Boarders’ Stories
Jack Lundon ’21 from Auckland (outside the Grammar Zone)
Coming into Tibbs House, I wanted to give my best at everything I do and take from the mistakes I made and things I have learnt. When I first arrived, I did not know what to expect, but I don’t think I was expecting it to be as good as it is. As a new Form 3 student, I was nervous about starting a new school and leaving home, but excited about all the new challenges I would have to overcome and all the new friends I would make.
Tibbs has taught me lots of things like not being late, tiding your room and other great things that will make a good Grammar man. Being here has also helped me academically and on the sports field.
Academically the prep sessions have helped me complete al my homework on time and helped me do extra revision for my tests and exams. At Tibbs there are tutors here to help with your work which is a really helpful thing that you would not get at home.
If you are thinking of coming to Tibbs I would strongly urge that you do, you will make new life-long friends, face new challenges and become a Grammar man.
Cooper McCone ’21 from Pukekohe
When I found out I had made it into Tibbs House I was so excited and started to get ready. When I first went inside I realised I would need to make some changes to my daily routine to have the best experience I could possibly ask for.
Before my aunty left to go home when I started at Tibbs she said to me, “You take every opportunity that stands out to you and go for it.” That really encouraged me to do as she said and on my first night I had the best sleep of my life.
One of my favourite things to do when I get back to Tibbs after school is play pool, Table Tennis and Basketball with my friends. One of my favourite times of the night is when we do prep because we have a quiet space to get all of the homework we need to do in the space of 1.5 hours a night.
I have made so many friends not just in Form 3 but in all forms, and I hope to make many more. Overall it has been such an experience in the time I have been here.