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2016 Christchurch Boys' High School Magazine

Here is a bit of look back on a huge year at Christchurch Boys' High School. Simply scroll through the various articles or use the 'tags' or 'articles' feature at the top to look at areas of interest. 

Contents

New Zealand 1st XI Cup Champions

Back on Top Again

by Matt Parr

For the fourth time in the past five years, the 1st XI took out the prestigious National 1st XI Cup (formerly Gillette Cup) held at Lincoln last December.

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Spotlight on Languages

by Wayne Waller

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2016 NCEA Achievement

by Jarred Williams

Students have performed extremely well in the recent 2016 NCEA examinations. Overall results have improved from previous years and achievement across all three levels exceeds National averages. 

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Feast Your Eyes on Some Incredible Talent!

by Lila Price

Last month we showed the Year 11 Visual Art folios. The article proved very popular with very high click rates. This month the Art Department have prepared some more amazing folios of work to show you all. Enjoy...

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Water for Waiau

by Suz Mowat

After the devastating earthquake in North Canterbury last month, we decided we could help that community out by doing a water drive, which became "Water for Waiau".

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Business Students show the attributes of Fine Young Men

by Bruce Thomson

All Year 12 Business Students are members of groups that run businesses which have a community well-being focus and our year 13 Business Students run businesses that must achieve a quadruple bottom line (Economic Environmental Social and Bi-Cultural Sustainability).

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Lynne Lochhead

Learning Support Lose a Gem

by Alix McConnochie

It is with a heavy heart that I bid adieu to a colleague and now dear friend, Lynne Lochhead.

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2016 Digital Technologies Class in Action

Digital Technologies Computing Set to Grow in 2018

by Richard Webster

As mentioned in the last edition of the Blue and Black News, 43 Year 12 students chose Digital Technologies Computing (DTC) this year which was delivered by Ara Institute of Technology staff. The two classes were taught by Josh Hough, an Ara tutor both on and off-site. This has been a highly successful initiative with students achieving fantastic results and student feedback being extremely positive.

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24-7 Dodgeball Team

24-7 Youth Workers - Year in Review

by Matt Meek

Co-ordinator Matt Meek gives us a rundown on some of the fantastic projects he and the team have been providing for our boys this year.

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Jackson Murray and his award with Mr Malcolm Hollis,
senior partner with PWC (Christchurch)

Commerce Department Success

by Steve Lamb

Congratulations to Year 13 accounting student Jackson Murray, who was recently awarded a prestigious Price Waterhouse Cooper mentoring scholarship. 

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Video: Jasmax Movie

Vocational Pathways and Business Partnerships

by Phil Robson

As the year draws to a close and the last of the Year 10 classes complete their vocational pathways programme, it is possible to look back on another successful year. 

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Chinese Classroom of the Year

by Huili Feng

The Confucius Classroom of the Year award is to recognise the excellent Chinese programme and outstanding achievements in Chinese language teaching and learning.

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Year 10 French Activity Day

by Elise Wright

On Wednesday 14 September, our French students had an activity day with the students of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.

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University Scholarships for CBHS Leavers

by Nic Hill

There are three scholarships which are available (by application) for Christchurch Boys’ High School students who go on to study at University. 

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North Canterbury EQ Water Donation

by Christchurch Boys' High School

With huge devastation from quakes to some areas of North Canterbury, clean drinking water is in short supply. There has been a request from the region for donations of fresh drinking water.

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Sun Setting for Year 13's at Straven Road

by Wayne Waller

There is an opportunity for the school to acknowledge the parents for the support they have provided us with their sons over the past five years.

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Senior Prizegiving

by Steve Fraser

A reminder that our Senior Prize-giving will be held on Thursday November 3rd at the Aurora Centre at Burnside High School, starting at 7:00pm.

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Angus Parish - National ATV Champion

Parish Dominates to Win Junior National Title

by Matt Parr

Year 9 student, Angus Parish has had a great season in his chosen sport of ATV, culminating with a recent National Title over Labour Weekend.

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Great Season From Senior Basketball

by Thomas Chang

Our senior team this year has not had many changes from last year - we managed to keep the same players from last year with an addition of a few talented Year 11 boys. Captained by Junior Tall Black Quinn Clinton (Year 13) this year, with Ben Harris and Michael Knopick (both Year 13) as vice captains.

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One of our particularly diverse ESOL groups; a mixture of students from Somalia, China, Kenya, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand and the Solomon Islands.

