Hamilton Boys' High School


Welcome to the first edition of the Argyle House newsletter for Term 2.  We hope you enjoy our coverage of what has been a busy and settled winter term in the Hostel.  


  1. Welcome to the Term 2 Argyle House newsletter

    Kia ora koutou, Argyle whānau, Read more…
  2. Cooper Phillips (Year 10), Multiple Motocross Champion

    Cooper has been riding competitively for a number of years, but has adopted a more cautious approach after breaking his femur in a ... Read more…
  3. Master Profile - Rahiti Teokotai-White

    A little snapshot into my journey to Argyle House. Read more…
  4. Sam Potter (Year 13), Extreme Kayaker!

    Sam is an adrenaline junkie who enjoys pushing himself to his limits in the outdoors. Read more…
  5. Oliver Ingram (Year 13), Senior Premier Waterpolo Team

    Finished runners-up in New Zealand at the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Division 1 Waterpolo championships, held in Wellington from ... Read more…
  6. Daniel Garland (Year 11), wins a New Zealand Equestrian title

    Daniel won the Sir Mark Todd Cup and NZPCA Perpetual Dressage Cup as an Under 15 rider. Daniel's Waikato Area Pony Club also won the ... Read more…
  7. Junior House Leaders and Senior House Captains

    The Argyle House Head Prefect, Thomas Verry, is also appointed to the role of House Captain. The Deputy Head Prefect, Joseph Lorimer, is ... Read more…
  8. Revised 2022 HBHS Planner for Terms 2 - 4

    Due to COVID-19 disruptions, the term planner has been revised multiple times. Read more…
  9. Intentions for 2023

    If your son is currently in Years 9 - 12, then please download, print, scan and return this Intentions Form (see below) to Mrs Katrina ... Read more…
  10. Year 9 Interviews 2023

    We received in excess of 50 applications for 37 places for our 2023 Year 9 intake. Read more…
  11. New Boarders

    We welcomed two new arrivals in to Argyle House during Term 2: Read more…
  12. Grove celebration at Gengy's!

    The end of Term One, all-you-can eat meal, at Gengy's Mongolian BBQ Buffet, Victoria Street, Hamilton. Read more…
  13. Study Smarter Student Workshop

    Monday 11th July Presenter: Karen Boyes – Study Skills Expert Venue: Hamilton Boys’ High School Study Centre Time: 9am to 3pm Read more…
  14. Food Committee Meeting

    Took place on Wednesday the 18th of May in the Senior Lounge. Read more…
  15. Miss Lipa Uli, Weekend Matron

    Lipa has replaced Mrs Ida Touli as our Weekend Matron. Read more…
  16. Argyle House - Currently Second Overall in the HBHS House Competition

    After 8 events completed to date, Argyle House is sitting 4 points behind Wilson House. Read more…
  17. House General Knowledge - Fifth Place Overall

    The Argyle House Junior team finished as runners-up overall. Read more…
  18. House Volleyball - Fourth Place Overall

    The Argyle House Junior team finished as runners-up overall. Read more…
  19. Sonninghill (Hamilton Girls' High School Hostel) Year 9 Games Evening

    Was held in the HBHS Gymnasiums 1 and 2 on Thursday 26th June from 7.30 - 8.30pm. Read more…
  20. Recreational Weekend Basketball

    Saturday and Sunday afternoons are spent in Gym 1. Read more…
  21. Man Of The Week for Term 2, Week 6

    Congratulations to Riley Fulton (Year 12). Read more…
  22. Dorm Leaders Term 2, 2022

    The eight Year 12 Dorm Leaders responsible for the day-to-day running of the Years 9, 10 and 11 dorms. Read more…
  23. Eskimo Rolling

    Is a difficult and challenging skill to master in a kayak. Read more…
  24. Hostel Parent Representatives

    For Argyle House parents and caregivers to contact about any hostel matters. Read more…
  25. House Competition Update

    Wilson House still holds the lead, but with two Major events yet to be contested in Term 3, there is still much to play for. Read more…
  26. Man of the Week for Term 2, Week 5

    This week we congratulated a multi-talented athlete and rugby points-scoring machine. Read more…
  27. Argyle takes the win in House Tug-O-War

    We are now a mere point behind Wilson after seven events in the House Competition. Read more…
  28. Man of the Week for Term 2, Week 4

    This week we celebrate one of our Argyle House legends. Read more…
  29. Winter Training is underway!

    Matua West had our 2nd XV Rugby boys running the Hakiramata track to build cardio fitness on Wednesday the 25th of May. Read more…
  30. Bennett finally get on the board in Matthew Allen Cup Tug of War

    At long last, Liam Anderson's Bennett House have tasted their first victory in the Matthew Allen Cup for 2022, claiming victory in the ... Read more…
  31. Man of the Week for Term 2, Week 3

    Fellow Argyllian and prominant contributor to the Leo Club Food Drive, Jackson Murphy, nominated this week's recipient for Man of the ... Read more…
  32. Video: Douglas the Hero as Sutherland take out Matthew Allen Cup Volleyball

    A Hamish Douglas ace to win the Year 9 game proved decisive as Sutherland took out Matthew Allen Cup Volleyball, extending their lead ... Read more…
  33. Argyle House wins House Cross Country

    The (mighty) House in Black™ takes out the House Cross Country competition to close the gap on Wilson. Read more…
  34. Man of the Week for Term 2, Week 2

    At our Tuesday evening House Meeting, we recognised Deputy Head Prefect of Argyle House, Jack Broomfield. Read more…