School House Newsletter - Term 4 - Week 5

By Vai Mahutariki | Posted: Thursday November 9, 2023

Welcome to this weeks Newsletter

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Term 4, Week 6

Monday 13
Teachers Only Day - School closed for tuition
NCEA exams continue

Tuesday 14

Wednesday 15

Thursday 16
Junior exams

Friday 17
Junior exams
Year 8 Orientation morning

Sunday 19 - Friday 24
10H camp at Mt Aspiring

Term 4, Week 7

Monday 20
Year 9 NZCT cricket tournament

Tuesday 21 - Friday 24
SI Junior volleyball tournament

Wednesday 22

Thursday 23

Friday 24
10O camp at Mt Aspiring

Saturday 25
Leavers Dinner

Welcome to this weeks School House Newsletter.  It has been a great start to the long weekend in terms of weather around the region.  Our Rowers got off to their various locations for either a regatta or training camp and our cricketers have near perfect weather for their games while our boys at the touch camp will be sweating it out.  The weather has also provided the boys onsite a nice break from their studies leading into exams next week.  Here is some updates and some important information.

Man of the Week

Congratulations to Year 9 student Jimmy Roy for putting his hand up to help others by supporting his fellow hostel brothers or helping old boys when they visited. Well done Jimmy.

Year 7 Hostel Open Day - Friday 1st December

We have our annual Year 7 Hostel Open Day coming up on Friday 1st December from 9am - 2pm.  Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided. We already have a number of families registered which is great. Families considering Boarding for 2025 and beyond should register and attend to get good insight into School House hostel life as well as life at Otago Boys' High School.  There will be special tours of both school and hostel and some taster activities for boys to try out and get involved in.  Click on the link to register or forward it on to families who may be interested.  https://forms.gle/bEjouv734rTMMbn98

See you all then.

Year 8 Overnight Stay - 2024 Year 9s

We will welcome our new 2024 Year 9 enrollments into School House hostel for their over night experience from 3pm onwards.  We are looking forward to helping our new boys get to know the place alongside our 2024 School House Prefects, led by 2024 Head of Hostel, Archie Chittock.  We will also invite our new 2024 Year 10s and 11s on the same night to spend the night with our current Juniors in Year 9 and 10.

Reach System for Special/Overnight/Weekend Leave

We continue to encourage all parents to ensure they are using the Reach platform on their devices for any parental leave requirement so we have confirmed documentation and details to ensure boys are monitored and kept safe.  If any parents are having issues with Reach please let us know so we can assist you.  You can email [email protected]

1962 Old Boys Reunion and Visit.

It was great to have our 1962 OBHS Old Boys visit us in the hostel last weekend as part of their reunion and share some of their stories.  Great to have a number of them being former hostel boys also.  Some of our Juniors also took them on tours around School House and down at school during the week.

Year 9 and 10 Junior School Exams

As we approach the end of the academic year, it's time for our Year 9 and 10 students to begin preparing for the upcoming Year 9 and 10 school exams in Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies.

These exams are important milestones in your son’s educational journey, and we want to ensure they are well-prepared to achieve their best results.

Great to have Mr King, Mr Mahutariki and Mr Harvey in this week helping with preparations for the Junior Exams.

Please note the following exam dates:

Thursday, 16 November

Exam slot: Morning (P1 and P2) 8.50-11am
Year 9: English
Year 10: Mathematics

Exam slot: Afternoon (P4 and P5) 1-3pm
Year 9: Science
Year 10: Social Studies

Friday, 17 November

Exam slot: Morning (P1 and P2) 8.50-11am
Year 9: Social Studies
Year 10: English

Exam slot: Afternoon (P4 and P5) 1-3pm
Year 9: Mathematics
Year 10: Science

Exam Preparation

Study Resources: Encourage your child to use textbooks, class notes, and recommended online resources for study and review materials. They should also review past assignments and homework.

Time Management: Help your child create a study schedule that allows for balanced study time across all subjects. Regular breaks and adequate sleep are essential for retention and focus.

Teacher Assistance: Our teachers are available for clarification and support. Encourage your child to reach out with any questions or concerns they may have about the exam material and what will be covered in the school exams.

Exam Day Tips:

1. Ensure your child gets a good night's sleep the day before the exam.

2. Provide a nutritious breakfast to help them stay focused.

3. Have your son pack all necessary materials, such as pens, pencils, calculators and any other resources they may need for their exams.

Thank you for your continued support to ensure your son’s success in these upcoming school exams.

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday 30th November - Last NCEA Exam

Friday 1st December - Year 7 Open Day from 9am-2pm & Year 8 Overnight Stay from 2pm

Sunday 3rd December - Year 9 Charter Boat Fishing Trip

Thursday 7th December - Last Day of School for Juniors

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