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Established in 1881, CBHS' prime purpose was to prepare students for enrollment into the then newly formed Canterbury College, now known as the [[University of Canterbury]]. 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<ref>CBHS [http://www.chch.school.nz/cbhs/school/prospectus/Prospectus.pdf 2004 Prospectus]</ref>. 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. |
Established in 1881, CBHS' prime purpose was to prepare students for enrollment into the then newly formed Canterbury College, now known as the [[University of Canterbury]]. 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<ref>CBHS [http://www.chch.school.nz/cbhs/school/prospectus/Prospectus.pdf 2004 Prospectus]</ref>. 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. |
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Christchurch Boys' High School has a rich sporting and academic history and boasts many traditions. As of 2007, the school has produced 42 [[All Blacks]] |
Christchurch Boys' High School has a rich sporting and academic history and boasts many traditions. As of 2007, the school has produced 42 [[All Blacks]], the second highest amount from any secondary school{{cite needed}}, and 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. |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|author=CBHS|url=http://www.cbhs.school.nz/school/news/_2005/960_topscholars/|title=Top Scholars Announced|accessdate=2006-07-11}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web|author=CBHS|url=http://www.cbhs.school.nz/school/news/_2005/960_topscholars/|title=Top Scholars Announced|accessdate=2006-07-11}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:40, 31 March 2007
| Christchurch Boys' High School | |
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| Address | |
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Straven Road, Riccarton, Christchurch | |
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| Type | State Single sex boys secondary (Year 9-13) with boarding facilities |
| Motto | Altiora Peto "Seek Higher Things" |
| Established | 1881 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 327 |
| Principal | Trevor McIntyre |
| School roll | 1380 |
| Socio-economic decile | 10 |
| Website | www.cbhs.school.nz |
Christchurch Boys' High School (known as CBHS) is a single sex state (public) secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated on a 12 hectare site between the suburbs of Riccarton and Fendalton, 4 kilometres to the west of central Christchurch. The school also provides boarding facilities for 130 boys, in a newly refurbished residence called Adams House, located about 500 metres to the east. The schools colours are deep blue and black with an occasional flash of gold.
Brief history
Established in 1881, CBHS' prime purpose was to prepare students for enrollment into the then newly formed Canterbury College, now known as the University of Canterbury. 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[1]. 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.
Christchurch Boys' High School has a rich sporting and academic history and boasts many traditions. As of 2007, the school has produced 42 All Blacks, the second highest amount from any secondary school[citation needed], and 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.[2]
Of note is the fierce rivalry Boys' High has with Christ's College, Canterbury and the annual Christ's College / Boys' High rugby match is a major event in any calendar year. This rivalry harks back over a 100 years to when the schools were not only the first two all male schools to be founded in Canterbury, but also conveniently situated within 100 metres of each other.
Of late, the school's cultural activities have gained some prominence, in particular its dramatic and musical productions[3] where it often joins forces with its sister school, Christchurch Girls' High School.
Notable alumni
- Dr Donald Brash, former leader of the National Party and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
- Alan Duff, writer
- George William Forbes, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1930 to 1935, first leader of the National Party
- Sir Walter Hadlee, cricketer
- Sir Richard Hadlee, cricketer
- Sir Howard Kippenberger, military leader
- Sir David Low, cartoonist
- Andrew Mehrtens, Richard Loe,Daniel Carter, Aaron Mauger, All Blacks
- Rewi Alley, writer, social reformer
- Sir Maui Pomare, Māori politician, doctor, reformer
- Tony Steel, All Black, Headmaster of Hamilton Boys' High School and Member of Parliament
- Keith Locke,Spokesperson on international affairs, defence and disarmament issues for the last decade (for NewLabour, the Alliance, and now the Green Party)
References
- ^ CBHS 2004 Prospectus
- ^ CBHS. "Top Scholars Announced". Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- ^ On Chunuk Bair. p7: The Christchurch Press. 27 August 2002.
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