School News - Hamilton Boys' High School

Old Boys Enter Into School Spirit

11th Mar 2011, 8:43am

The formal assembly on Wednesday was enlivened by the presence of two celebrated Old Boys - David Braithwaite, ex-Mayor of Hamilton, and Ron Wiberg, Former Chairman of Waikato Rugby. Mr Wiberg is the Chairman of the Hamilton High School Centennial Committee, and both men entered into the spirit of celebrating our 100th anniversary by wearing the current school uniform. The students and staff were charmed, and Mr Braithwaite and Mr Wiberg grinned like school boys as they stood with the senior management team on the stage. They commented on the comfort of the uniforms, the positive reception by the boys, and the importance of the Centennial, which begins on Thursday.

The programme of events is as follows:

Thursday March 17 - 7.30pm Concert at Founders Theatre (Ticketed event). Featuring an array of talented artists and musicians from the three schools - some of whom have become international stars.

Old Boys Selected for Maori All Blacks

30th Oct 2012, 7:54am

Three HBHS Old Boys were named yesterday as backs in the new Maori All Blacks Squad. We congratulate Jackson Willison (Ngati Mahuta - Waikato), Declan O'Donnell (Ngati Tuwharetoa/Ngati Porou - Waikato) and Trent Renata (Ngati Maru - Waikato), pictured from left to right, on this fine achievement.

Old Boys Update

26th Sep 2013, 12:35pm

Follow the link below to read an article provided by our school Archivist, Mrs Kate Holdsworth, about a recent donation to the school library from a very generous Old Boy, Mr Ray Flint (HBHS 1957 - 1962).

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Olympic Hopeful Put Through His Paces

4th Apr 2012, 8:09am

Swimmer Carter Edgecombe competed at the Open National Championships/ Olympic Trials in Auckland last week. This was his first bite at the Open competition and proved to be a fabulous experience. Being part of a championship where elite and carded athletes were competing and vying for National Open Titles and Olympic spots was inspirational and very exciting. It not only made the top Age Groups Swimmers realise how far they had to go, but what can be possible with hard work and years of commitment.

Carter competed in the 400m amd 1500m freestyle he gained a place in the B final for both races and was placed third in the 1500m freestyle final.

He leaves on Saturday to compete in Brisbane at the Australian Age Group Championships, his first international competition, where he hopes to race fast and hard to gain a place in the finals for as many events as possible.

Open Invitation

17th Feb 2010, 8:44am

Hamilton Boys’ High School would like to invite our Old Boys and friends of the school to view our new Gymnasium Complex. The viewing will be held on Friday, February 26 from 5.00 – 6.30 pm. If you would like to attend the event, please contact Sue Roycroft at 853 0440 ext 2031 or email sroycroft@hbhs.school.nz

Operation See Navy hosts HBHS Cadet

8th Oct 2010, 7:42am

David Tang (Year 12) spent a week during the recent break investigating opportunities for a future career in the Navy. He and seven other teens were selected from applicants all over New Zealand to spend seven days on the naval base at Devonport. David enthusiastically reports that, among other things, he was tear gassed, submerged in a simulation of a sinking ship, required to put out fires, instructed using a frigate bridge simulator, and allowed to control a half million dollar navy harbour craft for several hours.

All of the exercises were carefully controlled, but authentic. They are used to train naval personnel in crucial survival and leadership skills in preparation for manoeuvres. The experience has honed David’s ability to perform under pressure, and has given him valuable insights into a career with the Navy. All of this was courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Navy and the New Zealand Cadet Forces, an organisation that David has belonged to for the last four years.

Interview with David Tang