The Leavers' High Tea followed the tradition of recognising the achievements of boarders through out the year. This year an invitation was extended to the parents of the leavers, and staff were delighted that they all attended.

This was a special evening and one that has followed the format of high teas of yesteryear. The inclusion of parents for the first time was an important step, as we acknowledged their special input into their sons while they have boarded at Adams House.  For most it was their last Adams House event, we hope that they have enjoyed the ride. For these families it was the end of a longstanding relationship with Adams House and for some that link spanned over 10 years.

Leavers were profiled, each received  an Adams House tie from Mr Clark and a red rose from the Matron to present to their mothers with a firm handshake and a hug for the fathers.

Adams House Sports Awards: Presented by Mr Clark (winner of the X Country in 1963 and Adams House Dux in 1966).

· Table Tennis Cup – Junior Jonty King

· Table Tennis Cup – Senior Ben Smith

· Tennis – Junior – Rommel Wilson

· Tennis - Senior Ben Smith

· Cross Country – Junior Pending

· Cross country – Senior Pending

Housemasters vs Prefects Trophy Presentation Tri series winners were the Housemasters

Head boy - Tom Schmack had the honour of presenting the award to a 'well oiled staff sporting machine'.

Mark Jackman Trophy for Sporting Excellence: This award is to acknowledge an Adams House boy who has excelled in his chosen sports field. Mark was an outstanding athlete and Head boy in 2006, and has carved a significant career as a first class player in NZ, NZ Sevens player and as a professional rugby player in Europe. Presented by his old boy and Adams House school friend: Mr Mitchell

Mentioned were :

• Griffin Evans – South Island Clay Bird shooting team top 5 in NZ
• Tom Freeman - 3rd Free Ski NZ Coronet Peak
• First XV South Is Finalists – Tom Schmack, Jamie Hannah, Archie Redfern, Sam Frame, Ben Hassall, Jack Sanford, Finn Brittenden

The finalists for 2019 were:

• Lachie Appleby NZ Secondary Schools Polo
• Harry Cookson NZ U18 Free Ski Champion
• Logan Currie – NZ Cycling U19 Team to the UK
• Jamie Hannah – NZ Sec Schools Barbarians Rugby

The winner of the Mark Jackman trophy for 2019 was: Logan Currie

Cuisine - Flat Cooking Award 2019:Presented by Ms Herrick (Dean of the Year 13 leadership group). Each group of Year 13 boys had to:

1. Set a date and plan 3 course meal

2. Send invites to staff and rest of Year 13

3. Arrange serving support via year 9 boys

4. Prepare and serve.

Winners were: Finn Brittenden, Hamish Gray, Tom Schmack, Ben Hassall, Archie Redfern, Andrew Krugar and Tom Sutherland

Adams House Cups: While all awards are significant, the Adams House Cups are special in that they represent the endorsement by peers as to the person who lives their life at Adams House in the best possible way. In a sports team setting it would be the players’ player vote, at Adams House it is the Junior and Senior Cup vote. The receipts have been voted by their peers as the person who best personifies the hostel expectations and who lives up to the motto 'Optimus Ducimus'.

Mr Coady  presented these two important awards:

Junior Adams House Cup – the 2019 Junior Cup: Ollie Burra

Senior Adams House Cup – the 2019 Senior Cup : Jamie Hannah

Lincoln Armstrong Memorial Prize – Awarded to the Head Prefect of Adams: Tom Schmack Presented by Mr Eddington 2015 Headboy 

Prefects’ Excellence Awards:  Adams House has a long history of producing leaders of the highest quality. These prefects win the Head of Boarding’s Award for Excellence as a Prefect. The award is based on the Housemasters’ feedback following each night of duty throughout the year. Mr Smith and Tom Schmack presented these awards, the recipients were: Nic MacBeth, Joe Densem, Jonty Flemming, Harry Faulks, Angus Mears, and  Ben Hassall.

Premier Awards - Presented by Mr Hill 

James Blair Academic Cup: Academic dux of Adams House and is awarded to the Year 13 student who has not only achieved the academic results of a highest standard at level 3 or above, but whose attitude has been exemplary. The winner is someone who demonstrates a genuine and ongoing application to his studies in all subjects throughout the year.

Awarded to: Nick Macbeth

Malcolm Brannagh Allen Scholarship :This award was established by Mr & Mrs Allen in memory of their son, a hostel boy who was at school 60 years ago from 1959-63.The deed for the award is that it should be presented to a boy who: Is of good all round ability and good character and Intends attending University or Polytech to study telecommunications and or engineering

Awarded to: Andrew Kruger who is going to USA Mid-west (Michigan) to study engineering and play rugby

Ngaere Leggat Award: One of the most highly contested and prestigious Adams House Awards, the Ngaere Leggat Award is awarded to the Year 13 student who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, demonstrates the following qualities.
1) Scholastic Attainments

2) Qualities of manhood, devotion to duty, sympathy for and encouragement and protection of those weaker than himself, kindness, unselfishness, and fellowship

3) Exhibition of moral force of character and leadership

4) Fondness for or ability in sports

Awarded to: Archie Redfern Ag/Cricket at Lincoln

Head Boy 2020:This is an extremely important role in Adams House. There were six school monitors named at the main school and from them comes our two deputies and the 2020 Head Boy. The Head Boy for 2020 is Jayden McHerron, Jayden's two deputies for 2020 are: Sam Jones and Jamie Hannah, 

CBHS Prize winners: The following boys won awards at the school's main prize giving:

Sport

Griffin Evans: Trophy for Trap Shooting

Ben Smith: Senior Doubles Tennis Champions (Higgins Cup)

Mackenzie Smith: Most Improved 1st XI Cricket Player (Hadlee Bat)

Benjamin Zino: Junior Oarsman (S. H. Francis Cup)

Thomas Schmack: Senior Rugby Player of the Year

Academic Prizes - Year 11

Lachlan Cartwright: Mathematics – General

Angus Gardner: Generic Technology - Engineering Prize

Preston Sweney: Chinese Prize

Academic Prizes - Year 12

Hamish Foster: Agriculture Prize

Tom Lambie: Agribusiness Prize

Josh Levien: Art – Printmaking

Jack Sandford: Mathematics Applied Prize

Mackenzie Smith: Statistics Prize

Todd White: Art Photography Prize

Academic Prizes - Year 13

Joe Densem: Geography (Pugh-Williams Prize)

Hamish Gray: Agriculture (Agricultural Cup) and Agribusiness Prize

Archie Redfern: Sports Studies

The staff are very proud of the achievements of these young men and they act as strong role models for the boys in the junior years.

Ross G Brown -  Adams House Head of Boarding