBHS photo competition.

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First Aid Kit - PTA Fundraiser

by PTA

Last week for orders! 

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Red Cross Youth Emergency Preparedness Programme

by NZ Red Cross

The Red Cross Youth Emergency Preparedness Programme (YEPP) is designed to teach young people knowledge and skills to increase the levels of personal emergency preparedness within the community.

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2018/2019 Entertainment Book

Don't Miss Out - Limited Numbers Remaining

by OBHS PTA

Support Otago Boys' High School and you’ll be rewarded!

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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

by International Department

We are looking for new host families for the growing number of international students at our school. 

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