30th August 2024 Newsletter |
Kia Ora Tatou
Tournament week
I am very much looking forward to the boys football tournament in Invercargill next week. In an ideal world the weather forecast will pick up a bit and the sunscreen on the gear list will be needed. However, it’s one of the highlights of my year and now all the planning, preparation and hard work is done, it's time to enjoy the games.
It is a privilege to represent the school at tournament or any other event. I know that teachers will come back full of pride about how the students have represented the school. In terms of playing hard but fair during the games and giving it their all. In some ways this is the easy part. Its why we go and why we love our sports.
The other way that you show your gratitude to the parents, volunteers, teachers and coaches who are all giving up their time for free is by your attitude during the entire time you are away. I know I won’t agree with every decision the referee makes but I will respect it. In the same way you may well not agree with the coaches or referees all the time but you need to be respectful and follow the school expectations at all times.
Good luck to all teams going.
SADD (Students Against Dangerous Driving)
On Tuesday afternoon our senior students had a magnificent first hand demonstration of how emergency services respond to a motor vehicle accident. This was a simulation run near the New Gym. The collaboration between the local fire, ambulance, undertaker and police services offered students an invaluable opportunity to understand the roles and team work involved in managing real life emergencies. In particular a thank you to Oliver Shore for his work in organising this event.
Pride week
Thank you to everyone involved in their work for Pride week. This is a time where we celebrate the rainbow community in particular and diversity in general. I have enjoyed seeing the student involvement in the activities put on by teachers and the QSA group.
Conferences
We have just opened up our Conference bookings on www.schoolinterviews.co.nz please use the code ktuwd to book times with mentors on:
Tuesday 10th September from 4pm to 8pm
Wednesday 11th September from 8:40am to 3:00pm
These are 20 minutes appointments with the mentor to review progress made during the year and to set goals for the remainder of the year. We would like to have students accompanying parents or caregivers where possible.
And finally
If you are picking up or dropping off students in vehicles at the start or end of the day please can you do so safely. We have had reports of U-turns when Frances Street is busy and that some people have been driving too quickly. These are busy times, especially while the younger students are going to and from Rosebank primary, so we all need to play our part to keep everyone safe.
Ka kite ano
Nigel Scarth – Acting Principal |
Recent News
Young Enterprise
The South Otago high School Young Enterprise company this year is producing a range of sustainable candles. | |  |
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Pride Week 2024
Pride week celebrations are a time for us to work together to ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected and respected. | |  |
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Eddy Out - Youth Adventure Programme
The course is open for all Year 12 and 13 Students attending High Schools across Otago. | |  |
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Daffodil Day 2024
Daffodil Day 2024 | |  |
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2024 SOHS Blues criteria and Nomination Form
A Blue is a reward for EXCELLENCE and ACHIEVEMENT in a school sport or cultural activity. Out of school activities may be considered in exceptional circumstances. A Blue is NOT a service award. | |  |
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SADD Demonstration
On Tuesday, our Year 11, 12, and 13 students were able to have a firsthand look at how our emergency services respond to a (simulated) motor vehicle accident. | |  |
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Student Representative BOT Election Information
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | |  |
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Samoan Speech Competition
Over the weekend Leisarah Anthony Kosena and Rosemariah Talione Vasa Pene had the great opportunity of participating in the Samoan The FAGASA, which is the National Society for learning Samoan Language in Aotearoa New Zealand. | |  |
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Cups and Trophies
Cups and Trophies from 2023 prize giving must be returned to the school office as soon as possible. | |  |
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