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HBHS Receives Lions Charter
On Wednesday 15 May, at the senior school assembly, HBHS was formally presented with the Lions Club Certificate of Organisation, which recognises the school’s Leo Club as being under the sponsorship of the Hamilton East Lions Club. The Lions Club International seal officially authorises the Leo Club to promote service activities throughout the community in accordance with the Lions Motto, “We Serve”. Leo stands for Leadership Experience Opportunity, and over the past two years the club has been doing exactly that, providing valuable assistance at community events such as the Relay for Life, Balloons over Waikato, the Waikato Show, and the Book Fair. Recently the Club spent three hours at Peachgrove Intermediate School, literally getting their hands dirty mulching a garden and transporting dirt. (cont)
Close Call in Wet Weather Rugby
It was a much closer contest for the HBHS 1st XV this weekend on the other side of the Kaimai Ranges in Tauranga, against Tauranga Boys' College. HBHS edged past the local team with a hard-fought 28 - 27 win. In other rugby results, the 2nd XV did not play this weekend, and the 3rd XV (pictured, right) had a solid 26 - 7 win in very wet conditions against Putaruru College 1st XV, in Putaruru.
HBHS Presents Run For Life Cheque to Kids Can
On Wednesday 15 May, Deputy Head Prefect and Leader of the Service Committee, Oliver Wilding, proudly presented Kids Can representative Ms Natalie Vincent with a cheque for $8612.15, the final total amount of money raised by the Charity Run For Life held at the end of Term 1. Oliver acknowledged the contribution that every boy who ran had made to this total, and the efforts of Mr Pat Cheyne, Chayce Glass and Purak Patel who worked so tirelessly along with the Service Committee to make the event such a success. Ms Vincent promised that the money would go towards helping needy children in the Waikato, who have to go to school hungry, cold and often without even the most basic necessities such as shoes. At present, Kids Can is feeding 6000 children daily, but they estimate that there are 33 000 New Zealand children who need this help. For more information, check out the Kids Can website at www.kidscan.org.nz or talk to Oliver and his Service Committee to find out what you can do to help.
2013 Cross Country
The 2013 Cross Country was held yesterday in the cold, damp and foggy conditions that are typical of a Waikato winter's morning. This was no deterrent to the hundreds of enthusiastic championship and non-championship athletes who ran the 4 - 6 km circuit (the distance varied from juniors, through to intermediates and seniors) around the perimeter of the school and through the gully. The individual championship results are as follows:
Junior Champions:
| Isaiah Priddey | Taylor | 1st |
| Liam Steffert | Steel | 2nd |
| Sam Montgomerie | Wilson | 3rd |
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Updated List of Board of Trustee Nominations
As of this morning, the following is the full list of nominees for the upcoming Board of Trustee elections. Any queries please contact the Returning Officer for the Elections Mrs Jan Missen jmissen@hbhs.school.nz
| Gill Brennan | Karleen Broughton | Pankaj Duggal |
| Robert Ebert | Leonard Gardner | Edward Hardie |
| Vina Hira | Phil Hokianga | Kewwa Low |
| Moana Moleni | Stephen Ng | Andrew Peacock |
| Neil Shaw | Maria Sikiotis | Vic Sneddon |
| Eric Souchon | Greg Trowern | Vivien Yates |
For candidate statements, please click on the following link:
Thomas Simpson receives Top Scholar Award from the Governor General
On Wednesday 15 May, 2012 HBHS Dux Thomas Simpson (back row, second from left), along with the nine other best-performed candidates in the 2012 Scholarship examinations, received his Top Scholar Award from the Governor General, his Excellency, Lieutenant General, The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae (front row, third from left) at Government House in Wellington. Also in attendance was the Prime Minister, the Honourable John Key (front row, fourth from left), and the Minister of Education, the Honourable Hekia Parata (front row, fifth from left). Congratulations to Thomas and the other students on this outstanding achievement, and on receiving the recognition that their achievements deserve.
FREE V8 SuperTourer Tickets
The BNT V8 SuperTourer and L J Hooker are offering students and family members free tickets to Pukekohe Raceway on the 25th of May.
