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Tauranga Boys' College
Newsletter
20 May 2022
Robert Mangan, Principal
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Dear Parents, Caregivers & Friends of the College
It has been a positive start to term 2 with the boys enjoying the great unseasonal weather, up until the last couple of days.
This term is a very important term in regards to the overall academic achievement of your sons for the year. Your interest in his achievement and ongoing support in this regard will be of signfiicant benefit.
Thank you to all of you who took the opportunity to engage with your sons teachers at our Caregiver / Teacher conferences via Google Meet over the last two weeks. I would encourage you to have a conversation with your son and either affirm his progress or give encouragement for him to respond to the guidance of his teacher. Due to demand, a number of teachers were fully booked and therefore a number of you were not able to engage with your sons teachers. I invite you to communicate via email with the subject teacher, should you have any specific concerns that you wish to raise. The email addresses of teachers are available via the parent poortal on the website and follow a standard format of first initial of christian name.surname@tbc.school.nz (e.g. a.smith@tbc.school.nz). Further information will be shared with you towards the end of term with a mid-year progress report.
An important week for your son to be aware of is our Senior Assessment Week, begininning Monday June 13th through until Friday June 17th.
We wish all our Arts students well as they travel to Napier today to represent the college at the NZ Super 8 Schools Cultural Festival. I know that they are looking forward to this event after the cancellations that have occurred over the last two years due to COVID. My thanks to all the staff who are supporting the various groups in practices leading up to the event and then travelling with the group in support. I look forward to sharing the results with you in my next newsletter.
My thanks to members of the QSA group who spoke at assembly today and also to Sam Penny, one of our Prefects who shared the words of a former student.
Ngā mihi nui
R W Mangan
Principal
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PHOTO ORDERS
SHOT KEYS for Photos were distributed to Form Teachers this week. If you would like to order any of your son's photographs, please check them on the PHOTOLIFE website (listed on the Shot Key) and use the specific code provided.
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Summer Sports Photos will be taken on Wednesday 25th May
Please ensure your son brings his gear.
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A once in a lifetime experience! The ABSNZ Conference involves Head Prefects and Headmasters from 42 schools from all over the nation. My experience began with the Super 8 Schools meeting, where we discussed our experiences as well as challenges within our schools and how we are solving them. Next was our surprisingly action-packed walk down Queen street to dinner on the waterfront. Here, two ex-Head Prefects of Auckland Grammar and Rosmini spoke to us about their past experiences and offered advice.
Dilworth Schools' rural campus was the venue for our second day of activities and the discussions with 42 like-minded young men were mind-blowing! We enjoyed a day of more hands-on leadership activities and returned to the Cordis Hotel for our formal dinner.
Highlights were the conversations and getting to know people, but what struck me most was the words of our speaker; Jake Bailey. The whole room was in awe, to hear someone like Jake speak felt unreal.
Allan Bunting, Gold medal-winning Women 7’s Coach was our first speaker on the final day. I personally resonated with Allan to the extent that I had goosebumps. It’s fair to say he moved the room to tears. What I admired what his honesty, vulnerability and the mindset he adopts in his everyday life, despite the challenges. Jack Salt, a professional Basketball player and mental health enthusiast was our final speaker. After a few theatre games and paper scissors rock battles, we were presented with the challenge of being ‘interviewed’ by all of the Headmasters.
Overall I felt so grateful to have an opportunity like this. The friends, connections, and learnings I made, alongside some pure fun times, left me sad to leave. I look forward to implementing all that I have learned and developing life-long friendships with outstanding leaders.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
Taine Larsen, Head Prefect
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TBC PREFECTS
OUT AND ABOUT
Prefects from Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Girls' College have been working with some of our local primary schools to support leadership development, help with house events, and to demonstrate how to be role models to our younger students.
Last week a group of TBC Prefects visited Welcome Bay School helping out with the Cross Country event.
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Congratulations to Taylor Harrison and Jade O'Brien Tanoa who both won a COVID awareness poster design competition. The competition was run by Partnership Through Collaboration Trust and both boys won brand new laptops.
