School News

Jesse Reynolds  (pictured right) and Jacob Phillips (both Yr 10) recent achieved outstanding results at the 38th Paralympic National Championships, held in Hamilton from the 3rd-6th November. 

Both boys did very well, especially Jacob as this was his first National event. Jacob’s athletics results are as follows: 

200m, third, bronze

400m, third, bronze

100m, fourth

 Jesse Reynolds attained both gold and a new New Zealand paralympic record for the 100m butterfly. This was a great achievement as he beat the current Olympic champion Daniel Sharp.  His other results are listed below:

200 individual medley, gold and a New New Zealand paralympic record

400m freestyle, gold and a new New Zealand paralympic record

100m backstroke, gold

As we head into Summer Tournament Week next week, we wish all of our teams safe travels and the very best of luck as they go to compete in their various tournaments around the country.  We will keep you up-to-date with results as they come in, and we look forward to reporting on all of our teams and their results in the Term 1 edition of the High Achiever.  Go HBHS!

Hundreds of proud grandparents were hosted by their grandsons at Hamilton Boys' High School this morning, taking the opportunity to tour the grounds, share morning tea and enjoy both speeches and musical interludes prepared by the students. Grandparents' Day is an event that the school particularly looks forward to; it is a treat for students (many of whom are quite reticent about their school lives) to show their grandparents the environment that they spend their days in.  The grandparents get an opportunity to observe classes, review the campus and see staff and students interact. 

Some of the grandparents here today have attended this particular event up to five times over the years.  It is a great chance for us to be able to show them the ways in which the school has grown, and to acknowledge the important role that they play in our students' lives.  We would like to thank all of those grandparents who were able to attend, as well as the Junior Leaders, who worked with Mr Robinson to make sure that the day was a success. 

Hamilton Boys' High School hosted over two hundred of our students' grandparents this morning.  The boys welcomed their grandparents, shared morning tea with them, and then toured the school with the Year 10 leaders.  Grandparents' Day is an event that the school particularly looks forward to; it is a treat for students (many of whom are quite reticent about their school lives) to show their grandparents the environment that they spend their days in.  The grandparents get an opportunity to observe classes, review the campus and see staff and students interact. 

Some of the grandparents here today have attended this particular event up to five times over the years.  It is a great chance for us to be able to show them the ways in which the school has grown, and to acknowledge the important role that they play in our students' lives.  We would like to thank all of those grandparents who were able to attend, as well as the Junior Leaders, who worked with Mr Robinson to make sure that the day was a success.

Follow the link below to read an article in the Hamilton Press about HBHS students and their work for the Habitat for Humanity project, which is a charitable organisation that operates around the world to provide housing for those in society who need it the most.

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At present, the Boys’ High Service Committee is rolling out a new initiative with world-renowned “Habitat for Humanity”. Students of all ages will have the chance to put their construction abilities to good use in aid of those who need it most. Four programmes are on offer, including “A Brush With Kindness” (house/structural painting and minor repair assistance to the elderly), building projects, product construction projects, and even overseas opportunities.

For students interested in future trades work, this is also an excellent opportunity to gain career experience while distinguishing themselves in the Service Awards Programme.

Any student (junior or senior) who wishes to take part in this prestigious and interesting work, should approach Mr Bair to find out more details.