Dear Parents/Caregivers

We invite all parents to attend our annual athletics day at Porritt Stadium, on Crosby Road, Chartwell, Wednesday 27 February. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.

• Registration: Students are to make their own way to Porritt Stadium and report to their tutor group teacher in their House area before 8.30am. The first events commence at 8.50am. Please note that this is a very busy area of road and delays may be expected.
• Buses: Some school buses will be re-routed to Porritt Stadium (check with your driver). After the event, between 2.40pm-3:00pm, the buses that were rerouted in the morning pick the boys up at Porritt Stadium. Students who come to school may catch the anti-clockwise Orbiter bus to the Crosby Road stop and walk to the Stadium from there.
• Bikes: will be kept in a secure area and be supervised by staff throughout the day.
• Uniform: Full school uniform or official House or PE shirts with PE shorts is to be worn to and from Porritt Stadium. While participating in the events, PE uniform, House T-shirts, or House coloured T-shirts must be worn. Running shoes are recommended to be worn on the track (to avoid receiving blisters). 
• Attendance is compulsory. The day offers all boys the opportunity to compete at a level that challenges them personally, and also earn points for their ‘House’ in a strongly contested House Competition. It is also a day to identify our elite athletes and for students of all abilities to compete in at least one jumping, throwing and sprint event, as well as relays.
• Expectations: If students are absent due to sickness parents must provide a note in the School Diary to the Tutor Teacher on the next school day of attendance.
• Finishing Time: The day will finish at approximately 2.35pm when students will be released. Parents are requested not to seek early release for their sons, except in the case of doctor’s appointments or emergencies. 
• Sun: Please ensure your son has protection from the sun in the form of sunblock, a hat, sunglasses and clothing to cover up.
• Food: A canteen is available to buy lunch and drinks with EFTPOS available. No pizza or other takeaway deliveries or BBQs are permitted.
• Weather: If the weather is doubtful, please check the school website http://www.hbhs.school.nz/blog under school notices at 7.00am for cancellation. We will also send an email via school links.
• Belongings: Although we take every care to prevent loss of personal belongings, we urge students not to bring valuable items to Athletics.

Yours sincerely
Mr T Miller
TIC Athletics
tmiller@hbhs.school.nz

The HBHS School Shop opens tomorrow, Thursday 17 January. Please note that stationery lists will be given to students on their first day of school, once they receive their timetables. The basic Year 9 Stationery Pack can be purchased from tomorrow.

HBHS School Shop opening hours for the beginning of the 2019 school year are as follows:

Thurday 17, Friday 18, Monday 21 and Friday 25 January   7:45am to 3.00pm

Extended Hours:
Tuesday 22 January to Thursday  24 January   7:45am to 7.00pm

Tuesday 29 January - Friday 8 February   7:45pm to 3.00pm (closed Waitangi Day Wed 6 Feb)

Monday 11 February and for remainder of year Mon - Fri   7:45am to 1:30pm

For all HBHS Shop enquiries, please contact:

Liz Caskey
lcaskey@hbhs.school.nz
Ph (07) 853 0421

OPEN FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING 2018-2019

PRICES (cash only)
Adult - 16 & Over - $4.00
Child $2.00

Children under 3 Free (Actively supervising adult $2.00 instead of $4.00)
 

OPENING HOURS
Weekdays 12:00pm-6:00pm
Weekends 12:00pm-6:00pm

POOL OPEN FROM:

Weekends 17th November to April 30, 2019

Weekdays/Weekends
7th January (Monday) – 27th January (Sun)

*Entrance via Argyle Street Gate

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Dear Parents

To minimise disruption to the school, HBHS has approved Field Days leave for those wishing to attend on Friday 15 June only; students will attend class as normal 11 – 14 June.  This policy allows students and the school to effectively operate normal classes and study during the week preceding.

The school will remain open on Friday 15 June and supervision will be provided for students who wish to attend.  Students attending school should report to the library at 8.45am with their school work.

We appreciate your support in allowing us to maintain an academic programme during a very busy week in the Waikato.

Stuart Hakeney
DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Malo e lelei, Talofa lava and tena koutou

The Mulipola family are desperately trying to fundraise the $20,000 needed to bring their mother home from an Australian hospital and to provide for her ongoing care once she is back in New Zealand. Myra has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and her husband has flown to Australia to be with her.

The Mulipola family have been strong supporters of Pasifika students at Hamilton Boys’ High School, and of the basketball community here at school. They have had four sons, Fa’afetai, AJ, Mascardo and Willie attend this kura.

