Commended at The Big Sing Dimensions and Momentum had an extremely successful night at The Big Sing on Tuesday 11 June, with both choirs receiving Commended awards.
Dimensions were also presented with the Invercargill Musical Theatre award for best Own Selection piece - An Old-Fashioned Song (Don't You Hate It), and were the first ever recipients of the Di Lenihan Big Sing Audience Appreciation Award!
Di was extremely influential on the local music and choral scene, so it was very special to receive the award - judged by her daughter Clare.
![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/4de5d258bdba023a4b21d47b339e2684.JPG?20240621) ILT Sports Awards 2023We had an incredible night at the ILT Sports Awards on Friday 7 June - winning every category we were nominated in!
Southland Boys’ High School First XV claimed the Kia Southland Team of the Year award, Jason Dermody was named Good Tech Team Coach of the Year, and the First XV also picked up the Southland Times Sporting Moment, which was decided by public vote. Old boys Fynn Mitchell and Corbin Strong took out the One NZ Junior Sportsperson and ILT Senior Sportsperson of the Year, respectively. Fynn for adventure racing, and Corbin for cycling.
And the surprise win of the night - Peter Skelt, who has been part of our first XV coaching group since 1989, was honoured with a BDO Services to Sport award for his contribution to badminton, cricket and rugby.
![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/2f03c8a4ac0df321592df2523175fae4.jpeg?20240620) Pink Ribbon High TeaOn Sunday 26 May 2024 we hosted a Pink Ribbon High Tea at Southland Boys’ High School to fundraise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
We enjoyed a delicious spread made by catering students and others who put their name forward to help. A special thank you to the students - David Walter, Alex Winslade, Eugene Joubert, Caleb Tonkin, Kaden Skeggs, Gerome Steininger, Morgan Teviotdale, Aiden Teviotdale, George Marshall, Blake Hitchcock, and Archer Botting for their hard work and dedication.
Thank you to those that attended, it was great seeing so many people gathering for such a special cause. And a special thank you to Cairo McDonald who helped to set up, and Jacob Wilkinson-Hall for taking the photos. ![](https://dispatch.bridge.school.nz/uploads/389cea6384a8bc2aa62285fe42520777.jpg?20240620) Luke Biggar Strikes GoldLuke Biggar is the fastest 1500m swimmer in New Zealand in his age group!
At the National Age Group Swimming Championships in Hawkes Bay, Luke came away with gold in the 15-year-old boys 1500m. He also claimed second place in the 800m, and achieved a number of personal bests in the meet. Congratulations Luke!
(Photo courtesy of Robyn Edie, Southland Times.)
Level 2 Biology Field Trip - OrepukiThe Level 2 Biology students recently braved the winter elements to travel to Cosy Nook, Orepuki, to collect data and survey the distribution of organisms along a rocky shore.
The conditions were cold and challenging, but that didn’t seem to deter a wide range of creatures from making an appearance. Highlights included seeing large Duck’s Bill Limpet, Red Beadlet Anemone, and giant sea stars.
Guidance Corner - Kaaren WilkesI Choose the Way I Want To Be: I can be miserable because it is a rainy day OR I can have a great day regardless of the weather. It's my choice.
I can be mad because the queue at the canteen is too long, and they might sell out of my favourite food OR I can wait and talk with some of my friends. It's my choice. |