Last Friday the 8th of November, we had our Biannual Burger Competition here at HBHS. The boys had the opportunity to produce a gourmet burger for Mr Binden and his secret guest, who turned out to be Mr Small. The boys planned, researched, designed and worked on their burgers for almost two months. In the end Mr Binden chose a clear winner for the superior and surprising taste, appearance and texture.

Our winners were Benjamin Ili from 9FM and Ulagia Peivi from 9HJ.

Congratulations and well done.

Ākina Junior A Volleyball Team Shines at Hawke's Bay Regionals

The Ākina Junior A volleyball team recently competed in the Hawke's Bay Regionals Volleyball Tournament held at the Pettigrew Green Arena in Taradale.

Tournament Highlights:

• Match 1: Ākina faced the Havelock North Junior A's, winning decisively 2 sets to nil.
• Match 2: They then went up against Napier Boys' Junior A's, securing victory again 2 sets to 1.
• Match 3: In a challenging match against the Gisborne Boys' Junior As, Akina suffered a loss, ending the match at 2 sets to nil.

Despite the setback against Gisborne, Ākina accumulated enough points to advance to the finals. In a rematch against Napier Boys', the Ākina team showcased remarkable resilience. After losing the first set, they rallied to win 2 sets to 1, clinching the Hawke's Bay Regional Junior A Tournament title for the first time in the school’s history. This tournament has been held annually since 2005.

Coaching Staff: The team is currently coached by Peleti Oli, an esteemed old boy with extensive knowledge of the game, along with assistant coach Tivaini Fomai. Peleti's return has been invaluable; his experience has greatly contributed to shaping the team's identity and play style. Notably, he is the only local player to have won a National Title in Volleyball, and his closest achievement as a coach was finishing 5th overall at Nationals.

The Ākina Junior A team's triumph marks a significant milestone in their volleyball journey, demonstrating their hard work, determination, and team spirit.

The Hastings Boys' Pasifika Department recently hosted the Hawke's Bay Pasifika Teachers' Fono. During the meeting, we presented our vision and mission statements to the larger group and shared the 2025 calendar. Pasifika students also participated by reflecting on their experiences in 2024, highlighting their achievements and offering insights to teachers on how to better understand and address their educational needs.

Here are a few pictures of our 1st's and 2nd's playing last week.

Cricket Results for last week:

Colts A: Win vs NBHS Colts

Junior A: Loss vs NBHS Junior A

1st XI: Loss vs Cornwall Seniors

2nd XI: Win Vs Cornwall Danger Islanders

Every Friday afternoon the Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools' Kī o Rahi competition takes place at Karamu High School.

The schools entered in the 2024 pre Christmas competition are Hastings Boys' High School, Lindisfarne College, Karamu High School, Napier Girls' High School, Hastings Girls' High School, Te Aratika Academy, Kimi Ora School, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Wharetapere o Takitimu, Flaxmere College, Havelock North High School and a combined schools team called Ngā Kura Kaupapa.

HBHS remain undefeated and on track to qualify for the nationals in 2025.

We have quite a few teams away for our Junior Tournament week all over the country. Good luck and safe travel to all of them.

• Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 November - Canoe Polo Jun A & Jun B at NZSS Junior Canoe Polo Cup - Mitre 10 Park, Frimley, Hastings
• Sunday 17 November - Friday 22 November - Volleyball Junior at NISS Volleyball Champs - Bruce Pullman Arena, Takanini, Auckland
  
• Friday 15 - Tuesday 19 November - Basketball Nationals Junior 3x3 Champs, Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North
• Monday 18 November - Thursday 21 November - Colts Cricket - NBHS Tournament (played at home)
  
• Friday 29 November - Sunday 1 December - NZSS Condor 7's Open Rugby - Mount Maunganui

A group of 30 students from Geography and History, embarked on an
educational and cultural trip to Vietnam, offering students a unique
opportunity to explore the country’s rich history and vibrant culture.
The trip included visits to historical sites such as the Cu Chi
Tunnels and the War Remnants Museum, where we learned about the
Vietnam War and its impact on the local people. Students also were
able to experience Vietnamese culture firsthand, exploring the
markets, tasting local dishes, and engaging with local communities
throughout the trip. All of this making it a trip we would never
forget.
Blair Gordon 12OC

Hastings 4120

Ph: +64 6 873 0365
email: paoffice@hastingsboys.school.nz

http://www.hastingsboys.school.nz