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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL 2021 Student Prospectus & Enrolment Information
Contents
HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL 1 ACADEMY OF ARTS 10
TOP SCHOOL 2 ACADEMY OF SPORT 12
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM 4 ENROLMENT ZONE 14
CO-CURRICULAR - ARTS & CLUBS 6 ARGYLE HOUSE 16
CO-CURRICULAR - SPORTS 7 GENERAL INFORMATION 18
SERVICE 8 RECENT HIGHLIGHTS 19
LEADERSHIP 9 ENROLMENT CHECKLIST 21
Hamilton Boys’ High School, Private Bag 3201, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240
Enquiries: enrolments@hbhs.school.nz Ph. +64 7 853 0440 Fax. +64 7 853 0433 www.hbhs.school.nz
Hamilton Boys’ High School
Hamilton Boys’ High School will provide the best academic
education for boys in an environment which promotes
achievement, personal excellence and a sense of pride
in the best traditions of the school. Students will leave
Hamilton Boys’ High School successful, confident, positive
and enthusiastic in their readiness to make a valuable
contribution to society and to fully realise their own potential.
Mrs Susan Hassall MA (Hons), Headmaster
Hamilton Boys’ High School is situated in central Hamilton on 20 opportunities. We ensure that all school activities are conducted
hectares of magnificent playing fields, well maintained buildings in a well-structured environment which supports and extends each
and grounds. boy’s abilities.
The school’s zone comprises a large part of the central area of Academic Focus: Hamilton Boys’ High School will deliver a quality,
Hamilton city on both sides of the river. Out of Zone applications balanced academic curriculum which aims at excellence, through
are welcomed. the maintenance of high standards of delivery and an emphasis on
encouraging all students to realise their full scholastic potential.
The school has approximately 2,200 boys from Year 9 to Year 13.
Of those, 2,000 are day boys and approximately 200 of these travel Positive Citizenship: Students take pride in the traditions and
from outlying areas. There are over thirty different nationalities values of the school, respect the needs and rights of others and are
attending the school; most of our students are permanently positive in their contributions to, and participation in, the life of the
resident in New Zealand, but the roll also includes a cohort of up to school in the widest sense.
70 international fee-paying students.
Participation and Achievement: Hamilton Boys’ High
The school boarding hostel, Argyle House, meets the needs of School provides opportunities for participation in a wide range
families throughout the greater Waikato and North Island. of co-curricular activities and, through quality coaching and
Argyle House is an important part of the tradition and culture of management, ensures opportunities to compete and succeed at
the school. regional and national levels.
The school has a clear commitment amongst its academic Strong School Spirit: Hamilton Boys’ High School is founded on
staff on the need for effective single-sex education for boys. core values that blend the values of the past with the challenge of
As a consequence, the school is actively developing a range of the future, so students develop and grow in a safe, progressive and
leading-edge learning programmes for boys and young men and nourishing environment.
offers a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities and
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Top School
Hamilton Boys’ High School, as the only state boys’ school in the HBHS continues to develop a range of leading-edge learning programmes
Waikato region, naturally retains a strong focus on delivering for boys and young men combined with providing a wide range of
effective single-sex education for boys. The school’s ethos is to academic, co-curricular and sporting opportunities. School activities are
strive for excellence in education and to create an environment conducted in a well-structured social environment to support and extend
which encourages students to strive for excellence in their own each boy’s abilities.
lives.
The strong school spirit of Hamilton Boys’ High School is founded on
core values that blend the values of the past with the challenges of
the future, so students develop and grow in a safe and nourishing
KEY SCHOOL RESULTS as of May 2020 environment.
ACADEMIC CO-CURRICULAR
60 NZ Scholarships (8 Outstanding) 2019 NZSS Champions Wrestling 2013, 2015 - 2019
Prime Minister’s Award NZ’s Top Scholar 2016 NZSS Condor Sevens Champions 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
NZ Premier Scholar 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 NZSS Inline Hockey Champions 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
World 1st Cambridge AS Mathematics 2019 NZSS Champion School – Rowing 2004 – 2010, 2013 - 2017, 2018
World 1st Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Science 2013-2016, 2018-2019 NZSS Touch Champions 2005, 2008 – 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018 - 2019
NZ 1st IGCSE Economics 2018, 2019 NZSS Triathlon Champions 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, Jnr 2018, 2019
NZ 1st IGCSE English Literature 2019 NZSS Swimming 4th Overall 2017, 5th 2018, 5 titles 2019
NZ 1st IGCSE Accounting 2017, 2018 NZSS Junior Cross Country Champion 2013, 2014, 2018, 3-man team 2019
NZ 1st IGCSE Computer Science 2015, 2017 NZSS Football Champions 2017
NZ 1st Cambridge AS Mathematics 2014, 2015 NZSS Athletics Champions 3 Titles 2016 and 2017, 2 titles 2018, 3 titles 2019
NZ 1st IGCSE Computer Science 2015 NZSS Ki-o-Rahi Champions 2016, 4th 2017
NZ 1st Cambridge AS Biology 2016, 2018 NZSS Maadi Cup Champions – 2005, 2007-2010, 2013 - 2015
NZ 1st Cambridge AS Chemistry 2017 NZSS Duathlon Champions 2015, 2nd 2018
NZ 1st Cambridge AS Accounting 2016, 2017 NZSS Shooting Champions 2015, 2nd 2016
NZ 1st Cambridge AS Economics 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 World Secondary Schools Rugby Champions 2010, 2011, 2014
NZ 1st Cambridge AS Mathematics 2014, 2015 NZSS Rugby Champions 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2nd 2017, 3rd 2018, 3rd 2019
NZ 1st Cambridge A2 Level Biology 2016 NZSS Hockey Champions 2013, 2014, 4th 2018, 4th 2019
NZ 1st Cambridge A2 Level Chemistry 2016 NZSS Champion Cycling Time Trials 2012, 2013, 2014
NZ 1st Cambridge A2 Level Economics 2016
NZ 1st Cambridge A2 Level Mathematics 2016
World 1st Cambridge AS English Language 2015
PROFESSIONAL INITIATIVES
Gifted and Talented Education: HBHS and its Advanced Learning Programme (ALP) for
educating gifted and talented boys has been identified by the Ministry of Education as a
model of high standards. Funding is provided for leading staff professional development
and increasing boys’ achievement.
Learning Support: HBHS has developed a comprehensive educational programme
of support for students assisting them to develop strategies to deal with their special
learning needs.
Mentoring: An ever-expanding scheme of advice and positive relationships are built
through our mentoring programmes such as Yr 9 Peer Reading, Academic Mentoring,
Lion Mentoring, 20/20 (where junior students are linked with prefects), A Boys to Men
Programme involving all Yr 9 and Yr 13 students, Yr 12 and 13 Career Exploration and
Guidance. This combined with positive staff/student relationships and strong coaching
programmes in sports and recreational activities throughout the school leads to high
levels of student engagement.
Academy of Sport and Academy of Arts: HBHS has developed Junior Elite Sport and
Arts Academy classes to ensure elite students are supported to perform at the top level in
New Zealand whilst maintaining a sound educational programme at the school.
Leadership & Management: The Headmaster of HBHS provides inspirational and
visionary leadership leading a highly effective management team committed to a values
driven school. Together staff and senior students craft a safe, successful and happy
learning environment for all students. A structure of Executive, Faculties, departments
and teaching staff, provides clear vision, values and systems throughout the school to
ensure a culture of success.
