August 2017 Newsletter

In this issue

13 August - Aoraki trapshooting
14-16 August - TGHS exams
20 August - Aoraki skiing and snowboarding
23 August - Year 10 ski trip
24 August - TBHS Science fair
25 August - Teacher Only Day
25 August - 48 Hour Film Festival competition
26 August - Aoraki mountain biking
30 August - Waitaki Winter exchange
1 September - TBHS School Ball
4-8 September - Winter tournament week
13-14 September - Sanford Science & Technology Fair
14 September - Junior School Social
15 September - Aoraki table tennis
15 September - Year 9 & 10 'Clash of the Classes Haka'
20 September - Arts Awards assembly
20-21 Social Studies Quiz
29 September - Junior Work Day
29 September - Senior Conferencing
29 September - Final Day Term 3

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2017 South Island Road Cycling Championships

Seven boys headed off to the South Island Road Championships at Ruapuna Raceway over the recent holidays.

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TBHS Swim Team Pie Fundraiser

The TBHS swim team is travelling to Hamilton for the 2017 National Swimming Championship in September and is raising funds to assist with the associated costs.

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Japanese Exchange Opportunity

Timaru Boys’ High School has been contacted by a Japanese High School who is seeking a sister-school relationship in New Zealand.

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Board Games Wanted......

The School Library would like to build a collection of board games for students to use.

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ASB School Support

If you are a parent, staff member or member of the school community, and you draw down a new ASB home loan of $250,000 or more, ASB will donate $500 to your chosen participating school.

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TBHS School Ball

The TBHS Annual School Ball will be held on Friday 1 September.

Nick McIvor

Rector's message - August 2017

The Timaru Boys’ character reflects that of South Canterbury itself. Elements from home and other social networks come into school each day with our boys and parents. This can be seen in the perspectives held about 'life after school' and where a TBHS education should lead its boys.

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New Zealand Teen Ag Competition

In July, Year 13 students Jack Millar and Cameron Lyon headed up to Fielding in the Manawatu where they competed as representatives of the Aorangi region, in the New Zealand Teen Ag Young Farmers finals.

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National Secondary Schools' Brass Band

The National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band is a band consisting of New Zealand’s most talented Secondary School Brass and Percussion musicians.

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Tomas Walsh - World Champion Shotputter

Timaru Boys’ High School extends warmest congratulations to our Old Boy, Tom Walsh who is the newly crowned IAAF Shotput World Champion.

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Alcohol and Your Teenager

The PTA invites parents and students to an Information Evening on the topic of Alcohol and Your Teenager.

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Entertainment Book 2017-18

Timaru Boys High School is raising funds. Here's how you can help.........

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School Donation Reminder

Thank you to those families who have made school donations to Timaru Boys’ High School in the 2017 year. Please remember that you are able to claim a donation tax credit when issued with a receipt from the school.

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STS International High School Exchange

STS are offering the opportunity for high school exchanges with departures in January, August and December 2018.

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Board Profile: David Ellis, Student Representative

Hello, my name is David Ellis and I am the Student Trustee on the Board of Trustees. I have served on the board since September, and stand down next month. I am also a school Prefect and Head Boarder at Thomas House.

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New Zealand Chef and Hospitality Nationals

Our Food and Hospitality Department can be truly proud of the recent success of Jack Mullany and Hunter McBride at National level.

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2017 South Island Secondary Schools' Swimming Championships

Friday 7 July saw the TBHS swim team travel the long winding road to Blenheim to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools' Swimming Championships the following day.

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Welcome to our new Gap Students

Two new Gap students have been welcomed into Thomas House at the beginning of Term 3. Moritz Waldvogel is from Freiburg in Southern Germany and Jaro Plettenberg is from Aachen in Western Germany.

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Old Boys' update

An update from Chris Moore, National President.

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Senior Conferencing and Work Day

Please note that the Senior Conferencing and Junior Work Day will both take place on the final day of Term 3 – Friday 29 September.

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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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Concussion Protocol

In response to an increased number of concussions arising in a variety of sporting codes, Timaru Boys’ High School has added the following information to its Sports Guidelines and Procedures.

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Thomas House: Upcoming Ski Trip

A ski trip is planned for Thomas House students on Monday 11 September to Round Hill.

Nick McIvor

Rector's message - August 2017

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2017 Trustpower Timaru District Community Awards

As well as being selected for the National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band, Caleb Nicolson also made the headlines as the joint winner of the Youth Community Spirit Award at the recent 2017 Trustpower Timaru District Community Awards.

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Indoor Bowling Champions

Cameron and David Ellis had a very successful weekend at the Southern Zone Indoor Bowling competition.

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Kinross Wolaroi Exchange

This term we have sent two of our Year 10 students on an exchange to Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange, New South Wales.

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Teacher Only Day

A Teacher Only Day will be held on 25 August while staff undertake professional development opportunities.

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From the School Office.........

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Situation Vacant: ASTN (Aoraki School Transport Network) Chair

A position has become available for someone to Chair the Aoraki School Transport Network (ASTN). This would suit someone whose children travel to school by bus/or who have an interest in school transport.

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