Argyle House

Month of May Recap! ☀️

What a massive month for our hostel community! From cultural triumphs to nail-biting sports, here is a quick look at our May highlights:

🎭 Cultural Triumphs: Kapa Haka
Huge congratulations to Fraser Gray for leading our Kapa Haka group to a Top 2 finish at the Super 8 Cultural Festival! He was accompanied by Caol Paoo and new member Kahi Dromgool. They will now turn their focus to the National Kapa Haka Competition. Absolute legends!

Pink Shirt Day: Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu
We stood together to speak up, stand out, and stop bullying! The hostel turned into a sea of pink as our boys proudly supported Pink Shirt Day. It was a powerful reminder of our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and kind environment for every single boarder.

🏆 MAC Competition: The Comeback!
The MAC competition is officially neck-and-neck as Bennett crawls its way back into contention! With Futsal, Tug-of-War and a General Knowledge out of the way, the leaderboard is tighter than ever. Game on!

🍽️ Boarding Life: Dinner Swap
We had our very first dinner swap with Sonninghill this term! It was a fantastic night packed with fun, games, and great food shared between both boarding schools. Thanks for the awesome company, Sonninghill!

🏉 Auckland Grammar Exchange
The annual exchange was an absolute nail-biter, with every single team facing incredibly close encounters on the field. After a hard-fought day of intense competition, the exchange ended in a perfectly split 8-8 draw! Way to leave it all out there!

👉 Which May highlight was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

ARGYLE TAKES THE TITLE! 🪢🏆

What a week! The gym was absolutely electric for the House Tug of War competition, and our Argyle family showed up, showed out, and put their muscles on the line! 💪🔥

Here’s how the battle went down:

Junior Competition: Total dominance by Argyle! Our juniors pulled together and left no doubt about who owns the rope. 😤
Senior Category: A massive effort from our seniors, though Steel managed to sn**ch the win in this round. 🥈
Overall Champions: When the dust settled, Argyle took the overall title once again! 🥇

A huge shoutout to every single person who pulled for the house!

📈 The Leaderboard Update:
The house points have been updated! While Baigent wasn’t in the winning circle for Tug of War, they’re still maintaining a strong overall lead... for now. 😉

Next up: The House General Knowledge Quiz this week. Let’s trade the brawn for brains and keep this momentum going!
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Rugby Rivalry 🏉

Good luck to our 1st and 2nd XV rugby boys heading to Wellington College this weekend! More than just a game, it’s the start of a great rivalry and a chance for the team to build lasting bonds.

Check out these throwback shots from this 1st XV home game, captured by the Grove Master himself, Mr. Tiffany. 📸

Argyle House Weekly Wrap-Up 🏰

A massive week for the boys! From the mud of the track to the discipline of the classroom, Argyle is leading the way.

🏃‍♂️ CROSS COUNTRY | THE MATTHEW ALLAN CUP

Argyle dominated the field, placing 2nd overall in the school competition! Massive congrats to Sutherland for taking the MAC win.

Individual Stars:
🥇 Hudson Rillstone – 1st (Seniors)
🥉 Jonah Funnell – 3rd (Seniors)

FOOTBALL SUCCESS! ⚽
Huge congrats to Argyle’s Samual James (Year 12) and the 1st XI Football team for winning the WSSFA College Day tournament! After a grueling four-match marathon, the team secured a 1-0 win over St Paul’s in the final to claim their first silverware of 2026. As a Dorm Leader, Sam continues to lead by example both in the House and on the pitch. Well done, Sam! 👏

🏐 HOUSE COMPETITION
The energy is high! Currently sitting 2nd overall. We have a huge final day of Volleyball tomorrow, let’s secure that Top 3 spot. Bring the noise!

📚 CLASSROOM CONSISTENCY
Boarding life = success. 79% of our boys maintain 90%+ attendance, soaring above the school average. Stability and grit in action.

🏉 Sporting Spotlight: Lachlan Morgan

While the touch season has officially wrapped up, Lachlan Morgan is finishing on a high note. Lachlan recently captained the Ngā Wai Rau U16 squad in the inaugural New Zealand Youth Homegrown Touch Series. Under his leadership, the team dominated the competition to take the overall win, and Lachlan’s standout performances earned him a well-deserved spot in the Tournament Team.

Lachlan’s success on the touch field is a natural extension of his passion for rugby. A key member of last year’s U15A Rugby side, he played a vital role in the team’s impressive 3rd place finish at Nationals.
Whether he’s leading his touch team to a title or battling on the rugby pitch, Lachlan’s talent and leadership continue to shine.

Congratulations on an incredible touch season, Lachlan, we can’t wait to see what’s next! 🫡

Lest We Forget

Wade and Isaac from Argyle House at this morning’s ANZAC service. A morning of quiet reflection to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. 🫡

Proud to see our boys standing tall in remembrance. 🌹🇳🇿

Argyle Old Boys Finding Success on the Rugby Stage 🏉🏟️

Argyle House continues to produce excellence, with three Old Boys making strong strides in the New Zealand rugby pathway.

Leading the way is Ollie Mathis, who was called into the Crusaders squad and rushed to Australia, where he made his Super Rugby debut against the Western Force, a major milestone highlighting his rapid rise into the professional game.

On the national stage, Alex Arnold has been named in the New Zealand Under 20 squad, while Dallas Rata-Makene has been recognised in the wider national group as a non-travelling reserve, a strong reflection of his talent and potential.

Together, these players showcase the strength of Argyle House and the HBHS rugby pathway, continuing a proud legacy of success beyond the school gates 🏭