December Newsletter 2020

In this issue

4 December Junior Prizegiving 11:00am
4 December Junior Conferencing Part 1
6 December Junior Conferencing Part 2
6 December Final Day Term 4
26-28 January Peer Support Camp
29 January Teacher Only Day
1 February Year 13 Course Confirmation
2 February Year 12 Course Confirmation
3 February Year 9 return
3 February Year 9 Photographs
4 February ALL Students at school
6 February Waitangi Day
8 February Waitangi Day Holiday

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Senior Prizegiving 2020

Thursday 5 November saw the school celebrate our senior students' achievements as well as farewell them at Senior Prizegiving in readiness for their NCEA exams.

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New Zealand Raptor Trust Visit

Year 9 Totara recently had the opportunity of a closeup experience with raptors at the local Raptor Trust.

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Year 10 Visual Art

Featured are a selection of recent photographic explorations (including in-camera glitching and forced-perspective play), and dry-point etchings printed in graphite, by Year 10 Visual Art students

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Christmas Giving to Staff.........

This term the following Hospitality classes (12/13 HOSP, 11/12 PACE) have been focusing on the Art of Presentation and the Gift of Giving during lessons.

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Brass Success

Congratulations to Ben Walker who has once again made it through to the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Symphony Orchestra (NZSSSO).

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Technology Department - breaking news!

The Technology Department has taken delivery of the long awaited CO2 Glass Tube Laser Cutter.

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Soapbox Derby

Outside of normal school hours, it is lovely to see our boys supporting local community events.

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2021 Boarding Fees

2021 Thomas House Boarding Fees have been set as follows:

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Uniform Sale

There will be a uniform sale in the Music Room, immediately after Junior Prizegiving on Friday 4 December.

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MyWay Fares Adjustment

Having offered an introductory $2 adult fare since it was launched, MyWay by Metro will have a small fare increase from Monday 23 November.

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Christmas on the Bay

Saturday 12 December 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dave Thorp

Rector's Message - December 2020

Kia ora everyone.

Peter Stayt

Season's Greetings

From Peter Stayt, Board of Trustees Chairperson

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Year 8 Welcome Day

Timaru Boys' looks forward to our annual Year 8 Welcome Day.

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Year 9 Camp - Manuka

With Covid-19 lockdown interrupting the flow of Year 9 camps in Term 1, Year 9 Manuka finally had the opportunity to travel to John Scott Lodge last week.

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Year 9 Interhouse Competition

The Year 9 Interhouse competition held on 2-3 December commenced with some real fun being had by all four houses.

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Junior Conferencing and Reports

This will take place in two sessions, one on Friday the 4th of December (mainly for Hostel and bus students) and Monday the 5th of December.

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Thank you NZ Insulators.....

Thank you to NZ Insulators (Temuka) who have supported the school with a large donation of clay.

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Farewell Mr Willis.....

This year we farewell Mr Ian Willis who has taught at Timaru Boys' for 39 years.

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Come and Support our 1st XI Cricket!!

Our 1st XI Cricket team has made the final of the Christchurch Schools' Competition.

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Annual Golf Day Fundraiser

TBHS wishes to thank all who supported our annual Golf Fundraising event, played at the Timaru Golf Club, Levels on 20 November.

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Upcoming Sports Events......

A the year draws to a close, sports events are winding down but keep an eye out for the following:

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Happy Christmas!!

To all of our Timaru Boys' community, we wish you a very happy and safe Christmas Break.

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PTA School Fundraiser

With the Christmas holidays hitting us, consider purchasing the 2020-21 Entertainment Book, a major fundraiser for our PTA.

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Year 10 Food Technology - Gift Giving

Thank you to the wonderful group of Year 10 Food Technology students who hit the road with their teacher Mrs Paul, delivering Christmas cheer to a number of our Old Boys and widows.

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Condor 7s

Congratulations to our TBHS 7s A team who received a wild card entry for the Condor 7s in recognition of their previous achievements.

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Theatresports

What’s fun, interactive and guaranteed to make you laugh?? Theatre Sports!!

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Year 9 Visual Art

Year 9 Visual Art students have been busy creating Monochromatic Masterpieces recently.

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Sleeping Rough 2020

Congratulations to all 40 students from local secondary schools who slept rough overnight in November, raising over $4,000 for the South Canterbury Presbyterian Support Family works' foodbank.

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Year 9 Achievers' Flight Day

Congratulations to the twelve Year 9 Students who were rewarded with a scenic flight over the Timaru District in recognition of their hard work, and displaying the TBHS POWER values throughout this year.

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Caroline Bay Relays

The Caroline Bay Relays held on Tuesday 17 November in very warm conditions saw TBHS enter a Year 10 A team and six Year 9 teams from each of the Tree classes.