Robert is an International Educational Consultant, based in Canberra, Australia, who specialises in offering 'Bully Prevention' workshops for students, teachers, Parents/Caregivers, Deans and counsellors around the world, and is author of the book "Why We Bully?".

Robert will be running sessions for all 168 Argyle boys as well as all 465 Year 9s in the day school. The 4 days Robert worked with the Argyle boys and staff in May 2018 & 2019 was extremely beneficial to us all.

Robert will also be running a seminar for parents on Wednesday, 4th March, 6.45pm (for a 7.00pm start) until 9.15pm, in the School Hall. $10 per person at the door. An email was sent out to all Hamilton BHS parents/caregivers on Tuesday 25th February promoting this evening. The key points are:

Hamilton Boys' High School has asked him to address the concerns of parents on the issues pertaining to Pornography. 'Doing Nothing/Saying Nothing' about these issues perpetuates a growing problem; being 'heavy-handed' drives these behaviours further underground.

This seminar will endeavour to show the impact of excessive, compulsive, pornography-viewing on the psyche of boys and how this impact can have long-term effects. Girl-usage of the internet in this sexual realm is equally serious, and some current practices by girls will be discussed. Robert will endeavour to show how parents might discuss such issues with their children and teens.

Resources for Optional Purchase:
'Why Just Why is My Child being Bullied' - $10.00
'Self-Doubt is at the Heart of Being Human' - $10.00 (covers Internet Addiction)
'I Want the Very Best for My Child' - $10.00 (a reflection on High Parental Expectation and its effect)

Individual Championship and House Results

Senior Championship House Points

1st Charles Annals, Baigent, 76pts

2nd Andrew Carr, Steel, 64

3rd Liam Mckee, Taylor, 62

4th Thomas Marchant, Argyle, 56

5th Cody Nordstrom, Argyle, 48

6th Harry Russ, Argyle, 42

Intermediate Championship

1st Kyan Trebes, Taylor, 69pts

2nd Mathijs Wetzels, Taylor, 64

3rd Adam Morgan, Taylor, 56

4th Payton Spencer, Wilson, 52

5th Johno O’Brien, Argyle, 48

6th Brodie Robinson, Wilson, 38

Junior Championship

1st Joshua Wickers, Argyle, 68

2nd Dylan Brown, Argyle, 62

3rd Jesse Humberstone-Kara, Argyle, 58

4th = Matthew Bruning, Steel, 52

4th = Thomas Cave, Taylor, 52

4th = Tom Cooley, Wilson, 52

4th = Finn Seavill, Wilson, 52

Athletic Sports House Points

Track Field Total Final Placings

ARGYLE 6pts 6pts 12pts 1st

TAYLOR 5, 4, 9 2nd =

WILSON 4, 5, 9 2nd =

BAIGENT 3, 2, 5 4th =

STEEL 2, 3, 5 4th =

TAIT 1, 1, 2 6th

House Standings Overall after 2 events (Swimming & Athletics)

1st = Argyle 15pts

1st = Wilson 15

3rd Taylor 13

4th Steel 10

5th Baigent 6

6th Tait 4

Please find attached a summary of the NCEA results.

Mr Jeremy Quigley

Dean of Boarding

We start tutoring this week. At the moment, we only have 2 students using MathZ..

If the student numbers don’t grow, it won’t be worthwhile for us to keep sending tutors to Argyle House. However, you son could still come to our other 2 busy MathZ centres at Berkley Normal Middle School in Hillcrest and at Fairfield Intermediate School near Chartwell, at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30 p.m., where we have 18 tutors working.

Help your son be more confident and successful in Mathematics this year.

Specialist MathZ tutors are available at Argyle House during prep time.

www.mathz.co.nz

Please feel free to get in touch with me should you want to enquire about this tutoring offer, as there is a cost.

Mr Jeremy Quigley

Dean of Boarding

jquigley@hbhs.school.nz

The NZ Polo Open attracts overseas players from England, Australia and Argentina. The tournament is split into 4 grades.

