23rd May 2014 - East Otago High School

EAST OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL
Stour Street
P.O. Box 58
PALMERSTON 9443, Otago
Phone: 03 4651 513 Fax: 03 4651 605
Email: [email protected]
EOH S
STRENGTH THROUGH LEARNING-Kia kaha ma roto matauranga
Principal’s Comment
23rd May 2014
Kia ora, greetings to all parents, caregivers and friends of the school
One of the great things about being a teacher is that one often gets blown
away by the deeds and actions of students. Indeed, this term although it is
less than three weeks old, it has once again shown me this statement is
quite true.
An example occurred in Week 1 and was the Waikouaiti Amateur Music and
Drama Society’s production called “The Boyfriend”. The sight of 12 of our
Principal:
students, one staff member and two parents on stage performing with great
Mr Lennox Sharp
distinction made one incredibly proud to be the Principal of East Otago High
School. For quite a number of these students, it was their first experience
on stage in this type of activity. Those of the community who were able to attend will, I am sure,
agree with my view that our students were outstanding and a real credit to themselves, their
families and their school. It shows me just what an impact we, as a school, make on the region in
which we live. I believe we can proudly say with justification, those whom attend East Otago High
School make a substantial and positive contribution to the East Otago region.
The winter sporting season is already in full swing and our teams continue to perform well above
that expected. It is great to see so many of our students involving themselves in team events.
Our school vans seem to be being used most days and I sincerely thank those within the school
community who are transporting our students on a regular basis. I am also incredibly impressed
with the number of senior students who are coaching teams. This, in my view, is what East Otago
High School is all about, and truly sets us apart from many other schools. I took the opportunity
to watch our Senior A Netball team play last Saturday and was impressed with their high level of
commitment. From all accounts every other team of ours is giving 100% which is all we can ever
ask or expect.
This Friday, at the Waikouaiti Events Centre, our senior students will hold the East Otago High
School Senior Formal. Much preparation has gone on within the school and also I imagine, in
many of the homes around our region. It is wonderful the effort students and their parents put
into making this a very special occasion. I trust all involved thoroughly enjoy the evening.
I have been most impressed with how supportive our students have been of each other during
what has been an incredibly difficult and challenging last ten days. Our students have shown a
real maturity and for that they are to be commended. It has also been a most difficult time for
staff as the Ollerenshaw family are an integral and vital part of East Otago High School.
Our Values are based on the acrostic - ’RELATIONSHIPS’ where R = Respect towards self & others, E = Empathy for others, L = Loyalty to family, friends
and school, A = Acceptance of those around you, T = Tolerance of other opinions, actions & differences, I = Integrity towards all aspects of life,
O = Ownership of actions and change, N = Nurturing skills, talents and attributes, S = Sensitivity of any situation, H = Honesty in thought, word & deed,
I = Inclusiveness of all, regardless of age, ethnicity or characteristics, P = Patience with and to those around you, S = Support for fellow students, family &
teachers
School Calendar
Please check on our website (EOHS) for detailed calendar of events.
Sports events can be found on the Sports Co-ordinator’s page
Friday 23rd May
Monday 26th– Friday 30th
Tuesday 27th May
Tuesday 27th May
Thursday 29th June
Monday 2nd June
Sunday 8th & Monday 9th June
Thursday 12th June
Monday 16th June - Friday 20th June
Senior Formal
Book Week
Year 9/11 Science Observatory Trip to
Dunedin
Co Ed Tournament (various venues)
Year 11 History Trip to Hocken Library
Queens Birthday Holiday
OSS Netball Tournament
OSS Cross Country
Year 10 Spirit Trophy
SWPB4L
This week’s winners
were:
Ida Keith
and
Melissa Laxon
Year 13 - Rock Climbing Fundraiser - Gladwrap
Gladwrap orders can be placed by returning the enclosed order form or contacting the East Otago School Office.
Orders close 30th May 2014.
FORTNIGHTLY INDICATOR REPORTS
These have been sent home with students on Wednesday 21st May.
These were also emailed to parents with email addresses in our database.
If you wish to receive these reports by email please ring Lynn Murphy at the school office
BOOK WEEK
Next week we celebrate BOOK WEEK with opportunities to get creative, a visit from well-known Dunedin
author, Tania Roxborogh and a Book Quiz! Parents or community members who would like to hear Tania
speak are welcome to come along to our Library on Wednesday. For more information, please phone me at
school.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
The Pink Ribbon Breakfast will be held on Wednesday the 28th May at the Palmerston
Squash Courts at 10.00am.This fundraiser is to raise funds for Breast Cancer, everyone is
welcome to come along for morning tea, wear pink to support breast cancer. Contact
Heather McGregor 4651255,Sonya Watson 4651401The Pink Ribbon Breakfast will be
held on Wednesday the 28th May at the Palmerton Squash Courts at 10.00am.This
fundraiser is to raise funds for Breast Cancer, everyone is welcome to come along for
morning tea, wear pink to support breast cancer.
Contact Heather McGregor 4651255, Sonya Watson 4651401
East Otago High School - Senior Formal
Take a Kid Fishing
The East Otago High School Senior Formal will be held
held Sunday 18th
at the East Otago Events Centre, Waikouaiti on Friday
May
23rd May 2014. The Events Centre will be open at 7pm A photo of Jess Farnell
with a meal commencing at 7.30pm.
at the Take a Kid
Parents are most welcome to attend a viewing from 7pm Fishing
Day
at
until 7.30pm
Macraes with Jack
Students are to be collected from the Events Centre at trout of well over 10lb.
