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16 November
The newsletter for the 16th November is available via the link on the main menu.
12 November
Last evening the 2009 Prize-giving was held and the success of our students celebrated.
The following are our top scholars for 2009
Dux of School - Sehan De Silva
Joint Proxime Accessit to the Dux - Kamil Patel and Andrew Sise
Best All Round Sportsman - Blair Soper
Rectors Award - Andrew Rapson
The Otago Boys' High School Foundation announced the following scholarships.
The Mason Brothers - Scholarship to study Engineering at Canterbury University - Nicholas Wyatt
Superior Minerals - Scholarship to study Environmental/Agriculture at Lincoln University - Angus Blake
Stephen Guest - Scholarship recognising contribution to School Music and going to study Law - Campbell Hodgson
The Foundation has also donated a Scholarship to a teacher, to acknowledge their contribution to the School and to provide that teacher with an opportunity to undertake professional development - Mr David Bond
Other Scholarships announced:
NZ Army Scholarship to attend Officer Training Course - Joshua Ritchie
Otago University Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships - Andrew Sise and James Watson
Staff member Ms Jacqueline Irving has won the Edna Joyce Howe Scholarship - a prestigious award allowing Ms Irving to pursue a Master in Teaching degree.
Access to the full list of prize winners can be found at: Prizewinners
During the evening it was announced that Jonas Lobitz has been chosen as Head Prefect for 2010 and his deputy will be Lance Taylor, who will also be Head of House.
Several staff members will be leaving us at the end of the year including Messrs Duncan McConnell, Doug Hall, Ricky James and Charles Shaw. Mr John Middlemiss will be leaving at the end of term 1 in 2010. Mrs Sue Jones has also decided to vacate her position as the friendly, welcoming face in the front office to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.
The senior students have completed their studies for 2009 and are now preparing for the NCEA exams which begin on Monday 23rd. We wish them well with these and hope they can build on the success they have enjoyed throughout the year. A useful revision site can be accessed via the Links bar on the right.
3 November
Congratulations to Hugo Inglis on his inclusion in the Black Sticks squad selected to play in a World Cup qualifier in Invercargill later this week. Hugo left school at the end of 2008 and headed to Hamilton to pursue his hockey and educational aspirations.
Another old boy, and NZ rowing rep, Hamish Bond has swapped oars for a cycle this week and is competing in the Tour of Southland.
Enrolment
Enrolments are still being accepted and prospective students and their parents or caregivers are welcome to contact the school to get any information or to make arrangements to visit us and view the school.
Country parents who are considering having their son stay in the hostel are also welcome to contact the school when a visit to view both the school and hostel facilities can be arranged.
Hostel Accomodation
Information relating to applications for student accommodation in our hostel for 2010 can be found via the Hostel link. The Manager and Matron both welcome your enquiries and are happy to show and explain the facilities and services available to your son. |
