NBHS Welcomes new Headmaster
THURSDAY 3 JUNE 2021
The chair of the Napier Boys’ High School Board, Ms. Megan Landon, is extremely pleased to announce, to staff, students and the wider community, the appointment of the school’s 14th Headmaster, Mr. Jarred Williams, who will lead the school into its 150th jubilee year.
Mr. Williams was chosen from a very strong field of applicants and his experience in senior leadership at Christchurch Boys’ High School and at two co-educational high schools over 11 years means he is well-prepared for what he sees as an exciting opportunity to “curate a thoughtful and collaborative vision that equitably serves and cares (manaakitanga) for all.” Prior to his senior leadership experience, he was the Director of Pastoral Care at Hamilton Boys’ High School and is well-versed in the Super 8 ethos of which we are so proud. He is something of a renaissance man, a teacher of humanities and art who has coached 1st XV rugby. Of proud Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Porou iwi descendent, he strongly believes in the importance of inclusive educational opportunities where young men can become well-rounded and strive for excellence.
Married to Margaret, who also works in education and with two adult children, Mr. Williams is looking forward to the move to Hawke’s Bay and starting his new role in Term Three. During his appointment process, he was taken by the pride in the school which resonated from everyone he met. He feels “very privileged to be joining the school, an outstanding institution that blends, values, tradition and a rigorous approach to academic excellence, with a vast array of extra-curricular opportunities.”
“The opportunity to educate other people’s children is a rare privilege” says Mr Williams. He is excited with the responsibility this brings and looks forward to serving and being part of the NBHS community.
Justum perficito nihil timeto
Me tika te mahi, kia matara
Do right and fear nothing
NBHS’s new Headmaster, Mr. Jarred Williams.
