Kia Manawaroa

April 12, 2024

Kia Manawaroa is the Ministry's pānui for whānau Māori with children in the education system.

From the English Department: Week 11

April 12, 2024

We made it to the end of a long term! I hope you've found some time to read over the term to help keep spirits high and…

ANZAC Service 2024

April 12, 2024

On Thursday morning we held our annual ANZAC service. This is the closest time where we can join as a whole school prior…

PB4L Badges

April 12, 2024

Positive Behaviour For Learning underpins teaching practice at SOHS.

More Photos - Southern Snapz Photography

April 12, 2024

More photos have been added to the overall gallery at Southern Snapz Photography and they can be purchased from there.

Year 13 PE Trip to Wanaka

April 12, 2024

The year 13PE class ventured on a 2 day trip to Wanaka involving an amazing race on the first day, and a big hike up Roy’s…

Year 11 Photographic Art Trip

April 5, 2024

Exploring our local sites.

Supporting Wellbeing

April 5, 2024

John Kirwan was in Balclutha on Thursday morning speaking at a community event, sponsored by Westpac in collaboration with…

Peer Support: Cybersafety

March 28, 2024

Over the next two peer support sessions Year 9 students and Year 13 leaders will have the opportunity to learn some tips…

Week Nine - Literacy Tip: Keep on talking!

March 28, 2024

Over the past few weeks I have had tips for connecting and talking with your child to help you stay involved with them and…

Art Student Work

March 22, 2024

Student work - Elise Barrie and Kaya Leevey.

Winter Sports Training

March 22, 2024

It is great to be getting into the start of winter sports training. Here the school football teams train in fantastic autumn…

Taieri Summer Interchange

March 22, 2024

On Thursday we held our annual summer interchange.

Week Eight Literacy Tip: Building the cognitive stamina

March 22, 2024

A workout for the brain? Some of the feedback I get from students around reading is that they struggle to stay interested,…

Taieri College Summer Interchange

March 15, 2024

Taieri College Summer Interchange

Art Student Work

March 15, 2024

In year 9 Modules we have been exploring Siapo designs for our paintings. Our Artist model for this assignment was Fatu…

NCEA Endorsements 2023

March 15, 2024

Congratulations to all of our students that have gained NCEA subject and overall endorsements in 2023.

Debating

March 15, 2024

Last Sunday I took 3 keen debaters to Dunedin to watch the Otago Regional Debate Finals.

Year 11 Aoraki / Mt Cook Geography trip

March 15, 2024

Our year 11 Geography students have just returned from a busy couple of days in the beautiful Mt Cook.

Tautuku

March 15, 2024

Tautuku- what a week our year 10 students, year 13 links and staff have had. Memories made at this outstanding spot in the…