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Top School
KEY ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2019
NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) HBHS National Mean
Year 11 who gained Level 1 85.7% 70.6%
Level 1 Literacy requirement 94.5% 85.5%
Level 1 Numeracy requirement 92.3% 83.4%
NCEA Level 2 (Year 12) HBHS National Mean
Year 12 who gained Level 2 91.3% 77.4%
Top Three Year 13 Scholars 2019
NCEA Level 3 (Year 13) HBHS National Mean
Year 13 who gained Level 3 75.7% 67.2% Joseph Licht - Seven Scholarships with Two Outstanding
SCHL - Accounting (O)
NZ Scholarships SCHL - Classical Studies
No. of scholarships 52 SCHL - Economics (O)
No. of Outstanding scholarships 8 SCHL - English
SCHL - Health and Physical Education
Total Number of Scholarships 60 SCHL - History
SCHL - Statistics
IGCSE Cambridge (Year 11) HBHS % Pass HBHS Mean
Accounting 100% 75.8% Henry Yao - Six Scholarships
Computer Science 93.8% 74.2% SCHL - Economics
Economics 100% 82.4%
SCHL - English
English Literature 100% 82.9%
Mathematics 100% 80.4% SCHL - Geography
Science 100% 89.5% SCHL - Health and Physical Education
SCHL - History
AS Level Cambridge (Year 12-13) HBHS % Pass HBHS Mean SCHL - Statistics
Accounting 91.7% 71.6%
Biology 69.6% 70.0% Luke Peters - Four Scholarships with Two Outstanding
Chemistry 100% 63.0% SCHL - Biology (O)
Economics 90.0% 76.0% SCHL - Calculus
English Literature 95.0% 71.2% SCHL - Physics
Mathematics 79.4% 64.8% SCHL - Statistics (O)
KEY CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
8 Ball NZSS Champions 2018, 2019 Hockey WSS Champions 2007, 2008, 2009 - 2014, 2015, 2017 - 2019
Athletics NZSS 3 National Titles 2016 & 2017, 2 National Titles 2018, Inline Hockey NZSS 1st 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
3 Titles 2019 Ki-O-Rahi NZSS Champions 2016 4th 2017
NZSS 3 National Titles 2016 Motorcross NISS Champions 2012, 2017, 2019
Badminton NZ Super 8 Champions, 2005, 2009-2015 Multisport NZSS Duathlon Champions 2012
NZSS 3rd 2010, 2011, 2nd 2015, 3rd 2016, 2017 NZSS Triathlon Champions 2010 - 2012, 2018
Basketball Regional Champions 2016, 2017, 2018 Rowing Top NZ Overall School 2005, 2007-2009, 2013 - 2017
Chess NZSS NZCF Championships 3rd= 2018, 3rd 2019 NZSS Champions (Maadi Cup) 2005, 2007–2010, 2013- 2015
NZSS Power Chess Championships 2nd 2018, 1st 2019 NZSS Champions (Springbok) 2005– 2010, 2013, 2018
WSS 1st 2012 - 2018 Rugby Sanix World Schools 1st XV Champions 2010 - 2011, 2014
Super 8 Chess Champions 2014, 2015, 2018 NZSS 1st XV Champions 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2nd 2017, 3rd 2018,
NZSS 4th 2015, WBop Champions 2017 3rd 2019
Cricket NZ Super 8 Champions 2009, 2010, 2013 - 2020 NZSS 1st XV Top 4 2007, 2010, 2012 - 2014, 2016 - 2019
NZSS (Gillette Cup) Finalist 2006 – 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 NZ Super 8 1st XV Champions 2006 – 2010, 2012 - 2015, 2017 - 2019
Cross Country NZ Junior SS Cross Country Champion 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 NZ U15 Champions 2013, 2014, 2nd 2016, 2nd 2017, 2018
NZ Super 8 Champions 2013, 2014, 2015 NZSS Condor Sevens Champions 2006 & 2008, 2015, 2016 - 2019
Cycling NZSS Time Trial Champions 2012, 2013, 2nd 2017 Sailing WSS Champions 2007, 2010
5 Gold Medallists NZSS Championship 2017 Shooting NZSS Clay Target Champions 2006, 2009, 2015, 2nd 2017
Debating NZ Waikato Champions 2011, 2012, 2016 Swimming NZSS 4th 2017, 2 National Titles
Football NZSS Champions 2017 Waikato Top Boys School 2015 - 2019
NZ Super 8 Champions 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 Tennis NZ Super 8 Champions 2004, 2010 - 2012, 2018, 2019
Futsal NZSS Jnr Champions 2nd 2017, 3rd 2019 NZSS 5th 2018, 6th 2019
NZSS Snr Champions 5th 2017, 4th 2018, 3rd 2019 WSS Champions 2017, 2018, 2019
WSS Champions 2016, 2017 Touch NZSS Champions 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 - 2019
Golf NZ Super 8 Champions 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017 NZSS Runners-up 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017
WSS Champions 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019 Wrestling NZSS Champions 2013, 2015 - 2019
Hockey NZSS Champions 2013, 2014
NZ Super 8 Champions 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017,
2nd 2018, 2nd 2019
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Academic Curriculum
FACULTY YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
ENGLISH Drama Drama Alternative English Alternative English Alternative English
(EN) English English Drama Drama Drama #
Future Thinking English * English * English #
Reading Media Studies #
HEALTH & Elite Sports Adventure Based Leadership Outdoor Education (u/s) Outdoor Education (u/s) Outdoor Education (u/s)
PHYSICAL Health Education Elite Sport Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education #
WELL-BEING P.E P.E Sports Studies Sports Studies (u/s) Sports Studies (u/s)
(HPW) Well-Being & Rec (u/s) Well-Being & Recreation (u/s) Well-Being & Rec (u/s)
LANGUAGES, Aotearoa Studies Art Art Art Art - Painting #
ARTS & MUSIC Art Chinese Chinese (As First Language) Art Design Art Design #
(LAM) Arts Academy English Language Learning Chinese (As Second Language) Chinese (As First Language) Art History #
Chinese Film & Television English Language Development (u/s) Chinese (As Second Language) Chinese (As First Language)
English Lang. Learning Foundation English English Language Learning (u/s) English Language Development (u/s) Chinese (As Second Language)
German German Film & Television English Language Learning (u/s) English Language Learning (u/s)
Music Music German Film & Television English Language Development (u/s)
Spanish Spanish Māori Performing Arts (u/s) German Film & Television
Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Music Māori Performing Arts (u/s) German #
Performance Music (u/s a/s) Music Māori Performing Arts (u/s)
Photo Design Performance Music (u/s a/s) Music #
Spanish Photography Performance Music (u/s a/s)
Te Reo Māori Spanish Photography #
Te Reo Māori Spanish #
Te Reo Māori #
MATHEMATICS Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics* Mathematics * Mathematics with Calculus #
(MX) Mathematics Foundation Mathematics Foundation Mathematics Foundation Mathematics Foundation Statistics & Modelling #
Mathematics #
SCIENCE Science Science Agriculture (u/s) Agriculture Biology # *
(SC) Horticulture Horticulture Alternative Science Biology * Chemistry # *
Electronics Co-ordinated Science* Chemistry * Electronics (u/s)
Electronics (u/s) Electronics (u/s) Physics #
ESOL Science Foundation Electronics (u/s)
Horticulture (u/s) Horticulture (u/s)
Science Physics *
Science
SOCIAL Social Studies Accounting Accounting * Accounting * Accounting #
SCIENCES Business Studies Business Studies Agribusiness Business Studies #
(SS) Economics Economics * Business Studies Classical Studies #
Geography Geography * Classical Studies Economics #
History History * Economics * Geography #
History/Geography Psychology Geography History #
Social Studies History Legal Studies
Legal Studies Psychology #
Psychology Tourism (u/s)
Tourism (u/s)
TECHNOLOGY Food Technology Advanced Information Tech. Advanced Information Technology* Advanced Information Technology Advanced Information Technology #
(TECH) Graphics Food Technology Carpentry (u/s) Building Construction (u/s) Building Construction (u/s)
Information Technology Graphics (Design & Visual Hospitality (u/s) Carpentry (u/s) Carpentry (u/s)
Materials Tech Metal Communications) Food & Nutrition Engineering (u/s) Food & Nutrition
Materials Tech Wood Information Technology Graphics (Design & Visual Comms) Food & Nutrition Graphics (Architectural Design) #
Materials Tech Metal Information Technology Graphics (Architectural Design) Graphics (Product Design) #
Materials Tech Wood Information Tech. Practical (u/s) Graphics (Product Design) Information Technology #
Materials Technology Wood Hospitality (u/s) Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering (u/s) Information Technology Practical (u/s)
Information Technology Practical Materials Technology Metal #
(u/s) Materials Technology Wood #
Materials Technology Wood
Materials Technology Metal
Codes: u/s = A unit standards assessed subject
* = Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualification able to be studied at this subject/level
(IGCSE at Year 11 and AS Level at Year 12 and 13)
# = Approved University Entrance subject
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Academic Curriculum
Hamilton Boys’ High School recognizes, respects and responds New students have their strengths and weaknesses assessed
to the educational needs of all students including those with through standardized diagnostic testing and profiling data (e.g. from
exceptional, different and special needs. contributing schools and parents enrolment information). This
information is carefully analysed and students are placed in classes
All teaching programmes at Hamilton Boys’ High School are focused that offer differentiated programmes which cater for their educational
upon the specific learning needs of boys. needs, providing work at the relevant speed, depth and complexity.
