The year is well underway and I do hope that everyone in our school community is feeling welcome and valued. 

In conjunction with Balance Physiotherapy, Boys’ High provides a physiotherapy service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Jim Burrows Fitness Centre.

There is so much happening within the Careers Department at the moment that we have had decided to send out a seperate email to make sure you all see it. A number of opportunities coming up this week for students so be sure to take a look.

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

One of the major house events is just around the corner - Athletics Day. To tell you all a little more, House Leader, Devon Harding has put this information together.

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.

All students have access to Microsoft Student Advantage, which allows them to get a free copy of Office 365 at home.

Have you ever considered hosting an international student?

It is very important that students in Yr 11 - 13 continually track the number of credits that they have achieved to ensure that they reach their goal by the end of the year.

The Student Executive Council are running the annual Work Day. Work Day has been a major fundraising initiative for over 50 years now.

Each month we will take a look at a different department within the school to find out what goes on on a daily basis. We kick things off with Physical Education and the Head of Department, Eddie Murphy.

Everything you need to know about the forthcoming rugby season.

An update from the Learning Support team. Laurel Blee, Lynne Lochhead, Arafah Simpson, Chrissie Yee and Alix McConnochie.

Matt Meek and Perry Vakameilalo are our two fantastic youth workers at CBHS under the 24-7 youth work scheme.

Please note the following important dates for enrolments:

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.

All parents should have received their first weekly note on Friday 19th February.

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

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

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

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

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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