Christchurch Boys' High School

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Christchurch Boys' High School, often referred to as CBHS, is a single sex state secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated on a Script error: No such module "convert". site between the suburbs of Riccarton and Fendalton, Script error: No such module "convert". to the west of central Christchurch. The school also provides boarding facilities for 130 boys in a residence called Adams House located about Script error: No such module "convert". to the east. The school's colours are deep blue and black with an occasional flash of gold.

History

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Christchurch Boys' High in July 2012

Established in 1881, the prime purpose of Christchurch Boys' High School was to prepare students for enrolment into the then newly formed Canterbury College, now known as the University of Canterbury.[1] Consequently, it was initially co-located with the College in downtown Christchurch, at the site of the modern-day Christchurch Arts Centre. As the university and school expanded, the school moved to its present location on Straven Road in 1926.[2] The school's present site was originally a farm owned by Canterbury's pioneer settlers, the Deans, and several buildings from the Deans' farm still stand on the grounds. The school's main building is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I heritage building, with registration number 3658.[3]

Christchurch Boys' High School has a rich sporting and academic history and boasts many traditions. The school has produced many All Blacks, with only Auckland Grammar School having produced more. The school can also lay claim to several famous cricketers. There is a unique ANZAC Day service each year that is compulsory for new students of the school to attend to commemorate the hundreds of Old Boys' that fought and died in the two World Wars. The school song 'Altiora Peto' has a third verse that is only heard on this day. In 2004 CBHS provided 2 of New Zealands 'top scholars', one of only 3 schools to do so with the other two both being girls-only schools in the Auckland region.[4]

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The new hall opening September, 2017

The school's dramatic and musical productions[5] have collaborated with those of its sister school, Christchurch Girls' High School.

The College Match

The College Match is a yearly rugby union game between Christchurch Boy's Highschool and Christ's College. The match started in 1892, with Christ's College winning 34–0. Since then, the match has become a significant calendar event for both schools. Boys High owns the title of the longest win streak, 2001–2016, and the most matches won, winning 86 times to 43, with only 9 draws.[6]

Enrolment

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Notable alumni

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Christchurch Boys HS 2006 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament champions at Global Arena

Arts

Science

Military

Public service

Politics

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Aerial view of CBHS, December 2005

Business

Sport

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CBHS vs. Template:Ill, Global Arena, 2006

Christchurch Boys' High has one of the richest sporting alumni of any school in New Zealand, having produced the Hadlee brothers (cricket) and numerous All Black rugby footballers (46 in total)[11]Template:Better source needed who have gone on to represent New Zealand with great distinction.[12]

Athletics

Cricket

Cycling

Football

Futsal

Hockey

Lawn bowls

Rowing

Rugby union

Rallying

  • Jeff Judd – 2009 Pirelli Star Co-Driver, 2011 PWRC Competitor, 2010 Silver Fern Rally Winner[15]

Snowsports

Speedway

Squash

MMA

See also

References

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External links

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