Invitation to the 2017 Hamilton Boys’ High School Leavers Dinner

The Hamilton Boys’ High School Parents’ Association would like to warmly invite you to the Leavers Dinner for 2017.

Attached is an invitation for you and your family to join us for a night of celebration of your son completing his schooling at Hamilton Boys' High School.

We have a wonderful night of entertainment planned, including musical entertainment, a guest speaker, Cam Calkoen (www.camcalkoen.com) and an amazing dinner by Kerr and Ladbrook caterers.

Tickets cost $50 per person which includes entertainment and drinks.

If you would like to reserve some seats or book a group table please email hbhsleaversdinner@gmail.com

Tickets will be available from the school shop in Week 1 of Term 4.

We look forward to hosting you.

Fiona Webber
HBHS Parents Association

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Update for Term 3, 2017 from the Health Centre.

Sickness, diarrhoea, vomiting
A reminder if your son has had diarrhoea or vomiting, we request you keep him home for 48 hours from his last episode.  This is the recommendation from the Medical Officer of Health at Waikato District Health Board.

Change in Medical Condition
If there has been any change in your son’s medical conditions, can you also let us know via email or phone call, so we can add this to your son's details.  

Anaphylaxis or Allergies
If your son has Anaphylaxis or Allergies, please contact us so we can send you the Action Plan that we need to have completed for your son, whilst he is at school.

Address and Phone Numbers
If your address or work/home phone number has changed, can you please update this by emailing jcullen@hbhs.school.nz or ringing the school office.  It is important for the school to have up to date records.

Physiotherapy
If your son is wanting Physio for an ACC injury, the free school Physios are at HBHS Monday to Friday.  To book you can ring Hillcrest Physio on 07 856 4656 and ask for an appointment at HBHS. Physios see students in the Health Centre in the Student Services Centre.

Drink Bottles
Please remind your sons not to share drink bottles.  We are seeing quite a number of sore throats as a result of boys sharing.

Any queries please contact us.

Many thanks
Janice Cameron and Jessica Parkes
School Nurses
Registered Comprehensive Nurses
schoolnurse@hbhs.school.nz
07 853 0440 ext 2434

Wow what a response we have had from families donating items for distribution in Tonga!!

Thank you all so much!

We have enough school stationary now, but any sports gear and footwear would be greatly appreciated.

All donations to A4 by the end of tomorrow (Friday).

Thank you
O Cowley

Hamilton Boys' High School Winter Sports photographs taken in Term 3 are available to you to view and order online with PhotoLife Studios.

Your son will be bringing home today, an online slip with their unique 'Shoot Key' detailed on it.  The Shoot Key will bring up all photographs that your son is in.  It is then an easy process for you to shop online and purchase the photographs you want.

All orders placed before 15 October 2017 will be dispatched back to the school and your son will bring the photographs home.  Any orders placed after 15 October 2017 will be sent directly to your specified delivery address and will incur a $6.00 postage and packing charge.

Thank you.

Liz Caskey
HBHS Shop
shop@hbhs.school.nz

Dear Parent/Guardian

The school is holding the “KidsCan Charity Run” on Friday, September 29^th.  The circuit will include the river walkways between Victoria Bridge and Cobham Bridge.

This is a school based activity and all students are encouraged to participate.

If your son did not contribute in Term 1, the cost of entry is $5.00, and this year, all proceeds will go directly to the KidsCan Charity which helps disadvantaged children in New Zealand.  This event is part of the Hamilton Boys’ High School fundraising effort.  The money should be paid to the tutor teacher by Friday, September 29^th.

The run will start outside Argyle House at approximately 12.15pm.  Those students who cannot participate will be supervised in the classroom from 11.50am to 2.00pm.

P Cheyne
Run Organiser

Cricket Registration Term 4 2017

Click Here to Register

Cricket Information

CRICKET FEES
You will be invoiced once you have registered and been placed in a team
Basic fee for all teams - $60
Premier/Snr A - $150 ($60 + $90)
Development and Emerging - $100 ($60 + $40)
1st XI and Junior XI fixtures, tournaments and tours will be costed separately
Players to have a Cricket HQ profile (check you only have one)

CRICKET PLAYING GEAR
Cricket shirts and HBHS cricket hats are available at the school shop.
All players are expected to be in whites and correct shoes. No “snap backs” or non-regulation caps.
Batting and wicket keeping gear can be provided on request and will be added to the team gear bag.
HBHS has a small number of batting helmets available on request.

TRAVELLING GEAR
Travelling uniform for the 1st and 2nd XI school fixtures.
HCA matches players arrive at the venue ready to play.

SEASON
Term 4

DRAW
The draw is published on the sports noticeboard or click the link below to visit HCA website.

Hamilton Cricket

Yours faithfully
Tim Aughton
TIC Cricket
taughton@hbhs.school.nz
021 084 17068

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Your son may have made you aware of a planned trip to China for 25-30 students of Accounting, Business Studies and Economics in the school holidays of April 2019. Students have received a preliminary notice about the tour.