Click the link to get your free tickets! http://www.v8st.co.nz/about-3/376.html
Any queries please see Teacher in Charge of Motocross, Mr Nathan Vassella.
E Block Officially Opened
This morning, in a special ceremony conducted by HBHS Kaumatua Matua Koroneihana Cooper (pictured, right) of Turangawaewae Marae, representing King Tuheitia, E Block, and within it the 6 new classrooms, was blessed and officially opened. Also in attendance were Matua Manuel Mongia (pictured, centre), the HBHS Tainui Iwi Representative, Headmaster Mrs Susan Hassall (obscured) and the Senior Executive, Mr Ian Herbert who has overseen the building project, Head of Mathematics Faculty Mr Charlton Thompson and the teachers who will be moving into the new block. Matua Cooper spoke to the assembled group prior to the ceremony and explained the significance of the blessing in acknowledging the ancestors and descendants of all of those associated with the building, its purpose in keeping all who will use the building safe, and the purpose of the building itself where future generations will be educated. The karakia dates back to the second Maori King, Tawhiao, and is of special significance for the Waikato region. The ceremony began with a karanga performed by Whaea Miriama Barton (pictured, left) and was followed by the karakia as the group entered the building. The ceremony concluded with a waiata, “Whakaria Mai”, sung by all in attendance.
House Competition Standings
The House placings for the cross country, held yesterday are as follows:
| House: | Place: |
| Taylor | 1st |
| Tait | 2nd |
| Wilson | 3rd |
| Baigent | 4th |
| Argyle | 5th |
| Steel | 6th |
Therefore, the overall House competition to date, after the Cross Country results are added in, is as follows:
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Archived Articles
HBHS win Waikato Intercollegiate Golf Championships
The beautiful greenstone National Provident Fund Trophy will be staying at HBHS for another year, as the HBHS Number 1 golf team (pictured, right) won the Waikato Intercollegiate Golf Tournament for the second year running, at Matamata yesterday. The team, from left, of Denzel Ieremia, Bayley Waudby, Callum Scott and Regan Kidd, won the Intercollegiate Championships by an incredible 15 shots over second placed St Peter's School of Cambridge. Captain of Golf, Denzel Ieremia was in typically fine form, shooting a five under round, after coming fifth in the Muruwai Open during the weekend. Congratulations to the team on such a comprehensive victory, and thanks to Teacher in Charge of Golf, Mr Brendon Cooley, for his continued support of HBHS Golf.
The Return of the Spelling Bee
Yes, the National Spelling Bee Competition is back at secondary school level, and Year 9 and 10 students are eligible to enter. HBHS has an illustrious history in this event, with Old Boys Thomas North (in 2008) and Harvard-bound Christopher Jury (in 2009) as former New Zealand Champions who went on to compete in the International Spelling Bee finals held in Washington DC. Listen out in assemblies, read the Daily Notices for entry details, or see the Director of Advanced Learning Programmes, Mr Graeme Miller, for more information. If you would like to test yourself against our former winners and see if you have the right spelling stuff, get someone to read the following list, taken from previous competitions. Absolutely no peeking!
(Click Read More for the list)
Updated List of Board of Trustee Nominations
As of this morning, the following is the full list of nominees for the upcoming Board of Trustee elections. Any queries please contact the Returning Officer for the Elections Mrs Jan Missen jmissen@hbhs.school.nz
| Karleen Broughton | Robert Ebert | Edward Hardie |
| Vina Hira | Kewwa Low | Stephen Ng |
| Andrew Peacock | Neil Shaw | Maria Sikiotis |
| Vic Sneddon | Eric Souchon | Greg Trowern |
| Vivien Yates |
Best Ever Result at Nationals for Waterpolo Team
Congratulations to the HBHS Senior A Waterpolo team who finished 5th at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Waterpolo National Championships held in Wellington during the April holiday break. This is the best ever result, not only for HBHS, but for any Waikato school team in the history of the competition. The team would like to thank Head Coach, Mr Geoff Wheeler, who was very much the driving force behind this unprecedented performance. Under Geoff's guidance, the team travelled to Australia in order to prepare for this tournament, and for the North Island Secondary Schools Championships held in March, where the team finished 8th. As a result of these fine performances, Sam Franicevic and Callum Maxwell are trialling for the New Zealand Under 19 Squad, Richard Sneddon has been selected for the New Zealand Under 15 Team, and Tristan Houghton for the New Zealand Under 17 Team. Congratulations again to these boys, to the team, and congratulations and thanks to Mrs Jan Missen for her continued support of HBHS Waterpolo.
