Timaru Boys' High School

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 of Timaru, 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, philanthropist

Film & Television

* Kevin Smith, Actor
* Andrew Son, He appeared in Shortland Street (New Zealands Highest ranked programme), Andrew appeared in three programme in 2006

Rugby Union

* Brendan Laney, professional rugby player
* George T. A. Adkins, former All Black
* William Archie Strang, former All Black

Athletics

* Jack Lovelock, was a New Zealand athlete, and a 1936 Olympic 1500m Champion

Legal

* 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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