September 2018 Newsletter

In this issue

Important Dates Terms 3-4 2018
9-11 September - Year 11 Tramp
10-13 September - Year 8 Interview
11 September Physics Trip - UC & Rutherford's Den
14 September - TBHS School Ball
15 September - Aoraki Mountain Bike Champs
16 September - NZ Secondary Schools' Swimming
17 September - TBHS Rugby Breakup
19 September - Arts Presentaiton Assembly
19-20 September - Social Studies Quiz
21 September - Sports and Cultural Photos
24 September - South Canterbury Anniversary Day
25-27 September - Year 12 Wanaka Cycle Trip
26-27 September - Year 11 Telford Trip
28 September - Junior Work Day
28 September - Senior Conferencing
28 September - Final Day Term 3
15 October - First Day Term 4
15-19 October - Green Week (All Senior students in class)
18 October - Junior Social
22 October - Labour Day
01 November - Senior Prizegiving

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The World of Science

Over the past two terms, 10MF and 9Totara have been working on Science Fair projects, investigating topics of interest.

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St Mary's Concert

It is great to see our Arts students out and about, providing entertainment at a number of local venues.

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Waterskiing Success

Congratulations must go once again to Will Gibson who showed his waterskiing prowess on the international stage, finishing just outside the medals in fifth place at the Junior World Waterski Championships held at Spain’s Sesena Waterski Complex.

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Rowing "Have a Go" Programme

There is an opportunity to have a go at rowing or coxswaining and see if the sport is for you.

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Account Payments

Thank you to parents who have set up automatic payment of their school accounts.

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TBHS Talent Show Auditions

Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th September Lunchtime

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Rector's Message

Congratulations to all the boys in the stand for the First XV Waitaki match last Wednesday.

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Rector's Message

Congratulations to all the boys in the stand for the First XV Waitaki match last Wednesday.

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Professor Glyn Harper's Visit

We were very fortunate to have renowned historian, Professor Glyn Harper visit our school on Wednesday 15 August.

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ANTS (Advanced Naturally Talented Students)

As part of Engineering Week, on 15 August, the senior ANTS group and other senior scientists travelled to Christchurch to visit Dynamic Controls which is a manufacturer of electric wheelchairs.

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Tapping Triumph

Caleb Cameron continues to tap his way to success, having recently competed in an Australia NZ and Europe competition where he walked away with four first placings and four seconds out of the eight dances he entered.

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Board of Trustees - New Trustees

A warm welcome is extended to our two recently co-opted Board of Trustees members David Forman and Nick Light who bring strong skillsets to an increasingly demanding Board workload.

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KPMG Information Evening

KPMG are running an information session about student loans and allowances. This will be held at:

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Senior Conferencing

Please note that the Senior Conferencing will take place on the final day of Term 3 – Friday 28 September

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Southfuels Sponsorship Programme

Just nominate Timaru Boys’ High School!

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The PDF version of the newsletter is available here.

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Thomas House Ski Trip

The Thomas House annual ski trip to Roundhill is an eagerly anticipated event on the hostel calendar.

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TBHS Environmental Group

Thank you to the staff and students who gave up a Sunday morning to help clean up our local coastline, and in the process, bagged a trailer load of tyres, plastic and scrap metal.

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Board Profile: Will Pudney, Student Rep

Hi, I’m Will Pudney, currently the Student Representative on the Board of Trustees as well as being both a School and Hostel Prefect.

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Year 11 Careers Expo

Through the joint efforts of a number of agencies, along with Aoraki Development and especially with the drive from TBHS Careers department and Opihi College, a highly successful Careers Expo was held in Temuka.

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School Ball 2018

Our annual school ball is being held on Friday 14 September for Year 12 and 13 students who are eligible to attend through good attendance and work record to date.

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Outward Bound School Holiday Teen Course

Check out the flier or contact outwardbound.co.nz or phone 0800 688 927

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Timaru District Council Bin Muster

Help the TDC find and tag all 60,000 bins in the Timaru District.

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Junior Work Day

Timaru Boys’ High School is planning on holding its junior school WORK DAY on Friday 28 September (last day of Term 3).

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Timaru Boys’ dominates Waitaki Exchange

The 135th Waitaki inter-school was played in cool damp conditions in Timaru on Wednesday the 29 August. Timaru emerged as clear cut winners 9-4 in the overall exchange.

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Artarama 2018

At the recent 39th Artarama Prizegiving held on 18 August at the Aigantighe Art Gallery, two of our students came away with overall prizes, out of all the entries from local schools throughout South Canterbury.

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Trapshooting

The TBHS Trapshooting team competed in the Aoraki School Shoot on Sunday 12 August.

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Football Finale

The final whistle has blown on what was a very successful season for Timaru Boys’ High Football both on and off the field.

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Sexuality Education in Health

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

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School Donations

We are most grateful for the very positive response from families to payment of the school donation.

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Senior Prizegiving 2018

This year's Senior Prizegiving is scheduled for Thursday 1 November, commencing at 7:00pm.

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