August 2016 Newsletter

In this issue

11 August - Aoraki Maths Competition Yrs 9 & 10
14 August - Aoraki Skiing and Snowboarding
24 August - Waitaki Winter Exchange (Home)
26 August - School Ball
27 Aug - 4 Sept - Winter Tournament week
15 September - Junior Social
16 September - Senior reports sent home
17-18 September - Aoraki Motocross
17 September - Aoraki Mountain Biking
21 September - Winter Sports assembly
23 September - End of Term 3
10 October - Term 4 commences

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Young Enterprise Business Venture - Floating Wine Bottle Holder

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

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Fireworks Bonanza

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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Thank you from your Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees would like to take this opportunity to thank the school community for their support during the recent election. Your current board consists of the following members:

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South Island Secondary School Swimming Championships

This event was held on 9 July in Invercargill. The team consisted of Riley Taylor, Campbell Lindblom, Reed Stevenson, Jack Sands and Matthew Moore.

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School Jackets and Hoodies

The Student Office now has a full stock of sizes of TBHS Jackets and Hoodies.

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School Reports

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

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School Ball (26 August)

Students wishing to be able to purchase tickets for the School Ball this year need to meet the following criteria:

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PTA Fundraiser 2016/2017 Entertainment Book

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

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Rector's message - August 2016

A new term brings new arrivals.

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"Our Responsibility" - PB4L Focus, Term3

This term the PB4L focus is 'our responsibility'.

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Young Enterprise Business Venture Wine Racks

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

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TeenAg Grand Final

On 8-9 July, Year 10 students Hayden Jefferson and George Guerin participated in the National TeenAg Grand Final, held in the South Canterbury District at a variety of locations including Caroline Bay and the Theatre Royal.

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PTA Fundraising Monies

The PTA appreciates the ongoing support of the school community in raising funds to help support our boys' education.

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Uniform Shop

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

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Learning Support

If your son has learning difficulties and you are concerned about his progress, please feel free to contact Sally Hilton, our SENCO, by emailing: hiltonsa@timaruboys.school.nz

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Conferencing

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

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

A reminder that if students wish to connect to the school internet system, they must have completed an Acceptable Use Contract available from the Student Support Office.

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Open Day: Timaru Boys’ High School Rowing

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

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Young Enterprise Business Venture - TBHS Wristbands

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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Sister Cities Eniwa Exchange

Sister Cities Timaru invites applications from Secondary School Students to represent the Timaru District on an escorted Educational and Cultural Exchange to Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan.

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School Donations

Thank you to parents who have contributed a voluntary donation to the school.

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Aoraki Badminton Competition

On 8 August our top five Junior and top four Senior students battled it out against local schools in the Aoraki Badminton Competition.

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Vehicle Permission

A reminder that senior students, Year 12 and 13, must have completed a vehicle permission form before they bring a vehicle to school.

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Tertiary Study 2017

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

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Southfuels - Fuel for Schools

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

Nick McIvor

Rector's message - August 2016

A new term brings new arrivals.

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Young Enterprise Business Venture - Blue Awareness Fundraiser

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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Pipe Band

Congratulations to George Hill who continues to go from strength to strength in his chosen field of music.

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Appointment of New Project Managers

Maynard Marks Property Consultants from Christchurch have been appointed as Project Managers for the next round of 5YA Property funding.

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Tennis Accolades

James Watt travelled to Brisbane with Coach Kane Newland in the July school holidays for two weeks of tennis action. James performed well in the Churchie Junior Championships winning the 16 Boys’ title.

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Casual Vacancy - Board of Trustees

A casual vacancy has occurred on the Board of Trustees for an elected parent representative.

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Junior Workday

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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NZQA Fees

Please note that NZQA Fees of $76.70 are payable by the end of August to avoid a penalty. Please make sure you have paid these to enable your son to access his internal and external credits for the year.

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Caltex - Fuel Your School

From 1-28 August 2016, Caltex will donate $0.25 for every applicable AA Smartfuel savings accumulation at participating Caltex service stations, up to NZ$100,000 to help support school education across the country.

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