Hastings Boys' High School

This week 39 boys from Year Nine went to Haumoana Beach to learn about microplastics and their effect on the environment. A group from Waikato University came to talk to the boys about things that produce these microplastics and what we can do to try and cut down on producing them.

A clean up of the camp site produced a great number of different plastics, which the boys then tested and discovered how long they would last. Overall, we hope the boys took learned some good lessons about how they can help reduce the amount of microplastics they put into the environment.

Mr C Owen

Head of Science Faculty

Every year Mr Barclay's Year 13 Geography students have the opportunity to traverse the Tongariro Crossing. They are on their way back now so we look forward to a full report next week.

Looking at these photos, the weather was magnificent!

Prefects from Hastings Boys' High School and Hastings Girls' High School attended the annual Prefects Breakfast - a tradition that has been on-going for a few years. This year it was hosted by HGHS. It is a chance for the prefects to get to know each other and to foster stronger bonds with our sister school.

Our Waka Ama team competed in the Hawke's Bay Regional Waka Ama Championships held at Pandora Pond on 8th March.

The J16 W6 Team won the W6 Sprint and W6 Turn races: Teariki Joseph Maui, Hamiora Fatialofa, Tawa Paringatai, Jake Rapaea, Fonua Ofa, Mapusunga Papa

In the J16 W1 Sprint Race Teariki (1st), Hamiora (2nd) and Tawa (3rd)

The J19 W6 came 2nd in the Turns Race and 4th in the W6 Sprint Race: Isi Qaranivalu, Jeremiah Qaranivalu, Panapa Lambert, Riley Tautau, Lewis Pritchard, Sione Kaufononga, Artorious Honotapu

Last week seven students travelled to Lake Karapiro along with Mr Green to compete in the North Island Secondary Schools' Regatta.

Reuben Pope
Josh Massingham
Riley Russell
Koby Houlton
Zac Fitness
Trisan Theron
Aken Bambaranda Guruge

The team had a fast Four heat and missed out on making the A final by 1.5 seconds! A little disappointing but, the team are determined and feeling strong to take on the Maadi Regatta again at Karapiro during Week 9.

On Friday 7th March senior students with an interest in careers in the health sector were invited to attend the Rangatahi Hauora Symposium 2025 held at Toitoi Arts and Event Centre. This event was organised by Health Hawke's Bay and students were able to participate in a variety of workshops, where they could explore various career pathways.

There were a number of guest speakers including Dr Nick Sinnott, a newly registered doctor with a passion for helping people with an emphasis on physical wellbeing. He shared his journey from school to Otago University and had plenty of valuable advice for those attending.

Isaac Pratley won a gym membership after being the fastest in the rowing competition. More from Isaac next week!

This week we hosted Darryn Redshaw, Student Engagement Manager for University of Waikato. Darryn gave an informative presentation outlining all programmes on offer at their Hamilton and Tauranga Campus, along with entry requirements, scholarships, accomodation costs and timelines to keep on top of the application process.

Students will be able to catch up with Darryn again at the NZ Careers Expo to be held at Pettigrew Green Arena in Taradale on Tuesday 27th May. We will be taking all year 12/13 students to this event.

Universities still to visit:

University of Canterbury Wednesday 19th March

Massey University Tuesday 1st April

Otago University Wednesday 14th May

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Monday 26th May

These visits are open to all year 12/13 students and will be held during the lunchtime.

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, to show them skills and opportunities to learn a trade, please contact- careers@hastingsboys.school.nz or claret@hastingsboys.school.nz

This week a group of students have been lucky enough to travel to the Abel Tasman. Here's a quick picture of them on the ferry, on their way over.

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

2025 sees the introduction of a SPORTS/CULTURE HOODIE. This hoodie is available for Hastings Boys' High School students. Any student can purchase this from the online store being administered by our clothing supplier DYNASTY SPORTS. (Link below)
This hoodie is not part of the day uniform which means they are not allowed to be worn to school. They are only to be used after school hours for any sport or cultural activity. They can be used on sports and cultural trips if stated in the trip info pack.

https://dynastyteamstore.co.nz/collections/hastings-boys-high-school

Hastings 4120

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

http://www.hastingsboys.school.nz