Palmerston North Boys’ High School



  1. From the Rector

    This term has, for the first time this year, enabled the whole school to come together with the return of assemblies. To be able to ... Read more…
  2. From the Deputy Rector

    A recurring theme of assemblies this term has been the importance of community - of working together for the benefit of us all.  In ... Read more…
  3. Regular School Attendance Increases Likelihood of Academic Success

    There is a clear link between school attendance and academic achievement. Read more…
  4. NCEA Matters

    Earlier this term Mr van Stipriaan and Mr Pinder met with the Year 11, 12 and 13 students to familiarise them with their NCEA ... Read more…
  5. Video: Samoa Language Week

    This week is Samoa Language Week.  This year's theme is Fa’aāuāu le Folauga i le Va’a o Tautai - Continue the Voyage with Competent ... Read more…
  6. Super Eight Kapa Haka

    The Māori term ‘Ki te hoe’ implies that one must get on with the task at hand, and that is precisely what the sixteen students who ... Read more…
  7. Super Eight Cultural Festival - Chess A-Team

    Our Chess A-Team represented PNBHS in the Super Eight Cultural Festival held at Napier Boys' High, on Friday the 20th of May and ... Read more…
  8. Super Eight Cultural Festival - Visual Art

    The Super Eight Cultural Festival took place over the weekend of May 21st and 22nd and was hosted by Napier Boys' High School. The ... Read more…
  9. Rector's Company

    1.   The Rector’s Company is delighted to have been selected as the Manawatu/Whanganui entry for the National Otago University SGCNZ ... Read more…
  10. An Evening With Tasi Vaha'i

    Come and celebrate with Old Boy and former OK Chorale member Tasi Vaha'i on Tuesday 21st June in the Speirs Centre, as he showcases ... Read more…
  11. 2022 May Library News

    As the days get colder (and wetter) our regulars are having to move over to accommodate the influx of students, who would normally be ... Read more…
  12. Languages Presentations

    The New Zealand Association of Language Teacher certificates of Excellence are awarded to Language students who gain an NCEA ... Read more…
  13. Video: New Zealand Super Eight Schools Cross Country

    One hundred of the Super Eight school's top distance runners assembled at Tauranga to contest the annual Cross-Country competition. ... Read more…
  14. Year 12 Photography

    On Wednesday 25th June, the Year 12 Photography class set out to explore photography outside the classroom. The weather was perfect ... Read more…
  15. PNBHS Grounds and Facilities

    PNBHS Archivist Mr. Dom King found and labelled the photograph above to show the school in 1953.  A lot has changed since then!  Check ... Read more…
  16. 1st XI Hockey

    In April, the 1st XI Hockey teams 2022 campaign got underway, with 20 young men heading to Hamilton to play in the St Paul's ANZAC ... Read more…
  17. Golf v Francis Douglas Memorial College

    The PNBHS Golf team had a tight 5-4 victory over Francis Douglas Memorial College during week one of the term.  The matches were ... Read more…
  18. Manawatu-Whanganui Intercollegiate Golf Championship

    The Manawatu-Whanganui Intercollegiate Golf Championship was played recently at the Marton Golf Club. Challenging conditions and ... Read more…
  19. PNBHS Anzac Service

    Thank you to all of our young men and guests for their contribution to the annual PNBHS Anzac Service. Scholarship History student ... Read more…
  20. Video: Anzac Address 2022

    The annual Anzac Address is an important part of our school Anzac Service.  In recent years the address has been given by a Year 13 ... Read more…
  21. Anzac Prayer

    Mr Murray – Rector PNBHS 1919 – 1946 - read the prayer below in assembly in 1944. The prayer was found in our school archives on a ... Read more…
  22. Memorial Gallery Rededication

    The Memorial Gallery holds a special and important place in the history and culture of Palmerston North Boys’ High School. During ... Read more…
  23. Manawatū Secondary Schools Cross Country

    PNBHS had a team of 24 who competed in the Manawatū Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships at Foxton yesterday. The team was ... Read more…
  24. Leo Mwape Wins Regional Race Unity Speech Competition

    Congratulations and good luck to Year 11 student Leo Mwape who won the Manawatū regional final of the Race Unity Speech Awards and ... Read more…
  25. Music Success for Arahan Pilkington

    Congratulations to Year 13 student Arahan Pilkington who competed successfully at the Central Districts Brass Solo and Ensemble ... Read more…
  26. Clay Target Shooters Make A Statement At Murray Luke Memorial

    On the 12th of May our clay target shooters travelled to Taupo for the Murray Luke Memorial shoot. This is a shoot we really value as, ... Read more…
  27. Vex IQ World Championships

    During the early hours of Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 May three students from PNBHS participated in the Vex Robotics IQ World ... Read more…
  28. PNBHS Road Race

    The annual school Road Race was held on Friday, 13 May on a stunning Manwatū day.  The level of endeavour from young men in all age ... Read more…
  29. PNBHS Cross Country

    Well done to all of the young men who challenged themselves in the PNBHS Cross Country held on Friday May 6.  Alongside some ... Read more…
  30. Great Results for Sam Stichbury

    Year 13 student Sam Stichbury has enjoyed a very successful athletics season.  During term one Sam won both the 5,000m and 10,000m ... Read more…
  31. Senior A Water Polo Team Win Wellington Competition

    The Senior A Water Polo team, which is mainly players from the Premier B team, played in the Wellington water polo league with ... Read more…
  32. Attitude Presentations

    Earlier this term young men in Year 9 and Year 10 were fortunate to have a presentation by Attitude NZ. The organisation is dedicated ... Read more…
  33. Swimming Success for Alex Willis

    Congratulations to Alex Willis who won Silver in the 100m Butterfly in the 15 year old boys age group at the New Zealand Age Group ... Read more…
  34. Level 3 Drama Students Visit Waiouru Army Museum

    This Drama class is studying the play by Maurice Shadbolt and the historical/social background to it for both devising their own ... Read more…
  35. Junior Black Sox Squad

    Congratulations and good luck to Jaden Hita and Joe Simpson-Smith, who have been selected in the Junior Black Sox squad to begin ... Read more…
  36. Cycling Success

    During the April school holidays, Deputy Head Prefect Mathew Jamieson and Year 9 student Ben Murphy both performed with distinction at ... Read more…
  37. New Zealand Selection for Callum Mckinnon

    Congratulations to Prefect Callum Mckinnon, who has capped off an outstanding Croquet season with selection in the New Zealand Youth ... Read more…
  38. Tennis Success for Jonty Giesen

    Year 11 student Jonty Giesen achieved some very impressive Tennis results during term one. Jonty played in the Wellington Premier ... Read more…
  39. Basketball New Zealand Squad Selections

    Recently Basketball New Zealand announced their squads to prepare for the upcoming Oceania Championship campaign. Congratulations to ... Read more…
  40. Fire and Emergency New Zealand

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand are currently seeking applications from anyone interested in becoming a casual staff member to work at ... Read more…
  41. A Great Gift at Any Time of the Year - Entertainment App Fundraiser

    Are you looking for a great gift for family and friends? Read more…
  42. Our Sponsors

    Thank you for your on-going contribution and support. Read more…