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With prize giving behind us and 2019 drawing to a close it only remains for me to wish you all a peaceful and relaxing Christmas and summer period with your friends and whanau. The year has once again been a spectacular one for the young men of Southland Boys' High school with academic, sporting and cultural performances that set them apart from their peers.

Education is once again a political football and reviews and changes are both ongoing and forthcoming. As a school we remain committed to delivering the highest quality 'all boy' focused education we are able to. It is with this in mind and after great deliberation that the BoT opted not to take the offer of a donation payment made by the Government in 2020. The drivers behind this decision are simply that we could not maintain and continue to develop the level of hands-on and experiential education opportunities that boys thrive on based on the offer made. These are not offerings that we wish to cut back on. The school has always worked in partnership with its parents and community to supply materials for technological subjects and opportunities in areas such as Deep Cove, Boyd Creek and Borland Lodge to benefit the education of the young men of the school. Into the future we hope to continue in this way whilst anticipating a promised review of school operating costs. Once again, I wish you a Merry Christmas, a safe and relaxing summer and a prosperous New Year.

Simon Coe Rector

Newsletter 8 – Term 4

December 2019

Southland Boys’ High School Te Kura Tua Rua o nga Tai-Tama ki Murihiku

Non Scholae Sed Vitae Discimus

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Tena koutou katoa. Merry Christmas and good tidings to you all. On behalf of the Board of Trustees I wanted to take this final opportunity for 2019 to thank you for your continued support of our school. The successes and pitfalls our sons experience during their time at secondary school are shared Whanau experiences and as parents it can be hard work parenting teenagers. I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you do. 2019 has been a momentous year for our school in terms of governance. We now have all our school’s policies available for parents, staff and board to view at the school’s website. Please

have a look on the website and participate in policy reviews when they are due. We have also implemented a new Strategic plan for 2019 and our focus is two targets; teaching, learning and pastoral wellbeing. We will report 2019 results back to you in March, as soon as the NCEA data is available. The results will ensure the Board is well informed to look at what went well, what didn’t and where we need to focus financial resources and support for 2020. Secondary schools require significant funding to provide the full range of options that are available to all students of Southland Boys’ High School and to support each of them to reach their potential. Following deliberations and budget comparisons, the Board of trustees have made the decision that we would not opt in to the $150 donation per student offered by the Government. We understand that as parents you have an expectation of free education however, the reality is that the contribution being offered is not adequate to cover the real costs in 2019 to educate a secondary student and provide a high quality, well supported learning environment. To have opted in would cause serious and significant financial risk to our school and it may still be a possibility without your support. Without parent contributions we could not provide outdoor education camps at Deep Cove, Borland Lodge and Boyd Creek. In areas of the curriculum, such as Outdoor education, technology, catering and arts we rely on parent contributions for some of the “take home” costs. Without your contribution students would be unable to participate in practical application and would only complete theory based essential requirements.

Jan Ormsby [BoT Chair]

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In order to provide a high quality 21st century education for boys, we rely on your support and goodwill. We hope we continue to see your financial support for the goods and services we provide your sons in 2020. The Board of Trustees would like to thank the Rector, Simon Coe and his team who provide a stable environment for our boys that wraps them in a Korowai of safety, belonging and connectedness. These are critical connections to support positive student outcomes and learning what it is to be a good man. Simon is supported by a team of highly qualified, professional teachers and support staff who walk alongside the boys on their educational journey. From the cleaners, ground staff, administration team and teaching support staff, everyone in this school is valued for their contribution. Thank you all for your unwavering support for boys’ education and making a difference to the lives of the young men who walk through our corridors. Former Board Chair John Rabbitt retired in June this year after 16 years’ service to the Board of Trustees of Southland Boys’ High School. John was preceded by Peter Heenan (2003-2005) and old boy, the late Earle Dale. Thank you, and your Whanau for the significant time and energy that you poured into Governance of this school. You epitomise the Boys’ High values of respect, responsibility, perseverance, honesty, service and compassion. I also want to acknowledge Board members who retired in May 2019; Willie Menlove (2015-2019) and Ken Dykes (2016-2019), both whom I consider to be humble, intuitive and knowledgeable gentlemen. We have achieved so much together in a short time and I sincerely thank you for your friendships and service to our school. Finally, we say goodbye to former Chair Peter Heenan (2003-2005) for his second time on the Board (2017-2019). He came back in 2017 with his eagle eye for finance and supported our new Rector and Business Manager. Thank you, Peter and also Dee for allowing him to take on another Board - he is a very busy man in our city, and we are grateful. To the current Board of Trustees; Deputy Chair Sarah Brown, Cam Froude, Charlene Withy, Emma Smaill, Paul Stirling, Staff Representative Warren Ruwhiu and Student Representatives, formerly Kaea Edwin and currently George Heenan - thank you all for your perseverance, commitment and service. Our schools and our communities are better places when we volunteer our skills and lived experiences in the pursuit of higher educational outcomes for all students at Southland Boys’ High School. Nga mihi koutou. Be well, be kind and stay safe over the holiday period. Ka nui te mihi kia koutou katoa Janice Ormsby BOT Chair 2019

