We have turned into the home straight. The race is on and the finish line is in sight for seniors. 

The Science Fair, held annually, is an event where school students from Mid and South Canterbury are invited to display original exhibits on scientific or technological themes. 

Wednesday 27 September saw our talented young musicians hit the road for their annual Primary Schools Music Tour.

On Friday 22 September, TBHS held its own replica election to promote voting and democratic participation on the eve of the general election.

TBHS once again hosted the ODT Social Studies Current Events Quiz over two nights.

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On Tuesday 19 September, Thomas House hosted Timaru Girls’ High boarders to a dinner and quiz night in the school hall. 

Recently, nine aspiring students keen on developing a greater understanding of the Building and Construction Industry, attended a field day tour of different employers in the Timaru region.

The TBHS Year 9 and Year 10 Clash of the Classes Haka was held in sunny conditions on the rectory field at lunchtime. 

Congratulations to James Watt who is the new Otago Open Champion Tennis player!

Congratulations to Cam Anderson who collected the South Canterbury Football Youth Player of the Year and the Golden Boot Award for Division One at the South Canterbury Football Awards. 

Congratulations to Cullen Grace who has been selected for the New Zealand Schools' Rugby team to tour Australia. 

The swim team travelled to Hamilton on 14 September for the New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships. 

On Saturday 16 September, nine mountain bikers from TBHS headed down to Oamaru to ride the Aoraki Championships in both a 17.5 km cross country race and a gnarly downhill race.

The team of Jack Greenlaw and Brennan Hawkins travelled to Hamilton to compete in the National Golf Croquet Championships and finished 21st equal out of 36 teams –well done boys.

The TBHS Senior Basketball side competed in the South Island Premiership Dunedin, finishing with a four win, four loss record to gain a creditable 13th place. 

Timaru Boys’ High School extends its best wishes to former TBHS footballer Ben Deeley who has made the cut for what is the biggest footballing achievement of his career – selection for the New Zealand Under 17 team that is travelling to India for their upcoming World Cup.

Discover the opportunities in food and hospitality at Ara's special hands-on events for Maori and Pasifika teenagers and their parents.

Do you love Japanese culture? Well you could have a chance to live it thanks to our sister city Eniwa in Hokkaido!

Tuesday 3 October 6:00pm at the Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre

The TBHS Second Hand Uniform Sale will be held on Friday 8 December from 1pm (following Junior Prizegiving) until 4:30pm. 

Plans are well underway for the annual major PTA school fundraiser, the food, music and fireworks evening.