ADVANCED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP)
The Advanced Learning Programme (or ALP) identifies and caters for our Within this broad group, students who have exceptional abilities in one
most able academic students. In Year 9 and 10, these boys are placed or more areas are placed on individualised programmes (IEPs) which
in a programme that both extends and enriches them academically and may involve the full range of strategies recognized as catering for highly
personally. gifted students.
ALP PATHWAY
Selected Year 9 ALP classes have a compacted Social Studies and Selected Year 11 ALP students have the option of studying towards the
Science curriculum (covers Year 9 and 10 curriculum). In Mathematics, IGCSE qualification through the Cambridge International Examinations
2 classes follow an accelerated programme, completing the Year 10 (CIE). This is in addition to completing their Level 1 NCEA.
Mathematics course. Enrichment and extension activities are offered in Selected Year 12 ALP students are able to choose to study towards their
English. They also undertake an intensive one day Learning Retreat and AS Level qualification through the CIE, as well as completing their Level
enter in various competitions. 2 NCEA.
Selected Year 10 ALP students study towards their NCEA Level 1 In Year 13 the focus is on completing Level 3 NCEA and attaining N.Z.
qualifications, in a range of subjects. Scholarship Awards.
LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAMME (LSP)
This programme caters for students, identified from our entrance All strategies implemented (e.g. reading assistance) are based on
testing and profile information, as requiring additional support for their thorough and proven research and are delivered by well trained
learning. They are accommodated in our supported learning classes, professionals.
which have smaller student numbers and a teacher aide in all the core Learning support continues in Year 11, 12 and 13. This can include
subjects, to allow specific and direct assistance. assistance for those needing special examination conditions (e.g. reader
and writer assistance), based upon strict educational criteria, evaluated
each year.
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Co-Curricular - Arts & Music,
Clubs & Activities
Hamilton Boys’ High School places a strong emphasis on co-curricular participation and achievement. The school strives to achieve
balance between Academic, Cultural and Sporting endeavours. The co-curricular life of the school has an essential role in developing
the character both of individuals and of the school through growth of pride, loyalty, self-esteem and confidence.
Hamilton Boys’ High School provides extensive co-curricular activities and hundreds of sports teams for students of the school. These
teams and groups give the opportunity for boys to meet challenges, learn teamwork, better themselves and strive to achieve goals.
The school actively encourages all boys to participate in co-curricular activities and this is seen as complementary to the school’s
academic focus.
Hamilton Boys’ High School has a strong tradition of excellence and achievement and students regularly attain success at regional
and national levels. The school is proud of our traditions and history but is also aware of the need to continually evolve and develop.
New sporting and cultural groups are regularly introduced, encouraging greater participation. Existing teams and groups are
constantly challenged to improve their standards and level of achievement.
ARTS & MUSIC CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Visual Arts Club Ms Hudson Air Modelling & Radio Control Mr Hepburn
Book Club Library Design and construct aeroplanes
Creative Writing Ms Weston Aviation Club Mr Matthews
* Local and National competitions Chess Mr Nolan
Debating Mr Kearney * NZSS NZCF National Championships 4th 2015, 3rd= 2018, 3rd 2019
* Weekly practices to prepare for Local and * NZSS Power Chess National Championships 2nd 2018, 1st 2019
National competitions * WSS Chess Championships 1st 2012 - 2019
Drama Mr Ashton * Super 8 Chess Championships 1st 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019
* Annual full scale production with HGHS Christian Fellowship Mr Hohneck
Kapa Haka Matua West * Weekly meetings, Wednesdays & Fridays
* Provides cultural identity for Maori students Whaea Barton * Promotion of faith and fellowship
* NZSS Kapa Haka 2018 5th Computers Mr Devitt
* NZ Super Eight Schools Champions 2016 * Lunchtime access to computer facilities
* Tainui Kapa Haka 2nd 2017 * Student work base
Magazine Ms Moffitt * Also available for recreational use
* Writing articles editing and production. Computer Programming Club Mr Silvester
Mooting Mrs Wallace Duke of Edinburgh Mr Winslade/Dr Charteris
* Highly contested competition run by Waikato University, * 5 Gold, 13 Silver, 90 Bronze Medals 2015
* Champions 2015, 2017 * A range of community activities both practical and
Music Mr Botting theoretical to work towards the DOE Award
* Tuition on a range of instruments ESports Mr Devitt
* Regular performances of classical and modern music Gaming Club Mr Abbott
* Orchestra * Yu-Gi-Oh, Rubik’s Cube
* Choir Gliding Club Mr Matthews
* Jazz Band, Gypsy Pickers Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Ms Ellis
* Chamber Music Choir and Vocal Ensembles * 2018 National Finals, 2nd in Dramatic Presentation division.
