Palmerston North Boys’ High School



  1. From the Acting Rector

    | Throughout this term the Te Mahi Tahi | Industry (or pukumahi | hard work) put in by so many young men has been apparent.  Our ... Read more…
  2. NCEA Update

    Many young men will have been busy over the last few weeks as a number of deadlines for the submission of internal assessment work ... Read more…
  3. Staff Farewell - Mrs. Sandra Rennie

    "Welcome to Boys' High, you're speaking with Sandra" is a sentence familiar to many parents who have phoned the school over the last ... Read more…
  4. School Holiday Office Hours

    Closed Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th April.  Open from Wednesday 20th April from  8.00am - 3.30pm. Normal office hours will resume ... Read more…
  5. Career Conversations

    Career conversations at home are hugely influential in young men's decision-making. Read more…
  6. Hemi Pinfold-Whanga Wins Stockley Cup

    On Tuesday evening PNBHS was invited to participate in the Stockley Cup public speaking competition at Victoria University in ... Read more…
  7. New Zealand Super Eight Schools Football

    The 1st XI Football team competed in the recent New Zealand Super Eight Schools tournament in Napier, where they finished in third place. Read more…
  8. Video: Music Roadshow 2021

    Each year the PNBHS Music Department embarks on a roadshow to some of our contributing schools.  As well as being a great performance ... Read more…
  9. Cyber Attack Security

    You may be aware of the recent Ransomware Cyber Attack that affected some New Zealand schools recently. Below are some precautions ... Read more…
  10. Video: 2020 Dux Artium and 2021 Leader of the PNBHS Stage Band Joe Inman

    Watch 2020 Dux Artium and 2021 Leader of the PNBHS Stage Band Joe Inman performing the slow melody 'Believe Me of All Those Endearing ... Read more…
  11. North Island Secondary Schools Swimming Championships

    Presentations were made at assembly on Thursday 17th to PNBHS swimmers who won medals at the recent North Island Secondary Schools ... Read more…
  12. Manawatū/Horowhenua Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech competition

    The Manawatū/Horowhenua Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech competition was held earlier this term at Queen Elizabeth College. Read more…
  13. Orders for PNBHS Palmerstonian 2021 Open now

    THESE ARE OUR MOMENTS, REMEMBER THIS YEAR FOREVER - BUY A PALMERSTONIAN. Read more…
  14. Table Tennis

    Week 9 saw the end of the Term 2 Manawatu Secondary Schools team competition and the Manawatu Secondary Schools individual age group ... Read more…
  15. The Year 9 Reading Challenge Encourages and Rewards Young Men for Reading

    As young men finish each book during the year, they should talk to their English teacher or one of the librarians to have it recorded. ... Read more…
  16. Secondary Schools Canoe Polo National Competition

    In Term One the Secondary Schools Canoe Polo National Competition was held in Hawkes Bay. After the competition, the results were ... Read more…
  17. Sport Manawatū - Voice of Rangatahi Survey

    Sport Manawatū and Sport NZ are keen to hear the voice of young people in our region. Read more…
  18. Manawatu Secondary Schools Orienteering Championship

    The Manawatu Secondary Schools Orienteering Championship was held at Manawaroa Park on the edge of the Esplanade earlier this term. Read more…
  19. World Refugee Day

    Earlier this term we held an assembly in recognition of World Refugee Day. Read more…
  20. Badminton News

    Manawatu Secondary Schools Badminton Competition Read more…
  21. Digits Hub

    Digits creates solutions to digital inclusion issues in the Manawatu. Read more…
  22. Video: Manawatū District Chamber Music Competition

    Well done to the three PNBHS groups that competed in the Manawatū District Chamber Music competition earlier this term. Read more…
  23. North Island Secondary Schools Swimming Championships

    A small PNBHS team performed strongly at the NISS Championships, finishing as the second-placed boys' school. Read more…
  24. Tae Kwon Do

    Congratulations to the PNBHS students who were successful in the National Tae Kwon Do tournament in held in Tauranga earlier this ... Read more…
  25. New Zealand Super Eight Schools Badminton 2021

    The New Zealand Super Eight Schools Badminton tournament was played in New Plymouth on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 of June. The team ... Read more…
  26. New Zealand Secondary Schools' Brass Band 2021