Liam played in the 6 goal which is the second-highest grade in the tournament.

He played with his brother Andre, another player from our own club, and a young up and coming player from Mystery Creek.

They qualified for the final which was played on Friday afternoon.

Unfortunately, they lost that game in extra time.

The boys had a fantastic day on Sunday 1st March.

We left home at 5am and flew out of Auckland Airport at 8.30.

In Christchurch we had hired a large car (to fit seven of us and polo gear, helmets, boots, mallets, knee pads...) and bought some food and water supplies before heading to the polo club.

There were four grades, C and D were played in the morning.

'A grade' was after lunch to accommodate our flight times and B grade was after our games.

There were three teams in the A grade; Hamilton Boys' High School Combined (3 boarders from Argyle House: Jonty Parrott (Year 13), Jay Wilson (Year 9), Liam Parrott (Year 12), and a student from St Paul's Collegiate. The other schools that competed were Christ's College and Christchurch combined.

They played a round-robin tournament, we were in the first game which we won 4-1. Winners stayed on and we won the second game 6-0. The other two teams then played for second and third.

They held our prizegiving after this as we had to leave before the day was finished. There were still 6 games to play in the B grade.

Liam Parrott was awarded the MVP of the tournament

The boys played at a very confident and competitive level. It's not easy to play on different horses. They thought about their game plan and backed each other up perfectly, resulting in a great score and many positive and complimentary comments.

14 teams were entered in this tournament over the 4 different levels.

by Sandra Parrott

Jonty's team won 6 1/2 - 6. They had a half goal start as they were a lower handicapped team.

He is in his second season in the polo academy.

At the end of last season, his handicap was up from -2 (beginner) to -1. Jonty's goal is to go up again to 0.

A big thanks to Matua Mita Graham (Senior Master) for coordinating the event, and to Angus Valler (Head of Bennett) and Cole Northcott (Head of Sutherland) for organising their House teams. It was another very enjoyable evening, with only a few points separating the two Houses.

The boys had a fantastic day on Sunday.

We left home at 5am and flew out of Auckland Airport at 8.30.

In Christchurch we had hired a large car (to fit seven of us and polo gear, helmets, boots, mallets, knee pads...) and bought some food and water supplies before heading to the polo club.

There were four grades, C and D were played in the morning.

'A grade' was after lunch to accommodate our flight times and B grade was after our games.

There were three teams in the A grade; Hamilton Boys Combined, Christ College and Christchurch combined.

They played a round robin tournament, we were in the first game which we won 4-1. Winners stayed on and we won the second game 6-0. The other two teams then played for second and third.

They held our prizegiving after this as we had to leave before the day was finished. There were still 6 games to play in the B grade.

Jonty spoke as team captain. Liam received MVP.

The boys played at a very confident and competitive level. It's not easy to play on different horses. They thought about their game plan and backed each other up perfectly, resulting in a great score and many positive and complimentary comments.

14 teams were entered in this tournament over the 4 different levels.

We headed back to the airport and caught a 5.50pm flight back to Auckland. The boys all felt they deserved a day off school on Monday and were not impressed that we took them back to the hostel.

I have attached these 3 documents below. Click to view and/or download and print.

Emailed to all Parents/Caregivers by the school on Friday 28th February

Spirit of New Zealand Five Day Voyage
Dates 3rd June, (evening) to 8th June

Dear Parents/Caregivers

We have a wonderful opportunity to take ten Year 10 students who are good citizens on a unique youth development adventure on this tall ship. Students from four schools work on a variety of challenging and enjoyable activities, both on the ship and ashore on islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Activities in the programme include ship-handling, a raft race and a variety of competitive games that involve teamwork, ingenuity and leadership, along with a quick swim every morning!

