
Director of Boarding

Mr Jamie Stones
Director of Boarding
Jamie is an Old Boy of the school and the hostel (05-09). He has been teaching Physical Education and Health at NPBHS since 2017 and has served as Hostel Master and Head of Moyes House since 2019. Jamie assumed the role of Director of Boarding in term 4 of 2023.
Mr Stones is also the Director of Hockey and has been coaching the 1st XI hockey team since 2015.
Jamie's responsibilities include the overall management, promotion, and future planning of the hostel, as well as overseeing the discipline, welfare, social and academic progress of the boarders, and the day-to-day running of Hatherly House.
He is actively involved in boarding at New Plymouth Boys High School. Jamie is joined in Hatherly House by his wife, Jess, and their two sons, Fergus and Eddie.

Head of Moyes House

Mr Leighton Price
Head of Moyes House
Leighton is an Old Boy of the school and hostel (2003–2007) and served as Head Boy in 2007. He has been a hostel master since 2021 and is the current Head of Moyes House. Leighton teaches metalwork and is heavily involved in the school's rugby programme. As a former professional rugby player, he continues his passion for the game by coaching the 2nd XV at NPBHS.
Leighton is the Hatherly House Dean, responsible for the pastoral care of all boys within Moyes House. He is joined in Hatherly House by his partner Emma, daughters Georgia and Evie, and son Hemi.

Head of Carrington House

Mr Liam Younger
Head of Carrington House
Liam is an Old Boy of the school and hostel (2012–2016), having served as Head Boarder in 2016. Since 2021, he has been a Hostel Master and currently serves as the Head of Carrington House.
Within the school, Liam teaches in the Health and Physical Education Department and serves as the strength and conditioning coach for various sports programmes.
In Carrington House, Liam is responsible for the pastoral care of all boys. He also oversees the mentoring and leadership programme, working closely with Prefects and identifying potential leaders among Year 12 students.

Head of Niger House

Mr Noho Robinson
Head of Niger House
Noho is an Old Boy of the school and hostel (1994). He has been a hostel master since 2019 and is the current head of Niger House. Noho works in the Te Haumaru faculty at the school. A sports fanatic, he actively encourages our hostel residents to engage in sports. He serves as one of the coaches for the U15A rugby team and also coaches our Hatherly XI cricket team.
In addition to his sports involvement, Noho is responsible for overseeing all of our Year 12 boys in Niger House. He actively contributes to our leadership and mentoring program, supporting potential leaders within the hostel community.

House Master

Mr Josh Angell
House Master
Josh has been an English teacher at NPBHS since 2021, bringing with him experience from teaching overseas in England and at Remuera Primary and Howick Intermediate schools in Auckland. Since 2023, he has taken on the role of Hostel Master.
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Josh is a distinguished NZ Touch representative and is set to participate in the upcoming Touch World Cup in England. He actively contributes to our school's touch program and serves as the coach for the NPBHS 2nd XV rugby team.

House Master

Mr Brad Bennett
House Master
Brad is an Old Boy of the school (03-07) and has been a hostel master since 2019. As a physical education teacher, he has actively participated in coaching and managing numerous sports during his tenure at NPBHS. Currently, Brad is deeply involved in our school's rugby programme.
In addition to his teaching and coaching responsibilities, Brad oversees the induction and mentoring programme for our Year 9 students in the hostel. He shares his life in the hostel with his wife, Lauren, and their sons, Benji and Oscar.

House Master

Mr Julius Prasad
House Master
Julius has been teaching Science, specializing in Physics at NPBHS since 1999, and he has served as a hostel master since 2017. Apart from his academic role, Julius is a national dance champion, actively contributing to the hostel's cultural pursuits during house events.
His primary responsibility within the hostel involves tracking academic success and developing plans to help students achieve their academic goals. Julius is joined in the hostel by his partner, Henriette.

House Master

Mr Thomas Clark-Puia
House Master
Thomas has been teaching Mathematics and Accounting since the beginning of 2024. He rejoined the hostel at the start of Term 2. An ex-Head Boarder in 2012, Thomas spent five years in Hatherly House as a student. Before transitioning to teaching, Thomas worked as an accountant for Fulton Hogan. He has a strong passion for rugby and helps coach the Under-14 rugby team at NPBHS. Thomas is also actively involved in supporting academic achievement within the hostel. He is joined in Hatherly House by his partner, Charlotte. |

House Master

Mr Hemi Coates
House Master
Hemi has been teaching Business Studies and Commerce at NPBHS since 2020, following teaching experience in Whakatane and Hamilton. At the beginning of 2024, he joined the hostel team.
A talented musician, Hemi also serves as one of the school's volleyball coaches. He has recently been appointed Deputy Headmaster in charge of education.
Hemi lives in Hatherly House with his wife, Nikki, and their three daughters: Harper, Thomasin, and Tilly.

Matron

Ms Jenny Moore
Matron
Jenny is responsible for the overall care, support, and supervision of boarding students.

Matron

Mrs Sandra Smith
Matron
Sandra is responsible for the overall care, support, and supervision of boarding students.