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NEWSLETTER - Term 2 2019 #3

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Principal's Message - Deb Hales May 2019

by Deb Hales

As the trees around us start to lose their leaves in preparation for some colder winter months, and the mornings are becoming a little crisper, we are all reminded that the year is ticking on by, and all the while our school continues to be a busy, vibrant place!

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TEACHER STRIKE

by Principal Deb Hales, Board Chair Vicki McKnight

A combined PPTA/NZEI Secondary Teacher strike is planned for Wednesday 29 May.

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NCEA FEES

by TGHS

Pre-Budget announcement cancels fees

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Jody and Tasha with their team mate won gold in the relay.

Inline skaters bring home GOLD 🥇

by TGHS

Results and photos from the Oceania Speed Skating Championships held in Brisbane these holidays

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Leanna Low, Brianna Sparkes, Neve Kerslake 

Year 10 Digital Technology Workshop💻

by TGHS

Our Year 10’s attended a Digital Technology Workshop especially for girls, run by Code Club Aotearoa on the 21st of March.

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2019 Mayoral Welcome

International Student Update

by TGHS

Looking back on Term 1

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The Team of Hostel Girls who helped organise our Pink Breakfast

Fine Dining in THE HOUSE

by TGHS Hostel

The hostel dining room was festooned in pink on Thursday morning for a Pink Ribbon breakfast a group of Hostel Year12s hosted for the TGHS staff

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Practice
of Samoan dance.

Pasifika Group

by TGHS

Talofa lava (Samoan), Kia orana (Cook Island), Malo e lelei (Tongan), Fakatalofa atu (Tuvaluan), Ni sa bula vinaka (Fijian), Fakaalofa lahi atu (Niuean), Malo ni (Tokelauan)

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back Left to right: Kaia George, Arianna George, Georgia Prosser, Meg Stevenson, Hannah Prosser

Front Left to right: Amelia Maynard, Eva Cloake, Isy Wilson, Libby O'Connor

Aoraki Secondary Schools Swimming

by Janelle Amalfitano

Timaru Girls' had a great day in the water with a number of titles and top 3 finishes. 🏅

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Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

by Principal

One of our areas of focus this year, is promoting the importance of what are being referred to by tertiary institutions and the business sector as “Employability Skills”. If the importance of these skills could also be promoted at home, this would help us to drive the message to our students / your daughters more effectively

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THE WHOVIANS CLUB

by TGHS

The Whovians Club is a club within Timaru Girls' High School for girls who enjoy the Science Fiction programme Doctor Who. It was started in 2018 by Mr Richard Browne.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

by TGHS

Timaru Girls' High School and Timaru Boys' High School are delighted to present their annual combined production, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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THE BIG SING 🎼

by TGHS

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Cafe Barista Course

Pathways / Careers

by TGHS

The Pathway/Careers area has been very busy with students attending first aid, Café Barista and fire safety training courses.

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Louisa Wall Inspires Our Girls

by Hayden Dawson

Monday 13 May saw a visit to the school by Labour MP Louisa Wall. She came to school to talk to the students about her life experiences and lessons that she has learnt.

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Pink Shirt Day 2019

Pink Shirt day

by Grace Kerridge and Student Council

TGHS was proud to get involved and support International Pink Shirt Day in support of anti-bullying and mental well-being on Friday 17 May

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The 2019 Rugby Season kicks off

by Grace Kerridge

The 2019 rugby season has kicked off to a flying start.

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PERSONAL TIP

by Simone King

Looking for a quick way to reduce stress and balance your emotions (without anyone knowing you’re doing it)?

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Yr 11 History Trip

Yr 11 History Trip

by Hayden Dawson

Mr Dawson's History class today at the First Church built in Dunedin.

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Timaru High School Old Girls’ Home Association 2019

by TGHS

Keeping friendships alive, staying in touch and supporting present School activities, are pivotal objectives of the Old Girls’ Association, as well as preservation of Records from Times Past. 1880 – 2019

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40 Hour Famine 2019

40 Hr Famine 7th - 9th June 2019

by TGHS

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Positive Behaviour for Learning PB4L

by Mary-Ellen Luyten

Timaru Girls’ High School has recently signed up to the Ministry of Education - Positive Behaviour for Learning Schoolwide (PB4L) initiative.

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Coding Club Workshop

by TGHS

Are you interested in coding or programming?

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"The House” Centennial

by TGHS Old Girls

Celebrate 100 years of the Hostel in 2021

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Online Banking

School Accounts

by TGHS

Paying off your school account has never been easier.

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South Canterbury Neighbourhood Support - Gets Ready

by supplied by Betty-Ann Smart SCNS Co-Ordinator

Starting a Neighbourhood Support group is as easy as talking to the people on your street.

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WINTER SPORTS FEES ARE NOW DUE

by TGHS Sports

Just a reminder that sports fees need to be paid Urgently.

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