Mr R.G. Sturch                                                                                                                                                                                                  Head Boy 2009   Headmaster                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ben Hamelink

OPEN NIGHT - WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY 6:30PM

Headmaster's Comment:

Hastings Boys' High School, established at the beginning of last century, has remained a central focus of learning for students in the Hawke's Bay.  With its timeless character of the original buildings, the interior represents the new millennium with first class facilities, specialist teaching rooms equipped with all the modern facilities required to prepare students for a successful future.

Hastings Boys' is viewed as a traditional school with its emphasis on discipline, respect and tolerance of others and I welcome this perception.  Within this traditional foundation every student has the opportunity to succeed through the use of the most modern systems and technologies and innovative teaching and learning programmes.

The course structure which we will offer in 2007 builds on a basis which has been progressive yet balanced.  it will continue to offer a good range of options at all year levels and it will expand upon the vocational directed courses offered to years 12 and 13.  All students will be enabled to work to the best of their abilities and the determination of the school is to provide every opportunity for them to do this.

Our curriculum on offer, and the variety of assessments used from NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3 unit standards and the internationally recognised Cambridge Exam puts Hastings Boys amongst the leaders of the New Zealand schools.

The pastoral care of our students is paramount in preparing young men for the future.  an extensive support network is available to all boys so that they feel cared for, valued and work in a safe supportive environment.

I feel that Hastings Boys' is particularly well equipped to prepare young men for whatever future they might aim for.  the achievements and contributions of many of our old boys in the worlds of academia, business, the military, the arts and sport, are testimony to the preparation they received at this school.

My staff and I look forward to being a part of your son's future too.

R G Sturch

B.Ed.,Dip.Tchg.,M.Ed.(Hons)