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Tauranga Boys' College
Newsletter
21st May 2021
Robert Mangan, Principal
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Dear Parents, Caregivers & Friends of the College
Thank you to all of you who took advantage of the opportunity to engage with your sons teachers at our Caregiver / Teacher conferences, face to face on Thursday 13th May and then via Google Meet on Wednesday 19th May. These opportunities are invaluable in order to support your son in his education here at the college. Due to demand, a number of teachers were fully booked and we are aware that a number of you were unable to engage with your sons teachers. I invite you to communicate via email with the subject teachers, should you have any specific concerns you wish to raise. The email addresses of teachers are available via the parent portal on the TBC website and follow a standard format of first initial of christian name.surname@tbc.school.nz (e.g. a.smith@tbc.school.nz). Also note that all students will receive a mid-year report on 1st July.
75th Jubilee of Tauranga College, 1945 - 1957
Rob Leslie and I had the privilege to attend a luncheon to celebrate the 75th Jubilee of Tauranga College at the Tauranga Citizens Club on Sunday 16th May. In attendance were over 240 past pupils of the co-educational college ranging in approx. ages from 76 - 92 years old. Due to the age of the past pupils, this was to be the final "reunion" of the college, however such was the enthusiasm for the event, there is considerable demand for another event in the future. MP for the Bay of Plenty and Old Boy of TBC, Todd Muller was the guest speaker while I updated the guests on the current status and achievements of TBC in 2021.
Recognised amongst the alumni of Tauranga College were:
Dame Lynley Dodd, Author
Judy Keaney, QSM
Hugh McCarroll, NZOM, World Champion Shearer
Bryan Gould, CNZM, Former politician and diplomat
Mick Bremner, All Black
Pam Johnson, NZ Netball
Rebecca Faulkner, World Netball Championships
Dave Dowrick, who helped design the Sydney Opera House
Bill Ward, International musician
Paul Person, Opera singer
Michael Sandlant, Manager of the NZ Cricket team
As past pupils of Tauranga College, all alumni from the college are recognised as part of the current TBC Old Boys' Association.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
R W Mangan
Principal
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Our Head Prefect, Corban Laban-Palmer recently attended the Association of Boys' Schools NZ (ABSNZ) Conference in Auckland. The conference is held each year for educators of boys' schools. These events are the meeting place for many of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field of educating young men. Mr Ian Stuart, Associate Principal, represented TBC at the conference and also attended the NZSES (NZ Super Eight Schools) meeting. (Corban is pictured below - front row, far left)
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
With instantly recognisable hit songs such as 'Everything's Alright', "I Don't Know How To Love Him', and the iconic theme song, Jesus Christ Superstar is the entertainment highlight of the year for Tauranga Boys' and Girls' Colleges.
Through the eyes of the betrayer, Judas Iscariot, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of the last days of the man he once loved and admired. Through Judas' eyes, the very human soul behind the divine icon is bared - troubled, doubting, loving and scared.
Nominated for eight Tony Awards and seven Olivier Awards over its almost 50 year history, the greatest rock opera ever created shines a light on the power of the human spirit. A blazing score from Andrew Lloyd Webber, with Tim Rice's inventive and evocative lyrics, this stunning musical is still as devastatingly powerful as the first time it hit the stage.
Tickets can purchased here - https://jcsuperstar.co.nz/
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BOP CLASSICAL MUSIC RISING STARS
Congratulations to Yusuke Takahashi who has been selected by BOP Symphonia as one of five young musicians who will perform with the Bay's community orchestra in this year's popular Rising Starts Concerto Competition.
The finals concert, conducted by Justus Rosemond will be held at Baycourt on Saturday, August 21st. Yusuke's chosen piece is Capuzzi - Concerto in D, 1st movement (double bass).
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BOP CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
The school cross country championships were held at Waipuna Park on Monday as part of the BOP cross country champs.
Our school champions for 2021 are:
- Year 9 Champion: George Wyllie. George is also the BOP Champion. He also led the TBC team to first place in the Year 9 3-man team event with Liam Good and Rhydian Spice.