The students will be accompanied by a teacher. The cost is $1215 which would need to be paid by the first week in term 2. Parents would need to be able to take the boys to and from Auckland, (carpooling is a possibility). Find out more by visiting spiritofadventure.org.nz.

Please email jtizard@hbhs.school.nz if interested.

Note - an alternative is to wait for a 10 - Day voyage for individual students aged between 16 and 18 years.

Kind regards
Jeremy Tizard

Emailed to all Parents/Caregivers by the school on Wednesday 26 February

NCEA Level 1 Information Evening - Tuesday, 10th March

Venue: HBHS Staffroom

Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Parents of students doing NCEA for the first time this year are warmly invited to attend our NCEA Level 1 Information Evening. The New Zealand education system has changed significantly over the years since School Certificate and this evening is designed to help parents understand the NCEA process.

Presenters Jeremy Quigley (Year 11 Academic Mentor), Jason Maclean (Senior School Academic Mentor) and Joanne Wallace (Senior Curriculum Coordinator) will help parents gain an understanding of NCEA Level 1 and the “nuts and bolts” of the process their sons are currently going through at school. Parents will also be given important information on Tracking Booklets and how they can help their son prepare for upcoming assessments as well as unpacking the Curriculum Guide to allow parents and students to make important and informed decisions regarding course selections in the future.

The evening is planned to be of an informal hands-on nature where parents can feel comfortable to ask questions and discuss topics with other parents.

Parents, please express your interest via email to jquigley@hbhs.school.nz by Monday, 9th March.

Jeremy Quigley
Year 11 Academic Mentor

Emailed to all Parents/Caregivers by the school on Tuesday 25 February

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Last year, Robert Pereira from Australia, conducted a seminar for Parents for Hamilton Boys' High School on the topic of Internet Addiction Disorder and the effects of prolonged Gaming on boys.

Robert is returning to Hamilton Boys' High School to work with our Year 9 students on 'Bully-prevention.'

Robert will also be running a seminar for parents on Wednesday, 4th March, 6.45pm (for a 7.00pm start) until 9.15pm, in the School Hall. $10 per person at the door.

Hamilton Boys' High School has asked him to address the concerns of parents on the issues pertaining to Pornography. 'Doing Nothing/Saying Nothing' about these issues perpetuates a growing problem; being 'heavy-handed' drives these behaviours further underground.

This seminar will endeavour to show the impact of excessive, compulsive, pornography-viewing on the psyche of boys and how this impact can have long-term effects. Girl-usage of the internet in this sexual realm is equally serious, and some current practices by girls will be discussed. Robert will endeavour to show how parents might discuss such issues with their children and teens.

Resources for Optional Purchase:
Why Just Why is My Child being bullied - $10.00
Self-Doubt is at the Heart of Being Human - $10.00 (covers Internet Addiction)
I Want the Very Best for My child - $10.00 (a reflection on High Parental Expectation and its effect)

Emailed to all Parents/Caregivers by the school on Thursday 20th February

Dear Parents/Cargeivers

We are seeing an increase in the number of severe blisters presented at the Health Centre. This could be prevented if our boys would wear sports shoes in PE. The grounds are so hard that they are causing these blisters.

We would like you to encourage your son to wear shoes in PE to reduce the risk of blisters and other injuries.

Our PE Teachers will be talking to their classes as well, encouraging them to wear shoes in PE.

On another note, the Health Centre has access to an ACC registered podiatrist. Her name is Nadia Keogh and you can call her on 022 5703776 to make an appointment.

Please keep encouraging your son to be drinking plenty of water in these hot, humid conditions and getting plenty of rest as needed.

Your son's wellbeing is very important to us.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

All numbered carparks are allocated to staff from 7.30am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Hamilton Boys' High School provides 8 visitor carparks next to the school Library, and 5 outside the Student Services building.

If these are full do not take an allocated carpark, please park on the street.

Unauthorised parking may result in your vehicle being clamped or removed.

Thank you,
Kristin Rillstone
Office Manager