One Class, Nine Nationalities

by Katie Stanton

ESOL classes consist of a variety of international and domestic students. Some of these students have been in New Zealand for years, others only for a couple of weeks. Some live here with their families and are residents, others stay with homestay families and experience New Zealand on short-term basis.

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Art Folios Come Together

by Caroline Pegg

The Art Department have cleverly come up with a way to share student work for all to enjoy. Caroline Pegg explains.

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Mitchell Farnley - 10th in the World

Farnley Skis Against Worlds Best

by Christine Welsh

Mitchell Farnley, Year 10 did extremely well at the recent World Ski Finals in the U.S. After managing to qualify around 5th, to gain entry into the main event, Farnley competed bravely in both the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. 

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Deans Building Restoration Needs Your Support

Deans Building's Repair Begins

by Nic Hill

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2016 Cricket Development Tour Squad

Cricket Development Tour

by Oscar Redfern - Year 12

On the 29th of September 2 teams, consisting of 26 students and 4 coaches travelled to Sydney for 13 days. A trip which turned out to be an amazing experience for everyone. 

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2016 Sport & Cultural Colours Recipients

2016 Sport and Cultural Colours Assembly

by Chris Todd

The award of a School colour allows the recipient to have the year embroidered in GOLD on the right pocket.

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Jak of All Trades in Vanuatu

by Jak de Kort Martin

I have been privileged to receive The Peter England and Family Community Relations Award, which is allowing me to help rebuild the roofs of homes in Vanuatu, that were severely damaged by Cyclone Pam last year.

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Outdoor Education New Zealand Holiday Programmes

by Matt Parr

We are a Christchurch based outdoor education provider that services EOTC and outdoor education needs nationwide. We have a strong education focus and believe in engaging our young people with our local environment. 

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Congratulations to Jack Zidich, Kevin Kim and Rio Ogino on their success in the Otago Science Quiz

Academic Success in Otago Science Quiz

by Antony Cox

Congratulations to Jack Zidich, Kevin Kim and Rio Ogino on their success in the Otago Science Quiz held earlier this year, the results have just been released.

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Artists in Action

by Caroline Pegg

The Art Department has been a hive of activity lately with a number of Year 9 & 10 students finishing pieces of work.

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2016 UC Champions - Christchurch Boys' High School

'School' Back on Top of Crusaders Region

by Matt Parr

On Saturday 20th, the 1st XV took out the UC Championship with a one point victory over Shirley Boys' High School.

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CBHS Big Band

Southern Jam

by Steve Chapman

Southern Youth Jam Jazz Festival is a 4 day long Secondary School Jazz Music Competition / Festival held each year in early Term 3, in Blenheim. The CBHS Jazz groups competed this year playing some of the toughest music they had encountered and they did exceptionally well. 2016 saw the biggest festival yet, with 17 different schools from around the South Island vying for Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards along with individual honours as well. 

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CBHS / CGHS Combined Stage Challenge 2016

Student Voice - Stage Challenge 2016

by Angus Pinfold - Year 13

Stage Challenge for me was a great experience and a great opportunity for me to have a go at a leadership role. I have done Stage Challenge twice before and this year I got the opportunity to be a leader of the 2016 Stage Challenge.

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Laurence Pithie - winner of National Duathlon 

Pithie Takes Another Title

by Christine Todd

Year 9 Laurence Pithie has won yet another National Title. This time Pithie combined his talents on the bike with his undoubted running ability to win the recent National Secondary Schools Duathlon in Auckland.

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Video: Dominion 2016

Year 10 Vocational Pathways

by Phil Robson

By the end of this term, nine out of the ten Year 10 classes will have completed their individualised Career and Learning Plan. This is a 3 hour in-class unit that seeks to get students started on the transition road from school to something else.

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CBHS students in action at the Down Under Track & Field Meet

Down Under Track and Field Meet 2016

by Jake Nicholls

A highlight of 2016 for a group of 11 CBHS athletes was a 7 day trip to the Gold Coast to compete in the Down Under Meet. This event is held annually and CBHS has, in the past, sent teams to compete. The trip was planned for 2015 however with Miss Todd being unwell it was postponed . Sadly a hip replacement just a week out for Coach Todd meant that she was unable to join us as planned.

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Tom Parker Secures Big Win

by Dave Bone

Representing New Zealand, CBHS golf No. 1 Tom Parker recently secured his first major golf win in New Caledonia at the South Pacific Junior Open.

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Te Toi Huarewa

Te Kapa Haka o Te Toi Huarewa 

by Daniel Hapuku

Noho marae week after week, practices and performances every Tuesday and Thursday totalling more than 400 hours of training. This is the commitment required for a secondary schools national Kapa Haka campaign!

