Palmerston North Boys’ High School



  1. From the Rector

    Dear Parents The recent Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner, held at College House, was the opportunity for our young men in Year 13 to enjoy ... Read more…
  2. From the Deputy Rector

    Attributed to Nukutawhiti, grandson of the great voyager Kupe, this whakataukī is pertinent as we farewell young men in Year 13 ... Read more…
  3. Senior Prizegiving 2020

    Well done to all young men whose academic, cultural and sporting achievements were recognised at the recent Senior Prizegiving.  In ... Read more…
  4. Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner

    Thank you to Old Boy Mr. Mitchell Alexander, who was the guest speaker at the recent PNBHS Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner. Read more…
  5. Farewell - Mr. Willie Docherty

    The end of the 2020 school year marks the conclusion of a long association with Palmerston North Boys' High School for Mr. Willie ... Read more…
  6. Leaving Staff 2020

    At a recent assembly, we said farewell to staff who are leaving Palmerston North Boys' High School at the end of the 2020 school year. Read more…
  7. Paul Lee - Dux Litterarum for 2020

    Congratulations to Prefect Paul Lee, who was announced as the Dux Litterarum for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  8. Eric Jiang - Proxime Accessit for 2020

    Congratulations to Eric Jiang, who was the Proxime Accessit - the runner up to the Dux Literarum - at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  9. Ciaran Carroll - Dux Artium for 2020

    Congratulations to Deputy Head Prefect Ciaran Carroll, who was named Dux Artium for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  10. Joe Inman - Dux Artium for 2020

    Congratulations to Year 12 student Joe Inman, who was named Dux Artium for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  11. Curtis Heaphy - Dux Ludorum for 2020

    Congratulations to Year 12 student Curtis Heaphy, who was named Dux Ludorum for 2020 at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  12. Zac Maskill - Runner Up to the Dux Artium 2020

    Congratulations to Prefect Zac Maskill, who was announced as the runner up to the Dux Artium at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  13. Angus Lyver - Runner Up to the Dux Ludorum 2020

    Congratulations to Year 12 student Angus Lyver, who was announced as the runner up to the Dux Ludorum at the recent Senior Prizegiving. Read more…
  14. Scholarships for Tertiary Study

    At our Senior Prizegiving, presentations were made to young men who have been awarded scholarships for tertiary study.  The total ... Read more…
  15. Presentation of Cap Boxes

    Young men who have played a significant number of games for PNBHS 'first teams' were presented with special presentation boxes for ... Read more…
  16. Shand Shield 2020

    Congratulations to Kia Ora Club, who are the winners of the Shand Shield for 2020. Read more…
  17. Student Leaders for 2021

    Congratulations to 2021 PNBHS Head Prefect Jacob Dredge and 2021 PNBHS Deputy Head Prefect Jonty Fleck. Read more…
  18. Video: Prizegiving and School Supporters

    We are incredibly grateful to the businesses and individuals in the local community who support the young men of PNBHS. Without this ... Read more…
  19. Camden Woodroofe Selected as an Associate of the New Zealand School of Dance

    Congratulations to Year 9 student Camden Woodroofe, who has been selected as an Associate of the New Zealand School of Dance. The New ... Read more…
  20. John Hopcroft Delivers Armistice Day Youth Address.

    On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns on the Western Front fell silent as the armistice to end the First World ... Read more…
  21. Alliance Française Concours Oral

    Students recognised for excellent results in Alliance Française Speaking Competition. Read more…
  22. 9DS Win Year 9 Form Class Basketball Competition

    Congratulations to 9DS, who won the Year 9 Form Class Basketball competition for 2020.  Captain Kody Tahiwi was presented with the ... Read more…
  23. New Zealand Studies Fieldtrip

    The Year 10 New Zealand Studies class recently traveled to Wellington to study events related to the sinking of the Wahine in 1968. ... Read more…
  24. 7th XI Cricket

    Summary below of the latest two games played by the 7th XI cricket team. Read more…
  25. Dramatic Performing Arts and Dance

    The latest news from the Drama department. Read more…
  26. Library News

    Last library update for 2020. Read more…
  27. PNBHS Boxing Championships

    Well done to all young men who put themselves forward to compete in the annual PNBHS Boxing Championships.  The finals for senior ... Read more…
  28. Video: PNBHS Haka - A Display of Respect for Year 13 students.

    At their final school assembly, we thanked our Year 13 students for their service to and leadership of Palmerston North Boys’ High ... Read more…
  29. Jonty Giesen - Tennis New Zealand U14 Champion 2020

    Congratulations to year 9 student Jonty Giesen, who recently won the Tennis New Zealand U14 competition in Hamilton.  Jonty won the ... Read more…
  30. Croquet Success for Paul Kaiser

    Congratulations to Year 13 student Paul Kaiser, who won both the Open Singles and Open Doubles competitions at the recent North Island ... Read more…
  31. 35 Year's Service Recognised

    At the recent Clay Target Shooting Team's prizegiving dinner a presentation was made to master coach Mr. Gordon MacPhee in recognition ... Read more…
  32. New Zealand Selection for Alex Odom

    Congratulations to Year 10 student Alex Odom, who has been selected by Swimming New Zealand in the National Age Group Programme for ... Read more…
  33. PTA Request for Good Quality Secondhand PNBHS School and Sports Uniform

    The Palmerston North Boys' High School Parent-Teacher Association is holding a secondhand uniform sale in January (date and time to be ... Read more…
  34. Summer Reading Club

    The PNBHS Library offers a great Summer Reading Club. Read more…
  35. School Leavers' Survey

    Research project: Understanding transitions from secondary school. Read more…
  36. Summer Work Opportunity

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  37. Anxiety: What is it and what can we do about it?

    PNBHS Guidance Counsellor Mr. Steve Dawson Read more…
  38. Student Support Team

    Our Student Support Team is here to help. Read more…
  39. PNBHS Quiz Night | 27 November 2020. Sign your team up today this is always a fun night.

    A fundraiser for our PNBHS Rugby Sevens & Touch teams. 27 November 2020 at College House. Read more…
  40. A Great Gift at Any Time of the Year- Entertainment Book Fundraiser

    Are you looking for a great gift for family and friends? Read more…
  41. Our Sponsors

    Thank you for your on-going contribution and support. Read more…