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Newsletter - No 12 - 2022

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Term 2, Week 2

Monday 9 

Tuesday 10
13BIO/APS field trip (1)

Wednesday 11

Thursday 12
Junior Maths competition
12/13ESS trip to Geology department

Friday 13
Teacher Only Day
- school closed for tuition


Term 2, Week 3

Monday 16
13BIO/APS field trip (2)

Tuesday 17
12ESS field trip
Logan Park Road Race

Wednesday 18
SBHS Interschool (home)

Thursday 19

Friday 20
Hostel Open Day

Contents

A message from the Rector

by Andrew King

It has been a busy first week at the start of a very important term for our boys.

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Students of the Term - Term 1 2022

2022 Students of the Term - Term 1

by OBHS

We would like to announce our Term One Students of the Term.

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2022 Term 1 Respect badge recipients

Junior value badges awarded

by Elaine Kelly

“The secret of a happy life is respect. Respect for yourself and respect for others.” Ayad Akthar (playwright and novelist).

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2022 OBHS Prefect - Sam Gavin

The Last Word

by Sam Gavin

You know, it doesn’t really matter how you start, just take a breath and get on with it because as we all know starting is the hardest part. But once you have, it’s a lot easier to keep going. We all found this out when we walked through the archway on our first day at Otago Boys'.

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Cheol Shin and Aaron Nelson

Introducing the library leadership team

by Kate Innes

Due to Covid and absences, the announcing of this year's Head Librarians has been delayed.

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James claims another title

by OBHS

Year 13 student James Gardner has claimed yet another national title.

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Javara Clark

Surf lifesaving award nomination

by OBHS

When Year 11 student Javara Clark volunteered to be a lifeguard at Brighton beach on Waitangi day, he was not expecting to save a boy's life.

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Henry heading to Italy

by OBHS

Congratulations to Year 13 student Henry Kirk on his selection in the 2022 Rowing New Zealand under 19 team.

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Meet our librarians

by Kate Innes

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Yes we CAN!

by Andrew King

The next major House Competition is the Can Drive appeal which supports the food bank at Presbyterian Support.

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Futsal round up

by Andrew Willmott

The Term One Dunedin Schools’ Futsal Competition finished on the final day of term. While this was problematic for some teams, who had to scramble to find enough players to take the field, it was a great way to sign off on a tough Term for others.

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2022 International Students 

Opportunity to host international students

by Wayne Angus

International education at secondary schools will restart in July this year with a special cohort of international students permitted to enter New Zealand.

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Football tournament fundraiser - Mothers Day raffle

by OBHS

The raffle has been drawn.

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School

Notification of Teacher Only Day

by OBHS

There will be a Teacher Only Day on Friday, 13 May 2022 and school will be closed for tuition.

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Internal assessments

by OBHS

Below is a list of internal assessments that are due to be submitted.

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OBHS football committee fundraiser

by OBHS Football Committee

Don't miss out, place your order now!

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NCEA Information Evening

by Justin Zani

This evening is for families and boys in Years 11-13 and is designed to provide practical tips to assist with NCEA exams.

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Face masks

by Andrew King

You will be aware that the rules for Covid are constantly changing, in particular the use of masks.

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Term 2 reading challenge

by Kate Innes

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Get Sporty

by OBHS Sport

To improve communication with our community we have a sports website.

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Library Photo Competition

by Kate Innes

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Ōtepoti Youth Space

by Otepoti Youth Space

Launch of pop-up youth space with art, music, dance and kai.

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