Rotorua Boys’ High School New Zealand

This school provides leadership in many aspects of education and enjoys national and international recognition for its academic excellence, for its sporting achievements and for the quality of its cultural endeavours. All students are provided with the opportunity to develop to their full potential and to strive for excellence. To this end your son will receive our every encouragement. We are proud of the achievements of the students of Rotorua Boys’ High School - both past and present.
The school is superbly equipped with modern facilities and set in an attractive environment of trees and impressive playing fields. We have a large and well qualified staff who are dedicated to the well being of all students.
Our shared vision is “to become the outstanding Boys’ High School in New Zealand.”

Rotorua Boys’ High School offers:
 
• A QUALITY EDUCATION
 
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
 
* A COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
 
* SPORTING EXCELLENCE - www.rbhs.school.nz/sport.htm
 
* OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP
 
* AN EMPHASIS ON CITIZENSHIP

* A CARING SCHOOL

Learning is the primary focus at Rotorua Boys' High School. Learning is empowerment and our rich environment encourages success. Our teaching programme recognises the individuality of each student. We offer:

Accelerated Programmes to enhance learning opportunities for able students in junior school.

Laptop Classes for able students within the Accelerate programme.

Bilingual Programmes for students wanting to learn through English and Maori.

General Programmes designed to stimulate and extend students in streamed classes.

Remedial Programmes catering for students who have special learning needs.

Individualised Learning Programmes for students experiencing difficulties in English and Mathematics. Students work on individualised programmes in these areas but are mainstreamed in other subjects.

ESOL Programmes for students whose second language is English.
Our unique structure ensures that your son will:

- be taught at his appropriate level
- have his particular abilities catered for

Pastoral Care
To help foster a nurturing and caring environment, the school is divided into four houses - Drake, Frobisher, Nelson and Raleigh. Each house is further divided into smaller groups made up of students from Year 9 to Year 14. Boys stay in the same house group throughout their time at school. This allows long term friendships to develop with senior boys offering help with school work and personal support. An extensive guidance and counselling network is provided.

Hostel Life
Mitchell House. Our two newly completed on-site Boarding Houses at a cost of $3 million provides modern boarding facilities for 80 students. Students of any level can board for 5 or 7 days per week. Boys share twin rooms with study facilities. Evening prep is compulsory. Each House is supervised by an experienced housemaster, supported by assistant housemasters and a matron, who are all responsible to the Principal and Board of Trustees. Tai Mitchell boarding scholarships are awarded annually to selected students.

Technology Block
Our newly refurbished $1million Technology Block is an asset offering state-of-the-art facilities for a range of modern courses.

Successes

• We encourage students to develop their self esteem and to work consistently to reach their full potential.

•  NCEA and external examination results are excellent.

• Academic excellence is encouraged. We are justifiably proud of the successes of our students at university and other tertiary institutions.

• Rotorua Boys' High School students have attained success in a wide variety of areas beyond school.

• Excellence in sport is promoted. Students have gained provincial, national and international recognition in many sporting codes.

www.rbhs.school.nz/sport.htm

• We are proud of our cultural achievements in drama, music, writing, poetry, oratory, art and debating. Students participate in all aspects of the arts.

• Our Maori cultural group regularly performs with distinction.

Outdoor education

Outdoor education is an important part of the school programme.

• Year 10 camp is held at Whirinaki Forest. It offers students a unique environmental awareness experience. Year 12 students assist with this camp.

• Year 12 and 13 Physical Education and Adventure Based Education classes undertake Outdoor Education components as part of those subjects.

CONTACT

Rotorua Boys’ High School, Pukuatua Street Rotorua, New Zealand

Phone: +64 7 348 6169
Fax: +64 7 346 1270
Email: info@rbhs.school.nz
Website: www.rbhs.school.nz