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School App Goes Live

Thames High School has just launched its own app.  Deputy Principal Sue Baker says it’ll mean the school can communicate more quickly and easily with students and parents. Designed by a company that specialises in producing apps for schools, it’ll mean that important information about what’s happening at school will

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New Wharenui Getting Closer

Thames High School’s new wharenui is another step closer to becoming a reality. After several consultation meetings with the community, the next stage involves putting the plans out for tender and seeking building consents. Principal Dave Sim expects construction will start in the New Year.  The wharenui is just one of

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Thames High Students Off to Parliament

Three Thames High students will be winging their way to Wellington next year after being selected by local MPs to join the Youth Parliament. Crystal Te Moananui was chosen by Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta, Rea Toma by Green Party List MP Catherine Delahunty, and Veronica Manning by Thames Coromandel MP

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University Scholarships

  A number of Thames High’s top Year 13 students have been offered scholarships for universities around the country.    The scholarships are offered to students who show strong academic potential, based mainly on their performance in NCEA.  The scholarships range in value from $1000 up to $50,000 for the prestigious University

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Thames High Supporting Volunteer Firefighters

With four students and one staff member serving as volunteer firefighters, Thames High School is the biggest contributor to the local fire brigade. The school was one of 17 organisations at the recent Employers Recognition Awards, a formal dinner hosted by the Thames Volunteer Firefighters to thank employers for their support. Thames High

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