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Hamilton Boys' High School, as the only state boys' school in the Waikato region, naturally retains a strong focus on delivering effective single-sex education for boys. The school's ethos is to strive for excellence in education and to create an environment which encourages students to strive for excellence in their own lives.

HBHS continues to develop a range of leading-edge learning programmes for boys and young men combined with providing a wide range of academic, co-curricular and sporting opportunities. School activities are conducted in a well-structured social environment to support and extend each boy's abilities.

The strong school spirit of Hamilton Boys' High School is founded on core values that blend the values of the past with the challenge of the future, so students develop and grow in a safe and nourishing environment.

Key School Results as of Dec 2019

Professional Initiatives

Gifted and Talented Education: HBHS and its Advanced Learning Programme (ALP) for educating gifted and talented boys has been identified by the Ministry of Education as a model of high standards. Funding is provided for leading staff professional development and increasing boys achievement.

Learning Support: HBHS has developed a comprehensive educational programme of support for students assisting them to develop strategies to deal with their special learning needs.

Mentoring: An ever expanding scheme of advice and positive relationship building from Yr 9 (Peer Reading), Academic Mentors, 20/20, where junior students are linked with prefects. A Boys to Men Programme involving all Yr 9 & Yr 13 students, Yr 12 and 13 Career Exploration and Elite Sport and Guidance underpinned by positive staff/student relationships and strong coaching programmes in sports and recreational activities throughout the school, lead to high levels of student engagement.

Academy of Sport and Academy of Arts: HBHS has developed Junior Elite Sport and Arts classes to ensure elite students are supported to perform at the top level in New Zealand whilst maintaining a sound educational programme at the school.

Leadership & Management: The Headmaster of HBHS provides inspirational and visionary leadership, supported by a highly effective management team, committed to a values-driven school. Together, staff and senior students craft a safe, successful and happy learning environment for all students. A structure of Executive, Faculties, departments and teaching staff, provides clear vision, values and systems throughout the school to ensure a culture of success.

Key Academic Achievements