School Honours and Colours

At Hastings Boys’ High School we celebrate students who embody the Ākina spirit through every part of school life.

​​​​​​​One of the ways we recognise this growth is through our Colours and Honours system. Students who demonstrate excellence in Academic, Leadership, Community, Culture, or Sport may be nominated by their Dean to receive Colours — a symbol of their achievement, commitment, and character. Juniors are awarded certificates, while senior students (Years 11–13) receive a formal Colours badge to wear with pride.​​​​​​​

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Only prefects and house leaders are eligible for Leadership Colours — a mark of their service and responsibility within the school. From here, exceptional students go on to achieve the highest honour available: the Honours Blazer.

It goes without saying, that basic School Rules need to be in place before a boy is eligible for Colours awards.​​​​​​​

The awards will only be made to a boy if basic School Rules are followed (discipline, attendance – including attendance at practices, uniform, behaviour).

Students need to have met Ākina Man Values and demonstrated a firm commitment to Hastings Boys' High School.

Applications are to be submitted to the school office.  Forms are available from the office and downloaded from here.

The Five Colours Areas

Honours Caps, Ties and Blazers

Honours Cap

Will be presented to Year 13 Students, who must have played consistently a minimum of 2 years and must have no pastoral or attendance concerns. These are available for 1st XV Rugby, 1st XI Cricket, 1st XI Football, 1st XI Hockey and Senior Premier Basketball. Other codes can be considered on merit. Due consideration must be given to long term service, commitment to the team and leadership on and off the field.

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Honours Tie

Will be presented sparingly, and only to Year 12 or 13 students, with the following as guidelines:

• Head Boy
• Dux
• A minimum of three colours but from two different areas
• Sportsman of the Year
• National representation in culture (committee decision)
• National sports representation at age group level (committee decision)

​​​​​​​Ākina Honours Blazer

This distinctive blue and maroon striped blazer is a rare and prestigious symbol, awarded only to those who have earned Colours across all five areas. It represents the very best of what an Ākina Man can be: a well-rounded leader of integrity, dedication, and excellence.​​​​​​​

Hastings Boys’ High School aims to recognise excellence across the whole range of activities available to students, confirming the pursuit of excellence and the building of self-esteem in students.  Students must receive an Honours Tie before being eligible for an Honours Blazer.