* Guitar Group Rock Bands Kayaking Mr Lannam
* Ukulele group * Multisport training & Canoe Polo
* Barbershop Group * Teaching kayaking both in the school pool and rivers
* Recording Studio Leo Club Ms Dobbyn
* Regular Overseas tours * Affliated to Lions International
* Annual NZ Super Eight Schools Cultural Festival Library Mrs P Schmidt
* Percussion Group * Service for students within the Library
* Pipeband Live for Tomorrow - Chapters Mrs Bower/ Ms Van der Toorn
Oratory Mr Kearney * Promoting positive wellbeing
* Regular regional and national competitions Monetary Policy/Fiscal Policy Mr Emery
* NZ Super Eight Schools Cultural Festival 2016 1st * National Competitions
Polynesian Group Mr Teokotai White Philosophy Mrs McGirr
* Group performs at festivals and local competitions * 1st in Waikato Philosophon 2018
Sheilah Winn, Shakespeare Competition Mr Ashton Photography Mr Coyle
Studio Orchestra Mr Botting Politics and Current Affairs Club Ms Ellis
Theatresports Ms Hudson Robotics Club Mr Hepburn
* Improvised Drama in a competitive environment Rock Climbing Mr Basel
* Junior and senior teams Science Club Ms Basi
* Monthly Waikato Tournaments Scuba Diving Mr V Johnson
* Courses offered throughout the year
* PADI Certification and professional tuition
Strategy Games Ms Dobbyn
Weekly games during winter terms
Waikato Culinary Fair Mrs Stoner
Young Farmers Mrs Cumming
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Co-Curricular - Sports
Adventure Racing TBC Mr Basel
Archery TBC * NZSS Championships 6th in 2019
* NZ Jnr Champion 2013 * WSS Champions 2018, 2019, Runners-up 2017
Athletics Ms Heeps/Ms Weston Rowing Mr Ross/Mrs Ross
* NZSS 3 Titles 2016, 3 Titles 2017, 2 Titles 2018, 3 Titles 2019 * Maadi Cup Champions 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015,
Badminton Ms Varma Runners-up 2016 & 2018, 3rd 2017, 21 NZSS National Titles 2016 - 2019
* NZ Super 8 Schools Champions 2004, 2005, 2009-2013, 2015, * NZ Champion School 2010, 2013 - 2017, 2018, Runners-up 2019
Runners-up 2016, 3rd 2019 * Springbok Shield Champions 2005 - 2010, 2013, 2018, Runners up 2015
* NZSS Runners up 2015, 3rd 2016, 2017 * NISS Champions 2015, 2016, 2018 - 2020, Runners-up 2017
Basketball Mr Singh Mr Steel/Mr Miller
* Regional Champions 2016 - 2018 * 1st XV World Sanix Champions 2010, 2011, 2014
* Junior Regional Champions 2014-2017, 2019 * 1st XV NZSS National Champions 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2nd 2017,
* NZSS 6th Place 2018 3rd 2016, 2018 & 2019
Canoe Polo TBC * NZ Super 8 1st XV Champions 2006-2010, 2012-2015, 2017-2019
* WSS and NZSS Competitions * NZ Super 8 2nd XV Champions 2005-08, 2010, 2011, 2013 - 2015, 2017
Cricket Mr Aughton * Holders of Moascar Cup - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013
* NZSS ‘Gillette Cup’ Champions 2002, 2003, 2008, Sailing Mr Tizard/ Mr Hepburn
Runners up 2009 & 2019, 3rd 2018 * Keelboat Sailing Camps in Hauraki Gulf
* NZ Super 8 Champions 2012 -2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 * Burgess Trophy - inter-school regatta, Winners 2008, 2010, 2018, 2019
* ND Champions 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 * Spirit of NZ - 5 day voyages for Year 10, 10 day voyages for Year 11 & up
Cross Country Sevens Mr Asplin/Mr Miller
* NZSS Y9 3 man team Champions 2013, 2016, 2018 Mr Allen * NZ Condor Sevens Champions 2006, 2008 & 2015 - 2019
* NZSS Y9 6 man team Champions 2013 * NZ U15 Champions 2018, 3rd 2019
* NZSS Junior 3 man team Champions 2019 Shooting Mr Winslade
* NZSS Individual Champions 2005, 2010, 2nd 2017 & 2018, 3rd 2019 * NZSS Champions Clay Target Shooting 2005, 2009, 2015
* Super 8 Champions 2013, 2014, 2015, 3rd 2016 & 2019 * NZSS Individuals Clay Target Shooting 2017, 2018
Cycling Ms Brown * NZ Super 8 Champions 2017, 2018, 2019
* NZSS Time Trial Champions 2012, 2013, Runners-up 2017 Snowsports Mr Salsano
* NZSS 5 titles 2016 & 2017, Runners-up 2019 * Compete NISS championships for skiing and snowboarding
* World Champions: Jared Gray, 4000m Team Pursuit (Track) 2016, Mrs Cloete
Kiaan Watts Madison (Track) 2019 * NZSS Championship Div 1: Runners-up 2011, 3rd 2010, 4th 2012
Equestrian Mr Moore * WSS Champions 2018 - 2019
* Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country Squash Ms Van der Toorn
Football Mr Hakeney/Mr Scott * NZSS Nationals 6th, 2008, 5th 2009, 7th 2017
* NZSS Champions 2017 Surfing Mr Harnish/Ms Wallace
* NZ Super 8 Champions 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, Runners-up 2017, * School represented at Waikato Scholastics
3rd 2019 Swimming Mr Teokotai-White
* WSS Premier Champions 2017 & 2019 * NZSS National Titles: 11 in 2014, 4 in 2016, 2 in 2017, 5 in 2019
Futsal Mr Wood * NZSS 3rd place overall 2013
* NZSS Seniors 4th 2018, 3rd 2019 * WSS Champions 2006 - 2008, 2010 - 2014, 2018 & 2019, 17 titles in 2019
* NZSS Juniors 2nd 2017 3rd 2019 Table Tennis Ms Barton
Golf Mr Cooley * WSS Champions 2012, 2015
* NZSS Runners Up 2016, 6th 2019 * NZSS Teams Championships 3rd 2009, 5th 2015, 8th 2018
* WSS Inter-Collegiate Champions 2017 & 2019 * NZSS Individual Championships, 1st place 2018
* WSS Teams’ Champions 2012 - 2019 Tennis Mr Erceg
* NZ Super 8 Champions 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017, 3rd 2018 & 2019 * NZ Super 8 Champions 2004, 2010 - 2012, 2018 - 2020
Hockey Mr Basel * NZSS Teams’ Championships 5th 2012 & 2014, 5th 2018, 6th 2019,
* National Champions - Rankin Cup 2013, 2014, 4th 2018 & 2019 7th 2016 & 2017
* WSS Champions 2006, 2008, 2011-2013, 2015-2019 Touch Matua Graham
* NZ Super 8 Champions 2008, 2009, 2011-2013, 2016, 2017, * NZSS Champions, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019
Runners-up 2018 & 2019 * NZSS Runners-up 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017
Inline Hockey Mrs Wallace Triathlon/Duathlon Mrs Morgan
* NZSS Champions 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, Runners-up 2019 * NZSS Triathlon Individual Championships 2010, 2011, 2012,
Karate Dr Blackburn 2 x NZSS Titles 2019
* After school instruction, compete in local competitions * NZSS Triathlon Teams’ Championships: 1st place 2010 - 2012, 2015, 2019
Ki-o-rahi Matua S West (2 teams), Runners-up 2019 (2 teams)
* NZSS Champions 2016, 3rd 2015, 4th 2017 * NZSS Triathlon Individual Championships: 3rd 2015, 3rd 2016
Lacrosse Mrs Cooley * NZSS Duathlon Individual Championship: 1st Place 2015, 2018
* WSS Champions 2017 * NZSS Duathlon Teams Championship 1st Place 2018, Runners-up 2017
Lawn Bowls TBC Ultimate Frisbee Ms Weston
* Compete in Waikato/BOP Competition * NZSS Nationals 3rd 2018, 2019
Motocross Mr Vassella Volleyball Ms Booth
* NISS Champions 2012, 2017, 2019 * NZ Super 8 Schools Tournament, 6th 2018 - 2020
Mountain Biking Mrs Morgan * WSS Runner Up 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
* NZSS U15 Champion 2010, Waikato Swords Mr Bair
* NZ U17 Champion 2018 Waka Ama Mr Harnish
* NISS U20 Enduro Champion 2019, NISS U20 Cross Country 3rd 2019 * School competes locally and nationally
Multi-Sport TBC Mr Teokotai-White
* NZSS Champions 2009 * WSS Champions 2007-2008, 2010, 2013, 2017 - 2019
* Includes runners, kayakers, cyclists, swimmers * NZSS Championships Division 1: Runners Up 2019
* 9 National titles 2008, 2009 Wrestling Mr Bair
Pool/8 Ball Mr S Emery * NZSS National Champions 2013, 2015 - 2019
* NZSS Champions 2016, 2018, 2019 * 14 NZSS National Titles 2016 - 2019
* WSS Champions 2015 - 2019
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Service
Hamilton Boys’ High School boasts high levels of student and staff engagement in all fields of endeavour. Service and leadership
opportunities abound.