- Junior Champion: James Catto.
- Senior Champion: Joseph Mortimer. Joseph is runner up for the BOP senior boys title. He also led the TBC team to first place in the Senior 3-man team event with Matt Hill and William Bourne.
The cross country team comete this weekend in Palmerston North for the Super 8 champs.
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The Cross Country trophies were presented to the winners at today's Assembly.
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CLAY TARGET
In the month of April our shooters attended the Auckland - Waikato Secondary School Clay Tareget shoot at Thames. A great day that was enjoyed by all shooters.
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JUNIOR SPORTS EXCHANGE - TBC vs NAPIER BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL
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Results:
Football Win 5 - 1
Hockey Win 4 - 1
Rugby U14 Win 38 - 33
Rugby U15 Loss 18 - 22
Basketball Loss 54 - 76
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NZ SWIMMING
Congratulations to Gus Shivnan and Isaac Williams who have both been selected for the 2020 / 21 National Age Programme. They will have specialist training and compete in various domestic competitions.
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TAURANGA BOYS' COLLEGE 1st XV
The 1st XV have had a busy 3 weeks of rugby with tough games against Auckland Grammar, Sacred Heart and Dilworth School 1st XV’s. These games have been great preparation for the upcoming Super 8 season which starts on June 10 against Rotorua Boys High School.
The team is coming together well but is searching for consistency in performances. A number of new players have been given opportunity to impress and the squad has some healthy internal competition. Over the next 3 weeks, the team will be lifting their standards to ensure they are ready for weekly battles that require the highest amount of focus and effort.
Results:
- May 1 v Auckland Grammar 31-37 lost
- May 8 v Sacred Heart 17-20 lost
- May 15 v Dilworth School 31-19 win
Next game:
- June 1 v Westlake BHS (away)
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Did you know that TBC is going to be featured in the upcoming "2021 Land Rover 1st XV Edition"! It will be available in stores for $14.99 from Monday 14th June with the NZ Rugby World magazine. If you sign up for a subscription before June 1st 2021 you can get it delivered to your door for only $30. As we are a participating school, they are offering $5 off a 1 year (6 issues) or 2 year (12 issues) subscription.
The first 100 new subscribers in May and June will also go in the draw to win a choice of a 2021 All Blacks or Super Rugby jersey.
How do you sign up?
- Go to http://www.nzrugbyworld.co.nz
- Click on subscribe to NZ Rugby World
- Enter subscription type
- Write in code: 1STXVRUGBY
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FUTURE PATHWAYS
Careers, Gateway, Pacifica, Maori Achievement, Secondary-Tertiary Partnership
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Pasifika
- Practises are well underway for the Pasifika Cultural Performance group, in preparation for our upcoming Super 8 Cultural competition in Week 3 of this term. The boys will travel down to Gisbourne with the other Arts & Cultural groups to represent Tauranga Boys’ College.
- Our Homo Haia Homework Hubs are starting up again Tuesday Week 2, and then will run every Thursday after that. They are open to everybody and allow all of our students to get help from teachers with their homework and upcoming assessments.
- Pasifika RISE is also starting up again next week. It is a breakfast programme that is run every Monday from 6 am until just before 8am. The boys come and do a workout, eat breakfast, and listen to a motivational speaker each session. We are incredibly lucky to have food donated through the Good Neighbour programme to support this initiative.
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Careers
- University liaison staff have been presenting to our Year 13’s to help them with their tertiary planning during the first two weeks of term with all providers completing their first round visits during May. These seminars provide information on degree options, scholarships, accommodation, and give our students the opportunity to ask questions.
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Gateway
- We had 14 amazing Gateway students out on a work placement in local Countdown stores over the holidays. According to the Service IQ programme coordinator Carolyn Vincent “they all passed with flying colours”. The store managers and staff again held the Tauranga Boys’ College students work ethic and customer respect in high regard. Congratulations to the following students that attended the Gateway course and passing the 22 Level 2 SEEDS customer relations unit standards: Kahn Bennett, Felix Anderson Podmore, Zayd Fariz, Phoenix Isted-Coad, Cedric Kohu, Jayden Longstaff-Olsen, Hemi Ormsby, Jayden Paton, Redeem Smith and Bailey Twigg.