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ICAS Science Competition Award Winners

Top Achievers from CBHS in the ICAS Science Competition

by Antony Cox

This year 980,000 students from the Oceania region participated in ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) competitions and assessments. From our school 142 students took part in the Science Competition held in May.

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Boys' High getting Bellyful

by Bellyful Christchurch

Once a month on a Saturday morning the CBHS Food Tech rooms are used by Bellyful Christchurch. Bellyful supports families with newborn babies and those young families struggling with illness without other support. We deliver, free of charge, around 200 meals to approximately 40 families every month.

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Video: Keagan Girdlestone

Girdlestone Welcomed Home

by Gary McNaughton

On Friday 19 August, a number of staff took a large group of Kapa Haka boys and a few cyclists to the airport to welcome back recent Old Boy Keagan Girdlestone from Europe. 

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CBHS Choir perform at the Big Sing

Choir Sing Big at "Big Sing"

by Steve Chapman

The choir at CBHS has been enjoying a renaissance over the past couple of years under the continued direction of Barbara Mulholland and the new addition of Daniel Cooper (CBHS 2011-14) as assistant musical director. The choir relished the opportunity to perform at the regional Big Sing competition held at Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday 24 June.

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2016 to 2019 Board of Trustees

by John Osborne

The newly elected Board of Trustees thanks all those who stood for election, and also to the community for participating in the election by voting. We are fortunate that so many qualified community members are prepared to offer their support of the governance of the school.

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Hall Rebuild & Master Plan Approved

by Nic Hill

Construction of our new Hall will begin next month and we hope to be able to use it in the first half of next year. The Hall will hold the entire school for assemblies and other functions and it will also provide a much needed space to showcase the performing arts.  

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U20 TTT - CBHS 1st & 2nd

Cyclists dominate South Island Champs

by Gary McNaughton

30 riders took part in the recent South Island Championships that were held at Ruapuna race track over the first weekend of the holidays. The team rode three races over the two days. An individual time trial, the team time trial and the scratch race based on age group.

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Benji Lapslie - NZ Futsal Championships U19 Golden Boot

Golden Boot for Lapslie

by Mike Drury

Benji Lapslie achieved the Under 19 Golden Boot award at this years NZF National Youth Futsal Championships over the holidays.

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Ben Donkers breaks through a weak Otago tackle

Crusader Knights Camp

by Mike Drury

During the first week of the July school holidays, ten of this year’s 1st XV were invited to the Crusader Knights live-in camp held at St Andrews College.

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Ben Chippendale (right) carries the ball again in his 40th cap for the 1st XV

Chippendale Brings up Rare Milestone

by Mike Drury

Year 13 student Ben Chippendale brought up his 40th cap for the 1st XV on Saturday, playing against Rangiora High School.

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Cactus boys working together

Cactus Leadership Programme 

by Tom Matthews

We are running the Cactus programme again this term, its focus is on Leadership and targeted toward some of the senior students who would like more leadership training and exposure. Junior students are also welcome to apply. 

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French students in action

eLearning in Action

by Elise Wright

This month we find out how Elise Wright has been integrating eLearning into her teaching in French

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Nick Moore - Junior Steel Black

by Matt Parr

Over the past couple of months Year 13, Nick Moore been spending his weekends flying up to Auckland to attend trainings for the Under 19 Steel Blacks - the New Zealand American Football team.

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Senior Formal

by Matt Parr

The Senior Formal, held at Riccarton Park on Saturday 18 June, was a stunning success. 

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Mathematicians Mix it with Canterbury's Best

by Barry Thomas

On the evening of June 29th, Year 11 students from took part in the annual interschool Canterbury Mathematical Association Calculator Competition. In the teams event, our A team consisting of Rio Ogino, Jack Chapman, Jaeyoon Kim and Alex Goodenbaur finished 2nd equal, just one point behind the winning team, in the teams event. 

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Ganellen engineers and project managers, Antony Murphy and Michael Doig speak to 10FNE students at one of their sites on Kilmore Street

Year 10 Vocational Pathways

by Phil Robson

The Year 10 Vocational Pathways programme continues to provide all students with a career experience during their final junior year at Christchurch Boys’ High School. 

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South Island Squash Success

by Geoff Ellis

The School 'A' squash team Curtis Millard, Moss Jackson and Liam Schikker finished third, winning the playoff in a very close game.

