| Timaru Boys' High School | |
| Motto | Scientia Postestas Est (Knowledge Is Power) |
| Type | State boys school, years 9-13 |
| Year established | 1880 |
| Address | 211 North Street, West End, Timaru, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 44°23′59″S 171°13′49″E / 44.3997°S 171.2302°ECoordinates: 44°23′59″S 171°13′49″E / 44.3997°S 171.2302°E |
| Rector | Kevin O'Sullivan |
| School roll | 686 |
| Socio-economic decile (10 is highest) |
7[1] |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 360 |
| Website | 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.
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Traditions
There are four Sports Houses, each named after a former Rector and led by a House Captain:
| Dawson | Named after L Halket-Dawson, Rector 1880-1887 |
| Hogben | Named after George Hogben, Rector 1888-1898 |
| Simmers | Named after George A Simmers, Rector 1899-1912 |
| Tait | Named after Alan G Tait, Rector 1935-1947 |
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
- Isaac Ross, Current All Black
- 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 [2]
Notes
External links
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