EOH EAST OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL

Stour Street P.O. Box 58 PALMERSTON 9443, Otago Phone: 03 4651 513 Fax: 03 4651 605 Email: office@eohs.school.nz

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu - SMALL AND PRECIOUS

Principal’s Comment Kia ora, greetings to all parents, caregivers and friends of the school. Welcome back to what is traditionally an incredibly busy term. During the term we

will have such things as Extravaganza, Year 10 Work Week, Senior Practice

Examinations, our Year 12 Ski Trip and the Year 13 Geography trip to Queenstown.

As well as these events, our winter sports teams continue in their various

competitions and there will the annual Otago Secondary Schools Music Festival also

this term.

The term starts with two important events next week, the first being a sporting

exchange with Tokomairiro High School. This will be different to our traditional

exchange with Tokomairiro in that this is a team sport event rather than a year

group series of sports. The sports played will be Year 7/8 hockey, soccer, netball

and rugby. It will be a challenging exchange as Tokomairiro is about fifty percent larger than us and

therefore will have a far greater pool of players from which to select their teams. That said, I know our

students will relish the challenge and opportunity of playing a different school than they otherwise meet in

their regular competition.

The other major event that occurs next week is our Open Day which is being held on Thursday 26th July.

Students from our contributing schools will spend the day with us undertaking a variety of activities

including P.E., Food Technology, Wood Technology, Science and Music. The students will gain an insight

into what life is like at East Otago High School. Parents and Caregivers are welcome to meet the Year 7/8

teachers for morning tea, at 10.30 in the staff room. Following morning tea parents/caregivers will have the

opportunity to meet with the Head of the Junior School- Ms Kirsty McLachlan, the Junior Dean- Mr Peter

Murray and myself. This will be followed by a tour of the school which will be undertaken with our Head

Students, Matthew McLelland and Paige Aitcheson. We are really proud of what we do and what we achieve

at East Otago High School. It is a school where we have high expectations of our students whether it be

academically, on the sporting field or through cultural pursuits.

A number of students have had the opportunity to attend courses over the holiday period in a variety of

different fields as diverse as radio, the army and the electrical trades. Our students are fortunate with the

range of activities and opportunities that are now available to them. In a similar vein, our History students

who are off to Vietnam next year have a fundraising Quiz next Monday. The details are included in this

newsletter and they would really appreciate your support in this or any of the other events they are

arranging.

This term is an important one for all students, particularly those in the senior school. If students develop

the correct school and study routines then success at the end of the year is significantly more likely. Any

effort put in now will be rewarded later, so go for it!

Principal: Mr Lennox Sharp 20th July 2012

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

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will be visiting our school next Friday 27 July!will be visiting our school next Friday 27 July!will be visiting our school next Friday 27 July!will be visiting our school next Friday 27 July! She will talk to all our students during Period 1 in the Library

(1st half—years 7-10 / 2nd half—years 11-13). She will run creative writing workshops with selected students during

the rest of the morning. Parents and interested members of the community are welcome to attend Vanda’s talks during Period 1.

Lyn Keen, Librarian FORMAL PHOTOS

These are on display in the school office. Orders close 29th July which is the end of Week 2 Term 3. Orders can be left at the school office or direct from Mischa Clouston 4658 097 . or email mischa8@gmail.com

SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Friday 20th July. Sausages $2, meat patty butties $3, $1 drinks and smoothies $2.

WOODCHIPS FOR SALE

$20 trailer load Please contact John Rawson

PEA STRAW FOR SALE

Fundraiser for Alex Keen’s Year 12 History trip to Vietnam

Large bales (equivalent to 14 small bales)~ easy to handle,

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Parent/ Caregivers and students are reminded that we have an official school uniform and that it must be worn correctly. Inappropriate clothing and footwear will not be accepted from now on. We ask for your support to wear the uniform correctly and with pride.

ATTENTION BULK FUEL USERS

Anybody who has their bulk fuel delivered by South Fuels, or is looking at becoming a bulk-customer of South Fuels. Please note they have a program where you can nominate a school of your choice, who will then receive .1c for every 2 litres you purchase. For further information view documents at: www.southfuels.co.nz , or contact the school office for forms. Please consider nominating East Otago High School as the school of your choice.

BASKETBALL OTAGO – Diggers Development Programme Basketball Otago Director of Development Mark Dickel is a student of the game and is super excited about passing on the vast knowledge he has gained from his many years of playing and coaching in New Zealand. Consists of weekly coaching sessions at the Edgar Centre, where basic fundamentals are introduced focusing on skill based drills and emphasizing having FUN. Players need no experience to attend. Day: Tuesday’s Dates: 24th July – 11th September 2012 Under 8’s: 3.30pm-4.30pm Under 11’s: 4.00pm-5.00pm Under 13’s: 5.00pm-6.00pm Cost: $69.00 For more information please contact Basketball Otago 03 456 4063, email admin@basketballotago.co.nz or download a Diggers Flyer on our website www.basketballotago.co.nz

Coming Events 2012Coming Events 2012Coming Events 2012Coming Events 2012 July25th- Toko Inter Sports Exchange July 26th- Open Day for Yr 6 students July 27th- Crime writer visit July 23rd- EOHS Trivia Quiz Night 7pm July 29th- East Otago’s Got Talent 6.30pm July 30th- BOT Meeting 6.30pm August 27th- Teacher Only Day August 30th- Extravanganza

