Palmerston North Boys’ High School



  1. From the Rector

    Dear Parents, Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2023 school year. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all ‘new’ PNBHS ... Read more…
  2. 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…
  3. Student Leaders

    Introducing our student leaders for 2023: Head Prefect - Connor Giltrap, Deputy Head Prefect - Jonathon Jamieson, Deputy Head Prefect ... Read more…
  4. 2023 Palmerston North Boys' High School Prefects

    Congratulations to the young men who have been selected as Palmerston North Boys' High School Prefects for 2023. Connor Giltrap - Head ... Read more…
  5. Scholarship Top Achievers 2022

    At an assembly earlier this term we recognised our top-performing students in Scholarship examinations in 2022. Scholarship is the ... Read more…
  6. National Representatives 2023

    Huge congratulations to the young men who have been selected for international teams and groups during 2023. It is fantastic to see ... Read more…
  7. Year 13 Mentors

    All junior Form Classes will have Year 13 students allocated to work with them in a mentoring role.  The senior students who are ... Read more…
  8. Club Captains 2023

    The Shand Shield competition is a very important part of our school culture, providing an opportunity for young men to meet new peers ... Read more…
  9. Vex Robotics New Zealand National Championships

    On Saturday and Sunday (17th/18th February) four Robotics teams from PNBHS competed in the New Zealand National Vex Robotics ... Read more…
  10. Cycling Success for Wilson Hannon

    Congratulations to Wilson Hannon who won Silver in the U19 men’s race at the 2023 Criterium National Championships in January  Read more…
  11. Busy Summer for Zinzan Deans-Emery

    Congratulations to Zinzan Deans-Emery who was selected as 'Rangatahi Referee' at the Māori Touch National tournament that took place ... Read more…
  12. 10,000m Championship

    Well done to the large field of young men who were at school early on the morning of Friday, February 24 to contest the 10,000m ... Read more…
  13. 5,000m Championship

    A large field of competitors contested the 5,000m Championship on Friday, March 3.  Well done to all of those young men and ... Read more…
  14. Oklahoma!

    Over 60% sold!! A fantastic musical experience awaits those who attend this year’s PNBHS/PNGHS Senior Production! Our young Company ... Read more…
  15. Art Department News

    The following 2022 Art students will have their Level 3 external folio boards on display at the Top Art Exhibition at Te Manawa Art ... Read more…
  16. Volleyball News

    This year started with notification that Jassharr Lackey, a Year 11 student had then been selected for the New Zealand Youth ... Read more…
  17. Canoe Polo

    The following students were selected for the Secondary Schools Regional Canoe Polo competition that was held on Saturday 4 March. Well ... Read more…
  18. Shearing

    Recently a group of students completed a shearing course with their PITO tutors and former New Zealand Speed Shearing champion Jimmy ... Read more…
  19. PNBHS Board of Trustees News

    At the February Board of Trustees meeting the board Chairperson Mr. Michael Lawrence (right in the photograph above) tendered his ... Read more…
  20. Music Department News

    It is great to be back to normal operations. Around Eighty whanau and students attended the Music information evening where tutors ... Read more…
  21. March Library News

    Our library is a Device-free Zone, where students enjoy boisterous chess games (which have suddenly become extremely popular), Blokus ... Read more…
  22. The Year 9 Reading Challenge Encourages and Rewards Young Men for Reading

    As young men finish each book during the year, they should talk to their English teacher or one of the librarians to have it recorded. ... Read more…
  23. Taranaki-Manawatū FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year

    Congratulations to Nicolas Verry and Rhys Mitchell who won the recent Taranaki-Manawatū FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year regional ... Read more…
  24. Winter Sport Registrations - Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Rugby & Table Tennis

    All young men are encouraged to involve themselves in school co-curricular activities and many young men do so over the winter season, ... Read more…
  25. Blood Donor Day

    A huge thank you to all of the young men and staff who were involved with our first Blood Donor Day for 2023.  Donating blood is a ... Read more…
  26. Mr. van Stipriaan Third at World Indoor Rowing Championships

    Congratulations to Senior Master and PNBHS Old Boy Mr. Blair van Stipriaan who competed in the recent World Indoor Rowing ... Read more…
  27. Thanks to the PTA For Their Support

    A huge thank you to the PNBHS PTA (Parent Teacher Association) who have provided diaries for all of our junior students. Our school ... Read more…
  28. Hot Potato Band Perform at PNBHS

    It was a real privilege to host the Hot Potato band from Sydney Australia here at PNBHS recently. The band has a passion for ... Read more…
  29. Are You Considering Boarding For Your Son in 2024?

    Join us at the Central Districts Field Days to find out more about Palmerston North Boys' High School and College House. Read more…
  30. The Unique Wellbeing Benefits of Organised Sport

    A recently published New Zealand study has found that participation in organised sport provides wellbeing benefits to young people, ... Read more…
  31. Pinnacle Programme - Hyundai New Zealand

    The Hyundai New Zealand Pinnacle Programme enables and inspires youth to be the next generation of global and community leaders. Read more…
  32. Video: If You Want To Change The World, Make Your Bed!

    In 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. ... Read more…
  33. PNBHS has a School App.

    Please follow the instructions below to download the app: Go to the App Store on your Apple or android device and search ... Read more…
  34. 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…
  35. Our Sponsors

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