School News

Hamilton BHS 1st XV won the final of the Sanix World Youth Schools Tournament in Fukuoka Japan this afternoon, beating Truro College from England 40-8. Hamilton started well, playing an expansive game that the English struggled to defend. Lock Adam Burn scored after a long period of forward dominance. Hooker Hayden Winsnewski then scored a spectacular try, bursting from a lineout and out-pacing the defence. Winger Jesse Dodunski finished off a fine backline set piece to score in the corner. Grassroots Trust player of the day Bruce Jones then dived over from a ruck to score beneath the posts. 3 of the 4 tries were converted by 1st 5 Josh Smith.Halftime score 26-3.
In the 2nd half outstanding No.8 Kallum Andrews scored another hard running try, which was quickly followed up with a clever run to score from flanker Hugh Blake. Both tries were converted by Russ Parai. Other players to impress included flanker Kane Jacobson, halfback Kurtis McNaughten and fullback Henare Hira. The team celebrated their win in front of a large and appreciative crowd and look forward to returning to NZ on Sunday to their families, school and supporters.

The Burgess Trophy is a sailing regatta between schools in the Waikato and Thames region. In the last five years we have won the cup three times. 37 boats raced in the 2011 competition.

Bahr Youssuf (2011, Yr 13) gained 'Top in New Zealand' in the recent IGCSE examinations for Co-ordinated Sciences.  He is joined by Robert West (2011, Yr 13), who achieved the top New Zealand result in AS Geography, and Thomas Simpson (Year 13) who was joint third for 'Best Across 4 x AS levels.  These boys, their families and teachers have been invited to celebrate their success in a formal event being staged in Auckland on 16 February. 

What are the Cambridge examinations?

Cambridge International Examination (CIE) provides three general secondary qualifications: the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at Form 5/Year 11; International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) at Form 6/Year 12; and International Advanced Level (A Level) at Form 7/Year 13. Together they constitute a fully integrated set of secondary qualifications.

HBHS Service Awards aim to provide students with an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development.  They are challenged with the opportunity to provide service to individuals and to the community in line with the philosophy of the school.

The Platinum Premium Award is given to a Year 13 student who has consistently displayed outstanding service throughout the year.  The Gold Award recognises excellence in service at each year level.  Both of these awards at the discretion of the Executive team.  The Silver Award is presented after 80 service credits are completed.  In most cases, one credit equals one hour of service.  The Bronze Award represents 40 service credits attained.

At Hamilton Boys' High School, our mission for service is reflected in the sash on our crest - caring for others.

The HBHS Senior Touch team have begun their title defense in Auckland today with two impressive wins over Auckland schools.  In their first game HBHS beat St Peter's Auckland by 6 - 2, and followed this up with a win over King's College 5 - 3.  Check here for scores and results over the weekend as we will keep you posted as soon as results come to hand.  Good luck to the team!

Congratulations to the HBHS Senior Touch team on their National Championship win in Auckland yesterday.  Semi-final action on Sunday was very tight, with HBHS's Shanan Tomuri scoring the winning touchdown against Rotorua Boys' High School on the final hooter to take the 6 - 5 win.  The final was much more one-sided, with HBHS beating Hastings Boys' High School 6 - 1 in a dominant performance.  HBHS players Mikaere Beattie, Isaac Te Tamaki, Legin Hotham, and Shanan Tomuri were named in (Cont)