Pictured below is Taylor Harrison with Mr Mangan, Principal
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CLAY TARGET
An awesome day of competition in Taupo yesterday. We took two teams A & B. Both competed very well. There were 30 teams competing and we were ranked 4th. The difference was between 1-10 points between us and the first. Out of the 150 participants, Billy Eynon was the best 4th shooter. Overall, an amazing day with a development side after 5 senior shooters left for greener pastures.
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FOOTBALL
The First XI headed to Hamiton this week to face St John's College in the first of this year's national qualifiers. After last year's close victory this game proved to be anything but as the team romped to an 8-0 victory. Jonty Bidois scored a quick fire hat trick and Alex Searle's effort saw us turn 4-0 up.
The second half continued with a familiar pattern as Searle added two more to complete his hat trick, Bidois got a fourth and Aran Carter scored the crucial 6th from a yard out. The St John's goalie had a fine game as we could have added many more. Nathan Rostron and Henry Kemp dictated play well from the back and Xavier Maddox impressed with his industry and physical presence. Tristan Kawana also played well on debut.
Next week the team heads to Hamilton again to face Hamilton Boys' High School.
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Plenty of action also during week 2 of the season:
- Senior Development Blue 0 - 6 Senior White (pictured below)
- Otumoetai College 1st XI 1 - 11 Senior A
- Junior A 3 - 7 Senior Development Blue
- Senior White 5 - 1 Whakatane Boys' 1st XI
- Senior Development White 1 - 2 Trident 1st XI
- Mount College Junior A 4 - 2 Junior B
- Junior C 7 - 3 Otumoetai College Junior B
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TBC RUGBY - WEEKLY RESULTS
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NAPIER BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR EXCHANGE
Congratulations to all the teams that played some great winter sport in Taupo recently.
Results from the Napier Boys' High School Exchange are below:
- Rugby U15 won 55-12
- Rugby U14 won 27-12
- Hockey won 12-0
- Basketball won 100-80
- Football lost 2-6
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FUTURE PATHWAYS
Pathways, Gateway, Pasifika, Māori Achievement, Secondary-Tertiarty Partnership
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PATHWAYS
This is a big term in the Pathways space as our lads start to do some serious exploring in terms of future options.
Last week we had visits from five universities; Lincoln, Canterbury, Massey, Victoria and AUT. These follow on from the successful visit from Waikato earlier in the term. Our Year 13 boys who are moving onto tertiary study should be actively seeking information on a range of institutions. We will be running an information session on applying for scholarships in week four and are happy to answer as many questions as we can.
We are taking a bus load of boys to the Waikato University Campus at Hamilton on Friday the 27th and there a couple of seats still available for any Y13 boys who might be interested.
Alongside the universities we have had visits from Primary ITO and The MAST Academy. Primary ITO oversee apprenticeships in agriculture and horticulture in New Zealand and The MAST Academy provides excellent access to boat building, mechanics and fabrication. These two sessions are open to boys from Y11 up.
Finally, we continue to have a number of businesses reaching out to us in search of employees, all of these opportunities are advertised on our website ‘On the Hunt’. Follow the link below to check it out and let us know if you, or anybody that you know has work they would like to advertise with us: tbc.school.nz/on-the-hunt/newsletters/issue-8-the-food-issue
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GATEWAY
Well done to all the Gateway students starting all over the place this week.
Mainfreight is a go! - transport and logistics everywhere. We have 4 more students starting their placements in Construction this week, Engineering and Automotive are still streaking ahead and the great foodie race is on with our first baker - go the pies!
- Gateway placements 55 and counting. Nice work guys!!
- Good Neighbour is on countdown to their course on Thursday. Good luck boys!
For any yr 12 or yr 13 student looking for a Gateway experience, come on down to Room 15.
Pictured below on the left is Jackson Taufia at the Ports of Tauranga as part of the Load Up program and on the right is Blair Percy on his Gateway Placement.
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UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO OPEN DAY
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Open days will be held on the following dates:
- Hamilton campus: Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May
- Tauranga campus: Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June
- Virtual Open Day: Wednesday 17 August
At the Campus Open days, students can:
- Attend information sessions, mini lectures and workshops
- Chat to staff and students
- Enjoy live entertainment and food stalls.