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STP
- Development continues on the STP building compound as well as school and community projects.
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- Good progress is being made on the pizza garden deck. Once completed there will be a new set of stairs up to H1, permanent seating, picnic tables and planter boxes will be added. The class is also involved with the School production build which will be assembled at the start of June.
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Māori Achievement
- Tamati Chandler and Te Ngakau Marsh attended a Māori Health Careers day put on by Auckland University under the Whakapiki Ake Te Whe programme at St John’s to learn about careers within the health sector.
- Auckland University came in to talk to Year 12 and Year 13 Māori boys, targeting those students studying Level 2 and 3 Science. The session provided insight regarding studying Medicine or Health Sciences.
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- Tangaroa Walker - author, online educator, farmer, and Old Boy - came back to TBC to speak about his life since leaving school. After captivating students at Senior and Junior assemblies, he shared his significant farming knowledge with our agricultural enthusiasts.
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- Awanuiarangi Keelan-Lawson went on a fully funded trip to The University of Auckland as part of Whakapiki Ake. On his four-day venture, he was able to attend lectures, visit halls of residence, and talk to medical professionals and current students.
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All information regarding the Tauranga Boys' College Uniform can be found on the school website https://www.tbc.school.nz/enrol-us/uniform/where-buy.
This information includes:
- Uniform prices
- Sales of new and second hand uniforms
- Uniform shop hours
- Holiday trading hours
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TBC UMBRELLAS
- Tauranga Boys' College Umbrellas are available from the Uniform Shop - $20 each. These are large golf umbrellas, great for watching sport from the sidelines on a wet Saturday!
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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 Harlie Deacon
- Year 12: Mr Justin Brewer
- Year 11: Mr Aaron Leech
- Year 10: Mr Charles Williams
- Year 9: Ms Vicky Lacey
Questions involving careers or work experience should be addressed to Mr Hans Meys or Mr Rob Sperling.
Personal Matters or issues of health which are affecting learning should be referred to our Guidance Counsellors, Mrs Jo Wallace-Boyd, Mrs Kylie Gemming, Mrs Rebekah Whittle or Mr Andrew Frederickson.
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, or one of the Deans:
- Year 13: Mr Alex Bryant
- Year 12: Mr Tane Taitoko
- Year 11: Mr Nathan Bradley
- Year 10: Mr Richard Apanui
- Year 9: Mr Hamish Boyce
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 school term to travel in New Zealand 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 nurses this year are Vicki (Mon-Thurs) and Kathrine (Thurs-Fri). They are both fully registered nurses funded by the Western BOP Primary Health Organisation. Their 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 nurses 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. These assessments include discussion around; physical health, growth and development, hearing, vision, eating and weight, behaviour, school and home, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, mood and safety (HEADDSS).
If you would like your son to 'opt out' from being involved then please contact either of us on
Ph 578 4029 ext. 236
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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.
Book on https://nzappts.gensolve.com/foundation/ or call 07 579 5601 to make an appointment.
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UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO - OPEN DAY
The University of Waikato will be holding open days at their Hamilton
and Tauranga campuses in May 2021.
Students can get a better idea of what life is like while studying at the University and will be able to attend information sessions, mini lectures and workshops.
They will be able to chat to staff and current students and enjoy live entertainment and food stalls.
More information and registration details are available here Open Days
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Futureproofing Cameron Road Update
Work to install a new safe signalised pedestrian crossing for Cameron Road between 13th and 15th Avenues and the accompanying no righthand turn into 14th Avenue has now been rescheduled due to delays with components. This work was due to start late April / early May, but signal poles will not be available in the country until later in the year due to supply and freight issues from overseas. The Council is looking to reschedule this work.
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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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