Hamilton Boys' High School


Welcome to our first Argyle House newsletter of Term 2. It's been a typically busy winter term, with multiple achievements both inside and outside of the classroom by our Argyle House boys, not to mention all of the exciting things that have been happening over here. We hope you enjoy our coverage of the term, and wish all of our Argyle House whānau a safe and relaxing King's Birthday Weekend together. Travel safe everyone, and see you back here soon.


  1. From the Director of Boarding

    Kia ora koutou. Read moreā€¦
  2. Celebrating Our Heritage

    The Unveiling of the "TÅ« Rangatira" Mural at Argyle House. Read moreā€¦
  3. Koewyn Kearins-Te Whare selected in the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Ki-o-rahi Team

    Koewyn (Year 12) is a key member of our HBHS Ki-o-rahi team that placed third at the recent NZSS National Tournament held in Gisborne. Read moreā€¦
  4. Cooper Phillips, National Motocross Runner-Up

    Cooper (Year 12) continues to excel in motocross events when competing at the highest level in New Zealand events, riding a KTM 125. Read moreā€¦
  5. ERO (Education Review Office) Report

    Thank you to the seven parents/caregivers that joined a group Zoom meeting with the Education Review Officers back in February, to ... Read moreā€¦
  6. Sonninghill Shared Dinner

    Took place at Sonninghill Hostel and Argyle House on Wednesday 22nd May. Read moreā€¦
  7. Video: House Cross Country sees Argyle runners on the podium!

    Intermediate and Senior Cross Country runners dominated their field. Read moreā€¦
  8. Intentions 2025

    If your son is currently in Years 9 -12, then please download, print, scan and return the Intentions Form, attached below, to Mrs ... Read moreā€¦
  9. Lockdown Practice Drill

    Argyle House completed a successful practice lockdown drill on Monday the 13th of May. Read moreā€¦
  10. Matthew Allen Cup General Knowledge

    Kia ora whānau, Read moreā€¦
  11. Signing Out For Afternoon Leave

    Is a very busy time for Ms Moffitt, as the boys return from school, have a bite to eat from the dining room, then depart for their ... Read moreā€¦
  12. Argyle finished second in House Volleyball!

    The Argyle Junior team and Senior team competed strongly throughout Week 3 during lunch times. Read moreā€¦
  13. Matthew Allen Cup Volleyball

    On an exciting Tuesday night on the 6th of May, the annual Matthew Allen Cup volleyball took place. Much to the boys' excitement this ... Read moreā€¦
  14. New Boarder to Argyle House

    We welcomed Kapohau Johnston-Parekura (Year 13) from Te Kaha, to Grove this term. Read moreā€¦
  15. Men of the Week, Term 2 Week 4

    Congratulations to these absolute legends, and deserved men of the week, on their recent achievement. Read moreā€¦
  16. Aurora Australis over Argyle House

    On the 11th of May, intense solar activity meant that the Aurora Australis was visible in Hamilton. Read moreā€¦
  17. Video: Kapa Haka Wins Super 8 Cultural Festival Event

    Congratulations to Fraser Gray (Year 10) and Caol Paoo (Year 10) who performed in this event. Read moreā€¦
  18. Matthew Allen Cup Tug-O-War

    It was a much-needed win for Henry Seavill's Bennett House in the recent Tug-O-War competition. Read moreā€¦
  19. Video: House Tug-O-War Champions!

    Both Junior and Senior House Tug-O-War Teams got the job done in Week 4. Read moreā€¦
  20. Men of the Week, Term 2 Week 3

    Congratulations to Hudson Rillstone and Rhys Laker. Read moreā€¦
  21. Heartbreak for Seavill as Sutherland claim Matthew Allen Cup Volleyball

    After holding a strong early advantage, Bennett failed to capitalise as Sutherland held their nerve in the first Matthew Allen Cup ... Read moreā€¦
  22. Man of the Week, Term 2 Week 2

    Our second Man of the Week for Term 2 is another one of our motor sports rising stars. Read moreā€¦
  23. Man of the Week, Term 2 Week 1

    Our first Man of the Week for Term 2 is our motocross superstar, Cooper Phillips. Read moreā€¦
  24. Julius Ale-Kaitai (Year 11) a member of the HBHS Kilikiti team, defeated St John's College Kilikiti team in the inaugural University of Waikato Kilikiti Championship final, in a nail-biter!

    Pasifika Pride was on display as 33 Pasifika students represented HBHS over the three-day Tupaia Tapasa Festival during the final week ... Read moreā€¦
  25. Mr Adrian Verry

    Meet our Hostel Parent Representative. Read moreā€¦
  26. Mrs Kelly Waea-Allan

    Meet our Hostel Parent Representative. Read moreā€¦