THOMAS HOUSE

"A place where today's preparation determines tomorrow's achievements"

ImageDear Parents and Caregivers,

We welcome you to Thomas House and look forward to our association with you over the time of your sons secondary schooling and beyond. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or problems regarding your son's day to day living in our boarding community.

We realise that your son is going to find living with us very different from living at home.  The following pages contain information that you will find useful in his preparation for boarding and also for all your son's time with us.

It is our hope that your sons years at Thomas House will be enjoyable and memorable and that he will gain much from the many opportunities offered to him both here at Thomas House and also at school.

Ross Smith
Director of Boarding
ImageTHOMAS HOUSE

Address
(Postal) 		Private Bag 903
Timaru
Address
(Physical) 		211 North Street
Westend
Timaru
Telephone (03) 687 7169 (If phoning from within NZ)
(+64) 3 687 7169 (If phoning from outside NZ)
Facsimilie (03) 688 9295 (If phoning from within NZ)
(+64) 3 688 9295 (If phoning from outside NZ)
e-mail smithro@tbhs.schoolzone.net.nz
   

Thomas House is an integral part of the school situated on the school site.  It gives boys the opportunity to experience the quality of education and philosophy provided by the school. Staff create an atmosphere which assists in the education and social development of the boarders.  Study facilities are available and boarders have a fine examination success. 

Thomas House boys have a high level of participation in sport and a reputation for involvement in cultural and community activities.  Theirs is a special bond, quite distinct from that of the day boys.  All the same they are well integrated with the day students in and beyond the classroom.

The hostel is a key factor in the spirit of Timaru Boys' High School and support from parents, many of whom were former boarders themselves, is strong and continuous.  Pride in Thomas House and themselves now and in the future is very much a part of boarding at Timaru Boys' High School.

ImageWe aim that boys leave Thomas House as young men who:

Through this guide, we welcome the opportunity to give parents and potential boarders some insight into boarding school life and of Thomas House in particular.  We have high standards of friendship, dependability, diligence and character making. We feel sure you have approached us because your standards and ours agree and we look forward to co-operating with you and your son so that his career here may extend and enhance our traditions and prepare him adequately for a fruitful and satisfying life.


Mission Statement

To provide a supportive extended family environment that encourages young men to achieve personal growth and excellence.

Vision

Thomas House is integral to the school providing caring staff, quality facilities, respecting the traditions of the past and focusing on a positive future.

Values

  • ImageRespect for self and others
  • Perseverance
  • Responsibility
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Aspiring
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Tolerance
  • Consideration of others

 

Strategic Plan Goals

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