- Timaru Boys' High School
Infobox NZ school
name = "Timaru Boys' High School"
badge =
motto = "Scientia Postestas Est"
(Knowledge Is Power)
established =1880
principal = Kevin O'Sullivan
head_label = Rector
address = 211 North Street,
West End,Timaru ,
New Zealand
type = State boys school, years 9-13
roll = 686
decile = 7 [ [http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl7698_v1/decile-changes-2007-2008-web-state-s-integ.xls Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools] ]
MOE = 360
homepage = [http://www.timaruboys.school.nz/ www.timaruboys.school.nz]Timaru Boys' High School (also known as TBHS), established in
1880 , is a single sex state (public) secondary school located in the port city ofTimaru ,South Canterbury ,New Zealand . TBHS caters for years 9 - 13 (ages 12 - 19 years).At the beginning of the 2006 school year, the school had a roll of more than 700 students. The school prides itself on its mix of sport, cultural and academic pursuits, many of which are documented on the school's official website.
Traditions
There are four Sports Houses, each named after a former Rector and led by a House Captain:
Sport
TBHS plays in 6 traditional interschool fixtures:
*Christchurch Boys' High School
*St Andrew's College, Christchurch
*Otago Boys' High School
*Waitaki Boys' High School
*Ashburton College
*Southland Boys' High School Rugby
Timaru Boys' High School 1st XV - Crusaders' Region Secondary Schools' Rugby Championship "The Press Cup"
Thomas House Boarding Hostel
The Thomas House Boarding Hostel is attached to and is an integral part of the school. Built in 1907, Thomas House welcomed in its first 8 boarders in 1908.
Alumni
Academics * Harold Williams, Linguist
Politics &Business * Sir
Roy McKenzie , philanthropistFilm &Television * Kevin Smith, Actor
* Andrew Son, He appeared in Shortland Street (New Zealands Highest ranked programme), Andrew appeared in three programme in 2006Rugby Union *
Brendan Laney , professional rugby player
*George T. A. Adkins , formerAll Black
* William Archie Strang, former All BlackAthletics
*
Jack Lovelock , was a New Zealand athlete, and a 1936 Olympic 1500m ChampionLegal
* Rt Hon Sir
Ivor Richardson , Privy Councillor and jurist [ http://www.timaru.govt.nz/pdf/hall_fame/richardson.pdf ]Notes
External links
* [http://www.timaruboys.school.nz/ Timaru Boys' HS Homepage]
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