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Southland Boys’ High School Commencement Dates 2020

Day/Date Time Year Level Venue Additional Information

Monday 3 February 9.00am – 12.00pm Year 11-13 Hall

Course confirmation

[Year 11-13 students advised by

email if they need to attend]

Tuesday 4 February TEACHER ONLY DAY

Wednesday 5 February

8.45am

9.00am

9.15am

Year 11

Year 12

Year 13

Hall

Following each year level

meeting in the hall, timetabled

classes run for the remainder of

the day

9.30am – 10.15am

or

1.45pm – 2.45pm

Year 7 & 8 Anxiety

Buster [optional] Hall

Meet and greet in hall then to

classrooms

Thursday 6 February WAITANGI DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED

Friday 7 February

8.45am

9.15am

9.30am

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Hall

Following each year level

meeting in the Hall, students

will be collected by their

Homeroom or Tutor Teacher

Monday 10 February

8.45am Year 10 Hall

Year level meeting in Hall

students will be collected by

Tutor Teacher

9.15am Year 7-13 Gym

Powhiri to welcome all new

students and their whanau to

SBHS, followed by timetabled

classes for the remainder of the

day

Thursday 12–18 December 2019

Thursday 30 January to

Wednesday 5 February 2020

10.00am - 3.00pm

SBHS UNIFORM SHOP – school shorts, grey trousers,

PE uniform, ties, socks, SBHS jacket

NO SECONDHAND UNIFORMS

SBHS Term Dates 2020 Term Start Date Finish Date

Term 1 Monday 3 February Thursday 9 April

Term 2 Tuesday 28 April Friday 3 July

Term 3 Monday 20 July Friday 25 September

Term 4 Monday 12 October Thursday 10 December

Public Holidays – 6 February [Waitangi Day], 10-14 April [Easter], 27 April (ANZAC Day], 1 June

[Queens Birthday], 25 October [Labour Day]

Found Property Over the past year we have gathered a box full of boy’s property that has been found by members of

the Southland Boys’ High School students, staff and community. We have items ranging from watches,

phones, headphones, glasses, keys, bike locks and many more items. If these items have not been

collected by the 28 February 2020 they will be disposed of or destroyed. If you wish to look through

the found property, please come to the main office during our office hours.

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Guidance Counsellor

Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene is about developing good sleep habits. Our young

people’s sleep hygiene is becoming compromised by spending hours

on social media, video gaming, texting and watching Netflix movies.

Consequently, young people have poor sleep habits and are

constantly tired in the mornings or during the day and may become

easily frustrated or angry.

Here are some useful tips for parents/caregivers:

Get regular: Train your body to get into a regular rhythm, same bedtime and

get up routines every day

Sleep when sleepy: Only try to sleep when you are tired, don’t lie awake in bed hoping to go to

sleep. If you can’t sleep after 20 minutes get up and do something calming,

make a hot drink, read a book, write in your journal, jigsaw puzzle etc until you

feel sleepy (stay away from TV and social media)

Bed is for sleeping: Try not to use your bed for anything other than sleeping so that your body

comes to associate bed with sleeping. If you use your bed as a place to watch

TV, eat, read, play on social media your body will not learn this connection

Sleep rituals: Develop your own sleep rituals to remind your body it is time for sleeping. Can

be having a shower, having a snack, do some breathing exercises, relaxing

music, jigsaw puzzle or write in your journal etc

Eat right: A healthy, balanced diet will help you to sleep well. Some people feel hungry

before bedtime, get a snack or a warm drink (not coffee) to have 15 minutes

before you go to bed

Exercise: Regular exercise is a good idea to help with sleep. Try not to exercise before

you go to bed. Go for a walk in the morning or when you get home at night, get

involved in a sport, go to the gym.

