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Timaru Boys' High School

September 2016 Newsletter

27 Aug - 4 Sept - Winter Tournament week
15 September - Junior Social
16 September - Senior reports available
17-18 Sept - Aoraki motocross
17 September - Aoraki mountain biking
21 September - Winter sports assembly
21 September - PTA meeting, 7pm
23 September - Senior Conferencing
23 September - Junior Workday
23 September - end of Term 3
10 October - Term 4 commences
16 October - Aoraki Croquet
19 October - Arts Prizegiving
28 October - Aoraki Secondary Schools Sports Awards
1 November - Senior Prizegiving


Contents

Photo by Lochey Hopkinson

Visual Arts Programme

by Lochey Hopkinson

This photo by Lochey Hopkinson is one of a photographic investigation around the high school environment, exploring the theme of "Pattern" as part of the Year 9 Visual Arts programme.

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Boys showing their support for Tom Walsh

Rector's message - 8 September 2016

by Nick McIvor

Much has happened since the last newsletter. We enjoyed the success of Olympic Shotputter and Old Boy, Tom Walsh, played a fantastic Waitaki Exchange, and danced the night away at the Senior Ball!

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BCITO Building and Construction day out

BCITO TOUR

by TBHS

On Wednesday 24 August, twenty senior students and two staff joined the BCITO Tour to explore opportunities in the Building and Construction Industry. 

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Year 12 Outdoor Education Alpine Trip - Mt Dobson

Year 12 Outdoor Education Alpine Trip to Mt Dobson

by TBHS

Earlier this month the Year 12 Outdoor Ed class headed to Mt Dobson for the Alpine practical component of their course. 

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Union Meeting

Reminder: Teacher Union Meeting Friday 9 September

by TBHS

Timaru Boys’ High School will have a delayed start to the school day on Friday 9 September.

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Junior Work Day

Junior Workday

by TBHS

This will take place on Friday 28 September, the last day of Term 3. or better still, direct credit into the school account: ASB 123159 0038004 00

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Conferencing

Conferencing

by TBHS

All Year 11, 12 and 13 Conferencing will take place on Friday 23 September, the last day of Term 3. 

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School Reporting

School Reports

by TBHS

Senior reports were available through the Parent Portal on Friday 16 September, the end of Week 8.

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Aoraki snow ski championships

Aoraki Ski and Snowboard Champs

by TBHS

Congratulations to our ski team who competed in the Aoraki Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboard Championships at Mt Dobson on 14 August.

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Layton Wilson

Trapshooting

by TBHS

Layton Wilson, William Bishop and Isaac Beattie recently competed in the Aoraki Secondary School Trapshooting Competition at the Timaru Club.

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Football

Football

by TBHS

The Football season is coming to a close with a number of teams still in knock out Cup Competitions and the 1st XI travelling to National Tournament in Tauranga this week.

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Rowing

Open Day: Timaru Boys’ High School Rowing 

by TBHS

Open Day (4 September) and 6 week “Give it a Go” Programme 

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Sexuality Education

Sexuality Education in Health

by TBHS

Sexuality education is a key area of learning in The Health and Physical Education Curriculum

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PB4L Sponsors 2016

PB4L Prize Draw

by TBHS

We recently completed a PB4L prize draw dedicated to all Seniors who have achieved a Silver card. 

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Waitaki Exchange 2016

Tied Result at Winter Exchange

by TBHS

There were some one sided games at the annual Timaru Boys’/Waitaki Boys’ winter Sports Exchange but overall, the result couldn’t have been closer, ending in a 9-9 draw with Timaru Boys’ relying on the 1st XV win to tie the Exchange.

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TBHS Junior School Uniform

Uniform Shop

by TBHS

The PTA are now happy to receive donations of good quality uniforms. These can be delivered to the Student Office.  

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TBHS Wristbands

Young Enterprise Business Venture - TBHS Wristbands

by TBHS

A TBHS Young Enterprise Group is selling POWER wristbands to show the real values of our school and to represent our school with pride. 

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PTA Fireworks Fundraiser

Fireworks Bonanza

by TBHS

Work is well underway for our major fundraiser, the annual Fireworks Bonanza, which will be held on Friday 4 November. Over $17,000 was distributed from last year’s fundraising venture and distributed to school departments.  Further information will be available at the beginning of Term 4.

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Blue Awareness Fundraiser

Young Enterprise Business Venture - Blue Awareness Fundraiser

by TBHS

We are a group of five boys taking part in the Young Enterprise Scheme. Our business's name is Blue Awareness and it is our goal to raise funds and awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand by producing and distributing custom made ties, sublimated with the blue ribbon logo.

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Tertiary Study 2017

Tertiary Study 2017

by TBHS

Students thinking about further study after they leave school have many decisions to make.

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Southfuels Fuel for Schools

Southfuels - Fuel for Schools

by TBHS

Southfuels donates 50c for every 100 litres of bulk fuel that is delivered to members of our farming and business communities.

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Wall mounted Wine Racks

Young Enterprise Business Venture Wine Racks

by TBHS

Wall mounted wine racks are available for purchase from one of our Young Enterprise teams for $30.

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Floating Wine Bottle Holder

Young Enterprise Business Venture - Floating Wine Bottle Holder 

by TBHS

We are a Young Enterprise company called Upbeat Wine taking part in the YES (Young Enterprise Scheme). 

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Entertainment Book 2016/2017

PTA Fundraiser 2016/2017 Entertainment Book

by TBHS

For just $65, you'll receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers.  

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