    Congratulations to Joe Inman, Arahan Pilkington and Brandon Lee, who have been selected in the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Brass ... Read more…
  27. Mau Rākau - Waiouru

    Ka tohi atu koeKi te tohi nuku  Ki te tohi rangi  Kia tū pakoko tawhito hei ringaringa mau taiaha mōku, mōu, mō tātou. Haumi e Hui ... Read more…
  28. Clash of the Colleges - Gumboot Throw Champions

    Earlier this year the PNBHS team of Sam Lahmert, Josh Langridge, Quinn Gledhill and Brock Gledhill won the Gumboot Throwing events at ... Read more…
  29. PNBHS Open Day 2021

    Thursday, August 5 - presentations at 9.45am, 5.30pm and 7.00pm followed by an optional tour of the school. Read more…
  30. Design School Presentation

    Thank you to Mr. Mike Saywell, Director of the Design School, who spoke at assembly recently. Read more…
  31. How Can We Become Better Humans?

    There's a gap between our moral values and actions, but we can reduce it by increasing our propensity for moral action. Read more…
  32. July Library News

    Provide reading role models, especially fathers/male carers. Read more…
  33. Readers' Cup 2021

    A team of five students and one reserve headed over to Feilding on a cold winter’s night on the last day of June to compete in the ... Read more…
  34. PNBHS Library - June 2021 Acquisitions

    Check out the new acquisitions in the PNBHS Library that are now available for young men. Read more…
  35. Thanks to the PTA

    It was great to see a fantastic audience turnout for the recent season of Twelfth Night in the PNBHS Little Theatre. Read more…
  36. Super Eight Badminton

    The Senior A Badminton team competed in the annual Super Eight Competition on 24th and 25th of June in New Plymouth. The tournament ... Read more…
  37. Silver at Hip Hop Unite

    Congratulations to Noah Purcell and Jake Maskill, who finished second in the Junior Duo (13 - 18 years) category at the recent Hip Hop ... Read more…
  38. Music Department News

    June is always a very busy month for the Music Department with many of our major competitions occurring in this month. Firstly, Stage ... Read more…
  39. Video: Matariki Fiafia Festival

    Matariki is a cluster of stars that shine between the months of June and July. To Māori, it symbolizes new beginnings and new growth. ... Read more…
  40. Massey University Agriculture Taster Day

    Recently a group of young men had the opportunity to attend an Agriculture Taster Day hosted by Massey University. Read more…
  41. Video: Pasifika Fusion

    Well done to the young men who participated in the recent Pasifika Fusion Festival.  Pasifika Fusion provides and opportunity for ... Read more…
  42. Te Piringa Kapa Haka

    On Saturday, July 3, students involved with Te Piringa kapa haka took part in the reigional kapa haka competition at Manfield ... Read more…
  43. Local Secondary School Art Exhibition

    Come and support local Secondary School Art students from around the region at this joint Art exhibition.  When: Opening 5.30pm 6th ... Read more…
  44. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

    The PNBHS Rector’s Company recently performed Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night - a Star Wars Tale - by William Shakespeare with characters ... Read more…
  45. Regional Judo Championships

    Congratulations to Saifaldeen Hassan, Deakin Payne and Leon Payne on their recent success at two regional Judo Championships. At ... Read more…
  46. The Choice Of Hercules: What is the Secret to Happiness?

    “Happiness then is the best, noblest, and most pleasant thing in the world.” — Aristotle Read more…
  47. NCEA Level 1 Visual Art Students

    The Matariki Fiafia festival held at the Speirs Centre in June, gave Level 1 Visual Art students the opportunity to sell their ... Read more…
  48. Drama Department Upcoming Events

    Leading the way in Performing Arts' opportunities for young men. Read more…
  49. Sideline.Live App

    At Sideline.Live, we connect supporters to the grassroots sport taking place in their communities every week. When you can’t make it ... Read more…
  50. When Did You Last Save A Life?

    PNBHS Blood Donor Day 2021 Read more…
  51. Be Intentional In Building Your Son's Character

    There is no rewind button on parenting, so be intentional when it comes to building your son’s character. Parents who raise good kids ... Read more…
  52. 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…
  53. Our Sponsors

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