Dear Parents/Caregivers

We are seeing a number of boys presenting to the wellness centre with issues relating to dehydration and lack of food intake.

In many cases the lack of fluid can be attributed to students either not bringing a drink bottle and/or simply not drinking adequate amounts of fluid. This results in headaches, lethargy, stomach aches, constipation and generally not feeling well.

The issues with food intake relate to some of the boys poorly managing themselves and not eating breakfast or simply having a cup of coffee and then complaining of stomach aches, nausea, and feeling tired.

We are also seeing a lot of injuries secondary to not wearing footwear during PE.  This is particularly prevalent with those boys with foot conditions such as flat feet (as some of these students require extra support to prevent injury).

Please note that the Wellness Centre is not a GP clinic.  We are seeing boys who are presenting to us on a Monday morning with injuries and illness which they have sustained or been suffering from over the weekend. We are more than happy to see boys if they become unwell or injured during the school day, but it is inappropriate for us to be treated as a GP clinic.

Things to remember:

• Ensure that you are eating adequate amounts to provide your body with the fuel it needs throughout the day, this includes breakfast. Some people are not big breakfast eaters, but even a slice of toast and jam or a piece of fruit is better than nothing and essential to get through the first part of the day.
• Adequate nutrition is particularly necessary for those participating in sports or sitting exams/assessments.
• Drink plenty of water: The fluid requirements for the average teenager in a temperate environment varies greatly, however, the US Food and Nutrition Board recommended in 2004 that teenage boys 14 - 18 years of age drink 3.3 litres of water per day. 
• Wear adequate footwear including when participating in PE and especially if you have diagnosed foot problems requiring extra support. This will make you less likely to sustain foot and leg injuries.
• Don't come to school if you are sick. You won't be able to concentrate or participate adequately, it will take you longer to recover, and you will likely make your classmates and teachers sick too.

Thank you
HBHS Nurses

NCEA Revision Seminar - Wednesday 1st May

Presenter: Wayne Prince - ‘The Art of Learning’

Venue: HBHS School Study Centre

Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Parents are warmly invited to attend our NCEA Revision Seminar. Research clearly shows that one of the most important determinants of student success at school is parental involvement, but many parents don’t know how to get involved effectively.

To help with this, Hamilton Boys’ High School is inviting parents to a free, ninety minute seminar on Wednesday Evening, 1st May that will show parents how they can support their children’s learning at home and help them to develop more resilience and achieve greater success at school.

Presenter Wayne Prince has been running ‘The Art of Learning’ workshops for many years with the 'Art of Learning' business and our own students reporting significant shifts in their learning and achievement after participating in these workshops. Mr Prince has an established history of creditable seminars that have generated many positive responses from schools within New Zealand and overseas.

Parents, please express your interest via email to jquigley@hbhs.school.nz

Jeremy Quigley
Middle School Academic Mentor

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Our next Parents' Association Meeting is being held on Tuesday, 30th April at 7.00pm in the Staffroom.

All welcome.

Kind regards
HBHS Parents' Association

The pool will no longer be open to the public on the weekends.  The HBHS pool will open back up to the public in November 2019.

Upcoming Information Evenings

These evenings are all in Hamilton. Parents and students are welcome to attend.

High School Exchange 
The Link Community Centre
6 Te Aroha Street
4 April
6.30pm – 8.00pm
Rsvp - www.youreducation.co.nz

Otago University
HBHS School Hall
9 April
6.30pm – 7.30pm             

Study at a USA University
St Peters School
Cambridge
29 April
7.00pm – 9.00pm
register online                                              

Canterbury University
Claudelands Arena 
28 May
6.00pm   

Waikato Careers Expo
Claudelands Event Centre 
9 & 10 June
www.careersexpo.org.nz/expos/hamilton-2019
(Our HBHS school expo is held every 2 years and will be held again in 2020.)         

Massey University 
Centre of Excellence
St Pauls Collegiate
Hukanui Road 
11 June
6.00pm – 7.30pm
register at www.massey.ac.nz/infoevenings                                     

Victoria University
Claudelands Arena
2 July
6.00pm – 8.00pm
5.00pm for Pasifika students and families

NZ College of Chiropractic
Aituz Chiropractic
274 Peachgrove Road
18 July
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Rsvp - www.chiropractic.ac.nz/events              

Check the HBHS Careers Facebook page for events, information and jobs HBHS Careers facebook

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Entertainment books are now available at the school shop for collection or purchase.

Thank you
HBHS Parents' Association

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Your son is in the last week of his first set of option subjects. He will begin his second set of option subjects on Monday 8th April.

Your son's two new options have been posted on the B Block notice board at School, so boys can get prepared for their upcoming classes.