HBHS Service Awards Mentoring
The award provides students with the opportunity to gain a Bronze, The school places great emphasis on mentoring students. A large
Silver, Gold and Platinum Premier Award in Year 13 for those who number of staff and Senior Student leaders help guide students
display outstanding service. by developing a supportive learning relationship and sharing their
A challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, knowledge, wisdom and experience. Elite sports students, at risk
providing service to individuals and the community. The award rests students and academic students are involved in specific mentoring
on the idea that service is a profoundly important part of intellectual programmes.
development as well as the foundation of good citizenship.
Students provide public service and volunteer work. Our school-wide programme allows students to gain credits in the schools service award
scheme, Duke of Edinburgh, and also raises both money and time in the service of local, national and international charitable organisations.
Programme Teacher in Charge
40 Hour Famine Raising money to bring hope to thousands of children living in poverty in Service Prefects
more than 40 countries
Academic Mentoring Helping students succeed and maximise their full potential Mr Wood
Clothing and Sportswear The school holds limited clothing for students in need. Parents Assoc / Deans / Guidance
Donation
Community Fruit Waikato Surplus fruit distributed and some processed to families in need. Regular Mr Graham
weekend fruit picking.
Duke of Edinburgh An internationally recognized award programme of service, physical Mr Winslade
recreation, adventure and skill development.
Food Bank Food and Holiday Gift drive/Salvation Army Deputy Headmasters
Gully Restoration A conservation initiative of Landscape improvement. Mr Winslade / Mr Harnish
Habitat for Humanity Local, Regional an National Projects Mr Steele
HBHS Service Awards Students gain credits and awards at Bronze, Silver and Gold level Mr. Aughton
Programme Service Prefects
Headmaster’s Fund A fund available for parents to donate money for students in need within Headmaster
HBHS.
In School Service School, teacher and student assistance Mr Aughton
Leo Club Multiple Community Initiatives Ms Dobbyn / Mr Horne
Librarians Rostered assistance Mr Vincent
Mathematics Tutoring Mr Thompson
Mufti Days
Starship Foundation (March), Youthline (April), Ronald McDonald House (May), Mental Health Foundation
The school holds two mufti days
(June) Daffodil Day, CanTeen NZ (August), Hospice Waikato Rainbow Place (September)
per term tagged to National
Waikato Air Ambulance (October), Christmas Charity (November), Circus Quirkus, Attitude, SADD,
Charities.
New Zealand Blood Service NZ Blood Donors for 16+ yrs Service Prefects
Nga Mangai Tama Toa Maori Homework Centre Mr Richards-Coxhead
NZ Cadet Forces Mr Aughton
NZ Fire Service Jnr Fire Service Programme (on request) Mr Katene
Relay for Life 12 Hour Cancer Society Fundraiser Service Prefects
Mr Aughton / Mr Hotham
S.A.D.D Senior Student Initiative Mr Abbott / Service Prefects
Service Work Day All junior students work in the community for one day to raise money for Deputy Headmasters
landscaping and seating projects within the school.
Shave for a Cure Service Prefects
Showing Waikato Waikato Show and A&P Show Volunteers Mr Aughton
S.P.C.A. Local volunteer service and fundraising Mr Aughton
St. John’s Ambulance Youth Training Programmes Mr Aughton
Volunteer Waikato Community Volunteering Service Prefects
8 Hamilton Boys’ High School ProspectusLeadership
Prefects and Year 13 students also mentor younger students helping Prefects
them plan, set goals and provide support and reading mentoring to Year 13 students are selected as Prefects. Special positions of
junior students who require assistance. responsibility include Head Prefect, Deputy Head Prefect, Sports
Captain and Arts Captain. Prefects are involved in the Academic,
Leadership Cultural, Service, Leadership and Sports committees, where they
Leadership is developed through providing an extensive and varied
organise and support important school events, plan student activities
list of leadership opportunities. Formal and informal leadership
and assist staff in the organisation of programmes throughout the year.
opportunities, allow students to gain valuable leadership experience.
Programme Teacher in Charge Mr Hotham
Academic Mentor Senior academic students assisting other students Mr Wood
Assembly Readings Volunteers provide readings Mr Kirkham
Captains/Vice Captains of Groups/ Leaders of individual teams and groups Coaches and Teachers in Charge
Teams
Captain of Code Assist with organisation and report on code developments to Teacher in Charge
Assemblies
Duke of Edinburgh Internationally recognized award programme of service, physical Mr Winslade
recreation, adventure and skill development
House Captain and Deputy Lead House organisation Mr McKenzie
International Student Leaders Assists International Dean in leadership of International Dept. Ms Heeps
Junior House Captain Lead Junior House organisation Mr McKenzie
Leo Club Senior and Junior Undertaking community Initiatives Ms Dobbyn & Mrs Weston
Library Leader Assist Head Librarian Mr Vincent
Lion Programme Yr 13 Mentor Yr 9 Students Mr Kirkham / Mr Hakeney /
Mr Horne
Literacy Mentor Year 13 students assisting juniors with reading mileage Learning Support
Nga Mangai Tama Toa Maori senior leadership group Mr Graham / Mr West
Prefects Year 13 Leadership, Service, Academic, Cultural and Sport Mr Hotham
SASH Programme Senior Academic Excellence boys supporting Junior 9 ALP Students Mr Wood
Service Awards Programme Students gain credits and awards at Bronze, Silver and Gold level Mr. Aughton / Service Prefects
Sports Mentor 1st team members who mentor Year 9 and 10 sports students Mr Asplin
Student Representative on BOT Represents the student body on the Board of Trustees Headmaster
Toastmasters Public Speaking Mr Kearney
Tutor Group Leader and Deputy Assists Tutor Group teachers in organization of tutor group Tutor Group Teachers
20/20 Mentor Mentors of Year 9 & 10 “at risk students” Mr Katene / Mr Hotham
Year 10 Leader Formal Year 10 leaders selected in Term 3 Mr Hotham
Year 13 Leadership Camp Compulsory for all Year 13s Yr 13 Dean
“Sapiens fortunam fingit sibi” - A wise man carves his own fortune 9Hamilton Boys’ High School
Academy of Arts
Academy of Arts
Based on a strong and proud arts tradition and a history of success at the highest level, the
Hamilton Boys’ High School Academy of Arts continues to develop fine young artists. The role
of the Academy, and the Junior Specialist Arts Programme, is to provide our talented young
artists with the guidance, tuition and coaching they need to reach their considerable potential.
