School News

<Extract from Te Awamutu Courier>

HBHS student Codi Merito was in a class of his own recently, taking out all seven races and winning the 15 Boys' title in the North Island BMX Championships in Whangarei. He also competed in the Trans-Tasman BMS test (held in conjunction with the North Island races), helping the New Zealand side to dominate convincingly.

The senior male test team captained by Merito completed a New Zealand double with a 103-92 win over an Australian team including two World No. 4 ranked riders, Brand Te Hiko (15 boys) and Brock Griffiths (14 boys). Merito won all of his team races.

We congratulate Codi on his exceptional performance in this highly competitive sport. Next year's North Island Championships will be held at Casteton Park in Te Awamutu. We invite you to add this date to your diary of sporting events for 2013.

The 1st XV faced off Auckland Grammar for the Moascar Cup in mixed conditions at HBHS yesterday.  HBHS won the toss and played into the wind, dominating both possession and territory. AGS showed courage in the face of an exceptionally strong team, but just didn’t get the ball, leading to a score of 22 – 0 to HBHS at half time.

The HBHS forward pack shone during both halves of the game.  In particular Fraser Armstrong and Nick Ross demonstrated that this team are now firmly back on the ground and looking forward to the New Plymouth Boys’ High Exchange next week. The final score of yesterday’s competition was a 41 – 12 win to HBHS. We would like to encourage any of our Old Boys or community members would like to come along and watch our teams in action.  Your support is always welcome and appreciated.
 

Two more HBHS crews have won medals today at the Maadi Cup in Twizel on the first of the finals days.  Congratulations to the Under 16 Coxed Four of Josh Gaylor, Connor Loomans, Ruben Houghton, Lucas Clarke and Matthew Deller (cox), coached by Cameron Bell and Robin Clarke, on winning a bronze medal in their final.  Congratulations also to the Under 18 Novice Crew who won gold in the Boys Exhibition Under 18 Novice Eight.  The crew consisted of Gabe Banks, Karney Dunster, Jacob Prier, Rhys Bain, Matthew Waugh, Joshua Davis, Caleb Muntz, Joel Fleming and cox Tony Pavich, and was coached by Ivan Pavich and Don Baron.

Teacher in Charge of Motocross, Mr Nathan Vassella, reports on Josiah Natzke's latest success in his sport...

On the first weekend of July, Josiah Natzke competed in the annual Battle of the Clubs held at the world class Taupo motocross facility.

Motorcycle clubs from around New Zealand selected their best riders to compete in this event. Therefore, this event attracted exceptional riders, some of whom compete internationally.

Josiah had an outstanding weekend aboard his Yamaha YZF250 and won both of his races.  In the process of winning his races, Josiah beat the current 14-16 year 250cc champion and also the current 15-16 year 125cc champion.  (Article cont)

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HBHS riders continue to make their presence felt in this popular and fast-growing sport over the weekend in Rotorua. Teacher in charge of Motocross, Mr Nathan Vassella, reports on the team's latest results...

On the 12^th of April, the HBHS Motocross team travelled to Rotorua and competed in the Western Heights Secondary School Motocross Tournament. This was the 20^th anniversary of the popular event, which attracted 250 students from all over the North Island.

All of the HBHS riders demonstrated great determination throughout the day of competitive racing and scored valuable points for the School. HBHS secured an impressive second place out of the 35 competing schools.  (cont)

Check out this article that appeared on page 2 of today's edition of the Waikato Times for more on our world-beating duo.  Thanks to Education Reporter Libby Wilson and the Waikato Times for their excellent coverage of our excellent students.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9719991/Exam-mistakes-not-so-silly-after-all