Meet our Headmaster

Mr Summerfield brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the future of Hastings Boys' High School.

With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and community engagement, he is committed to leading the school into the next chapter of its proud 100+ year legacy.

Under his leadership, our school continues to evolve, embracing new opportunities while honouring the values and traditions that define us.

Hastings Boys’ High School has a long and proud history of education in Hawke’s Bay. A positive culture towards learning and aiming to achieve their personal best are attributes that our leavers of our kura are known for throughout the motu.

The outstanding teachers, coaches, and mentors we have, provide the ideal level of skills and knowledge to guide our boys through their journey to manhood. This is due to the dedication and commitment of our staff who provide the very best learning environment for success, whether that be in the classroom, on the stage or sports fields.

I am sure that like me, you will be well impressed with what is on offer at Hastings Boys’ High School and will make the right choice to send your son to us and become part of our whānau. I can honestly say, that everyone associated with this kura to be warm and inviting – and I’m sure you will find that too.

M.P. Summerfield MSSL (Dist.), B.Sc., Dip. Tchg., PG. Cert. DCLHeadmaster

Senior Leadership

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

​​​​​​​Mr G. Massingham (Chairman) B.Sc. (Hons)

Mrs T. Henare  B.Ed. (Tchg), Dip.Te Reo

Mrs R. Pope Dip.Arch.D.

Mr E. Scotton

Mr S. Kereti Dip.Theology, MA Theology

Mr J. Hall (Secretary)

Roman Lauvao-Purotu, Student Representative (from October 2024)

Mr A.W. Crawford, Dip.Tchg. Social Studies/Geography/History (Staff Representative)

STAFF SENIOR LEADERSHIP

​​​​​​​DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Mr Q.A. Crawford, B.Ed., T.T.C., Dip.Tchg.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Mr J. Bird, B.Phys.Ed., B.Com., Dip.Tchg.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mr G.M. Barclay B.A., Dip.Tchg.

Mr S.P. Small B.Ed., Dip.Tchg.

BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OPERATIONS MANAGER

​​​​​​​Mr J. Hall​​​​​​​

DEANS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

DEANS

Year 9  
Mr S. Vereker Bindon, BEd P.E, Grad.Dip.Tch.Lrn (Secondary) Physical Education

Year 10 
Mr C. Starck, BSpLS.,Grad. Dip.Tchg. Physical Education

Year 11
Mr J. Theron, Dip.Sport Science. B Sport Psychology, Post Grad. Dip Education, Dip. Financial Planning.Mathematics, Technology Product Design,

Year 12
Mr G.L. Hume B. of Sports and Exercise Science, Dip.Tchg.

Year 13
Mr T.H. Miller B.Phys.Ed., Dip.Tchg.

Pasifika Dean 
Mr F.T. Fomai B.Rec.Sport.,Dip.Tchg.

Māori Dean 
​​​​​​​Mr J. Hurae. B.A., Dip.Tchg.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Art
Mr A. Faioso, B.A., Dip.Tchg. Pasific Studies, Mathematics, Digital Art,

English  
Mr M.J. Robertson B.A., B.Com., Dip.Tchg.

Mathematics  
Mr D.G. Clinton BBS., Dip.Tchg.

Māori  
Mr J. Hurae B.A., Dip.Tchg.

Music
Mr J.A. Lindsay B.C.A.(Hons) Grad.Dip.Tchg.

Physical Education  
Mr D. Harper

Science
​​​​​​​Mr. C. Owen B.Sc., PGCE.

Social Sciences
Mr A.W. Crawford, Dip.Tchg. 

Technology 
Mr S.J. Delport B.Eng. Tec., Dip.Tchg.

NZQA PRINCIPALS NOMINEE
Mr M.J. Robertson B.A., B.Com., Dip.Tchg.