Not only do our artists improve at their chosen discipline, they also learn to balance their
artistic commitments with their academic pursuits and their personal lives.
Mission Statement
To identify, support and maximise the development of talented visual and performing artists within Hamilton Boys’ High School.
To create an environment that encourages artistic and personal excellence, one that develops creative thought and commitment through high
performance programmes.
Hamilton Boys’ High School has an enormous talent base and a strong sense of pride in the School and the artistic success it has achieved.
The School believes in the ideal of the ‘right people delivering the right message,’ and has been fortunate to secure the services of some of New
Zealand’s finest teachers, coaches and mentors.
Academy of Arts Specialist Staff and Tutors
Mr Adrian Botting Head of Music, Head of Arts Languages and Mr Galbraith has published tutor books for bass guitar, and he is an
Music Faculty accomplished luthier whose distinctive instruments sell world-wide. Mr
Waikato’s foremost music teaching specialist with over 30 years’ Galbraith oversees entry to Smokefree Rock Quest each year of which
experience in Waikato schools, Mr Botting is a current band leader students enjoy considerable success.
and professional musician in a wide range of genres. Mr Botting is
the former Music Advisor and Arts Curriculum facilitator at Waikato
University. Mr Timothy Dent Director of Culture, Arts Coordinator, Percussion,
Advanced Drums and Pipe Band Instructor.
Mr. Dent, an old boy of HBHS (2005-2009) is an internationally
Mr Dwight Ashton Drama, Dance and Theatre Sports recognised drumming champion, having won several national and
Mr Ashton has over 25 years experience working in the performing arts. international solo and group championship titles. He is the Drum
Having lived and worked in the United States, Japan and South Korea Sergeant for the current 2018 grade three national champion pipe
for more than a decade, Mr Ashton brings an international perspective band, Hamilton Caledonian. In 2017, as a soloist, Mr. Dent won the
on the Arts to our school. Mr. Ashton holds a degree in Theatre and Film Musicworks Drum Off Final in Auckland. Mr. Dent regularly performs
from Victoria University and worked for several years as a professional around the North Island as a member of several music groups. He has
actor both here and abroad. As well as directing his inaugural school a wealth of percussion-based knowledge and he enjoys nothing more
production of Dracula, Mr Ashton also aims to collaborate with students than to pass on this knowledge to enthusiastic students.
and staff to create an original musical production that showcases
the immense talent within our school from play writing and music
composition to performance. Mr Nathan Koretz Saxophone
Mr Koretz is a prolific and multi-talented musician with over 15 years
experience in rock and jazz. He is involved with many groups locally
Mr Rob Wilson Guitar and has experience as a “session” musician in America.
Mr Wilson is a contemporary fingerstyle guitar player who also plays
and teaches electric guitar and bass. He originally trained as a Physics
and Chemisty teacher and then moved to the Itinerant Music Scheme. Miss Amber Evemy Choir, Barbershop and Jazz Band
Mr Wilson has experience in teaching overseas and has played Miss Evemy has been involved in musical theatre, choirs, orchestra
professionally and semi-professionally for over thirty years. and bands since a young age. She has worked as a vocal coach, musical
director, and musician nationally and internationally.
Mr Bevan Galbraith Rock, Drums and Ukulele
Mr Galbraith is an old boy of the school who has over 15 years of Mr Quentin West Film and Television
experience as class teacher and itinerant teacher of bass guitar, drums The school has an extensive video and audio programme. Students
and ukulele. He runs his own recording studio and has extensive document the life of the school, as well as creating their own film and
knowledge in working with student bands. Mr Galbraith has performed television works.
in a wide range of musical styles, both nationally and overseas.
10 Hamilton Boys’ High School ProspectusHamilton Boys’ High School
Academy of Arts
Tutors
Mrs Sharon Stephens Stringed Instruments Mr Phil Broadhurst Jazz Performance
Sharon Stephens is a free-lance violinist with 21 years of experience Mr Broadhurst teaches jazz performance, piano, composition
teaching and has an excellent record of student examination success. As and history at the New Zealand School of Music. He is active as a
a contract violinist for Opus Orchestra, Mrs Stephens brings a wealth of professional jazz pianist and composer, and writes and presents The Art
performance experience to the school which is supported by her work of Jazz weekly on Concert FM. In 2001 he became the first jazz musician
with Trust Waikato Orchestra where she held the position of Concert to be awarded the MNZM for services to jazz.
Master.
Mr Pete France Saxophone and Improvisation
Mr Aaron Kearney Debating & Speech Expert in jazz improvisation and theory, saxophonist Mr France has
Aaron Kearney is an enthusiastic English teacher who has 10 years played at jazz festivals and concerts throughout New Zealand with the
experience as both a student and a teacher in regional and national Rodger Fox Big Band, One Million Dollars, Natalie Cole, Randy Crawford.
debating competitions, guiding HBHS teams to success at both regional He has performed around the globe, notably at the Monterey Jazz
and Super 8 level. festival.
Ms Jamieson Hudson Photography and Design Mr Mike Booth Trumpet
Ms Hudson holds a Bachelor of Media Arts specialising in Photography. An ex-student of HBHS, Mr Booth is a highly regarded musician with
As a practising artist, she is an expert in digital and analogue formats. over thirty years experience. He is recognised internationally as a
Ms Hudson views Visual Arts as a pathway to convey and understand performer, clinician and tutor. Mr Booth has tutored at various National
ideas in a much wider, and more enlightened way than we may have Jazz clinics and was Big Band Director at the Alkmaar Conservatory in
previously. the Netherlands. Mr Booth is a tutor at the renowned New Zealand
School of Music, and currently leads the Auckland Jazz Orchestra.
Mr Andrew Simmonds Art
Mr Simmonds has recently joined the school; he holds a Bachelor of Dr Thomas Botting Jazz Rock
Media Arts with honours specialising in painting. He has been a finalist Dr Botting is an old boy with a Masters degree in Jazz and works with
in a wide range of Arts Awards including the New Zealand Painting and the school’s Jazz Band and Combos.
Printmaking awards, New Zealand Youth Art Awards and the annual
Wallace Arts Awards. His art work has been displayed in a multitude
of art galleries across New Zealand. Mr. Simmonds is an accomplished Performance Workshops
artist, who is passionate about working with the art students in the Arts HBHS is fortunate to have hosted the New Zealand School of Music in
Academy. 2014, allowing students to further develop their skills under the tutelage
of pianist Phil Broadhurst, drummer Jonothan Sawyer and saxophonist
If your son in interested in joining the Academy of Arts, please Pete France. This relationship is set to continue into the future.
ensure you complete the Academy of Arts section in the
accompanying enrolment form.
Specialist Visiting Lecturers and Clinicians
“Sapiens fortunam fingit sibi” - A wise man carves his own fortune 11Hamilton Boys’ High School
Academy of Sport
Academy of Sport
Based on a strong and proud sporting tradition and a history of success at the highest level, the
Hamilton Boys’ High School Academy of Sport continues to develop fine young athletes. The role of
the Academy, and the Junior Elite Sport Programme, is to provide our talented young sportsmen
with the guidance, tuition and coaching they need to reach their considerable potential. Not only
do our athletes improve at their chosen sport, they also learn the disciplines required to balance
their sporting commitments with their academic pursuits and their personal lives.