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Cross Country

by Chris Todd

In the Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships held in very wet and cold conditions at Halswell Quarry on Tuesday 31st May, Christchurch Boys' High School won all four teams races. 

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Big Night In

by Simon Brouwer

Another year, another very successful Big Night In. The Big Night In is our first of two annual performing arts shows and as has been tradition for the last couple of years, the boys' invited Christchurch Girls' to join with them.  

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Jack Zarifeh, Andrew Wedlake & Bryn Henderson led a group of Year 13 students to raise funds for Syrian refugees.

World Visioneers

by Phillipa Williams

Bungee runs, sausage sizzles and even karaoke. Christchurch Boys’ High has had some fun this past month, and it’s all been in the name of charity.

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Clinton Continues to Turn Heads

by Matt Parr

Our very own Quinn Clinton, Year 13, has had recent success in both of his recent basketball tournaments. 

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Gateway in Action

by Sonia Eustace

A number of our students are out in the community on Gateway placements at the moment. Take a look at some of the opportunities they have been involved with.

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Sam Boyd, Nathaniel Vaevae and Jamie Shears teaching a
year 9 form class the school haka.

Te Wāhanga Māori

by Daniel Hapuku

During term two senior reo Māori students (Years 12 and 13) have been studying the language and performance of Haka. 

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China Language Tour

by Huili Feng

On the 16th of April, 13 boys from the senior school commenced their Chinese language study tour to China, accompanied by their teachers, Ms Feng and Mr Chang. 

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Japan Language Tour

by Wayne Waller

After a very early start at the airport, 14 students and two teachers made the 12-hour journey to Japan on the last Tuesday of Term 1, full of anticipation and just a little nervous about what lay ahead.

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Video: Christchurch Boys' High School, New Zealand - Aerial Flyover

Aerial Flyover Video

by Christchurch Boys' High School

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New Senior Master Appointment

by Matt Parr

Congratulations to Mr David Bone who has been appointed to Assistant Senior Master in charge of Pastoral Care.

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Canterbury Secondary Schools Swimming Results 2016

by Dave Bone

Christchurch Boys' High again took out the trophy for the top boys’ school.

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Mr Dixon demonstrates practical experiments to his class. 

eLearning in Science

by Steve Dixon

Mr Steve Dixon shares his experiences of eLearning in action. 

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Open Night Draws Large Numbers

by Steve Fraser

School closed early on Tuesday 24th to allow staff and students to prepare for Open Night which ran from 4:00pm-7:00pm.

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Altiora Peto award recipient, Selwyn Maister passing on some valuable messages to senior students. 

Maister Joins Illustrious Group

by Steve Fraser

On Tuesday 24 May the School held a special assembly to celebrate Founders Day (actually 18 May 1881) and present the Altiora Peto Award.

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Panthers Come to Town

by Matt Parr

The National Rugby League (NRL) visited Christchurch for the first time since the 2011 earthquakes. 

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Year Nine Students Lay the Wreaths 

Anzac Day 2016

by Steve Fraser

The 100th anniversary of the first ANZAC Day was celebrated at the school on 25 April. The venue was once again a large marquee in front of the Shrine.

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Yuki Muramatsu had the chance to meet the inspirational Jake Bailey recently.

Head Boy Continues to Inspire

by Yuki Muamatsu

International student, Yuki Muramatsu heard about the story of Jake Bailey when he arrived in New Zealand in January. From that time, he was inspired to find out more about him. Recently, Yuki had the chance to meet Jake on his return to Christchurch Boys' High School. This is Yuki's story...

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Christchurch Boys High School Students and Lincoln University Waterwatch taking samples at Te Waihora.

Agribusiness in Action

by Kurt McLauchlan - Whakaora Te Waihora

The Year 12 agribusiness class at Christchurch Boys' High School (CBHS) is using Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora as a case study to analyse the impact man has played on the local ecosystem.

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e-Learning in Action 

by Phillipa Williams

Phillipa Williams from the English Department gives a run down of how she has been using technology to enhance her students' learning experience.

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Mark Lane - Year 11 Dean

Mark Lane Appointed Year 11 Dean

by Matt Parr

Welcome to the new Year 11 Dean, Mark Lane who replaces Daniel O'Brien. 

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Video: CBHS Rowing Promo 2015-16

Rowers Rip It Up At Ruataniwha

by Richard Taylor

Maadi Cup 2016 was held on Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel. Over 2100 athletes competed from more than 130 schools in the largest secondary school event in the Southern Hemisphere. 

