There’s a saying around the All Black camp: ‘If you’re not growing anywhere, you’re not going anywhere.’[1] 

Join us on Sunday 19 March, 1pm-3pm, to view our school in action, talk to staff and students, and find out what Timaru Boys' can offer your son.

On 25 February 2017, eleven teams from Timaru Boys’ High entered the Teen Ag Young Farmers Competition in Methven. The teams (of two) consisted of all year levels, from Year 9s to Year 13s.

The Academic Assembly for the year was held earlier this term. The school recognised academic success from 2016 in NCEA and the following week Scholarship results were released.

The Staff and PB4L team have a focus of improving the way students wear their uniform in 2017.This is to show pride in the way they present themselves personally and how they represent TBHS in the community.

2017 saw the reintroduction of the Timaru Boys’ High School swim school, which took place at lunch times under the instruction of Riley Taylor and Reed Stevenson, with the help of Matthew Moore. 

The Rite Journey at Timaru Boys’ High School continues to offer all Year 10 boys significant support and guidance as the students transition from juniors to seniors, a time of life that can pose difficult challenges. 

Last weekend our rowers competed at the South Island Secondary School Rowing Champs in Twizel. 

Whole school conferencing will take place on Friday 5 May. 

These take place in Term Two, Week Three -  Wednesday 17th May – Friday 19th May.

All students present on that day had individual and form class photographs taken. Students will be able to order copies of these, as well as an ID card with their photograph, date of birth etc.

A reminder that senior students in Year 12 or 13 (Year 11 may bring a moped or similar), must have completed a vehicle permission form before they bring a vehicle to school.

A request for the school donation will be added to next month’s student accounts. The following amounts have been set by the Board of Trustees for 2017:

The Timaru Boys’ PTA will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 22 March at 7:00pm, in the Staffroom.  Guest Speaker: Dr Jill Harland on her recent trip to Israel

Timaru Boys' High Football are seeking interest for Coaching and Manager positions in 2017.

On 6-9 March, Reed Stevenson and William Tudgey attended the Division II National Swimming Championship in Rotorua where they both achieved some great results.

Monday 13 March saw a group of Year 13 Photography students visit the Wellington City gallery to look at the photography by the influential American artist Cindy Sherman.

Work opportunities We have been contacted with a number of promising part and full time job opportunities this term. If you are seeking after-school or full-time work then please read the notices or check the TBHS Careers Facebook page and ensure you act promptly.

Cricket was the only sport to play on a rain affected interschool with Waitaki Boys’ High School. The cricket was a two day affair and while the first day was unaffected, play didn’t commence until mid-afternoon on the second day.

It was left to the Timaru Boys’ High School Volleyball team to lead the way at the annual Summer Exchange with St Andrew’s College in Christchurch. The volleyballers started very slowly, going down 3-0 in the first game. They lost the first set convincingly 25-5 but fought back to lose the next two sets narrowly, playing well but losing their way when the pressure came on.

Extremely hot conditions confronted students at the Timaru Boys’ High School Athletics day. This took its toll on the students but they battled through with some impressive performances.

FRIDAY 31 MARCH 

With 650 boys in our school, articles of clothing can easily go astray and be lost for all time! 

The school requests that accounts be paid promptly. Regular automatic payments are encouraged into: