July 2016 Newsletter

In this issue

8 July - Final day of Term 2
25 July - Term 3 commences
26 July - Ski trip for 10MN, 10MF, 10NL
1 August - Conferencing Year 9
2 August - Conferencing Year 10
1 - 5 August - Senior exams
2 August - Aoraki Badminton
5 August - Ski trip for 10ON, 10SP, 10WT
7 August - Aoraki Trapshooting
11 August - Aoraki Maths Comp (Years 9 & 10)
14 August - Aoraki Skiing & Snowboarding
19 August - Sports & Cultural Photos
24 August - Waitaki Winter Exchange (Home)
26 August - TBHS School Ball
27 Aug - 4 Sept - Winter Tournament Week
16 September - Senior reports sent home

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TBHS Aviation Course

Timaru Boys' and Timaru Girls', in conjunction with the South Canterbury Aero Club, are very pleased to offer an aviation course to students.

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Conferencing (Junior School)

This takes place for Year 9 students on Monday 1 August and Year 10 students on Tuesday 2nd August.

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POWER Tools Day

This Wednesday 6 July saw the introduction of the first day of a programme we are trialling for our Year 12 students.

Nick McIvor

Rector's message - July 2016

Tony Little, recently retired Headmaster of Eton College, said that over the centuries the fundamental values and aims of schooling were ‘development of character, conscience and clean living, with intellectual precision for those who could cope with it'[1].

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Aoraki Basketball Champions

Two teams from TBHS competed in the Aoraki Basketball Championships last Wednesday.

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Examinations (Senior School)

These take place from Monday 1 August to Friday 5 August for Years 11-13.

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Importance of Being Earnest

The Drama department is, once again, gearing up for student performances in Term 3.

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Vehicle Permission (Senior School)

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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Special Assessment Conditions (SAC)

Do you have a son who is in Year 10 in 2016, and may qualify for a SAC in 2017?

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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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POWER Tools Day

This Wednesday 6 July saw the introduction of the first day of a programme we are trialling for our Year 12 students.

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Reporting (Junior School)

Reports are going to be available for Year 9 and 10 students at the end of this term, July 8th. There will be an email sent with a link to your son’s report. There will be an option for parents to receive a hard copy if requested.

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NZQA Fees

Please note that NZQA Fees have now been added to student accounts. These are $76.70 and payable by the end of August to avoid a penalty.

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