On the 28th of February the Year 12 and 13 Young Enterprise Business classes had the opportunity to go to the Spark Tank event at the Toi Toi Theatre in Hastings. This was an enlightening experience for all of us, we were able to be coached for free by all of these experienced people. Personally I found this to be very beneficial and so did the group I was in. We were able to make large improvements on our business idea and future developments that we may make. We found that the business coaches were very supportive and patient with us but they were also very passionate about our businesses and getting them up and going. Everyone in my class and I assume in the Y13 class as well are very thankful for all the support that we have received and gained from YES. We are all very fortunate to have this experience.

Caleb Macklow, CEO of BayBees Organics

The Year 11's were assessed on their knife maintenance and the correct use of different knives by making egg sandwiches and fruit salad.

The Year 12's are halfway through their Jam making assessment.

On 19 March a group of talented athletes competed in the 2025 East Coast North Island Athletics Championships at Mitre 10 Sports Park.

Staff were really impressed with all our boys' effort and the way they conducted themselves was a credit to the school. Some outstanding Individual efforts notably

Troy Pautsch who dominated the intermediate field events winning the Discus, Shot Put, Javelin and Hammer throw.

Other notable performances Raef Robinson winning the senior 100m and long jump

Alex Wilson winning the senior 400m and 800m

Jake Frazerhurst winning the junior long jump

Josh Lubbe winning the intermediate 400m

Photos courtesy of Mr Hill

Freddie Ives - CRICKET

5 for 17 vs Napier Tech

Teariki Joseph Maui, Hamiora Fatialofa, Tawa Paringatai, Jake Rapaea,
Fonua Ofa, Mapusanga Papa

J16 W6 Team and also individual performances as stated in last week's newsletter

Have a look for our school leaders on page 4 and 5 of this publication!

This is a free R18 event for parents and staff on Tuesday 1 April 6:30pm - tickets available at

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/our-kids-online/hastings

Starsia, Aaron and Nate from the NZDF visited Hastings Boys' High School on Tuesday 18th March presenting to our year 12/13 students during senior assembly. They covered a variety of trades across the three forces, sharing their own personal journey in the NZ Navy and Army. They spoke about having purpose, working in a close knit team and how no two days are the same.

Students with an interest in; Aviation, Intelligence, Trades, Combat, or maybe one of the other 115 roles spread across the three Forces, check them out on the 'Browse Roles' tool and see if there is something for you.

https://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/careers/browse-all-roles

Starsia, Aaron and Nate will be back here in term 2 to meet with students considering applying for the NZDF 2026 intake.

On Thursday 19th March we hosted Romaine Crawford, Student Liaison for the University of Canterbury (UC). Romy gave a very informative and enthusiastic presentation about living and studying in NZ's second biggest city, Christchurch. UC has around 14 000 students and is ranked in the top 3% globally in the World University Rankings. It is known for it's strengths in Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Law and Science.

Romy will be back in Term 2, to talk with students regarding Scholarship and Accommodation applications, sharing tips for success.

What is Gateway?

Gateway funding enables secondary schools to give senior learners access to structured workplace learning integrated with school-based learning, which may align to one or more of the six Vocational Pathways.

Hastings Boys' High School offers a successful Gateway programme, providing students with hands-on experience in their chosen career paths.

The programme strength lies in its ability to provide real-world exposure, and to further enhance its impact, we are actively seeking to expand our network of workplace opportunities. More workplace posibilities will translate to greater student engagement and a richer, more meaningful learning experience.

This is where we need your help!

If you know of any businesses that would be willing share their workplace experience with a student for a day a week, (for terms 2 & 3) to show them skills and opportunities to learn a trade, please contact- careers@hastingsboys.school.nz or claret@hastingsboys.school.nz

A call out to our school community!

If anyone has any spare of these items that are no longer needed, they will be gratefully received to lend to our students.

• Black lace up shoes
• School ties
• Roman Sandals
• Men's Belts
• Fishing Gear
• Musical Instruments

We have a special Supporters Jackets available - these are not for students. They are $50 and available from the Admin Hub. Cash or eftpos (paywave available). Sizes XXS-XXXL available.
Umbrellas are also available and they are $20

Hastings 4120

Ph: +64 6 873 0365
email: paoffice@hastingsboys.school.nz

http://www.hastingsboys.school.nz