The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is taking a proactive approach to the coming Ball season by hosting a meeting in the Methven Heritage Centre to provide parents and students with everything they need to know about alcohol. Speakers will include representatives from the Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (ACADS), Police and the Save a Mate (SAM) Programme.

Senior Assessment Week – Monday 21 – Thursday 24 May

A timetable of assessments will be given to students in Week 4. Please note that there is NO study leave for seniors during assessment week.

Teacher Only Days – 25 May & 1 June

The school will be closed for instruction on these dates next term. Teaching staff will be beginning a programme learning about restorative justice (25 May) and will be participating in the Christchurch Schools’ NCEA Jumbo Day (1 June)

Senior Ball – Thursday 31 May

The Ball committee is hard at work putting the finishing details together for a fantastic night of entertainment for Y12 & 13 students at the Methven Resort Hotel. The doors will open at 8pm. This year’s theme is “Carnival”. A delicious  supper and non-alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the night. More information about the rules for this formal School event will be published here soon.

Recent Achievements & Congratulations

Ashburton Wearable Arts – Friday 4 May

Two design teams comprising Emily Chamberlain and Phillippa Fleming, and Brooke Sandys, Bonny Thorpe recently entered the senior section of the Ashburton Youth Council Wearable Arts Competition held at the new premises of Youth Base. Emily and Rebecca Spittal modelled each design in front of a packed and very appreciative audience on Friday 4 May. It was a fantastic showcase for local talent and a tremendously well organised and presented event. The School is very proud of our students’ participation. You did us proud and have definitely inspired others to enter next year! Photos from the event will be uploaded soon – sorry for the delay!

Canterbury Road Race – Christchurch Thursday 10 May

Congratulations to Assina Dalglish (Y10) for making it into the NATIONAL team. She was placed 6th in her event, completing a mile in just over 11 minutes – an outstanding success. Full results and photos will be published shortly on our Events page.

Y7&8 Counties Cross Country – Friday 11 May

Congratulations to Aimee Elliott (1st) and Melanie Puckett (2nd) for their successes in the Girls 12 years and over race. This is the second year that Aimee has won her event. It is worth noting that Friday was a very busy day for Aimee and for Kaycee Jones (9th Place); they had to be in Christchurch by 7.30am; got a security clearance from CBS Arena and were back by 4pm and ready to compete in Mount Hutt College’s entry in the Christchurch Division of Stage Challenge at 8.35pm. Wow, what a big day and what impressive commitment.

Stage Challenge – Friday 11 May

Well done Mount Hutt College Stage Challenge team – placed Third in the Christchurch Division at CBS Arena on Friday night. We are immensely proud of your achievement. It was a fantastic day and cast, crew, teachers and parents who participated were greatly impressed by the intense energy and positive spirit exhibited by every School.

There will be a special assembly soon to present the official video of the performance and certificates.

A special thank you to parents of the cast and crew. Without your support, projects such as this would be very difficult for us to manage.  Your time and contributions are much appreciated and valued by your children and their teachers.

Miscellaneous Past Notices

Stationery Lists – refer to about us

Calculators for Y10-13 in 2012

School Magazine

2011 School Magazines are still available from the Office. Cost $12

Our 2011 Top Achievers in NCEA L1 (standing) and L2 (seated in front)

Goals

Students and staff are motivated and engaged lifelong learners.
Students and staff are flexible and adaptable in order to respond to changes and challenges throughout life.
Students demonstrate core knowledge and skills to enable them to be the best they can be in life.
BOT provides the best possible resources to ensure a dynamic learning environment for the staff and students.

2011 Annual School Goals

Foster positive school, parent and positive community networks and relationships.
Conduct regular consultation with community groups.
Regularly communicate educational issues and school practices to ensure we have a supportive, informed and involved community.
Ensure the school is funded and resourced so that the educational needs of all students are met.

2011 Annual School Goals

Students leave with a positive set of values and a strong sense of identity and independence.
Students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and the community.
Students are sufficiently resilient, enterprising and creative; to enable them to be the best they can be in their lives.
Students make appropriate moral and ethical decisions and act on them.
Students contribute positively to their community

2011 Annual School Goals