JUNIOR ELITE SPORTS PROGRAMME
The Elite Sport classes at Year 9 and 10 level have helped to further develop the quality and depth of talent at Hamilton Boys’ High School. This
programme has provided selected students with instruction in physical training methods, injury prevention and rehabilitation, sports nutrition and
sports psychology, as well as providing regular coaching sessions in their chosen sport.
The positive feedback from parents and students alike, suggest that the Elite Sport programme is providing an opportunity for athletes to reach
their full potential, an opportunity that is not available elsewhere.
A position in this programme is based on a student’s ability, potential, attitude and general citizenship within the School and he must maintain high
standards in these areas as well as represent the school within this code in the team he is selected for, to remain within the programme.
Parents who would like to have their son considered for a place in the Year 9 Elite Sport classes for next year should complete the Elite Sports
section in the accompanying ‘Enrolment Form’.
Full Elite Sport application forms will be sent out to those students who have been accepted to the School and have expressed an interest in being
part of the programme. Students short listed for the Elite Sport programme will be required to attend trial days in November.
Recent successes have given even greater promise for progress and achievement in the future. The School will continue in its endeavours to
produce outstanding athletes, champion sports teams and well rounded young men.
Mr Todd Miller
Head of Elite Sport
Academy of Sport Specialist Elite Team Coaches:
Mr Todd Miller Mr Nigel Hotham
Under 15 Rugby Coach & Elite Sport Rugby Coach 1st XV, Premier Touch, Premier Sevens Coach & Elite Sport Rugby Coach
Mr Miller has represented Waikato, the Chiefs, Maori All Blacks, and the Mr Hotham is one of New Zealand’s foremost secondary school rugby
All Blacks as a player and is now Head of the Health, Physical Education coaches. The 1st XV have been Waikato Secondary School Champions
& Well-Being Faculty at Hamilton Boys’ High School. Mr Miller has been since 2003, Super 8 Champions, National Champions and World
in charge of the Elite Sport programme since 2008 and he is the current Champions winning the ‘Sanix’ World Schools Tournament (Japan).
coach of the Under 15A Rugby team. The Premier Sevens Rugby team and the Premier Touch Team have both
won multiple national titles and are New Zealand’s most successful
school teams in their respective codes.
If your son in interested in joining the Elite Sport Programme,
please ensure you complete the Elite Sport Application section
of the enrolment form.
12 Hamilton Boys’ High School ProspectusHamilton Boys’ High School
Academy of Sport
Coaches
Mr Glenn Ross Mr Simon Foy
Director of Rowing 1st XI Football Coach
Mr Ross has led rowing at Hamilton Boys’ High School as Director of Rowing Mr Foy is a highly qualified coach, holding a UEFA ‘A’ Licence. He has
since 2001. He has coached the HBHS Under 15 Eights to win multiple coached elite teams in the UK, Canada, and NZ at school, academy and
national titles. Hamilton Boys’ High School has won numerous North Island club level. He has been a successful coach of WaiBOP age group and senior
and New Zealand national age-group titles including the prestigious Maadi teams, Senior Men’s Federation teams and within the Waikato Premier
Cup and Springbok Shield. It has reigned supreme as the Champion Sweep League. He has coached the NZSSFA Under 19 team and is a previous
Oar and best overall performing school, regularly winning the Executive and WaiBOP Coach of the Year.
Star Trophies
Mr Rahiti Teokotai-White
Mr Bruce Holden Waterpolo Coach
Head Rowing Coach Mr Teokotai-White has an impressive coaching record. He has coached
Mr Holden is a former New Zealand World Championship and Olympic the Waikato Under 16 and 18 teams, the NZSS team and the NZ Under 18
rowing representative. He has coached our Under 18 Eight and Four to and Under 20 Men’s teams to World Championship tournaments. With his
multiple wins of the prestigious Maadi Cup and Springbok Shield. During guidance, our school team is rated in the top echelon of school Waterpolo
this time he has also coached the New Zealand Under 18 Junior Eight and teams nationally.
Junior Four to compete at the Junior World Championships.
Mr Mita Graham
Touch Coach
Mr Chris Kuggeleijn Mr Graham is a former captain of the HBHS Premier Touch Team, the first
1st XI Cricket Coach and Elite Sport Cricket Coach HBHS team to win the New Zealand Secondary School National title in
Mr Kuggeleijn is a former Northern Districts Captain and a New Zealand test 2005. He is the captain of the NZ Touch Blacks and Waikato Men’s Open
and one–day player. He has coached Northern Districts and the NZ Under and coach of the NZ Under 20 Mens team.
19 Cricket team and he has previously been named NZ Cricket Coach of the
Year. He is also an Academy mentor for our elite athletes.
Mr Brendon Cooley
Mr Kuggeleijn has led the HBHS 1st XI Cricket team to three NZSS Gillette
Master in Charge of Golf
Cup titles.
Mr Cooley is responsible for the selection and organisation of the schools
golf teams. This involves preparing their training programmes and readying
Mr Aaron Scott our best players for traditional exchanges, competitions, Super 8 and
Elite Sport Football Coach national qualifiers. Elite players retain their individual coaches and are
Mr Scott was a member of the NZ Secondary School’s team and captained supported by the school.
the NZ Olympic Under 23 team. He played for the NZ All Whites in Olympic
qualifying games and in the Confederation Cup. He also coached the HBHS Mr Michael Erceg
1st XI to a NZSS title in 2017.
Master in Charge of Tennis
Mr Erceg is responsible for the selection and organisation of the schools
Mr Stephen Smith tennis teams. This involves preparing their training programmes and
1st XI Hockey Coach & Elite Sport Hockey Coach preparing our best players for traditional exchanges, competitions, Super 8
Mr Smith played domestic hockey in the English National Premier league. and national qualifiers. Elite players retain their individual coaches and are
He brings with him a wealth of international playing and coaching supported by the school.
experience not only from Europe, but also Australia and the USA. In New
Zealand, Mr Smith represented Midlands Hockey in the New Zealand Mr Dean Peterken
National Hockey League and is a Midlands High Performance coach. He
Cycling Coach
has more recently been recognised as an Advanced Coach by New Zealand
Mr Peterken is a former New Zealand Road Cycling Champion and
Hockey.
Olympian. He has been coaching athletes from Under 17 to elite level
since 1996 and currently holds a role with BikeNZ in Junior Development.
Mr Riki Strother Mr Peterken leads the HBHS cycling programme with a dual focus on
Head Basketball Coach & Elite Sport Basketball Coach development and performance.
Mr Strother played first division basketball, winning 3 National
Championship titles. He was a member of the New Zealand Tall Blacks and
is the Head Coach of our Premier Basketball team. Elite sports students in other disciplines retain their individual
coaches and are supported and encouraged by the school.