SPORTS CORNER with Christine Week 1 Term 3

Sports Co-ordinator details: Christine Ollerenshaw, phone 4651 513 at school Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Email sport@eohs.school.nz or text 0278 645 871. COMING EVENTS Wednesday 25th July – Tokomairiro High Sports Exchange at Logan Park Wednesday 22nd Aug – 3 Peaks Cluster Cross Country, Yr7/8 Monday 3rd Sept – North Otago Cross Country Yr7/8 Sept 3-7 – Sth Island Secondary Schools Tournament Week Thursday 20th Sept – Otago Secondary School Duathlon Tuesday 25th Sept – Sporting and Cultural photos Thursday 27th Sept – School Cross Country CONGRATULATIONS Sam Church has made the New Zealand Junior Rodeo Team who will be travelling to Australia to compete in the Trans Tasman Rodeo Champs. Sam will be competing in the Junior Steer Riding. Great work Sam, good luck. Congratulations to Liam Park who has made the Otago Under 15 Hockey Squad. Also to Ryan Scurr and Gabby Snell who have made the hockey development squads in their age groups. SCHOOL HOLIDAY RESULTS Rugby League – Sam Porter played for the Otago Under 17 Rugby League Team in the South Island tournament in Christchurch. The team played West Coast, Canterbury, Tasman and Southland. They had a win against Tasman. Netball – Sarah Lindsay played for the Dunedin Metro Under 17 B team in the Bush Road tournament in Dunedin. They played against Central, Southland, Mid Canterbury, Central Southland, Dunedin Metro A and North Otago. The most satisfying game for Sarah was beating the Dunedin Metro A team by 13 goals. The B team placed 5th in the tournament. Girls Rugby – Courtney Martin, Paige Church and Ali Adams played for St Hildas in the South Island Secondary Schools tournament in Oamaru. The girls had an awesome time beating Gore and Southland, drawing against Blue Mountain and losing against Fielding. They lost their semi final against Christchurch Girls and placed 3rd= overall. Boys Rugby – On the first Sunday of the holidays the Millers Flat weight grade tournament was held. The Dunedin Metro teams play South Otago and Central Otago. It was a good frost and by the time the second round of games were due to start at 11.15, the ground was still frozen solid. Henry Bell, Bob Martin and Jackson Dempster played for the Metro U65kg team, they were outstanding and won both their games. Alec Hewison

played for the U48kg blue team and Josh Ollerenshaw for the U48 gold team at the same tournament. Although both teams played well, the blue team had 3 losses and the gold team one win and two losses. Good luck to all these boys who will be playing in the Otago Trials tournament in Dunedin on 29th July. Hockey – Kate Poulsen played for the Under 18 Otago Women’s team in Dunedin against Manawatu, North Harbour, Auckland and Waikato. They played North Harbour again in the semi final, losing that game and placing 6th overall. TOKOMAIRIRO SPORTS EXCHANGE Next Wednesday 25th July several students will be travelling to Dunedin to compete in a sports exchange against Tokomairiro High School. The 1st XV Rugby team, Senior A Netball team, Yr 7/8 Hockey team and a Yr9/10 Soccer team will be competing. If you are interested in watching, games all start at 12.00 with hockey at the turf, rugby and soccer at the Logan Park grounds and the netball at the teachers college. Good luck to all these students. Remember – permission slips and payment must be in by this Friday 20th July. SPORT RECOVERY FORUM Sport Waitaki is holding a Sports Recovery Forum at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre from 6.30-8.00pm next Monday 23 July. There will be a brief presentation from physio Phillippa Masoe, followed by practical elements and pool session. Participants are required to bring appropriate swimming attire. Cost is $7.00. Anyone interested in going please contact Christine Ollerenshaw. This will be very helpful for our athletes and sports players.

RESULTS

DRAWS

SCHOOL JACKET AND PANTS ORDER We will be sending away another school jacket and track pants order. Orders must be in to the school office

by Wednesday 25th July. Payment does not have to be made until jackets arrive.

TEAM OPPOSITION WIN/LOSS SCORE P.O.D.

Year 7 Netball DNI Silver Win 14-5 Shannon Clearwater

Year 8 Netball Columba Purple Win 25-5 Atawhai Parata

Junior Hockey No Hockey

Snr A Boys Bball Taieri B Win 54-36 Daniel Oldham

Snr A Girls Bball Otago Girls High Win 46-27 Paige Aitcheson

Snr B Boys Bball Kings High Loss 42-17

Jnr Boys Bball John McGlashan Win 34-26 Alex Lister

Jnr Girls Bball Kavanagh Defaulted

Under 11 Rugby Dunedin Loss 56-0

Under 13 Rugby Dunedin Win 58-7 Brad Fleming

Under 16 Rugby South Otago High Win 38-15

Yr8 Gold Miniball Green Island Win 31-13 Paolo Querubin

Yr7 Green Miniball Tainui Loss 18-13 Katie Ratahi

Senior Hockey John McGlashan Draw 3-3 Liam Park

DAY TEAM OPPOSITION TIME PLACE

Thurs Year 7 Netball Carisbrook 4.30 Court 12

Year 8 Netball Tahuna 4.30 Court 9

Friday Junior Hockey Tahuna 5.00 Far Turf

Snr A Boys Bball Bayfield High 5.00 Edgar Ct 5

Snr A Girls Bball Columba 5.00 Edgar Ct 6

Snr B Boys Bball Kavanagh 6.00 Edgar Ct 5

Jnr Boys Bball Bayfield High 6.00 Kings High

Jnr Girls Bball BYE

Saturday Snr A Netball Otago Girls High 10.15 Court 11

Jnr A Netball St Hilda’s 10.15 Court 14

Monday Gold Miniball Outram 4.15 Court 1

Green Miniball Green Island 4.50 Court 1

SPORTS CORNER with Christine Week 1 Term 3