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Thomas House Prospectus - Timaru Boys High School

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STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS<strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong>1. has a caring and competent staff2. has a responsive and inclusive pastoral care system that supports the development and learning of young men3. provides a quality functional physical environment4. has a significant focus on promotion and marketing to ensure the future of the hostel5. supports the <strong>School</strong>’s strong academic focus and encourages young men in their learning6. encourages young men to achieve a school work/life balance and provides recreational activities<strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong> is an integral part of the school situated on the school site. It gives its boys the opportunity toexperience the quality of education and philosophy provided by the school. Staff create an atmosphere which assistsin the education and social development of the boarders. Study facilities are available and boarders have a fineexamination success. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong> boys have a high level of participation in sport and a reputation for involvementin cultural and community activities. Theirs is a special bond, quite distinct from that of the day boys. All the samethey are well integrated with the day students in and beyond the classroom. The hostel is a key factor in the spirit of<strong>Timaru</strong> <strong>Boys</strong>' <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> and support from parents, many of whom were former boarders themselves, is strong andcontinuous. Pride in <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong> and themselves now and in the future is very much a part of boarding at <strong>Timaru</strong><strong>Boys</strong>' <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>.We aim that boys leave <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong> as young men who:have self-confidence and a good self imagehave learnt to lead by exampleare considerate and sensitive to the needs of othershave developed good work habitsThrough this handbook, we welcome the opportunity to give parents and potential boarders some insight intoboarding school life and of <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong> in particular. We have high standards of friendship, dependability, diligenceand character making. We feel sure you have approached us because your standards and ours agree and we lookforward to co-operating with you and your son so that his career here may extend and enhance our traditions andprepare him adequately for a fruitful and satisfying life.ACCOMMODATION<strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>House</strong> consists of eight major buildings:Administration Block<strong>House</strong>s the Director ofBoarding and theResidential Manager’soffices, staff lounge,laundry, sick bay, kitchenand dining room.Fraser WingThe main accommodationand ablution block andhouses 80 boarders. Years9 and 10 sleep in eight andtwin bunk rooms, Year 11in four and twin bunkrooms.Jubilee Wing Senior accommodation Raymond Wing <strong>House</strong>masteraccommodationLindsay Wing Senior accommodation Senior and Junior CommonRoomsManning Wing Senior accommodation <strong>House</strong>masters’accommodationOxford Wing<strong>House</strong>masteraccommodationManager’saccommodationFour separate flats3 Oxford Street5

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