To ensure the boys are ready to get straight into their two new option classes on Monday, please assist them in organising the correct stationery/equipment.

All students taking part in Technology Metal, Technology Wood and Food Technology need to bring covered in footwear.

All subjects except the following, require a 1B5 book. Specialist stationery is as follows:-

Art
- 1 x 2B pencil = $0.80
- 1 x Staedtler Triplus Fine black pen = $2.00
- 1 x A3 clearfile 30 pocket = $12.60

Graphics
- 1 x Graphics Kit (available at School shop only) = $30.00

Spanish
- 1 x 1B8 = $0.60

Thank you
Caitlin Brown
Junior Curriculum Co-ordinator

Dear Parents/Caregivers

This week we have two opportunities to support worthwhile causes.

As part of his "I am Hope" Charity, Mike King is hoping to raise money through Gumboot Friday to provide free counselling for young New Zealanders battling mental health issues.

Here at Hamilton Boys' High School, we have a "Chapters Program" for senior students wishing to be part of promoting mental health in the school.  We also have a very passionate group of teachers involved, who are in full support of this cause.

This Friday, if students wish to wear gumboots with their school uniform they are welcome to do so.  If they do, we ask each boy to give a gold coin.

If students do not wear gumboots, they can still donate a gold coin to this cause if they wish to.

As a school we encourage students to donate, but it is optional.

All money donated goes straight into the "Gumboot up New Zealand" account.  

The second opportunity this week is Mufti Day this Thursday, 4 April.

If students wish to wear mufti, we ask them to please bring $2.00.

All funds raised go to Diabetes Youth.

Thank you
HBHS Senior Management

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Year 10-13 Interim Reports are now available to view and download from the Parent Portal.  Instructions for accessing the Portal were sent to you early in the year via email.

Bookings for the upcoming parent evening (Monday 8th April) open this Friday.  Please see the attached document for instructions regarding how to make your bookings.

If you require any assistance with using the portal or making bookings, please contact Student Data Processing on (07) 853 0440 extn 2086 or email jcullen@hbhs.school.nz

Kind regards
Charlton Thompson
Teacher in Charge of Reporting

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Year 9 Interim Reports are now available to view and download from the Parent Portal.  Instructions for accessing the Portal were sent to you early in the year via email.

Bookings for the upcoming parent evening (Thursday 4th April) open this Friday.  Please see the attached document for instructions regarding how to make your bookings.

If you require any assistance with using the portal or making bookings, please contact Student Data Processing on (07) 853 0440 extn 2086 or email jcullen@hbhs.school.nz

Kind regards
Charlton Thompson
Teacher in Charge of Reporting

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Hamilton Boys' High School Tutor Group photographs are available for you to view and order online with PhotoLife Studios.

Your son will be bringing home today, an online slip with your unique 'Shoot Key' detailed on it.  This 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 14 April 2019 will be dispatched back to the school and your son will be able to collect them from the School Shop.  Any orders placed after 14 April 2019 will be sent directly to your specified delivery address and will incur a $6.00 postage and packaging charge.

Thank you
Liz Caskey
HBHS Shop
shop@hbhs.school.nz

Dear Parents/Caregivers 

We have been offered an amazing Study Skills Programme from Brenton Bai, who created Study Skills to help elite athletes in the High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) system gain the necessary skills for their academic pathways. This programme, however, is applicable to all students Yr 9 – Yr 13.

For the small price of only $9 (RRP $230), students at Hamilton Boys’ High School will gain 12 months access to this online package, which has helped HPSNZ athletes with their academic programmes. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to gain valuable knowledge in study habits, note taking, speed reading and improving memory techniques. Students will have full access to over 70 instructional videos and downloadable PDF files to help them in their quest for academic success.

Please see the attached flyer and take the time to search the webpage to preview the contents. Follow the instructions located at the bottom of the flyer to purchase the licence. 

Many thanks
Mr Jeremy Quigley
(Academic Mentor Yr 10,11)
jquigley@hbhs.school.nz

Mr Jason MacLean
(Academic Mentor Yr 12,13)
jmaclean@hbhs.school.nz

The Parents' Association are pleased to announce that the 2019 Entertainment Book memberships are on their way.  

Your support really helps our School, so we’re thrilled to let you know about special bonus Early Bird Entertainment Membership Offers for loyal supporters.

Pre-order the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership and receive bonus offers you can use right away!

You can now order on-line at https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/1565k89

or

You can pre-order at the School Shop (payment by cash or credit card only).

Your support is appreciated.

Printed books will be arriving at the school shop by the end of this week.

Kind Regards
Hamilton Boys' High School Parents' Association