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It is incredible to think that a term is nearly behind us already in 2024. Having said that, as you look through this newsletter, or visit the school during the day, you can see just how much is being done and achieved by all.
Physically the school is undergoing refits and refurbishments that will benefit us all in time, and we apologise for any inconveniences whilst this essential work continues to occur.
The staff and students have continued to push the boundaries of achievement in all aspects of school life - both inside and outside the classroom. We continue to be exceptionally proud of their involvement in events throughout the community, and are very grateful for the continued support of whānau and old boys in so many areas.
We also have some significant events ahead, with fund raising well under way for the upcoming trip to Japan for our 1st XV, our Academic capping assembly just around the corner, and with the Southland Boys' High School ANZAC Assembly, a very special occasion, in the last week of term.
So with March just about behind us, I wish you all a happy and restful Easter break, and holiday in just a few short weeks.
I will be on sabbatical leave for Term 2, due to return in June. During this time Mr Laurenson and the very capable team will be continuing the great work that has started this year.
Simon Coe |
 Gala Dinner - Saturday 6 April 2024 |
Join us for an evening of inspiration with special guests Mils Muliaina, Ethan de Groot, Sean Withy, and Jack Taylor.
Mils, Ethan, Sean and Jack are joining forces to support the next generation of Southland Boys' High School rugby stars, and we are honoured to host them as our guests.
All successful, high achieving past students of Southland Boys' High School, Mils, Ethan, Sean and Jack will be interviewed by our MC, Nick Jeffery, director of the Southland Sharks. The interviews will be followed by an auction and a performance by Michael Kuresa - past student, head boy, and talented musician.
Join us to celebrate the past and present success of Southland Boys' High School rugby, and help us raise funds to send our National Championship winning First XV to Japan for the Sanix World Youth Rugby Invitational Tournament.
Ticket price: $140pp or $1,400 table of ten. Includes buffet dinner, dessert, and free drink on arrival.
Dress code: Formal |
Fish on Drains ProjectRecently Room 19G had the privilege of working on the Fresh Water Drains - Fish on Drains project.
With the help of Ken Bowie (Patron) and Jim Watson from the Old Boys' Association, the Invercargill Sunrise Rotary Club, and Invercargill City Council, the boys drilled blue plastic fish onto stormwater drains as an awareness project to protect waterways.
This is to make students aware that what goes down stormwater drains can impact the quality of streams, as the drains are freshwater.
 Homestay families - Expression of InterestThis information varies from a Facebook post we put out recently. We are now looking for weekend and school holiday host families only.
We are looking for kind and caring homestay families to host international students on the weekends and during school holidays. We have one student who is in need of a weekend homestay immediately.
If you would like to offer a home to our current student, or you are interested in becoming a homestay family for 2025, please register your interest below.
Host families are paid, and will be well supported by the school throughout the homestay. The student will become part of your family, and need your support with all aspects of life - including study, sports and social activities.
Host families are not required to have a family member enrolled at Southland Boys' High School. We welcome anyone who can offer a warm and safe living environment. Police vetting is required (completed by and paid for by the school) for all family members over the age of 18 living in the home. Community ServiceOur students have been demonstrating the value of service to the community, with two recent fundraisers for charity.
A group of Year 11 boys spent Friday 8 March collecting for the Child Cancer Foundation outside Windsor New World. They worked in a rotation all day and raised over $800 for the charity, which is an incredible achievement.
On 22 February, our prefects also spent the day outside Windsor New World, fundraising for Plunket - bears and all! Mahika Kai - Food Gathering On Friday 16th February, the Level 1 Art class went to Ōreti Beach to learn about the protocol (tikanga) relevant to mahika kai, or food gathering.
The art students were hosted by Cyril Gilroy and Meg Adamson from Murihiku Marae. Cyril shared his valuable knowledge about the process of harvesting toheroa, and students’ gained the experience of this Murihiku tradition and a welcome taste of toheroa patties.
The experience is part of their first achievement standard in NCEA Art where they are required to learn about an aspect of Te Ao Maori and record through photography and drawing as evidence for their artwork. Examples of their artwork will be posted as the term progresses. Guidance Corner - Kaaren WilkesThere comes a time in your life when you need to decide to WALK AWAY from drama and gossip and the people who CREATE it. NOW is the time to take control of your life, and make your OWN choices and decisions. |
Recent News
Leadership Camp 2024
Our Prefects and Boys' to Men leaders recently attended a camp at Borland Lodge. | |  |
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EPro8 Challenge
Two teams competed in the regional finals of the EPro8 Challenge - a science and engineering challenge. | |  |
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Maddix Pettigrew Selected for Trip to Mexico
Maddix Pettigrew has been selected as one of eight participants for the YES Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence Entrepreneurship, and will be travelling to Mexico in April. | |  |
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Class Representatives and Ambassadors for 2024
On Friday 1 March our 2024 Class Representatives for Year 7 and 8 were announced, as well as the Year 8 Ambassadors for the Junior School. | |  |
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Southland Regional Debating Competition
On 16 March, the Southland Boys' High School Debating teams attended the Southland Regional Debating Competition - placing third out of 26 teams. | |  |
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Southland Secondary Schools Athletics Championships
Well done to all who took part in the Southland Secondary Schools Athletics Championships on Saturday 9 March. | |  |
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2024 Track Cycling National Championships
Magnus Jamieson, Liam Ramsey, Malachi McLaren and Ollie Keast competed at the 2024 Track Cycling National Championships held in Cambridge from 2-7 March 2024 - with Magnus coming home the New Zealand Champion in Elimination! | |  |
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Tennis Interschool vs Otago Boys' High School
We hosted Otago Boys' High School for the annual tennis interschool, held at Stadium Southland on Monday 18 March. | |  |
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BUY TICKETS: Gala Dinner and Auction 6 April - Fundraiser for First XV
Join us for an evening of inspiration with special guests Mils Muliaina, Ethan de Groot, Sean Withy, and Jack Taylor. | |  |
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Softball
The senior softball team has had a busy few weeks, playing in Dunedin and Christchurch. | |  |
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Cricket - Otago/Southland Secondary School Finals
Our 1st XI cricket team played in the Otago/Southland Secondary School Finals. | |  |
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