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2023 Newsletter Issue 1

7 March - Waitaki Exchange

9 March - Level 2 Biology Rocky Shore Trip

12 March - Aoraki Touch

15 March - Aoraki Athletics

16 March - PPTA STRIKE - no school on this day

17 March - Gateway First Aid Course

18 - 19 March - Bronze DOE

20 March - International Mayoral Welcome

21 March - Aoraki Volleyball

23-24 March - Gateway Health and Safety Training

27 - 28 March - Level 2 Geography Mt Cook Trip

27 March - 2 April - Summer Tournament Week

31 March - 2 April - SISS Athletics

31 March - Year 13 Geography Trip to Christchurch

1 April - Academic Conferencing

5 April - Level 3 Biology trip to Orana Park

6 April - Distinction Assembly

7 April - EASTER and the start of the School Holidays

24 April - Teacher only Day (TOD) no school on this day

25 April - ANZAC DAY no school on this day

26 April - TERM 2 STARTS in winter uniform


Contents

2023 Student Leaders

Welcome to 2023

by Ms Hales Principal

The first 5 weeks of our school year have been vibrant, with lots happening.

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NCEA Level 2 Excellence Endorsement

2022 NCEA Results

by TGHS

Congratulations to all our students who got an Excellence or Merit endorsement in Levels 1, 2 and 3 in last years exams

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2023 Student Leaders

Student Leaders 2023

by TGHS

Congratulations to all our student leaders for 2023. We wish you all a very successful year.

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The House Visits The Smurfs

The House Visits The Smurfs

by The House

As always, it has been an exciting couple of weeks at The House.

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Athletics 2023

Timaru Girls’ High School Athletics Festival

by Malfy

This year saw the inaugural Timaru Girls’ High School Athletics Festival.

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Swimming Sports 2023

Swimming Sports 2023

by Malfy

The Timaru Girls' High School Swimming Sports was held on Thursday 16th February at the Timaru Boys' High School pool.

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Year 9 Welcome and BBQ

Year 9 Welcome and BBQ

by TGHS

We would like to thank all the Year 9 families who came along to meet our staff and to share in a BBQ tea.

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NZ Defence Force Visit

by Jo Shaw

The NZ Defence Force recently visited our school and ran a mock Fitness Test with a group of Year 11-13 students.

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Year 9 Camp 2023

Year 9 Camp 2023

by Yr 9 Dean

In the first week of school the Year 9’s attended Year 9 orientation camp held at Gunns Bush, north of Waimate

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Hands-On at Otago

by Jo Shaw

Three of our Year 13 students were selected to participate in a week-long residential programme at the University of Otago in January.

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TGHS Careers Department

by Jo Shaw

Welcome back to the 2023 School year! We have lots of exciting Careers events planned for Term 1.

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2023 International Students out and about in South Canterbury

Internationals off to a flying start!

by Homestay Co-Ordinator

The school year for our new international girls has gotten off to a great start with some great students!

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Road Works

Cain Street Hassalll Street ROAD WORKS

by Property Manager

The TDC are replacing an ageing sewermain on Cain Street which will affect school drop offs and pick ups.

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Sports Uniforms

Sports Uniform Orders are now OPEN

by Debbie Waldron

Orders for sports uniform are now open

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Year 11 Art Portfolios from 2022

Year 11 Art Folios from 2022

by TGHS Art

These stunning folios, and more, are on display for the first week of school.

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PB4L 

PB4L Term 1 2023

by PB4L

PB4L Good Sorts are awarded to students as an acknowledgement for consistently demonstrating our school values and expected behaviours in class.

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NCEA me to Whānau

NCEA me te Whānau

by Ms Bailey

NZQA held a meeting on Tuesday 21 February for whānau who could make the 6- 7pm time slot. I hope that all those who joined found it useful.

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Ms Trainor and Ms Robinson with Tina the Tiger the TGHS Mascott

TGHS Mascot TINA THE TIGER

by TGHS

We would like to introduce to our TGHS Whānau our new mascot seen here with Ms Trainor and Ms Robinson

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Libby O'Connor with the Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro

Libby O'Connor receiving her Scholarship

by TGHS

Congratulations Libby who is seen here receiving the Mackenzie County Scholarship from the District Mayor Anne Munro.

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Please return your cups/trophies from last years prizegiving

PLEASE RETURN ALL TROPHIES

by TGHS

Can we please have all trophies from last years senior and junior prizegiving back to the office by the 24 March 2023

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Canteen 2023

TGHS Canteen

by TGHS

The canteen is open every morning tea and lunch break

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Uniform Storyboard

TGHS Uniform

by TGHS

We apologise for delays and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

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TGHS OLD GIRLS' Morning Tea and AGM

by Old Girls' Association

Past pupils/teachers of TGHS are invited to this morning tea.

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Whitehorse big Easy

Whitehorse Big Easy

by Whitehorse Big Easy

RUN IT, WALK IT, BIKE IT

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Metro Buses

Metro Bus School Timetable

by TGHS

Please find attached a a 2023 timetable for the Link 1, 2 and 3 bus run in Timaru.

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Do you know your school signs

Safe behaviour around schools

by Daniel Naude SC Road Safety Coordinator

No one can argue that our children have the right to be safe on our roads, especially when going to and from school. What are the main concerns at some schools?

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Relay for Life 2023

SC Relay for Life - is back

by Cancer Society

Saturday 11 March, Caroline Bay, Timaru 10am-10pm

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Seaweek 2023 in South Canterbury

Seaweek 2023 in South Canterubry

by TDC

The Timaru District Council along with other groups in SC have sent this itinerary for Seaweek in our area.

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