Palmerston North Boys’ High School



  1. From the Rector

    Dear Parents, - Jean-Paul Sartre The examination season is in full swing and for some of our young men it could well prove a day ... Read more…
  2. Attention PNBHS Old Boys

    We would love you to update your contact details with us, as we have huge gaps in our database. Read more…
  3. From the Deputy Rector

    Kia ora, Tēnā koutou katoa, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa lava kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Ni sa bula vinaka, Tālofa. Read more…
  4. Leaving Staff

    Prior to the Sports and Cultural Prizegiving - the final full school assembly for 2023 - the Rector thanked and farewelled staff ... Read more…
  5. PNBHS Prizegiving 2023

    Congratulations to all of the young men whose hard work and determination during 2023 was recognised at our recent Prizegiving. Read more…
  6. Dux Awards

    The Dux Awards - Litterarum, Artium and Ludorum - recognise the highest-achieving students in academic, cultural and sporting activities. Read more…
  7. 2024 Student Leaders

    Congratulations to our student leaders for 2024. Read more…
  8. Scholarships for Tertiary Study in 2024

    At our recent Prizegiving we recognised young men who have been awarded scholarships for tertiary study in 2024.  Congratulations to ... Read more…
  9. Sports and Cultural Prizegiving

    Congratulations to all of the young men and teams who were recognised with awards at our recent Sports and Cultural Prizegiving.  At ... Read more…
  10. Video: PNBHS Haka for Year 13

    In recent years it has become tradition to farewell our Year 13 cohort with the school haka. The school haka was performed to this ... Read more…
  11. Year 13 Leavers' Dinner

    Well done and thank you to all of the young men and staff who attended the recent Year 13 Leavers’ Dinner. Special thanks to our guest ... Read more…
  12. Success for Ben Shirley at the Figure Skating World Cup

    Year 12 student Ben Shirley competed in the Figure Skating World Cup last month in Freiburg, Germany. He skated in the Youth Men's ... Read more…
  13. North Island Golden Gloves Boxing Championships

    A number of PNBHS students recently competed in the North Island Golden Gloves Boxing Championships in Tauranga. Congratulations to ... Read more…
  14. Smallbore Shooting Success for Alex Sharpe

    Year 10 student Alex Sharpe competed in the Target Shooting New Zealand Inter-Secondary School competition held concurrently at ... Read more…
  15. Success at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Road Cycling Championships

    The PNBHS Cycling team performed strongly at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Road Cycling Championships held in the Manawatū region ... Read more…
  16. Success at XC Mountain Bike National Championship

    A small PNBHS team travelled to Blenheim in the September school holidays to compete in the XC Mountain Bike National Championship. ... Read more…
  17. Level 1 Visual and Digital Art Final Projects

    We are extremely proud of our Level 1 Visual and Digital art students. They have come a long way with their technical skills and ... Read more…
  18. Level 2 Painting, Design and Photography Portfolios

    Recently, we had the pleasure of farewelling our Level 2 artists for 2023. They have continued to amaze us with their dedication, ... Read more…
  19. Level 3 Painting, Design and Photography Portfolios

    As we look back over the past 5 years, it is hard to believe how far our Level 3 artists have come. We are extremely proud of ... Read more…
  20. PNBHS Concert Bands Support Food Bank

    Week two of Term 4 provided a final opportunity for our Concert Bands to show what they had achieved during the year and how much ... Read more…
  21. Term Two Attendance Data

    School attendance, or lack thereof, was a hot media topic last week with the release of national data from term two this year.  While ... Read more…
  22. Join the PNBHS Summer Reading Club

    Reading is a great way to relax over the summer holiday break and a great way to stave off summer learning loss.  Young men can borrow ... Read more…
  23. Seats in Streets

    In Term 3, Palmerston North Boys’ High School was contacted by the manager of Neighbourhood Support Palmerston North. One of their ... Read more…
  24. Manawatū Secondary Schools Softball Competition

    The Manawatū Secondary Schools Softball competition began last Thursday in appalling conditions - cold, wet and windy. The young team ... Read more…
  25. Junior Musical Theatre - Bugsy Malone

    The Junior Musical Theatre Company performed extracts from the popular musical, in week 3 of Term 4. This is a 1970’s gangster spoof ... Read more…
  26. PNBHS/PNGHS 2024 Senior Production Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers.  Jake Maskill - US Angus Taylor ... Read more…
  27. PNBHS Lawn Bowls Championships

    Well done to all of the young men who competed in the annual PNBHS Lawn Bowls Championships held recently at the Palmerston North ... Read more…
  28. Fred Hollows Day

    Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts for the Fred Hollows Foundation by buying a sausage, making a donation or ... Read more…
  29. Uniform Shop Hours

    The uniform shop will close for 2023 at 4.30pm on Friday, 1 December 2023.   The shop will re-open on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Read more…
  30. The Liberation of Le Quesnoy

    A World War One story with a strong PNBHS connection. Read more…
  31. Three Inspiring Old Boys Were Recently Inducted into the PNBHS Business Alumni

    It was a great honour to have Colin Crombie and Nelson Spiers present to receive their Alumni Awards on Friday, 13 October. ... Read more…
  32. WOW! So many Sports Stars; we had an amazing night inducting them into the PNBHS Sports Hall of Fame.

    Last Friday night saw us induct ten more first-class athletes into our Sports Hall of Fame. Sitting there listening to their sporting ... Read more…
  33. Another Sports Day Victory to the Old Boys

    Recently the Old Boys' Sports Day was held for the annual challenge of Old Boys vs School. A variety of sports and debating took place ... Read more…
  34. Join the Palmerston North Youth Council for 2024

    Passionate about change and youth voice? Are you aged 12-24 with a strong desire to tackle problems faced by rangatahi in our ... Read more…
  35. Nathan Wallis Presentation

    Nathan Wallis, New Zealand's renowned Neuroscience Educator is heading to Palmerston North next week! Read more…
  36. Palmerston North Brick Show

    After more than a year the Palmerston North Brick Show is back for 2023!  We will be filling Fly Palmy Arena 2 with over 140 ... Read more…
  37. Te Kura (Correspondence School) Summer School Registrations are Now Open

    Te Kura Summer School is a good backup option for ākonga who need some extra help to get them across the line. Registrations are now ... Read more…
  38. 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…
  39. Our Sponsors

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