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Newsletter - No.15 - 2017

THE WEEK AHEAD:
TERM 2, WEEK 5

Monday 29

Tuesday 30

ICAS Science Competition

Tuesday 30 - Thursday 1

Year 12/13 Outdoor Education Silverpeaks Tramp

Wednesday 31

Thursday 1

Careers Expo (All Year 12 students)

Otago Cross Country

Friday 2 - Monday 5

Mid Term Break - School closed
School returns on Tuesday 6 June


LOOKING AHEAD
TERM 2, WEEK 6

Monday  5

Queens Birthday - School closed

Tuesday 6

Tuesday 6 - Friday 9
Career's week

Wednesday 7

Thursday 8

Friday 9

House School Song Competition

Smokefree Rockquest

Saturday 10 - Sunday 11

Otago Chamber Music Contest


Contents

A Message From The Rector

by Richard Hall

"Courage" is one of the school's values and is a focus for Term 2.  At this week's assembly, boys were challenged to think beyond the sterotype, and consider how they can be courageous every day.

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2017 Prefect - Cameron Miller

The Last Word

by Cameron Miller

Before I was born, my Great-grandfather died. I’ve been told he was a great man.

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Sustainability Group visit to Contact Energy

Sustainability Group Present Proposal to Contact Energy

by Justin Zani

The School Lodge is an integral part of our school community, and it is in need of redevelopment to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of our boys for another 40 years and beyond.

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Nathan Hill

Year 12 English - Creative Writing 

by Nathan Hill

Night was upon the valley. Casting an eerie blue glow through the undergrowth, the full moon watched over the forest.

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Celebrating NZ Music Month

Celebrating NZ Music Month

by Lynn Vare

To celebrate NZ Music Month students in the library were treated to live performances by their peers at lunchtime. Jack Fisher, Ryan Lau, Andrew Medlicott and Abhinath Berry played piano and guitar to the enjoyment of all - it has been requested as a weekly event!

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Professor Lyn Tribble, from the University of Otago's Department of English talks to senior English students.

English Students Attend Lecture

by Stewart Tagg

Some of our Year 12 and 13 students were treated to a wonderfully informative and insightful lecture by Professor Lyn Tribble, from the University of Otago's Department of English this week.

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Luke Hume - Hard at work with Brent Lucas Builders

Luke Hume - Gateway Student

by Melissa Rodgers

Luke is a Year 13 student currently on work placement with Brent Lucas Builders.  

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OBHS v SBHS Interschool

by OBHS

The annual winter interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Southland Boys' High School was held in Invercargill on Wednesday.

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Otago Table Tennis Representatives

OB's Table Tennis Players To Represent Otago

by OBHS

The Table Tennis South Island Teams Championships are being held in Christchurch over Queens Birthday weekend.

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Otago Secondary Schools Swimming Team

Otago Secondary Schools Swimming Championships

by OBHS

The Otago Secondary Schools Swimming Championships were held at Moana Pool  last weekend.  Otago Boys' had a successful meet with a number of placings and personal bests.

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Milton Relay Senior Team

Otago/Southland Relays

by Jim Hoffman

The Otago/Southland Relay was held in Milton on Thursday.

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Cricket - The Game For All Seasons

by Mark Hooper

Indoor cricket continues apace as Elliott Alloo and Issac Pratley do battle inside the nets with the team looking on.

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Business Studies Book Launch

by OBHS

Come along and support our very own Otago Boys' Business Studies group at the launch of their first product. There will be a sausage sizzle with all the profits donated to The Child Cancer Foundation. 

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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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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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