Christchurch Boys' High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christchurch Boys' High School |
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The school's main entrance
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71 Straven Road
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New Zealand
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| Coordinates | 43°31′29″S 172°35′57″E / 43.5246°S 172.5992°E |
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| Type | State school, Day and Boarding school |
| Motto | Latin: Altiora Peto (I Seek Higher Things) |
| Established | 18 May 1881 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 327 |
| Headmaster | Nicholas Hill |
| Staff | 27 |
| Years | 9–13 |
| Gender | Boys |
| School roll | 1,453 (February 2024) |
| Campus size | 12-hectare |
| Houses | Deans Hadlee Pomare Sutton |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Black |
| Song | The School We Magnify |
| Socio-economic decile | 10Z |
| Newspaper | Blue & Black News |
| Website | cbhs.school.nz |
Christchurch Boys' High School, also known as CBHS, is a high school for boys in Christchurch, New Zealand. The school is located on a large 12-hectare campus between the suburbs of Riccarton and Fendalton.
For students who live far away, the school has a boarding house called Adams House. It can house up to 130 boys and is a short walk from the main school. The school's official colours are dark blue and black.
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School History
Christchurch Boys' High School opened on May 18, 1881. Its main purpose was to get students ready for Canterbury College, which is now the University of Canterbury. At first, the school was located right next to the college in the city centre.
As both the school and the university grew, CBHS needed more space. In 1926, it moved to its current location on Straven Road. This land used to be a farm owned by the Deans family, who were early settlers in Canterbury. Some of the old farm buildings are still on the school grounds today. The school's main building is considered a special historic place and is protected by Heritage New Zealand.
The school has a special tradition for ANZAC Day. All new students must attend a service to remember the former students who fought in World War I and World War II. On this day, a special third verse of the school song, 'Altiora Peto', is sung.
CBHS often works with its sister school, Christchurch Girls' High School, for drama and music shows.
The College Match: A Rugby Tradition
Every year, CBHS plays a big rugby union game against its rival, Christ's College. This game is called "The College Match" and is a major event for both schools.
The first match was played in 1892. Over the years, CBHS has won the most games. The school holds the record for the longest winning streak, from 2001 to 2016.
Famous Former Students
Many famous and successful people have graduated from Christchurch Boys' High School. They are known as "Old Boys." Here are some of them.
Arts and Media
- Allen Curnow – A famous poet.
- Alan Duff – A well-known writer.
- Jason Gunn – A popular TV and radio host.
- Sir David Low – A famous cartoonist.
- Marlon Williams – A successful musician and singer.
Politics and Public Service
- Don Brash – Former leader of the National Party and ACT Party. He was also the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
- George Forbes – Served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1930 to 1935.
- Christopher Luxon – The Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023. He was also the CEO of Air New Zealand.
- Maui Pomare – An important Māori doctor and politician who worked for social reform.
Science
- Robert Pilgrim – An expert on insects (an entomologist).
- Glenn Wilson – A well-known psychologist.
Military
- Sir Howard Kippenberger – A respected army commander during World War II.
- James Burrows – An army commander who was also an All Blacks rugby player.
Business
- Ian Athfield – A famous architect.
- Michael Mayell – The founder of the popular brand Cookie Time.
Sport
CBHS is famous for producing many top athletes, especially in cricket and rugby. The school has produced 46 All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby team.
Cricket
- The Hadlee Family: Walter Hadlee, Dayle Hadlee, and Sir Richard Hadlee were all famous cricketers for New Zealand.
- Chris Cairns – A powerful all-rounder for the New Zealand cricket team.
- Tom Latham – A current player for the New Zealand cricket team.
- Corey Anderson – Known for his powerful hitting for New Zealand.
Rugby Union
- Daniel Carter – One of the greatest rugby players of all time, famous for his time with the All Blacks.
- Owen Franks and Ben Franks – Brothers who both played for the All Blacks.
- Sir Graham Henry – Coached the All Blacks to win the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
- Andrew Mehrtens – A legendary fly-half for the All Blacks.
- Brodie Retallick – A key player for the All Blacks, known for his skill as a lock.
- Will Jordan – A current star player for the All Blacks.
Other Sports
- Anton Cooper – A mountain biker who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
- Paul Coll – A professional squash player who has been ranked number 1 in the world.
- Ivan Mauger – A six-time Speedway World Champion.
- Selwyn Maister, Barry Maister, Chris Maister, and John Christensen – Part of the New Zealand men's hockey team that won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.
See also
- High School Old Boys RFC
