February 2019 Newsletter

In this issue

14 February - Swimming sports
18 February - Nathan Wallis Roadshow Tour 7.30pm
19 February - Athletic Sports
22-24 February - International Student Camp, John Scott Lodge
25 February - STAC Exchange (away)
26 Feb - 1 Mar - Year 9 Rata Camp
3 March - Rite Journey Hadlow to Harbour
4 March - Waitaki Boys' Exchange (home)
5-8 March - Year 9 Kowhai Camp
5 March - Rite Journey "The Calling"
8 March - Hostel Redevelopment Opening
12-15 March - Year 9 Matai Camp
19-22 March - Year 9 Rimu Camp
25-27 March - Year 12 Geography Camp
26-29 March - Year 9 Totara Camp
28 March - Junior Social at TGHS
9 April - RYDA Training Day - Year 12
9-11 April - Year 13 Geography Camp
12 April - ANZAC Service
12 April - End of Term 1

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Welcome to the 2019 TBHS Family

The Board of Trustees welcomes new and returning families to Timaru Boys’ High School in what is by now proving to be an extremely busy year.

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Tour of New Zealand

In April 2019, five Road Cyclists from Timaru Boys’ will be racing in The Tour of New Zealand, a seven day/eight stage international style bike race covering 600km.

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Celia - The Movie

Parents are encouraged to consider attending the return of the important feature film, CELIA ,that details the life and legacy of the late social advocate, Celia Lashlie.

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NZ National Speed Skating 2019

Well done to Kaylum McAuley (Year 11) and Keaton Swindells (Year 13) who competed in two NZ National Speed Skating Events during the holidays, returning strong results.

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Wrestling

Matthew Holwell (Year 11) and Jack Black (Year 10) have been selected in a New Zealand National Development Wrestling Squad to travel to Indianapolis in the United States during the Term 1 holidays.

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Rector's message - February 2019

2019 brings new ventures, and new students and staff with talent to burn! These first few weeks are not only the time to settle back into the habits and routines for success, but for boys to clarify what their personal excellence should entail in 2019.

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School's back!

Students are back and our classes are in full swing…..

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2019 Academic Assembly

The 2019 Academic Assembly was held on Wednesday 13 February where we celebrated the students who received Merit or Excellence Certificate Endorsements.

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2019 Board of Trustees Elections

Every three years, school communities elect their parent and staff trustees to help govern their schools.

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TBHS Rowing - South Island Championships 2019

Timaru Boys’, coached by Brian Smith and Jaimee Harrison, had an impressive medal haul, bringing home a Gold in the Boy’s Under 15 coxed quad sculls (Billy McCully, Will Davidson, Sam Wilson, William Talbot – coxed by Zack Wilson).

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Eniwa Homestay required......

Eniwa students in reciprocity will visit Timaru from 17 March (Sun) to 06 April (Sat).

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Ice Hockey

Congratulations to Flynn Linton (Year 11) who has been selected in a New Zealand age group Ice Hockey Squad.

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Powhiri for TBHS Newcomers

Friday 1st February saw our new staff and students warmly welcomed to the school with a very special powhiri.

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The Developing Brain - Nathan Wallis

Parents are encouraged to attend next week's presentation by Nathan Wallis, to be held in Hogben Hall at 7:30pm on Monday 18 February.

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Public Health Nurses

Hello to students, staff and parents. We are your school Public Health Nurses: Steph Chapman and Sophie Stevenson.

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National Junior Cricket Knockout Competition

The Year 9 and 10 cricket side continued their progress in the National Junior Cricket Knockout Competition with a comprehensive win over Lincoln High School on the Rectory.

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Sports Expo

Wednesday 13 February saw representatives from numerous sporting bodies from outside the school, visit for a lunchtime “Expo” of sporting opportunities within our community.

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Softball

Congratulations to Lucas Mullings who has once again been selected in a New Zealand age group Softball side (the under 15's) to tour Australia.

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Rector's message - February 2019

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Peer Support Camp 2019

Twenty five Peer Support leaders attended John Scott Lodge for a four day training camp at the end of their summer holidays.

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From the School Guidance Counsellor

Parents and students may have seen the Office of Film and Literature Classification’s NZ Youth and Porn research which was launched in December and explores young people’s use and experiences of online pornography.

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TBHS Coast to Coast Champ

Congratulations to George Guerin who, not only came 2nd in the 15-18 years schoolboy section of the Coast to Coast, but finished 11th overall out of 258 competitors.