Formal Dinner and NCEA Examinations!
Wow! So here we are - almost the end of the year. The Annual Formal Dinner was once again an awesome night to remember! It was our pleasure to have the Whangarei Mayor Sheryl Mai, Deputy Mayor Sharon Morgan, Whangarei MP Dr Shane Reti and many other invited guests to the most important evening on the Carruth House calendar. The haka from the boarders just keeps on getting better every year and choosing the actual prize winners can be very difficult sometimes when many other boarders also deserve it. Those who missed out, just remember, "Quitters never win and winners never quit."
All the senior boarders are busy revising for their NCEA Examinations. Many have been doing extra revision and seeing teachers for extra support. I have even had boarders asking me about Maths - good old calculus! Who would ever forget it? I wish all the boarders well in their exams.
We have hit the swimming pool "big time." The boarders love it; even if there was ice floating on top of it! Thanks to Mr Harold for getting it up and running.
Mr Ian Rowe
Head of Boarding
JS Paine Cup - Under 14 Athletics
Ryan Johnson showed that he has all the skills and talent to be brilliant at athletics. Ryan is a hard one to catch! Keep it up!
Frank Bull Cup - Most Improved Rugby Player
Brody Cameron has worked very hard all year by attending extra training and improving his own fitness. True dedication from Brody.
The Matron's Cup for All Round Progress
Ben Moore has made awesome progress this year in academic and sporting endeavours. His personal effort has been second to none!
The Hauora Cup
Taylor Gordon was presented The Hauora Cup (presented by Trish and Lou Holloway) for the Senior Showing Care and Support to Junior Students. Say no more...
The Maurice Dean Trophy
Sean Alexander has shown dedication to our inter-house competition for Esprit de Corp in Dean House. Dean House wouldn't want to be without him!
Carruth House Dux!
This year our Head Boarder (Angus Owens) won the Prefects of 2005 Cup for Dux of Carruth House. Hard work and dedication have all paid off. Well done Angus.
Food and more food!
Miss Sue and her team did a brilliant job. It surely isn't easy feeding 90 hungry people. You should have seen the desert!
Carruth cake
Huge thanks to Sarah Rowe who made this years cake for the Formal Dinner. It didn't last very long once it was cut!
His last official address!
Angus Owens delivers his last official address to Carruth House and invited guests. Well done Angus! You have been a real leader. All the best at Otago University.
Miss Kiri made it all happen!
Angus Owens (Head Boarder) presented Miss Kiri with a bouquet of thanks for making the Formal Dinner a success! Couldn't do it without you. Hours and hours of work!
Meet our Carruth House Parent rep - Penny Gordon
As your Parent Representative, I am interested in feedback from parents about all aspects of Carruth House. I am particularly interested in your ideas about facilities and how we can improve things. I meet regularly with the Carruth Management Committee and we are always keen to hear your opinions.
Email: baz_pengordon@yahoo.com
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Email: carruth@wbhs.school.nz
Website: www.wbhs.school.nz
Location: 10 Kent Road, Regent, Whangarei, New Zealand
Phone: +64 09 430 4170
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