In this edition Our Old Boys To our HBHS whānau , HBHS FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS CLUB SHOUT OUT Welcome to the Term 3 edition of the High Achiever, our newsletter “Connecting Old Boys with the future of HBHS” Great things happen when great people join in. A new initiative in that celebrates the successes of all of our high achievers. In a year 2020 has been the development of the Supporters Club which is that has become known for everything that has been taken away, we made up of companies and individuals who commit to our Foundation decided this term that our focus would be on all of the wonderful FLEXIBILITY IS THE FOCUS FOR FRIEND RAISING events in advance and underpin our success in doing so. things that have happened, in our classrooms, on the stage, on AND FUNDRAISING IN 2020 If you’re looking for help in any of these key industries we urge you to the sports fields and courts, and out in the community. One of the support our supporters club in the way they do our HBHS Foundation. easiest decisions to make this term was the cover, and there was The HBHS Foundation was lucky to squeeze in the Annual Golf Day no way we were going to let our Deputy Headmaster, Mr Stuart this year but the Luncheon, now Dinner, event has taken on a new life HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN THE HBHS OLD Hakeney, leave us without paying tribute to his immense contribution three times over with COVID-19 related postponements. BOYS FOUNDATION to our school. The Te Reo on the cover, courtesy of Matua Toti West, translates as... Now set for Friday the 30th of October 2020 at the Wintec Atrium ● Update your details on the Old Boys database http://oldboys.hbhs. Dear rae-mōtuhi (industrious person), may peace be widespread, may we’ve got everything crossed for the successful presentation of the school.nz/ the sea glisten like greenstone, and may the shimmer of light guide BIGGEST EVER event. ● Like us on Facebook or Linkedin you on your way. ● Go to our page on the HBHS Website and see what more is on offer We ranged far and wide to fill our pages and we very much hope you We’re delighted to welcome Scott “Razor” Robertson as our guest for https://www.hbhs.school.nz/foundation/ enjoy our coverage of what is becoming the new normal at HBHS. the evening and look forward to hearing Nigel Yalden interview him Arohanui in the on-the-couch segment. Razor has an incredible winning record [email protected] and a unique style which I am sure will make for an entertaining Above: A very grateful HBHS staff line up to partake of the Parents’ evening. Contents: Association Morning tea. This wonderful gesture of appreciation by Pg 1 From the Headmaster our Parents’ Association is guaranteed to fill the Staff Room (pre-Alert- Level-2) and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our We couldn’t have made this late replacement happen without the Pg 2 Aotearoa Studies parents for their generous contributions in making our day during the support of Schick Civil Construction and Essential Talent. We’re lucky Pg 3 Special Feature - Mils Muliaina winter term so much brighter. to have some great companies in our Supporters Club and the team at Pg 4 - 5 The Heirloom Project Schick are among the best. Pg 6 Out and About Pg 7 Cover story - Mr Stuart Hakeney If you’re keen to get in amongst it, this event is not just for Old Boys, Pg 8 - 9 Winter Tournament Week 2020 all of the wider HBHS family and community are welcome. There are Pg 10 Under 15A Rugby Report a few seats available due to the date change so please contact us at Pg 11 Under 14A Rugby Report [email protected] if you’re interested. Pg 12 Our International Students Pg 13 The Photography Club Ticket prices are $1490 for a table of ten, or $149 for an individual Pg 14 Creative Writing ticket. The ticket price covers a three-course dinner, including beer Pg 15 Results Round Up and wine, as well as auctions and entertainment. Pg 16 Diversity Week and the H.E.A.R.T. Group Below: Old Boys Jonty Keaney, Leo Mitai-Wells and Nic Woods in International hockey action against Japan. The High Achiever would like to thank: Mrs Susan Hassall Matua Toti West Miss Phillipa Grace Mr Nigel Hotham Dante Devoe Iotia Teokotai Mrs Naaz Shah Mr Steve Horne Toby Hill Mr Stuart Hakeney Mr Murray McKenzie Mr Logan Asplin Above: The revised Winter Tournament format for 2020 meant that our Mr Todd Miller Mr Cameron Moorby Junior teams were involved for the first time at Super 8 level, and HBHS Ms Tonia Heeps Mr Philip Coyle hosted the Junior Basketball