Preserving our history
Hamilton Boy's High School holds a collection of memorabilia, historic photographs, and admissions records relating to Hamilton Boy's High School and its history, dating back more than a century to 1903.
Items held come from a variety of sources, Old Boys’ memorabilia, school and personal photographic collections, Board of Trustees records, academic records and student testimonials.
Under the guidance of the school's administration team, boys wanting to enrich themselves in the school's history may enquire about exploring our archives.
An aerial photo of Hamilton Boys' High School from above Peachgrove Road. 4 Apr 1967. cc: Alexander Turnbull Library: 22801247
The original front entrance to Waikato High School on Ward St. Within the year and at the insistence of then-Headmaster Mr Eben Wilson, it was changed to Hamilton High School. C.1911
Hamilton High School front entrance and tennis courts. C.1935
Waikato Town Hall, Victoria St. In 1905, the Waikato Secondary Classes were held in the Supper Room in the basement. C.1905
Aerial shot of Hamilton High School. Date Unknown
Unveiling the Foundation Stone for the Hamilton High School on Ward St. 7 July 1910
Own something worth preserving?
If you own important historical documents, uniforms, awards, trophies, or other HBHS-related memorabilia you are interested in donating to our school, the HBHS Archives team wish to hear from you. Please get in touch by emailing archives@hbhs.school.nz.
Our history, writ large
‘The most important event of the year, an event which, I venture to predict, will prove most far reaching in its effect, has been the acquisition by the Board of the fine property extending from the old school boundary to the Frankton Hill. There are now great possibilities awaiting the school.
The main building is an imposing structure in brick, containing six classrooms fitted up on modern lines with every comfort and convenience. One of the largest rooms has been specially constructed as a laboratory for practical work in Chemistry, Physics, Botany, and Agriculture. It is now fully equipped and is one of the finest school laboratories in the Dominion. To the rear of the main building are commodious shelter rooms and the school workshop. The school grounds embrace over fifteen acres.
Eben Wilson (excerpt from The Hamiltonian, 1912)
Headmaster
