WBHS Newsletter 2016

FROM THE RECTOR

NewsletterFebruary 2016

Waitaki Boys’ High School

Another year in front of our school commu-nity, hopefully a positive one.Certainly the roll reflects a lift in confidence. We have begun with 480 students, 63 more than we have been staffed for at present. It has enabled me to advertise two new posi-tions as the 480 is putting pressure on in cer-tain subject areas.The year 9 intake is at a healthy 97, again above the expected number of 81 predicted. Thank you to those families who have contin-ued to show faith in the school.The school has settled very quickly into learning mode and our major objective is to focus on the students and provide them with opportunities. Staff are keen to do just that and I have been impressed with the enthusiasm they are ap-proaching their teaching with.The Senior Deans were into school a week early, working with students and parents, ensuring that appropriate courses were being put in place, given results and the boys’ goals for them-selves. The Deans work has been above the call, my thanks.We have had two very good assemblies and a Powhiri to wel-come new students and staff which I enjoyed. The Hall of Mem-ories is a magnificent setting for major ceremonies and creates that feeling of awe.Friday of week one we had the Prefects’ investiture, and that too, would have impressed all who took part or watched.This week finished with our academic presentations for Merit and Excellence endorsements, another very well structured cer-

emony, that I hope inspired all students to lift their academic goals.As I have moved about the community in these first weeks I have been struck by the goodwill out there for the school. Old Boys’ in particular want the school to succeed, and inside we know we can rely on that support as we move forward.This week I have also met with Tracy Walker at Waitaki Girls and have reaffirmed our wish to work together, so making better use of our resources. Schools our size have pressure on the provision of a full curriculum and we are looking to see how we can help each other and our students in meeting needs.I understand the new catchphrase in education is “collaboration”, a great deal of which disappeared

over the tomorrows schools market driven era. If you wait long enough the world turns full circle.Ann and I have been overwhelmed by how friendly and gen-erous people have been welcoming us into your community. Thank you very much for your good wishes. “She’s a big job” but we are looking forward to working with you in the interests of the boys

Kia kahaBe strong

Clive RennieRector

POWHIRI

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PREFECTS’ INVESTITURE

2016 Prefects

Jacob Jackson (Head Boy)Jared Brensell (Deputy Head Boy)

Lachlan Crawford (Head of Don House)Mark Taylor (Deputy Head of Don House) Jake Gawn (Head of Lee House)Samuel Tiffen (Deputy Head of Lee House)Jonty Naylor (Head of Forrester House)Caleb Roberts (Deputy Head of Forrester House)Josh Hardy (Head of Sutherland)Scott Hamilton (Joint Deputy Head of Sutherland)Kelvin Woock (Joint Deputy Head of Sutherland)

Joseph Balfe (Head of Performing Arts)Thomas Cameron-Duncan (Head of Culture)Jesse Young (Head of Sport)

Scott ClarkHarry DennisonJean-Pierre Du PreezScott HawkinsJames KinsmanJack LudemannKieran McCleaNathan Smith

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Flynn Rentjies, Kaleb Hayes and Carlin Selfe who have gained places in the Football South Federation Talent Centre in Timaru.The Football South Federation Talent Centre (FTC) in TImaru provides a regional hub for talent development. FTCs complement existing club and school football programmes by adding focused training hours with specialist coaching for the most talented players.FTCs have been modelled on successful talent development programmes around the world, and then adapted for each local federation’s unique needs. The curriculum is consistent across New Zealand and quality standards are uniformly high.

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SCHOLARS’ ASSEMBLY

Level 1 Merit StudentsBower, HenryCreedy, Haydenden Dulk, Jayekib Dennis, Matthew Fielding, Jack Forbes, Samuel Hardy, Alex Hutton, Thomas Linklater, Max Matthews, Jakob McCulloch, Alexander Milne, Kade Petrie, Rhys Schaffer, Lance Scobie, Graeme Scott, James Shelley, Aidan Thomas, Kurt Thorp, Harry Watts, Zachary

Level 1 Excellence StudentsArmstrong, Peter Cunningham, Tyler Ens, Patrick Lay, Gordon Roberts, Samuel

Level 2 Merit studentsBrenssell, Jared Clark, Scott Hamilton, Scott Henneveld, Jackson Kelland, Henry Ludemann, Jack McClea, Kieran Roberts, Caleb Smith, Jordan Smith, Nathan Taylor, BryceTiffen, Samuel Turbucz, Elijah

Level 2 Excellence StudentsBalfe, Joseph Crawford, Lachlan Dennison, Harry Gawn, Jake Hardy, Josh Hawkins, Scott Johnston, Rheuben Woock, Kelvin

Level 3 Merit StudentsHope, AdamRuddenklau, CallumMahuika, DallasKoyama, RikuMurphy, David

Level 3 Excellence StudentsDe Ruiter, Samuel

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SWIMMING SPORTS For a full results sheet see our website www.waitakibhs.school.nz >Sports>sports news & results

