March 2019 Newsletter

In this issue

12-15 March - Year 9 Matai Camp
19-22 March - Year 9 Rimu Camp
25-27 March - Year 12 Geography Camp
25-29 March - Rowing at Maadi Cup
26-29 March - Year 9 Totara Camp
27 March - Aoraki Croquet
28 March - Junior Social at TGHS
28 March - NCEA Parent Information evening, 7pm
9 April - RYDA Training Day (Year 12)
9 April - Study Skills session for Parents, 7pm
9-11 April - Year 13 Geography Camp
12 April - ANZAC Service
12 April - end of Term 1
29 April - Term 2 commences
14 May - CBHS Exchange
22-24 May - Senior exams
29-31 May - TGHS/TBHS Production: Joseph
30 May - TBHS Information Evening, 6pm
3 June - Queen's Birthday

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NCEA Parents' Information Evening

All parents and caregivers are invited to an NCEA Information Evening on Thursday 28 March 7-8pm in Hogben Hall.

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Road Cycling - Tour of New Zealand

Excitement is growing for the members of our TBHS Tour of New Zealand cycle team.

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TBHS Rowing: National Club Championships 2019

Our Rowing boys continue to excel. All ten TBHS boys who attended the New Zealand Championships at Lake Ruataniwha in February, achieved a place in A finals in various events and performed very well overall.

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Canterbury Junior Secondary School Championships

Timaru Boys’ High School Rowing produced another weekend of great results at the Canterbury Junior Secondary School Champs held at Lake Hood.

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STAC Annual Exchange

The annual STAC Summer Exchange was played in challenging weather conditions in Christchurch over Sunday/Monday 24-25 February.

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ANTS (Advanced Naturally Talented Students) 2019

Our ANTS group had their first meeting last Thursday and heard from Ms Whytock about various competitions available and ways to keep themselves mentally fit.

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Painted Memories - Timaru Museum

Artwork from our Region's past - exhibition now on at Timaru Museum.

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Rector's message - March 2019

H.L. Mencken wrote: "A home is not a mere transient shelter: its essence lies in the personalities of the people who live in it."(1) The design features of a house don't make it a home, the people who occupy it do. A big new home for 36 senior boys was proudly opened last Friday at Thomas House.

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Thomas House Peter Lewis Wing Opening

Friday 8 March 2019 was a time for celebrating as we officially opened the new $1.8 million Peter Lewis Wing accommodation block at Thomas House boarding Hostel.

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Meeting of the Champions

Dick Tayler, Ryan Bagrie (and Jack Lovelock!)

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The importance of reading for improved student learning and wellbeing

From our Librarian...

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Rite Journey 2019

The Rite Journey programme is underway with over 130 boys across all Year 10 classes taking part.

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Aoraki Athletics Records Fall....

TBHS had a memorable day at the Aoraki Athletics sports up at the stadium on Wednesday 13 March in warm, still conditions.

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Year 9 Totara Drama Class

Year 9 Totara Drama class during a warmup activity that encourages team work.

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PTA AGM 2019

Our PTA will be holding its AGM on 20 March 2019 at 7:00pm in the school staffroom (off North Street entrance).

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School Donations

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 2019:

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RBM Driver Training - Timaru

Driving lessons for Timaru and surrounding areas. NZTA authorised.

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TBHS Open Day - 17th March, 1pm

Join us at our Open Day on Sunday 17th March, 1pm-3pm. Bring the family, have a look around the school, enjoy a sausage & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

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The PDF version of the newsletter is available here.

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TBHS Swimming Sports Records Tumble...

In an outstanding individual performance, Year 13 student Jack Sands won seven titles and eclipsed five records in this year’s TBHS Swimming Sports championship events.

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Country and Town Swimming Championships

On 23-24 February, the South Island Country and Town Swimming Championship took place in Blenheim. Timaru Boys’ High School had two swimmers attending this club event.

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South Island Tennis Championships

The South Island Tennis Championships were held in Timaru at the Trust Aoraki Centre from 1-3 March.

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1st XI Cricket

Timaru Boys' High 1st XI advanced to the next round of the National Knockout Gillette Cup cricket finals with a hard fought two wicket win over Ashburton College at Mountainview.

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Waitaki Exchange 2019

The traditional summer inter-school season concluded in warm conditions in Timaru on Monday 4 March.

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Cinderella SC Drama League Production

TBHS is well represented with a number of our young men taking leading roles in the upcoming SCDL Junior production of Cinderella, on stage at the Theatre Royal Timaru from 11-13 April.

Nick McIvor

Rector's message - March 2019

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PB4L Rewards System 2019

A positive behaviour reward system is used to promote positive behaviour in and out of the classroom.

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Dare to Prepare Study Skills Programme

Many schools around New Zealand involve students in the study skills programme Dare to Prepare which is designed to assist students to improve study techniques and enhance motivation and learning.

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TBHS School Athletics

Year 10 student Saxon McNoe was the star of the TBHS athletic sports held on 18-19 February at the Aorangi Stadium all-weather track.

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NZ Track and Field Championships 2019

At the Jennian Homes New Zealand Track and Field Championships held in Christchurch March 8-10, George Guerin (Year 13) won his first New Zealand Title in the NZ MU20 3000m Steeplechase Gold in an impressive 9.38.36 - a 12 second PB.

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South Island Secondary Schools Rowing

In near perfect rowing conditions, with 39 schools and over 1000 competitors, the Meridian South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships were held at Lake Ruataniwha, near Twizel, at the weekend.

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Aoraki Bowls

Well done to our TBHS Bowls team who participated in the recent Aoraki Bowling Championships.

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Agricultural Science

The Year 12 Agricultural Science class has been busy planning a scientific investigation looking at the effects that physical factors have on brassica growth.

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Retro Rock at the Museum

Friday 30 March 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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