NZ Short Film Pluck Directed by Thames filmmakers Kirsty Griffin (ex Thames High student) and Viv Kernick has won the prestigious prize of Best NZ Short Film in the Doc Edge NZ Film Festival 2020 which means they now qualify for consideration for the 2021 Academy Awards (the Oscars). About the film: Pluck is
One of the most popular HIP options this year has been the “It’s all about Chickens”. Science teacher, Miss Williams had chickens at home and decided that students could develop an interest in science through research and investigation of growing a chicken from an embryo. Students learnt how to raise
Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai ki tō tātou Tumuaki hou a Matua Michael Hart. On Friday 19 June 2020, Matua Michael Hart became the 11th Principal of Thames High School since it was established in 1880. Botany Downs Secondary College Principal, Karen Brinsden, staff and students gifted their taonga,
Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Appalachian ngā Maunga. Ko Ranatiki te Moana. Ko Eno te Awa. Ko Koru, Aotearoa, te waka rere rangi. Nō Amerika au, engari, ināianei e noho ana au ki Hauraki. Ko Jim Hoover tōku matua. Ko Helen Alexander tōku whaea. Nō Iowa a rāua whanau. Ko Tom
This week sees the first virtual Careers Expo where University and other tertiary providers will be exhibiting their course and information. Students are to register (https://www.mediadesignschool.com/virtual-careers-expo) and can browse or take part in webcasts at different times or in their own time. This is a great opportunity for senior students