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Welcome to the School Bridge App.
This is the mobile app that gives you access to the college portal anywhere.
Parents, please ensure your access settings are secure.
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WELCOME TO SCHOOLTV AT TBC
Today parents face a multitude of modern day challenges in raising happy, well and resilient young people. Whilst there is a great deal of information available, this can often be confusing and overwhelming for parents looking for guidance.
SchoolTV addresses this as an online resource designed to empower you as parents with credible and sound information with realistic, practical ongoing support strategies. Just click on the “SchoolTV” icon on the TBC parent portal page or on the link is below:
There are a multitude of topics covered containing videos, facts and support strategies. All SchoolTV topics are divided into series. The number of topics relating to a series will differ and over time new topics will be added. Take the time to explore each series and topic and make sure you visit the resources section. Here you will find useful factsheets, apps, books, websites and other additional videos - all on one single topic.
The series included are listed below. Also, under the “Special Reports” section there are frequently published reports on selected topics of interest which are both relevant and current and empower parents with clear and well researched information.
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INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY FAMILIES
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It was great to see Old Boy Connor Johnston featured in a recent University of Waikato article.
From basketball to acting – University of Waikato alumnus Connor Johnston is using the skills he gained from the Sir Edmund Hillary Programme to break into his acting career. Connor is a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Management studies and a former Sir Edmund Hillary scholar.
Former Hillary Scholar switches codes - News and Opinion: University of Waikato
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Another TBC Old Boy, Josh Bartlett makes his debut for the Chiefs this weekend, lining up alongside TBC Alumni Aidan Ross and Sam Cane.
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Congratulations to Matt Jeffries who flies out to Solkan in Slovenia to race the ECA cup for canoe slalom. From Solkan he drives to Ivrea in Italy and races the 2nd ECA cup and after the ECA cup he will then race for New Zealand in the ICF extreme slalom Junior World Championships in Ivrea. Good luck.
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All information regarding the Tauranga Boys' College Uniform can be found on the school website https://www.tbc.school.nz/enrolment/uniform/where-buy
This information includes:
- Uniform prices
- Sales of new and second hand uniforms
- Uniform shop hours (please note updated hours)
- Holiday trading hours
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SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALES
Tauranga Boys’ College Uniform Shop has an ever-changing selection of second-hand uniforms for sale. We sell ‘on behalf’ of families and would like to suggest that any time from now on would be a good time to bring in unwanted items.
We have a large demand throughout December and January for uniforms in good condition that have been freshly washed. Payments are made once items are sold and it is done via internet banking so please bring your bank account details with you.
WANTED
Good Clean Second Hand TBC College Uniform Items
Our TBC Welfare Centre facilitates care and support for our boys in need. One initiative we have is to collect donations of unwanted second-hand Tauranga Boys’ College uniforms and we distribute these where most needed.
Good condition, clean uniform items can be dropped into Tauranga Boys’ College Reception or at our TBC Hillsdene Store Uniform Shop.
Shop Hours - https://www.tbc.school.nz/enrol-us/uniform/where-buy
Thank you!
Your donation will help make a big difference for those in need,
and will be most appreciated!
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Matters involving college policy should go to the Principal, Mr Robert Mangan or in his absence, Associate Principal, Mr Ian Stuart or Deputy Principal in charge of Senior School, Mr Rob Gilbert, or Deputy Principal in charge of Junior School, Mr Leyton Watson.
Matters involving academic questions and class placements should be referred to the Tutors. They are:
- Year 13: Mr Justin Brewer
- Year 12: Mr Aaron Leech
- Year 11: Mr Charles Williams
- Year 10: Ms Vicky Lacey
- Year 9: Ms Jana Pretorius
Questions involving careers or work experience should be addressed to Mr Tom Collin.
Personal Matters or issues of health which are affecting learning should be referred to our Guidance Counsellors, Mrs Jo Wallace-Boyd, Mrs Kylie Gemming or Mrs Rebekah Whittle.