The Right Space: It is important that your bed and bedroom are quiet and comfortable for

sleeping. A warm space and warm bed are helpful for sleeping. Make sure you

have curtains to block out any excess lighting, ear plugs if there is constant

noise outside your bedroom.

Routines: Make a plan, keep to your routines, getting to bed at the same time each day,

having a drink, wind down activities before trying to sleep, put your cellphone

in a different place in the house to charge or turn it completely off at night.

REMEMBER: A new habit takes 21 days to

establish, it you break the cycle you must start

the 21 days again.

Kaaren Wilkes

SBHS Guidance Counsellor

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Year 8 Market Day On Tuesday 19 November, Year 8 held their annual Market Day. Our task was for each class to choose

a charity to fundraise for and then produce a product to sell to make as much money for our chosen

charity as possible. Leading up to Market Day we learnt about decision making, production, marketing,

finances and advertising. We spent weeks planning and preparing our products for the big day selling

at our stalls. Thankfully, the weather held off and we raised $2,212.00. Room 17 presented the SPCA

with a cheque for $181.00. Rooms 19 and 22 presented the Cancer Society a cheque for $820.00.

Rooms 18, 20 and 31 expressed their upmost gratitude to the Southland Charity Hospital by presenting

them with a cheque for $1,122.00. A big thank you to the Year 7 boys, invited schools, parents and

teachers who participated and had fun trying all the activities and eating the yummy food.

Mr Peter Skelt throwing the rugby ball to dunk Mr Hamish Skelt Boys serving the hungry at their barbeque

Rector Mr Coe after a dunking

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Stationery Requirements 2020

Year 7

Maths 3 1E5 prelined book

Exercise Books 8 1B5

2 1B8

Notebook 1 3B1

Refill Pad 2 A4

Clearfile 2 20 Page

Calculator 1 Casio fx-82ms preferred

Protractor 1

Compass 1

Ruler 30 cms 2

Scissors 1

Eraser 2

Pencil Case (Named) 1

Blue Pens 5

Red Pens 5

Pencils 20

Glue Stick 3

Colouring Pencils 1 packet

Felt Pens 1 packet

Highlighter Pens 3 different colours

Vivid Blue/Black 1

Correction Tape 1

Pencil Sharpener 1

Box of Tissues 2

1 of 1 page

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Year 8

Maths 3 1E5 prelined book

Exercise Books 12 1B5

Notebook 1 3B1

Folders 2 Manilla folders

Acco Clips 2

Refill Pad 1 A4

Clearfile 2 20 Page

Scrapbook 1

Calculator 1 Casio fx-82ms preferred

Protractor 1

Compass 1

Ruler 30cms 1

Scissors 1

Eraser 1

Pencil Case (Named) 1

Blue Pens 5

Red Pens 5

Pencils 5

Glue Stick 2

Colouring Pencils 1 packet

Felt Pens 1 packet

Highlighter Pens 2 different colours

Box of Tissues 2

Correction Tape 1

Pencil Sharpener 1

1 of 1 page

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Year 9

Please note that all students require the following basic stationery items:

▪ Pens [blue / black / red]

▪ Pencils

▪ Eraser ▪ Ruler

▪ Glue stick

If you have selected the following subjects below you will require:

Art

1 x A3 spiral bound sketch block (This is only required

for NEW enrolments to Year 9)

1 6B Pencil

2 HB Pencils

1 Ruler

1 Eraser

Catering 1 refill pad

DTC [Digital Technology Computing] Nothing required

DVC [Design & Visual

Communication]

Taurus T-square plastic 600mm

1 Eraser

Coloured Pencils (12 Pack)