On Wednesday, 27 September 2017 at 6:00pm in the school staffroom, we are holding a parents’ and students’ meeting outlining the itinerary, costs, fundraising options and other details about this trip. This meeting will help you and your son decide whether you wish to pursue this venture.

This trip will be run in conjunction with Edventure Group Travel Specialists and there will be representatives from this organisation at the meeting to share the experiences other local schools have had on similar curriculum tours to China.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Kind regards
Denise Weren and Toni Koning

Malo e lelei, Kiaora 

21 Hamilton Boys’ High School students will be having a Tongan cultural experience during the first week of the holidays.

They will be staying in villages and visiting 3 schools. 

We will visit some poorer areas and will take stationary, childrens' books, good condition clothes for all ages, sports balls, rugby boots and first aid as our koha/donation.

If you can donate an item or two which we will distribute amongst the Tongan communities, please bring them into A4 no later than next Friday, 22nd September (week 9).

Malo aupito
Mr Cowley
Teacher in Charge

TENNIS REGISTRATION TERM 4 2017

Interschool Competition

Year 9 & 10 players only

This competition takes place after school on Wednesday October 25^th, November 1st, 8^th, 15^th & 22^nd at 4pm against other schools in the Waikato.

Social Tennis

Tuesday afternoon - 3.30-4.45pm

This is where you can have a hit around with your mates after school. You get placed into a team and play fellow students from Hamilton Boys’. Coaching will also be provided for those players wishing to improve their game.

CLICK HERE to register

One Tennis fee payment of $20 for both options

You will be invoiced once your son has registered.

Mike Erceg
Master in Charge

HBHS Careers Information 2017

Job Opportunities

Great cadetship opportunity for students who enjoy Graphics. You will draw/design/create in a civil engineering context.

GHD is offering is a cadetship with study towards bachelor-of-engineering-technology-(civil) but specialising as a modeller that would end up in a position like these https://www.seek.co.nz/mx-jobs or these https://www.seek.co.nz/jobs-in-engineering/civil-structural-engineering?keywords=12d

They include

• Paid study to obtain a NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) leading to Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
• Work and study at the same time.
• Continue living in the Waikato whilst you study.
• Exciting work opportunities across the region, New Zealand and the globe.
• Opportunities to work with and be mentored by civil, transport, structural, geotechnical and water engineers locally and nationally.
• Flexible work environment with a great bunch of people.

If you are interested come to the Careers office (SSC) at lunch time on Tuesday 12^thSeptember.

GAP Year -  Opportunity to earn money

IRD are looking for school leavers to fulfil a year-long contract.  They are based in Te Rapa and handle customer queries.

If you are interested go to the Careers office (SSC) at lunchtime on Mon 11^th September.

Apprenticeships Available

There are currently apprenticeships available in the following industries. Students can combine school with a work placement, to see if it will be the right ‘fit’. A drivers licence is required for most.

• Diesel Mechanic – Waikato Tractors
• Plumbing
• Engineering – welding
• Engineering – general
• Flooring
• Painting
• Collision repair and refinishing
• Shower installation – this is not an apprenticeship

Please contact Mrs Ross (Careers) lross@hbhs.school.nz   or 8530440 ext 2426

University Enrolments and Course Planning – Year 13

All of the universities will send representatives to school to help students plan their courses for 2018. Please see careers staff to get an appointment time.

8^th August (Fri)                       Waikato University

15^th September (Fri)                Otago University

18^th September (Mon)             Auckland University

19^th September (Tues)            Massey University

21^st September (Thurs)              Lincoln University

27^th September (Wed)             Victoria University

Scholarship Closing Dates

Victoria University, general scholarships – September 15^th 

Victoria have just announced two rugby scholarships, (one for Pasifika) and one other. They are looking for an academically capable student who has an above average rugby ability, with the potential to play representative rugby at a senior level. The financial circumstances of applicants will be taken into consideration by the selection committee.

Closes September 30th

www.victoria.ac.nz/obu-rugby-scholarship

Information Evenings

Summer Camp USA (IEP)
Wednesday 13^th September 6.30pm – Anglesea Motel and Conference Centre

ARA Institute of Canterbury
Thursday 14th September 3:30 pm – 7:30pm at Hamilton Distinction Hotel.
Specialising in the following;
Broadcasting | Performing Arts (NASDA) | Music Arts | Sustainability and Outdoor Ed. | Japanese | Medical Imaging | | Architectural Studies | Interior Design| Tourism & Hospitality | Sports Science | Animal Science |

Waikato University Applicant Day
Saturday 23^rd September 9.00am – 2.00pm        Student Centre
Applicant day gives prospective students and families an opportunity to visit the campus and find out everything that Waikato has to offer.

Lynnette Ross
Teacher in Charge of Careers
lross@hbhs.school.nz