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Newsletter - No 1 - 2020

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Term 1, Week 2

Monday 3

Tuesday 4
Form Class photos

Wednesday 5
Pasifika/Maori shared lunch

Thursday 6
Waitangi Day - school closed

Friday 7
Athletics Day - Caledonian Grounds, Logan Park


Term 1, Week 3

Sunday 9 - Tuesday 11
Year 9 Hostel Mt Aspiring camp

Sunday 9 - Monday 10
TBHS Interschool (home)

Tuesday 11
Year 13 Biology trip to PE Department at Otago University

Wednesday 12
Year 13 Biology trip to PE Department at Otago University

Thursday 13
Otago University Liaison visit for Year 13
Otago Secondary Schools Triathlon
Year 9 parents meet the teachers evening 5.30pm

Friday 14


Contents

We welcome our 2020 Year 9 students

A Fine Start

by OBHS

The year has started well. The weather has improved, our boys are smiling, and we are down to business in our classrooms.

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We welcome our 2020 Year 9 students

Welcome to OBHS!

by OBHS

On Monday morning we welcomed our new students and staff members for 2020.

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Leadership Camp 2019

Leadership Camp 2019

by Peter Crosson and Matthew Pyper

On the 29th of November, 22 Year 12 boys had the privilege to travel up the Matukituki Valley to spend seven days at the school’s lodge to both develop and grow as leaders.

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Car Jam 2020

Car Jam 2020

by OBHS

Enthusiastic competitors were jammed into Mrs Hinchey's somewhat battered Toyota for a fourth consecutive year. Once again the competition was tight.

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Success at the Colgate Games

by OBHS

Congratulations to the Grade 14 Hill City athletics team who won a silver medal in the 4 x 100m relay at the Colgate Games held recently.

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Welcome back from the Library

by Kate Innes

It has been great to see old faces and new in the library this week.

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Old Boys Cricket Match vs OBHS 1st XI 2020

by Gwyn Pratley

On Tuesday 28 January 2020 the Otago Boys’ High School 1st XI played their first traditional fixture of the year against an invitational Old Boy’s XI in a 40 Over fixture on Littlebourne.

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Cricket

by Craig Cumming

Cricket starts on Saturday 8th February.

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New Coach for Senior Water Polo Teams

by Elaine Kelly

This year we are very lucky to have an experienced hand join us in coaching Water Polo.

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To Keep Alive - it's 25!

by OBHS

Recently the DCC has completed upgrades to Arthur Street. These upgrades include two new 'crossings', fewer parks and a reduced speed of 25kmph.

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Upcoming Important Dates

by OBHS

Please note these events in your diary.

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Hosting an International Student

by OBHS International Department

The International Department is seeking new homestay providers for international students.

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Coronavirus

by OBHS

Our school is monitoring information being provided by the Ministry of Health in regard to the Coronavirus.

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Biological Sciences Ecology Opportunity

by Pru Casey

Study Biology in the rainforests and on the coral reefs of Australia.

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Spring Clean and Bring to OBHS!

by OBHS Parents Association

The storage container to hold goods donated for the school fair has arrived and we are filling it up.

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Outward Bound New Zealand

by OBHS

Outward Bound New Zealand is a not for profit organisation offering personal development courses in the outdoors for New Zealanders young and old.

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Otago Peninsula Community Board Scholarships

by Otago Peninsula Community Board

The Otago Peninsula Community Board (OPCB) offers two scholarships per year to the value of $300 each to assist secondary school aged pupils who live on the Otago Peninsula to participate in leadership opportunities.

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WE WANT TO KNOW

by OBHS

Tell us about the activities and successes your son has been involved in so that as a community we can celebrate with them.

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