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10th Annual Kakanui Trail Ride Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March 2016

(691 Kauru Hill Road, signposted 10km south of Oamaru at Maheno)

Ride through spectacular scenery from rolling hill farmland to mountain tussock country

Four tracks to suit all abilities from peewee beginners to expert Excellent day for adults and children

Spark Arrestors may be essential if dry conditions

Track open 9am - 4pm each day Adults $40 per day

Junior (under 16) $20 per day Family (max 2 Adults, 2 kids) $80 per day

**Food & drinks available for purchase** Cash sales only

enquiries: James Symes 027 522 6470

follow us on Facebook - Kakanui Trail Ride www.myrides.co.nz

Fundraiser for the Maheno Rugby Club and Five Forks School

A reminder that Music lessons are available through the school in nearly all instruments from

Piano through to Bagpipes, including Guitar, all Brass, Woodwind and String instruments. All of

these are free of charge except for Piano and Drum lessons.

Contact Mr Hinds at school for any further infor-mation stepheh@waitakibhs.school.nz

COMING UPFEBRUARYTues 16 School Photos

Old Boys Meeting 7pm, StaffroomMon 22 / Tues 23 Otago Boys High School Summer Interschool (Away)Tues 23 Governance MeetingWed 24 SCRANO RowingMon 29 Rugby Club Meeting, 7.00pm, StaffroomMARCHWed 2 Year 9 Parents evening, 7.00pm AuditoriumThurs 3 / Fri 4 Athletics Sports - start 1pm Thurs and all day FridayMon 7 / Tues 8 Timaru Boys’ High School Summer Interschool (Home)Tues 8 Year 13 IcebreakerMon 14 / Tues 15 King’s High School Interschool (Home)Mon 21 Otago Anniversary DayThurs 24 Governance MeetingFri 25 - Tues 29 School Closed, Easter BreakThurs 31 Community Association AGM, 7.00pm, StaffroomAPRILMon 4 - Fri 8 Summer Tournament week (Maadi Cup)Mon 11 SCRANO TouchTues 12 Summer sports photosThurs 14 Governance Meeting. End of Term

For a more detailed Calendar, refer to the calendar on our website www.waitakibhs.school.nz

Our new Technology HOF Richard Suter is looking at introducing a recycling / upcycling project into one of his technology classes. He would be incredibly grateful for any donations of materials for this to the Technology department. Please drop him an email at richards@waitakibhs.school.nz or give him a ring on 4370529 ext 819 to find out more details

SAFETY MESSAGE

As you may be aware, McConnell Dowell are currently constructing the expan-sion infrastructure for the North Otago Irrigation Company (NOIC). The project involves installing a total of 111km of pipe on over 90 farms across the North Otago region.

With hundreds of pipes being delivered around North Otago daily, we want to re-mind road users of the additional traffic volumes and heavy vehicle movements along State Highway 1 and rural roads throughout the region. To safely accom-modate for the additional traffic associ-ated with our works, McConnell Dowell advise parents, teachers, and students to continue to drive with care when travel-ling to and from school each day. We ask that drivers keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front, take extra care to watch for cyclists and pedestrians, and allow extra time when travelling along busy construction sites.

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WBHS REUNIONS NEWS LETTER V1 [AUTHOR NAME]

Waitaki Boys High School

Reunion

50 Years on

1 – 3 July 2016 With about 26 weeks to go, Colin Scobie, David Ruddenklau, & Martin Hawes have plans well underway for the 50 Years on WBHS reunion of year 1966.

Since 1966 much has happened and in 1966 the hit song was, “These Boots are made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, Feature Film was “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” with Clint Eastwood. The NZ Prime Minister was Keith Holyoake and TV highlight was Bonanza, and the ladies fashion was to have the Mini Skirt with a fringe hair style.

So some things have changed and some have stayed the same and one event that has stay the same is the annual “Blood Match” Rugby Union game between the two local Oamaru Schools, WBHS and St Kevin’s, which is Scheduled for Saturday 2nd July 2016.

The plan is to commence on Thursday evening the 30th June 2016, with a casual get together and then on the Friday morning 1 July 2016 with school assembly in the Hall of Memories and a school tour. A formal get together will be held on Saturday Evening 2nd July after the Annual WBHS v’s St Kevin’s Rugby Union “Blood Match” game.

A FaceBook page, Web Site and email address have been set up for the old boys of the 1966 era to connect and be involved and to source further information from.

Old Boys and partners are invited and can get involved via the following email address at e:WBHS50YearsOn1966@gmail.com and your favourite memory can be posted on the face book page of the same name.

The photo here is the December 2015 planning meeting where Colin and David are enjoying the left over’s from a “Little Bluey” Pizza taken at Scott’s Brewery, Oamaru while finalising plans for the reunion on 1 July, 2016. See you there.

WBHS Reunion Committee

E:WBHS50yearsOn1966@gmail.com

Facebook:WBHS50YearsOn1966

Web: http://wbhs50yearson1966.weebly.com/

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