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Deans Building Restoration Needs Your Support

Deans Building Restoration Project

by Matt Parr

The Deans farm buildings are one of the last remnants of the Deans family farm; the site of the first European settlement in Canterbury.

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ANZAC service at Straven Road

Anzac Day 2016

by Steve Fraser

The ANZAC Day service will again be held in a marquee in front of the Shrine, starting at 10:00am. 

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Golfers On Top of the World

by Dave Bone

The 6th World Schools Golf Challenge was played at the Clearwater Golf Club April 17-22nd.

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Consecration of the Land on which rests the World War One Memorial

by Steve Fraser

On April 14 a significant ceremony took place to formally recognise the sacredness of the land on which sits the World War One memorial to the 148 Old Boys who died in WW1 – commonly referred to as The Shrine.

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1996 Touring Team of USA & Canada - 20 Years On

Rugby Tour of Canada and the United States Twenty Year Reunion

by Geoff Ellis

On the weekend of the 1- 2nd April, 40 of the 50 people that travelled came together to celebrate this tour. Some of the parents that travelled had passed on and five of the 35 players were overseas.

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Double National Champs

Double National Champions

by Chris Todd

Laurence Pithey and Taylor Chamberlain have recently become double underage National Champions.

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Lisa Carrington presents Dylan Neal-Hill with his medal

Neal-Hill has high hopes

by Matt Parr

Year 12 student, Dylan Neal-Hill has had a massive summer on the water and is set on seeking higher honours in years to come.

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Video: CBHS Mack the Knife

Jazz Musicians Take the North by Storm

by Steve Chapman

With the recent success of the CBHS music department at Jazz competitions in the South Island, it was decided in September 2015 that we take the boys on a tour to the North Island culminating with competing at the National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga over Easter weekend. 

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eLearning at Christchurch Boys’ High School

by Joanne Pearson

In 2016, four Year Nine and three Year Ten classes are dedicated eLearning classes. So what does this actually mean? Are the boys on their device every second of every lesson? Do they no longer use pen and paper? The truth is quite simple, they use their device to support and enhance their learning. 

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Year 10 Camps Complete

by Dave Bone

The year 10 Camps have now come to an end for 2016. Horizons have done a great job of organising and running the camps. 

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CACTUS students pull bus

CACTUS programme making Fine Young Men

by Tom Matthews

As part of the CBHS Fine Young Man program we are offering our Cactus leadership and fitness course to our junior students for term two. 

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Adams House Extensions

by Matt Parr

The Harakeke block at Adams House has recently undergone an extension and renovation. 

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Geography teacher to drive to England

by Nic Hill

Geography teacher Mr Adrian Matthews leaves School at the end of term for an adventure. 

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Jack Leslie in action for New Zealand at the FIL Junior world championships in Latsch Italy

Recent Old Boy Wins World Silver

by Matt Parr

2015 Christchurch Boys' High School leaver, Jack Leslie has recently won silver in the Luge Junior World Champs.

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Angus Foster (rear) and Jack Lopas in action on at Lake Karapiro

Rowing Pair Impress at Nationals

by Logan Keys

Year 13 students, Jack Lopas and Angus Foster were recently selected to compete at the National Club Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro, where they raced in the mens Under 19 double sculls.

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Video: CBHS Hall Time Lapse Start to Finish

Demolition of the Christchurch Boys' High School Hall

by Craig Dunnett

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Swimming Sports Day

SWIMMING RESULTS

by Matt Parr

The 2016 school swimming sports were held on a sunny day at the CBHS pool. One record was broken in the open medley by Tim Phillips.

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Reilly Makea - Shining Softball Star

Makea Making a Mark on New Zealand Softball

by Matt Parr

Reilly Makea (Year 12) has been selected in the New Zealand Junior (Under 19) Mens Softball Team. 

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Athletics Day - Thursday 3rd March

Athletics Day

by Matt Parr

School athletics will be held on the field Thursday 3rd March.

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Tom Parker receives his prize for winning the U17 Faldo tournament

Parker on Fire

by Matt Parr

Tom Parker (Year 12) has had a busy start to the year including two national age group golf events.

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Agriculture Students Collect Scholarships

by Richard Webster - Article courtesy of DairyNZ

Christchurch Boys' High School students Richard Turner and Thomas Davies have been awarded a DairyNZ scholarship for their studies at Lincoln University this year.

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Meet Alex Boyd - Olympic Hopeful

by Matt Parr

New teacher to the school, Ms. Alex Boyd will head to the Netherlands in March with the New Zealand Women's Water Polo in a final qualifying tournament for Rio.

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