Matters involving discipline - matters such as unexplained absences, loss of equipment, bullying, detentions, classroom behaviour etc. should be referred to the Assistant Principal in charge of Student Management, Mr Mike Akkerman, Associate Dean, Mr Ben Ormsby or one of the Year Level Deans:
- Year 13: Mr Tane Taitoko
- Year 12: Mr Dan Anson
- Year 11: Mr Richard Apanui
- Year 10: Mr Hamish Boyce
- Year 9: Mr Alex Bryant
Late lunches, forgotten appointments etc. need to be notified to the Student Office before 8.00am to catch the Daily Information Sheet (DIS). The office can deal with the range of information such as opening and closing times, illnesses, uniform shop times etc.
To make contact with any of these people ring the College Office on 578 4029. If the person you want it teaching at that time, please leave a message or have them call you back. Return calls are usually made during intervals and lunchtimes, when the teacher has a non-teaching period or after the teaching day ends at 3.10pm. If uncertain as to who to talk to, please ask the office staff.
Database Details
If your contact details have changed e.g. postal or email address, phone number etc. please email r.scott@tbc.school.nz so we can update your details.
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- If your son is away for any reason please advise the school. You can do this via the parent portal. Login to www.tbc.school.nz using your son's ID and your parent portal login password. Or you can email attendance@tbc.school.nz or phone the school office on 07 578 4029. You can also monitor your son's attendance via the portal. If you son is unwell for more than 3 days a medial certificate may be requested. Text messages are sent home but not daily so it is recommended that you keep an eye on your son's attendance and if you have any concerns, please contact the school via either the attendance officer or your son's Dean.
- If your son is going to be out of school for an extended length of time, including sporting and cultural commitments, permission is required from the Principal. Please send your request to principal@tbc.school.nz
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REQUESTS FOR HOLIDAYS
DURING TERM TIME
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I am concerned with the number of requests I receive from parents for time off for their sons during the school term to travel domestically or internationally for holidays.
I understand the educational value of travel but remind parents to be mindful of the impact time away from the classroom can have on your son's academic achievement.
Of particular concern is when this absence occurs at the same time NCEA internal assessments are planned, as this can have a significant effect on your son's NCEA results.
Ministry of Education regulations only allow me to give permission for absence from school due to illness or family bereavement and advise that all trips / holidays should be taken during official school holiday periods.
I would ask that all requests for leave are sent to me at principal@tbc.school.nz
My preference is for all leave of this nature to occur during the school holidays. Leave from school for holiday travel that is taken outside of school holiday periods will be recorded as "explained but unjustified".
Thank you for your assistance with this.
RW Mangan
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School Health Service
The school nurse this year is Vicki (Mon-Thurs) who is a fully registered nurse funded by the Western BOP Primary Health Organisation. The clinic is located down by the gym and there is no cost for the youth health services. This is in addition to the sickbay team at the main office with whom the nurse work closely, to provide best care to the boys at TBC. There is also a GP who does a short clinic each Monday for those who may face barriers to accessing their own GP.
In an attempt to support our young men with any challenges and to identify any barriers to learning at an early stage, health assessments may be done in Year 9 (or other years if required) and include a discussion around; physical health, growth and development, hearing, vision,activities, eating and weight, school and home, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, mood and safety (HEADDSS).
If you would like more information or for your son
to 'opt out' from being involved then please contact Vicki:
Ph 578 4029 ext. 2029
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Student Physiotherapy Services onsite
Tauranga Boys' College has a partnership with Foundation Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic to provide FREE services to all students onsite. This means the boys limit time away from teaching and learning as they rehabilitate. The physio room is attached to Gym 2 and the Athlete Development room.
Book on https://nzappts.gensolve.com/foundation/ or call 07 579 5601 to make an appointment.
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ARE YOUR CAREGIVER EMAIL AND
CONTACT DETAILS UP TO DATE?
The Parent Portal dashboard now has a DETAILS tab.
Please ensure that all details are up-to-date and submit any changes for approval.
You will need to contact the school office directly at tbc@tbc.school.nz to change any additional information (including medical details).
For help accessing the Parent Portal please email r.scott@tbc.school.nz |
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