Clubs
Palmerston North Boys' High School is divided into six clubs (or houses). On enrolment students are placed in a club at random, or into a house with a family tie (through his Father, Grandfather or Uncles). Staff are also placed in clubs, with the sole exception of the Rector.
| Colours | Name | Reason for name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | Named for the founding club secretary | ||
| Gordon | Named for the founding club secretary | ||
| Kia Ora | The reason for this name unknown. See: Kia Ora. | ||
| Murray | Named for former Rector Mr John Murray | ||
| Phoenix | Named for the Phoenix on the school crest | ||
| Vernon | Named for the school's second Rector, Mr J. Vernon | ||
Murray Club is also known as College House, is composed of the school's boarding students.
The Clubs compete in a wide range of sports and codes, including team sports, individual sports, and whole club activities, such as Road-Race and Marching competitions. For each code the clubs are ranked first to last, with the winning club gaining one point, and the loser gaining six. The club with the least points at the end of the school year wins the Shand Shield.
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