1 2B Pencil

1 2H Pencil

1 Tech Drawing Compass

1 x 45⁰ Set square 21cm

1 x 30-60⁰set square 21cm

1 A3 Drawing Wallet

2 A3 Warwick Tech Drawing Pads

Drama 1 1B8

English 2 1B8

1 L shaped plastic file pocket

HPW [Health & Physical Wellbeing] 1 1B5

Junior Sports Academy Use the HPW 1B5

Japanese 1 1B5

Maori

1 1B5

1 Red Pen

1 Pencil

1 Glue Stick 1 of 2 pages

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1 Scrapbook

1 Ruler

Mathematics 1 1E5 or 1J5 [book of squared paper]

Your own calculator is an advantage

Music 1 1B8

1 USB Stick 4GB+

Robotics 1 1B8

1 Calculator

Science 1 2B5

Social Studies 1 1B8

Colouring Pencils 2 of 2 pages

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Yr 10


▪ Pens [blue / black / red]

▪ Pencils


▪ Glue stick

If you have selected the following subjects below you will require:

Agriculture / Horticulture 1 1B5

Art

1 x A3 spiral bound artwork pad

2 6B Pencils

2 HB Pencils

1 Uniball Signo Black 120 pen

1 Eraser

Drama 1 1B8

DTC [Digital Technology Computing] Nothing required

DTP [Design Technology Practical] 2 HB Pencils

1 Eraser

Enterprise Studies 1 2B5

English 2 1B8

1 L shaped plastic file pocket


Japanese 1 1B5

Maori 2 1B5

Mathematics 1 1E5 or 1J5 [book of squared paper]


Music 1 1B8

1 Document Wallet

1 Manuscript pad / book

1 refill pad

1 USB Stick 4GB+

Science 1 2B5

Social Studies 1 1B8

Colouring Pencils

1 of 1 page

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Yr 11 / Level 1


▪ Pens [blue / black / red / green] ▪ Pencils


▪ Glue stick

It is advisable to NOT purchase stationery before your course is confirmed

Agriculture / Horticulture 1 7B8 refill pad & ring binder or 2 1B5 books

Art

1 x A3 Clearfile [20 pockets]

1 4B Pencil

2 HB Pencils

1 6B Pencil


1 Eraser

BCATS [Building & Joinery]

1 A3 refill pad and document wallet

1 1B5

1 2H Pencil

1 Eraser

Catering & Hospitality 1 Refill pad

Commerce 1 A4 Refill Pad

1 Clearfile or 1 2B5

DTC [Digital Technology Computing] Nothing


Communication]

2 HP Pencils

1 Eraser

Coloured Pencils [24 Pack]

2 2H Pencils

1 Tech Drawing Compass Set

1 45⁰ Set square [21cm]

1 30-60⁰ Set square [21cm]

1 A3 Drawing Wallet or Zip Case


Drama

1 Document Wallet

1 A4 Refill Pad

1 Clearfile [40 page]

English 2 1B8

1 L Shaped Plastic File Pocket

Geography

1 2B5 Lecture Book

1 Protractor

Graph Paper 1 of 2 pages

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Colouring Pencils


1 Clearfile

History 2 1B8


Japanese 1 1B8

1 Ring Binder

Language Hub 1 1B8

1 Ring Binder

Maori

2 2B5

1 USB

1 Scrapbook

Mathematics Refill of Square Paper [student choice]


Media Studies 1 2B5


MFN [Technology / Manufacturing]

[Engineering]

1 A3 Pad

1 Drawing Wallet

1 Eraser

1 2H Pencil

Music

1 1B8

1 Manuscript Pad / Book

1 Refill Pad

1 USB Stick 4GB+

MFN [Technology / Manufacturing]

[Engineering] 1 2B5 or Ring Binder and Refill

Theatre Tech

1 A4 Refill

1 Document Wallet

1 1B8

1 Clearfile [40 pocket]

2 of 2 pages

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Yr 12 / Level 2




▪ Glue stick


Accounting 1 7B8 Refill Pad

1 Ring Binder or Clearfile


Agribusiness 1 A4 Refill Pad or 1 2B5


Art


2 4B Pencils

2 6B Pencils


1 Eraser


1 A3 Refill Pad and Document Wallet

1 2H Pencil

1 Eraser

Biology 1 Refill Pad and Ring Binder

2 L Shaped Pockets [5 tab]

Business Studies 1 2BH

1 Clearfile

Catering & Hospitality 1 1 B5

Chemistry 1 Refill Pad & Ring Binder or Hard Covered Workbook

Drama 1 14 Refill Pad and Document Wallet




Communication]