10.30pm
Well done Jess!
BREAKFAST CLUB - FREE TO STUDENTS
The Breakfast Club has started at school and it gives students the opportunity to have breakfast here at school if
they run out of time in the morning or do not have breakfast for some reason. It is entirely free and we are lucky
enough to have Weetbix and milk supplied to the school from Sanitarum and Anchor. The breakfast club is on every
morning from 8:15am-8:40am. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it gets the brain ready for earning
during the day.
If anyone could donate any old bowls or spoons to the breakfast club could they please contact Drew Campbell at
school as we are a bit short of these. Thanks
East Otago High School Board of Trustees
Casual Vacancy
A casual vacancy has occurred on the Board of Trustees for and elected parent representative. The board has resolved under
Section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by appointment. If ten percent or more of the eligible voters on the
school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a
by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the Board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson
Board of Trustees East Otago High School PO Box 58, Palmerston by:20 June 2014
Palmerston District Schools Reunion Committee 2016
The 2016 committee would like to call all interested persons to a meeting in the East Otago High School Library
on Tuesday 10th June at 7.30pm to discuss the 150th Reunion to be held in 2016.
Smokefree School
East Otago High School is a Smokefree School which we expect all staff, students and visitors to respect. If any students are
caught smoking at school during school hours, we would like to remind caregivers that these are the consequences which are
as follows:
1st offence: Students are warned, given a lunchtime detention and a letter is sent home.
2nd offence: Students will be withdrawn from class for 2 days, a letter home and directed to the counselling team to examine
methods of assistance to stop smoking.
3rd offence: Students will be stood down and assistance sought from outside agencies.
SPORTS CORNER
COMING EVENTS:
Tues 27th May – Co-Ed Tournament
Thurs 29th May – Otago Duathlon
8-9th June – Otago Netball Tournament
Thurs 12th June – Otago Cross Country
Wed 2nd July – School Cross Country
EAST OTAGO GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics has Started! The first classes of East Otago Gym were held last Sunday 18th May at the Waikouaiti
Events Centre at 10am. If you would like to Register, go to the Dunedin Gymnastics Academy Web site and
follow the prompts or call in on Sunday. Classes for children up to age 12.Contact Molly Wright 465 8197 or
Steph Green 465 7564
OTAGO KIDS KART CLUB
Gracie Woodhouse was selected to represent the Otago Kidz Kartz Club for the 2014 LIZZIE OF ROSSLANDS
DRIVERS CHALLENGE held in Auckland the last week of the school holidays. There were 14 kids entered, one
from Australia and the rest from NZ, Gracie came 10th and was one of the youngest there. Gracie was pleased to
bring home a third place ribbon from her second race. There were 6 races over a couple of days. Well done
Gracie.
FITNESS CLASSES
Fitness classes for all ages and abilities, Monday and Thursday nights in the DG Murray Hall at 7pm. $3 per
session. For more info, call Megan 465 1539 or 027 780 9081. Come along for some fitness and fun!
SPORTS CORNER cont.
Acting Sports Co-ordinator details: Kellie Simpson, phone 4651 513 cell 021 214 2816
e-mail [email protected]
RESULTS
TEAM
Year 8 Gold Netball
Year 7 Green Netball
OPPOSITION
KAVA 8 red
Tahuna Sting
WIN/LOSS
Won
Lost
SCORE
P.O.D.
Year 7 Gold Netball
Junior Hockey
Senior Boys A Basketball
Senior Girls Basketball
Junior Boys B Basketball
Eastern U12 Rugby
Eastern U16
KAVA 8 blue
Tahuna B
Kava social
St Hildas
Taieri
Taieri
OBHS under 15 gold
Won
Won
Won
Won
Lost
Won
Won
3-1
50-40
58-23
80-10
65-10
112-0
Lauren Keen
Kavanagh Under 14
Kings Panthas
Lost
Scout Dunn
Senior A Netball
Senior B Netball
Miniball Gold
Miniball Green
Senior B Hockey
OGHS Int A
OGHS purple
KVC
KVC
Taieri 1st IX
Won
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Gabby Snell
Hannah Elliot
Quintin Still
DRAWS
DAY
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Tuesday
TEAM
Year 8 Gold Netball
Year 7 Gold Netball
Year 7 Green
Year 7/8 Hockey
Junior Boys A Basketball
OPPOSITION
Balmac Aqua
KAVA white
Tahuna pulse
JMC B
OB’s ballers
TIME
3.45pm
5.15pm
4.30pm
5.25pm
6pm
PLACE
Court 14
Court 17
Court 16
Far Turf
Kings
Junior Boys B Basketball
Eastern U12 Rugby
Eastern U16 Rugby
Kavanagh un 14
Senior A Netball
Senior B Netball
Kings Wizards
Southern
Cromwell Snrs
JMC G
Taieri Alpha
Taieri Emerald
7pm
10am
12pm
11.15am
12.05pm
1pm
Kings
Waikouaiti
Cromwell
Bishopcourt 3
Court 11
Court 15
Miniball Gold
KVC nuggets
Court 7
Miniball Green
KVC breakers
Senior A Hockey
Senior B Hockey
SOHS 1st IX
Bayfield
3.40pm times
may change
3.40pm times
may change
5.30pm
5pm
Court 3
Pavillion
Far

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