We are requesting support from the Maori and Pasifika, and volleyball communities, at Hamilton Boys’ High school. Any donation would be appreciated, and we ask that students bring this donation to school by Monday 9^th April.

Here is a link to the ‘Give-a-Little’ page if you wish to read the family story or make an additional donation. https://www.gofundme.com/6aqhk5-bring-myra-home

‘Thanks to those who pray, share and donate. Malo boys, alofa atu outou uma and god bless’ Mascardo Mulipola posted this request on the Poly group Facebook page last week.

Malo aupito and Fa’afetai tele lava Mr Cowley, Mr Stowers, Miss Grace, Whaea Barton

Dear Parents/Caregivers

On-line registrations are now open for the 2018 major winter sports codes. Please click on the links below to sign up your son for the upcoming season.

• Basketball
• Football
• Hockey
• Rugby

Methods of Payment
Pay at the School Shop Fees Counter: Use Eftpos, Credit Card or Cheque. 
Internet Banking: If paying via your internet banking, the HBHS Account details are: 
Westpac Hamilton 031556 0085411 00 
To enable us to credit the correct amount, please add your son's name, ID number (eg 10112), and make reference to the sport.
Automatic payment: Automatic payment forms are available from the fees counter at the School Shop. Please contact Mrs Natasha Hawke at the School Shop (07) 853 0421 ext 2123 if you wish to arrange regular instalments. 

Regards
HBHS Co-curricular Staff

Athletics Sports Porritt Stadium

Thursday 1st March, 8.30am – 2.15pm

Dear Parents/Caregivers

We invite all parents to attend our annual Athletics Day at Porritt Stadium, on Crosby Road, Chartwell, Thursday 1st March. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.

 Registration: Students are to make their own way to Porritt Stadium and report to their Tutor Group teacher in their House area before 8.30am. The first events commence at 8.50am. Please note that this is a very busy area of road and delays may be expected.

 Buses: Some school buses will be re-routed to Porritt Stadium (see previous School-links notice or check with your driver). After the event, between 2.20-3:00pm, the buses that were rerouted in the morning pick the boys up between 2.20 and 3.00pm at Porritt Stadium. 

Students who come to school may catch the anti-clockwise Orbiter bus to the Crosby Road stop and walk to the Stadium from there. One bus will also leave the school at 8.30am for Porritt Stadium.

 Bikes: will be kept in a secure area and be supervised by staff throughout the day.

 Uniform: Full school uniform or official House or PE shirts with PE shorts are to be worn to and from Porritt Stadium. While participating in the events, PE uniform, House T-shirts, or House coloured T-shirts must be worn. Running shoes are recommended to be worn on the track (to avoid receiving blisters).

 Attendance is compulsory. The day offers all boys the opportunity to compete at a level that challenges them personally, and also earn points for their ‘House’ in a strongly contested House Competition. It is also a day to identify our elite athletes and for students of all abilities to compete in at least one jumping, throwing and sprint event, as well as relays.

 Expectations: If students are absent due to sickness parents must provide a note in the School Diary to the Tutor Teacher on the next school day of attendance.

 Finishing Time: The day will finish at approximately 2:15 pm when students will be released. Parents are requested not to seek early release for their sons, except in the case of doctor’s appointments or emergencies.

 Sun: Please ensure your son has protection from the sun in the form of sunblock, a hat, sunglasses and clothing to cover up.

 Food: A canteen is available to buy lunch and drinks with EFTPOS available. A sausage sizzle will also be available. No pizza or other takeaway deliveries or BBQs are permitted.

 Weather: If the weather is doubtful, please check the school website http://www.hbhs.school.nz/blog under school notices at 7:00am for cancellation. We will also send an email via school links.

 Belongings: Although we take every care to prevent loss of personal belongings, we urge students not to bring valuable items to Athletics.

Yours sincerely

Mr T Miller
TIC Athletics

tmiller@hbhs.school.nz

To our HBHS parents and friends,

We need a coach for a junior softball team.  Anyone interested, please contact Mr Paul Nixon pnixon@hbhs.school.nz

Thank you

Dear Parents and Caregivers

As a school we mourn the sudden loss of our Deputy Headmaster and treasured colleague Graham Robinson. His passing will be felt throughout our school community. The family and school thank all those parents, students, old boys and friends of the school who have expressed their sympathies in so many ways.

Mr Robinson’s funeral will be held this Thursday in the school hall at 11.00am. We would ask caregivers of all Yr 9 and 10 students not to send your sons to school on this day, as classes will not be operating. All students of the school are of course most welcome to attend the funeral.

Thank you

Susan Hassall
Headmaster