2 HP Pencils

1 Eraser


2 2H Pencils

Taurus T-sqaure Plastic [600mm]



1 30-60⁰ Set square [21cm] 1 of 3 pages

15



Economics 1 A4 Refill Pad or 1 2B5


English 2 1B8


Geography

1 7B8 Refill Pad and Ring Binder

1 Protractor

Graph Paper

Colouring Pencils

History 2 1B8


Japanese 1 1B8

1 Ring Binder

Language Hub 1 1B8

1 Ring Binder

Maori

1 2B5

1 USB

1 Scrapbook

Mathematics

[Algebra / Statistics / General]

Refill of Square Paper [student choice]


Media Studies 1 1B8


Music

1 1B8


1 Refill Pad

1 USB Stick 4GB+

Outdoor Education 1 1B5

Photography

1 A3 Clearfile

1 32GB SD Card

1 USB Stick

Physical Education

1 7B8 Refill Pad


1 1B5

Physics

1 7B8 Refill Pad

1 14K8 Refill Graph Paper

1 Ring Binder with Subject Dividers

MFs / MFN

[Technology / Manufacturing]

1 A3 Refill Pad and Drawing Wallet

1 Eraser

1 2H Pencil 2 of 3 pages

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Theatre Tech

1 A4 Refill

1 Document Wallet

1 1B8


Tourism 1 1B8

3 of 3 pages

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Yr 13 / Level 3




▪ Glue stick


Accounting

1 7B8 Refill Pad

1 14S8 – 8 Column Cash Journal Paper


1 14R8 3 Column Ledger Paper


Agribusiness 1 2B5


Art


2 4B Pencils

1 6B Pencil


1 Eraser


1 A3 Refill Pad and Document Wallet

1 2H Pencil

1 Eraser

Biology 1 Refill Pad and Ring Binder

Business Studies 1 2B5

1 Clearfile

Catering & Hospitality 1 1 B5

Chemistry 1 Refill Pad and Ring Binder

Drama 1 A4 Refill Pad and Document Wallet




Communication]

2 HB Pencils

1 Eraser


2 2H Pencils


Taurus T-square Plastic 600 mm


1 30-60⁰ Set square [21cm] 1 of 3 pages

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Economics 1 2B5


English 2 1B8


Geography

1 7B8 Refill Pad and Ring Binder

1 Protractor

Graph Paper

Colouring Pencils

History 2 1B8


Language Hub 1 1B8

1 Ring Binder

Maori

1 2B5

1 USB

1 Scrapbook

Mathematics

[Calculus / Statistics]

Refill of Square Paper [student choice]


Media Studies 1 1B8


Music

1 1B8


1 Refill Pad

1 USB Stick 4GB+

Outdoor Education

1 7B8 Refill Pad

1 1B5

1 Clearfile

Photography

1 A3 Clearfile

1 32GB SD Card

1 USB Stick

Physical Education

1 7B8 Refill Pad


1 1B5

Physics

1 7B8 Refill Pad

1 14K8 Refill Graph Paper

1 Ring Binder with Subject Dividers

MFs / MFN

[Technology / Manufacturing]

1 A3 Refill Pad and Drawing Wallet

1 Eraser

1 2H Pencil

2 of 3 pages

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Theatre Tech

1 A4 Refill

1 Document Wallet

1 1B8


Tourism 1 7B8 Refill Pad

Community Notices Limitless Programme The Limitless programme is for high school aged children with a disability, whether that be an

intellectual disability or physical disability. As it is our pilot programme, we are looking for more

physically capable children, but this may change with future programmes. The programme includes

climbing, abseiling, archery with soft tip arrows, a few high ropes elements and team building games.

This may vary slightly depending on the participants.

Our aim is to ensure these children have equal opportunities to explore possibilities and challenge

themselves in an environment of safety and support. Our clients (and our instructors) have really

valued previous programmes we have run within this community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Amy Sutherland

03 235 7191

810 North Road, Invercargill

MANAGING DIRECTOR

[email protected]

adventuresouthland.co.nz

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