Old Boys’ / Alumni Association

OLD BOYS’ / ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Once a Shirley Boy - Always Part of the Shirley Crew!

Welcome to the Shirley Boys’ High School Alumni Association – your home base for staying connected, getting involved, and having a bit of fun along the way. Whether you left last year or a few decades back, you’re part of our Shirley whānau, and we’d love to keep you in the loop.

WHY JOIN? THE EVENTS, OF COURSE!

We run a full calendar of awesome alumni events throughout the year, including:
  • Casual catch-ups
  • BBQ breakfasts
  • Cocktail evenings
  • Dinners
  • Reunions
  • Fundraisers
  • …and plenty more on the horizon!
If you haven’t been hearing from us, you’re probably missing some really great invites. Update your details on our Alumni website so we can send you everything you need to know.

CONNECT WITH US:

Meet Anna Lawrence, your Alumni & Community Engagement Representative.

“Bringing our alumni together is the best part of my job. Whether you want event updates, to reconnect with old mates, or to get involved in something new, I’m here to help. Flick me a message anytime – I’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events!”

Anna Lawrence
Alumni & Community Engagement

Shirley Boys’ High School Alumni Association
Phone: 03 375 7057 ext 220
Email: [email protected]

Got a story, idea, or want to get involved? Reach out to [email protected] – we’re all about keeping the good vibes and great events going.

ARCHIVE RETRIEVAL MADE EASY:

Unlock the rich history of our school with effortless access to our meticulously preserved archives in commercial storage. The cost of retrieval is $10 per request.

To make a request, follow these simple steps:

  1. Transfer the retrieval fee to our school account 12-3147-0202903-01. Code: Archives, Reference: Your Name.
  2. Email your request to [email protected]

Most requests are processed within three business days after payment confirmation. If you’re seeking an ex-student achievement record, connect with NZQA directly.

Access your yearbook:

To access your yearbook, simply follow these steps:

  1. Visit http://start.shirley.school.nz
  2. Click on the Library icon (tile) to proceed.
  3. Locate the down arrow by GUEST in the top right corner of the page.
  4. Click on the arrow to reveal a drop-down menu prompting you for a User ID and Password.
  5. Enter the following credentials:
  6. User ID: Shirley Guest
  7. Password: Shirley
  8. Click Login to proceed.
  9. Once logged in, navigate to the Search tab located across the top panel.
  10. Select Advanced Search from the options.
  11. In the Title box, type “Yearbook” and hit Enter.
  12. Browse through the list of available yearbooks.