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Tauranga Boys' College Newsletter
25th May 2018
Mr R Mangan, Principal
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 Dear Parents, Caregivers & Friends of the College
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Leyton Watson, to the position of Deputy Principal, Junior School, Learning & Achievement.
Leyton is well qualified for this position, with the academic qualification of a Master of Education (1st Class Honours) from Massey University, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. He has done an outstanding job in the position of Assistant Principal at Tauranga Boys' College since 2007 with responsibility for Student Management. Leyton has had a significant influence on the supportive, orderly and caring culture of the College through his leadership of the Student Management Team, with this impacting across our playground and in our classrooms.
Leyton is excited by a broadening of his portfolio to focus on learning and achievement in the Junior School, with a continuation of his influence on the overall culture of the College in his role as Deputy Principal.
Robert Mangan
Principal
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Pictured: Mr Leyton Watson, Deputy Principal, Junior School, Learning & Achievement
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PPTA PAID UNION MEETING
THURSDAY 31ST MAY 1PM-3PM
Teaching staff who are members of the PPTA (Post Primary Teachers' Association) will be attending an employee association meeting on the afternoon of Thursday 31st May at 1pm at ASB Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui. This is an entitlement under the State Sector Act.
Teaching and Learning will continue in the morning and class times will be adjusted to ensure school finishes at 12.20pm. Students will then be allowed to leave school. We apologise for any disruption that this may cause.
Buses will operate at the normal time. If your son needs to stay at school he will be supervised until 3.10pm.
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BOP PASIFIKA SPEECH COMPETITION
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On Tuesday 15th May five of our Pasifika boys competed at the Bay of Plenty Pasifika Speech Competitions held in Rotorua. All the boys spoke very well, with Alevandre Talopau placed 2nd in the Senior Section and Dominic Tupou placed 2nd in the Junior Section. Pictured below are, from left: Alevandre Talopau, Tunufa'i Pudney, Hemi Tuleamau, Quentin Iuli, Dominic Tupou and Pasifika Achievement Mentor, Mr Rob Warner. Ms Brenda Oakley put in many hours of work with the boys who presented her with a gift at the competition in recognition of her work on the organising committee.
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WORK DAY THANKS
My thanks to all our boys, parents and the wider community for the support shown for our annual Work Day, held Friday 11 May. Our boys have responded really well to this opportunity to provide service to the College. Funds raised from the Work Day will be used to provide ICT equipment, lunchtime sports equipment and Arts equipment.
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CROSS COUNTRY
Bay of Plenty Cross Country Championships
Year 9 Boys - 1st Place 3-Man Team,
Micah Pugh 3rd, William Bourne 1st, Adam Shields 14th
Junior Boys - 1st Place 3-Man Team
Benjamin McManus 2nd, Louis Fitzjohn 7th, Joseph Mortimer 8th
Senior Boys - 1st Place 3-Man Team
Lachlan Haycock 2nd, Russell Green 3rd, Jamie Shields 4th
Pictured below: from left - Micah Pugh, William Bourne, Adam Shields
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William Bourne
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Micah Pugh
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Adam Shields
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Special Olympics Football
This week a number of our students represented the College at the Special Olympics Football, held at Otumoetai College. All the young men involved represented the College with pride, displaying outstanding sportsmanship in their interaction with other teams. My thanks to the teachers involved, Mrs Rachelle Stratton, Ms Denise Fahey and Mr Dan Anson, well supported by our outstanding Teacher Aides, for providing this opportunity to our boys.
Pictured below, from left: Martin Firth, Cyrus Van Den Anker, Henry Hakaumotu, Reid Johnson, Leroy Kensington, Isiah Fraser, Mr Anson
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Marco Firth is pictured below, throwing the ball in, whilst Henry Hakaumotu shows his athletic ability on the field
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NZ Super 8 Schools'
Cross Country Championships
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On Monday 28th May we will be hosting this event at Waipuna Park, with Tauranga Boys' College, Rotorua Boys' High School, Gisborne Boys' High School, Napier Boys' High School, Hastings Boys' High School, Palmerston North Boys' High School, New Plymouth Boys' High School and Hamilton Boys' High School competing.
Race times are
Year 9 at 10.00am
Junior Boys at 10.30am
Senior Boys at 11.00am
Spectators are very welcome to attend.
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Information for Parents
"13 Reasons Why"
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Parents may be aware there has been conversation around the release of the second season of "13 Reasons Why" on Netflix on Friday 18th May. All 13 episodes were available to view at this time and it is possible your son will have watched this series.
I bring this series to your attention due to the nature of the content. The show was widely watched by teenagers last year. The themes of suicide, sexual assault, bullying and other issues led to many viewers feeling distressed and in need of support. It is expected that similar and equally confronting themes will be present in this season.
In order to support parents I share with you links to resources to assist you should they be required.
Mental Health Foundation Website: This includes an episode guide developed by the Foundation and the Office of Film and Literature Classification. https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/13-reasons-why/\
The Chief Censor has released a guide for parents : 'Talking with young people about what they're watching'. This guide is available on the Office of Film and Literature Classification's website.
https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/news/latest-news/challenging-media/
The Mental Health Foundation website has a list of contacts, or phone your local DHB's Mental Health Crisis Team. CATT Team Support is also available from a trained counsellor anytime by calling or texting 1737.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/
Should you require additional support for your son, please contact our Guidance Team at the College
Brian Ebbett b.ebbett@tbc.school.nz
Jo Wallace-Boyd j.wallaceboyd@tbc.school.nz
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Tauranga Boys' College Old Boys' Association
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The Tauranga Boys’ College Old Boys’ Association began in 2008 when we celebrated our 50th Jubilee. Since that time we have developed an Old Boys' database to which is sent a newsletter every couple of months detailing what is going on at school as well as with our Old Boys scattered all around the globe. Many of our students have family members who have previously attended Tauranga Boys' College and it would be great to have their details on our Database too. If you are an Old Boy or know Old Boys who are not on our database then please e-mail details to Rob Leslie on r.leslie@tbc.school.nz who is the Staff Representative on the Old Boys Committee. If you are on Facebook the TBC Old Boys has a page there as well which you may find of interest.These connections are of particular importance this year as we will celebrate our 60th Jubilee with a Weekend of celebrations at Labour Weekend (October 19th to 21st) so please pass on these details to all of your Old Boy mates.
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