Welcome to week 4 of Term 4

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1 Welcome to week 4 of Term 4 Dear Parents and Caregivers Thank you to all who made last Thursday's Prize Giving such a wonderful event. I was amazed by both the number and quality of the awards. Many of our young men have striven during the year to reach lofty heights and become 'tall poppies'. Special congratulations must go to our top award winners' Dux: Johnny Mottershead, Proxime Accessit: Ben Guest and Scott Bezett, Best All Round Boy: Scott Bezett, Best All Round Sportsman: Henry Hodgson, Hostel Top Scholars: Fraser Howie and Will Tasker. I would also like to formally congratulate Edward Grant (Head Prefect), Sam Kilsby (Deputy Head Prefect), Mitch Pryde (Head of Hostel) and Ben Sinnamon (Deputy Head of Hostel) on their appointment to leadership roles for I know they will be well supported by the staff and students. Examinations begin today, always a nerve racking time for staff and students. I trust that all have prepared as well as they can. Staff are still willing and available for tutorials during the examination period. Please do not hesitate to send your son along. Richard Hall Rector Edward Grant Sam Kilsby Mitch Pryde Ben Sinnamon

2 In and around the classroom A number of our Pasifika students have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in the academic, sporting and cultural fields. Last week Henry Stowers and Mathew Te'o were awarded with Otago Polytechnic Achievement Awards and Mathew was awarded with an Otago Polytechnic Pasifika Scholarship. This week Mathew and Henry were joined on stage by Declan Su a and Sione Asi who were all awarded with a Pasifika Talanoa Achievement Award. Well done! Year 11 English take to the outdoors for some revision. The Year 10 Maths Extension boys end their journey towards taking the Level 1 Maths exam, this coming Monday 9th November at 9.30am. These boys have committed to extra lessons on Tuesdays all year in their pursuit of academic excellence. Good luck boys!

3 Senior Prize Giving

4 An example of some of the fine work that senior students have completed in the technology department this year.

5 OBHS Hostel Skippers Feast

6 Sport Otago Condor Sevens Tournament- OBHS Blue have won the U19 Otago Condor 7s tournament for a 6th straight year. The team went through the tournament without a loss adding to the incredible OBHS 7s record of being unbeaten in the Highlanders Region for six continuous years. OBHS played South Otago High School in the final and came away with a comfortable win. Special mention to our OBHS White and OBHS Black teams who added real value to the tournament and were well lead by their player coaches Josh Buchan and Sione Asi. Over Labour weekend, several OB s boys took part in the Dunedin Under 17 Otago District Cricket Tournament, representing Dunedin (Metro). Their team ended up winning the Championship! The OB s players included Will Trapeznik, Taine Bayly (C), Jack Pryde, Hunter Kindly, Tim Horton and Max Chu. Congratulations to year 9 student Grason Veitch who travelled to Taupo at Labour weekend to compete in the moto x fest extravaganza. Grason finished 2 nd in the year 125cc class. Awesome result!

7 Did you know? We have a website at which gives all the information about the curriculum we offer and the information necessary to enrol at our School. It is possible to visit the School and have an escorted tour. See the link for "Book School Tour" on the left side of this page. We have our own dedicated sports page at which includes on-line registration, sports news, team lists, draws and results. Codes of Conduct can be found at this link: REMINDER As much as possible, could boys and parents please make all medical, physio, dentist and driving lesson appointments for students out of school time? These one off, but sometimes frequent absences during the year can have a considerable impact on student learning. Your support is appreciated. WE WANT TO KNOW Tell us about the activities and successes your son has been involved in so that as a community we can celebrate with them. Send any information to - jane.gourley@obhs.school.nz Useful Links For information about the school please go to For updated school wide information go to For calendar information go to For information about daily notices go to For daily updates from Facebook go to OBHS Library Blog portal.obhs.school.nz NCEA Information (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A FACEBOOK MEMBER TO VIEW ALL THE ACTIVITIES HAPPENING)

8 The Week Ahead Term 4, Week 5: November 9 th November 13 th Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday 11 Friday 13 Thursday 12 Friday 13 Week 6 Term 4 Sunday 15 - Monday 16 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday 19 Friday 20 Saturday 21 Junior Exams Junior Duke of Edinburgh Trip to Big Hut Junior Waterpolo tournament Leavers Dinner FAMILIES OF YEAR 9 STUDENTS IN 2016 JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund Application for Assistance The JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund supports families in need of financial assistance with the purchasing of a school uniform. To request an application form please contact the Rector by rector@obhs.school.nz or phone Applications close 4 December For: New students and families Date: Friday 4 December 2015 Time: 5.30 pm Place: Otago Boys High School INVITATION Otago Boys High School ORIENTATION EVENING Refreshments: barbeque food, tea and coffee will be provided * This informal gathering is an opportunity for you to meet with teachers and other parents and the boys to meet their peers. * Activities for boys in the Gym and on Littlebourne. * PE uniforms - tops will be available for purchase ($30). Shorts are not available until the beginning of Term * Second-hand uniforms will also be on sale.

9 SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE ON THE 4 TH DECEMBER AT 4.30PM The Parents Association will be holding a second hand uniform sale on Friday 4 th December at 5.30pm. This will be held upstairs in the uniform shop and is open to all parents. If you have any uniforms for sale please drop them at the office prior to this date, you can choose to donate to the Parents Association or we will sell on your behalf, we take 20% commission off the total sale. We do not at this stage require any grey shirts but blazers, grey shorts, ties, waterproof jackets and long grey pants are in demand. We will not sell any sports-wear tops and will only take the current PE top. If you have any questions regarding second hand uniforms please contact Caroline Officer on , or me at s.officer@actrix.co.nz

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11 Public Health Nurse Mike Hammond Mike is available to meet with Parents/Caregivers & Whanau to discuss student health issues. FREE & confidential Support & Advice Contact: DD: Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30am (Or by prior arrangement)

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