“Sapiens fortunam fingit sibi” - A wise man carves his own fortune 13Enrolment Scheme School Zone The geographical outer boundaries of the Hamilton Boys’ High School Applications for enrolment from out of zone enrolments will be in-zone area: prioritised in the following order: Those who live within the Home Zone have right of entry. Priority 2: Brother of current student Boundary Road, Fifth Avenue to the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Priority 3: Brother of previous student Tramway Road, a line from Tramway Road to Bisley Road and Knighton Priority 4: Son of previous student Road, Ruakura Road intersection, then down Knighton Road and Clyde Priority 5: Son of an employee, board member Street to Grey Street, along Grey Street to Cobham Drive, along Cobham Priority 6: Living outside the Home Zone Drive to the Waikato River, along the Waikato River to Selwyn Street, along Selwyn Street and Lake Crescent, through Innes Common to If there are more applicants than there are places available, selection Killarney Road as far as Queen’s Avenue, along Queen’s Avenue and within the priority group will be by ballot conducted in accordance with Lake Road to the Commerce Street Corner, then Mill Street to Boundary the instructions issued by the Secretary of Education under Section Road. 11G(1) of the Education Act 1989. 14 Hamilton Boys’ High School Prospectus
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Zone by Street
This alphabetical listing of streets needs to be read in conjunction with the map and geographical outer boundaries of the Hamilton
Boys’ High School Zone. Some streets listed have only a part that falls within the zone and these are indicated by street numbers.
For further information please contact the school on 07 853 0440.
A Albert Street 1 - 38 F Fergusson Street L Lake Crescent Rochford Court
Alexander Street Fifth Avenue Lake Domain Drive Rostrevor Street
Alma Street Finchley Place Lake Road 40+ Rothbrook Street
Anglesea Street Ford Street Little London Lane Ruakiwi Road
Anzac Parade Fow Street Littler Place Ruakura Road
Archer Court Fowlers Avenue Liverpool Street S Salisbury Place
Argyle Street Fox Street 268-276, 261 Locksley Lane Sandringham Road
Armagh Street Frances Street London Street Sapper Moore-Jones Place
Ashgrove Court French Street M Manning Street Scott Avenue
B Bailey Avenue Freyberg Street Marama Street Seddon Road 1 - 105
Bains Avenue G Gadsby Place Masons Avenue Selwyn Street
Barton Street Galway Avenue May Street Short Street
Beale Street Garden Place MacFarlane Street Sillary Street
Beaumont Street George Street Melody Lane Snead Place
Bell Street Gillet Lane Memorial Drive Somerset Street
Bevan Lane Gillies Avenue Mill Street St Johns Avenue
Bisley Road Graham Street Moana Street St Olpherts Street
Bledisloe Terrace Grantham Street Myrtle Street St Winifreds Avenue
Bond Street Greensboro Street N Naylor Street 1 - 21 Stanley Street
Boundary Road Grey Street New Street Substation Road
Brookfield Street 1 - 38 Griffiths Place Newall Street Sullivan Crescent
Brooklyn Road H Halifax Street Newport Place T Tainui Street
Bryce Street Hamilton Parade Nisbet Street Te Aroha Street
C Cameron Road Hammond Street Nobleman Place Thackeray Street
Caro Street Hardley Street Norton Road 1 - 28 Thames Street
Cassidy Street Harwood Street Nottingham Drive Thistlewood Avenue
Chancery Close Heaphy Terrace 791 - 901 O O’Neill Street Tidd Street
Chiefs Court Hill Street Oakley Avenue Tisdall Street
Clarence Street Hillsborough Terrace Old Farm Road Tralee Place
Claudelands Road Hogan Street Old Mill Street Tramway Road 1 - 109
Clifton Road Hood Street Onslow Terrace Tristram Street 1 - 384
Clyde Street Horne Street Opoia Road U Ulster Street 1 - 86
Collingwood Street Hunter Street Orchard Avenue Union Street
Colonial Lane I Inverness Avenue P Palmer Street V Valley Terrace
Commerce Street 1 - 92 J James Street Palmerston Street Vialou Street
Cook Street 2 - 12 Jebson Place Park Terrace Victoria Street 1 - 1105
Cumbria Way Jellicoe Drive Patricia Avenue Von Tempsky Street
D Daisy Street Joffre Street Peachgrove Road 1 - 240 W Waikai Close
Dawson Street John Street Pearsons Avenue Ward Street
Denver Place Joshua Lane Pembroke Street Warr Street
Devon Road June Place Pembroke Lane Watts Crescent
Dey Street 281+ K Kelvin Place Piako Road Wellington Street 1 - 21
Dillon Place Kennedy Lane Pinfold Avenue Whyte Street
Domain View Lane Killarney Road 1 - 14 Plunket Terrace Willoughby Street 1 - 22
Dunsford Mews King Street 1 – 40 Princes Street Willscarlet Lane
E Earlswood Avenue King Royal Lane Q Queens Avenue 1 - 106 Wilson Street
East Street Kingsford Mews R Radnor Street Wiremu Street
Emmadale Lane Kitchener Street Rigter Place Woodgreen Way
Enderley Avenue Knighton Road 87+, 98+ Riro Street Worley Place
Enderley Lane Knox Street River Road 1 - 390 Y York Street
Robert Grigg Place Young Street
“Sapiens fortunam fingit sibi” - A wise man carves his own fortune 15Argyle House - Residential Hostel
Argyle House is the Hamilton Boys’ High School’s residential
hostel. Located within the school grounds it has facilities
to accommodate 170 boarding students. Argyle House is a
central part of the school community with a long tradition of
academic and co-curricular excellence.
Accommodation Facilities Student Care
The two-storey hostel has a range of excellent accommodation facilities The daily life of the boarder is under the direct personal supervision of
which include three-bed cubicles and modern twin rooms for junior the Head of Boarding, six Masters, three Assistant Masters, one week
students to motel-style units and single rooms for senior students. The day Matron residing on-site and one weekend Matron residing off-site.
accommodation is of a very high standard. All rooms each have their own The Matrons take care of any medical needs which the boys may have.
study facilities. A qualified Catering Manager and staff provide all meals to ensure the
boys’ nutritional needs are met.
Juniors (Year 9 and 10) have a spacious lounge, a large TV room
with Sky and DVD facilities and a games room for pool and table
Study
tennis. Juniors also have a ‘prep’ room where they can complete their Evening studies and prep are an important part of life at Argyle House.
homework or study, and access computers networked to school. They are supervised by three masters each night during the week who
provide help to the boys where they need it to complete their homework
or study. Year 9 and 10 students study in the Prep Room, Year 11 students
Seniors (Year 11 and 12) have their own separate lounge with Sky TV in the Dining Room, while Yr 12 & Yr 13 students work in their own room.
and other facilities, a relaxation area, laundry and kitchen facilities. All The hostel has computers available for prep and wi-fi access.
seniors have facilities to complete their ‘prep’ in their units.
Team Building
Argyle House is one of the six Houses of Hamilton Boys’ High School.
Grove (Year 13) The Grove offers Year 13 students accommodation
House competition at the school is strong and generates tremendous
adjacent to Hamilton Boys’ High School. Each student has their own
pride and team spirit amongst the boys and in the hostel. Argyle House
self-contained room with a kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, toilet,
also has its own in-House competition for the Matthew Allen Memorial
shower, a study desk and shelving, fridge, king-single bed, couch/
Cup.
chair. Rooms are positioned off a central hallway. There is a communal
laundry, kitchen and lounge.
Residing at The Grove is a privilege for a maximum of 27 Year 13
School Clubs and Activities
students. Lunch and dinner are provided at Argyle House. Breakfast is A vast range of opportunities are available to boarders to join in sports,
self-catered. One Master and two Assistant Masters are in residence at clubs and activities available both within and outside school. The hostel
The Grove. has its own mini-van to transport boys to venues to attend music
lessons, sports training and numerous other activities. At school the boys
can participate in any of more than twenty cultural activities and forty
different sporting codes.
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