competition. Check out our Tournament Xinhao Hang Simon Xu round-up on pages 8 and 9. Below: It’s always a wonderful way to finish Term 3 off, and the weather obliged, allowing our Staff versus Prefects Kyle Barker Levi Pruden Football match to be played in glorious spring sunshine. A full time draw APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRADE CONTACT THE FOUNDATION Mrs Sally Weston Dylan Brown means the Staff retain the prestigious golden boot. AND TERTIARY OPEN IN AUGUST FOR 2020 Mr Brendon Cooley Mr Scott Wilson LEAVERS The Foundation office is located in the HBHS Library building at the Ms Melissa Young Mr Graham Nolan end closest to the Pavilion. Operating 20 hours a week, you’ll find the Matua Stefan West Mr Phil Basel The Foundation Trade and Tertiary Scholarships are available to Year doors open Monday - Thursday. All Old Boys are welcome to visit, Mrs Kate Bower Timothy Evans 12 or Year 13 Leavers who have demonstrated an interest in the check out old yearbooks or just to drop in and say hi. and everyone who contributed to our publication this term! wider HBHS community and who have had an excellent record of achievement in their areas of interest at HBHS. Ali Lennan Special thanks to: Mr James Hassall Applications are open NOW. Senior students will be reminded to Contact: [email protected] Ms Jamieson Hudson make an application but further information is available on the Tel: 07 583 0440 extn 2408 Mrs Sophia Moffitt and Mr Peter Caffell Foundation tab of the HBHS Website. or 021 909 981 Mrs Ali Lennan Paul Martin@Riverstone Our student photographers HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL Issue 2, September 2020 HIGH ACHIEVER Message from the Headmaster Term 4 Events School Starts Dear Parents and Caregivers, Monday 12 October CIE Examinations begin Thank you for your care and support through the ten weeks we have shared Wednesday 14 October in Term Three. We have so much for which to feel grateful through this time; although in Alert Level 2 for several weeks, we have been able to enjoy House Singing a winter sports season, our cultural activities continued, all students have been able to learn Wednesday 14 October at school throughout, and we have just returned to normal routines after eight days of Senior Mufti Day: Air Ambulance Preliminary examinations. And this week, we can celebrate our return to Alert Level 1, a symbol of Thursday 15 October success in the continuing challenge of minimising the impact of COVID-19 in New Zealand. William MacErlich Memorial Match A lovely excerpt from the writing of the author of Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Thursday 15 October expresses the reality of what should, and indeed must, be our approach to this unique year which Elite Sports & Cultural Team Photos we are sharing: “As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the Friday 16 October common, everyday blessings of our common, everyday lives, for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness - just the Māori & Pasifika Awards pure air to breathe and the strength to breathe it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just Evening Tuesday 20 October 6 - 8pm plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.” Art Exhibition Thursday 22 October 5 - 7pm The truth of these words has never been so important as it has been in 2020. We are grateful Music & Arts Awards Evening to be able to spend our days in our normal routines, with classes, meetings, sports and music Thursday 22 October 6 - 8pm practices, the sight of boys enjoying the freedom of relaxing through interval and lunch, and even a world where a few young men are still able to accept the consequences for not living up to Labour Day expectations, and I can share good humoured and respectful discussions with them on a Saturday Monday 26 October detention. We are grateful, in fact, for the “common everyday blessings of our common, everyday Sports Awards Evening lives”. And it is in this that we can learn a lesson for our future. We have, in 2020, experienced Thursday 29 October 6 - 8pm the reality that what we take for granted can be taken away. And we have recognised that what we take for granted, without thought or reflection, is in fact precious. Argyle House Leavers’ Dinner Friday 30 October 6 - 8pm In this edition of our newsletter, we see the strength of the young men of our world, carrying on Argyle House Prize Giving with the many, varied activities which are part of a wonderful year, in spite of the setbacks and Sunday 1 November 6 - 8pm uncertainty we have faced.