1st XI Footballers Win Referee's Cup
The HBHS 1st XI Football team (pictured right, after their victory in the final) have won the Referee's Cup, defeating Cambridge High School's 1st XI in the final with a score of 3 - 0. The tournament was played in the opening weekend of the winter sports season at St Peter's School in what were perfect conditions to kick off the various 2013 competitions. Paul Clout scored two goals in the final, with the third being added by Blair Bates. Congratulations to the team on starting their season so well, and thanks and congratulations to coaches Mr Paul Nixon and Mr Aaron Scott, and manager Mr Stuart Hakeney.
Nicholas and Zac Woods make Junior Men's Black Sticks Squad
HBHS Year 13 student Nicholas Woods and his older brother Zac, an HBHS Old Boy, were named in the Junior Men's Black Sticks Squad this weekend, following the completion of the National Under 21 Tournament on Saturday afternoon. This team will compete in the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in India from the 6th to the 15th of December, and we congratulate Nicholas and Zac on their selection.
HBHS 1st XV Open Season in Style
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The HBHS 1st XV began their Chiefs Cup campaign in fine style this afternoon, with a 64 - 0 win over St Paul's Collegiate 1st XV at St Paul's. Coach Mr Greg Kirkham was understandably pleased with the team's performance, and with the way that the team had played to the game plan throughout the match. The half time score was 38 - 0. The Chiefs Cup is the 1st XV competition for teams throughout the Investec Super Rugby Waikato Chiefs catchment area. In other HBHS rugby results, the 2nd XV did not have a match, and the 3rd XV beat the Forest View High School 1st XV 66 - 0.
Code of Conduct for all supporters of HBHS sport
HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE SCHOOL
All supporters of HBHS teams should consider the following:
• Sport is about having a positive attitude. You can assist in setting a positive tone and help to make sport an enjoyable experience
• Encourage your son, and other boys in his team, in their efforts in the sporting arena.
• Insist that your son plays within the rules of the game and by the principles of Fairplay, irrespective of the manner in which the opposition may play the game.
• Being part of a team is a commitment; assist your son to live up to his commitments. Do not accept your son letting his team mates and coaches down. (Cont)
Boad of Trustee Elections
A reminder regarding the HBHS Board of Trustee Elections. Nominations close Thursday 16th May at 12 noon. Contact the Returing Officer, Director of Administration Mrs Jan Missen, for more information at jmissen@hbhs.school.nz
Nominations received to date are:
| Karleen Broughton | Maria Sikiotis | Kewwa Low |
| Eric Souchon | Vic Sneddon | Vivien Yates |
Denzel Ieremia makes Srixon Development Squad
HBHS Captain of Golf and Prefect Denzel Ieremia has been selected for the Srixon Development Squad ahead of competition for the Waikato Secondary Schools Championships to be held in Matamata next week. This is yet another honour for the talented young player, as this team is comprised of the very best emerging golfing talent in New Zealand and is intended for athletes at the pre-elite stage of their careers. Denzel leads a strong team into next week's competition, and we wish him and all of the competitors the very best of luck. The full team list is as follows:
| Team 1: | Team 2: | Team 3: | Team 4: |
| Denzel Ieremia | James Fellows-Ford | Daley Rata-Makene | Ashley Lyne |
| Regan Kidd | Sam Brinkworth | Maxwell Palmer | Tyler Woods |
| Bayley Waudby | Sam McGovern | Ryan Madden | Matt Davis |
| Callum Scott | Ben Murray | Michale Jones | Max Gabolinscy |