Week Ahead: Week 3, Term 2
Monday, 17 – Sunday, 23 May
Teacher Only Day
A reminder that Monday, 17 May is a teacher-only day. This is the second teacher-only day in support of the NCEA Change Programme, a government initiative. Tuesday, 18 May will be Day 4.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Immunisation Programme
A reminder that the MMR vaccine will be offered onsite at Napier Boys’ High School. This is a Ministry of Health initiative. The vaccinations will take place on Monday, 24 May. Consent forms were due by Friday, 14 May. A digital copy of the consent form and further information is available here: https://www.healthed.govt.nz/resource/mmr-vaccine-consent-form-english-version
Please arrange for outstanding consent forms to be returned to your son’s tutor teacher on Tuesday, 18 May.
Career Expo – advance notice
The Napier Boys’ High School Career Expo is on Tuesday, 25 May, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The Career Expo is held at Pettigrew Green Arena. We remain very fortunate to have our own career expo. The expo gives the opportunity for you and your son to chat with numerous providers, institutions, and industry reps. This highly informative event is open to all Napier Boys’ High School students and their families.
Y9 and Y10 Day Boy – Exam Preparation and Study Presentation
The Junior examinations are in Week 7 & 8. For many Y9s this is the first time they sit an exam. We see these exams as an important learning opportunity for the Y9 & Y10s. Developing skills related to exam preparation, time management and applying themselves across a sustained period are fundamental steps toward success in the Senior School, or with NCEA. We invite all Y9 & Y10 day students and their families to the Exam Preparation and Study Presentation on Tuesday, 18 May. The presentation begins at 6:30 pm in the school Memorial Library.
A separate session will be held for Y9 & Y10 hostel students during prep.
KAMAR Parent Portal
A reminder that parents/caregivers can access results and historical reports through the KAMAR Parent Portal. Log-in details were posted by mail at the start of the school year. If you have difficulty accessing the portal, please contact Mrs. J Gourdie jgourdie@nbhs.school.nz You can access the KAMAR parent portal here: https://kamar.nbhs.school.nz/
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 3
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| English | AS1.5 Produce formal writing | BUN |
| Physical Education (CPE) | AS1.2 Demonstrate the function of the body as it relates to physical performance | GUN, LOC |
| Physical Education (SPR) | AS1.8 Taking action to assist others to participate in physical activity | LEI |
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Japanese | AS2.2 Speech in Japanese on a specific topic | ARR |
| Art – Sculpture | AS 2.2 & 2.3 Use drawing conventions & develop ideas in sculpture | HAR |
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Nil | ||
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 4
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Nil | ||
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Earth and Space Science | AS2.4 Extreme Environments | VYL |
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Physical Education (CPE & SPR) | AS3.9 Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome | LEI, KET, LYN |
| English | AS3.4 Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | BUN, APP, TAR, ROB |
Super 8 Schools Cultural Festival
A significant number of our students travel to Gisborne on Friday to participate in the Super 8 School Cultural Festival Friday 21 – Saturday, 22 May. This includes students and teachers involved in Kapa Haka, Music, Theatre Sports, Debating, Oratory, and Art.
Debating
Ahead of the Super 8 Group Cultural Festival, the Year 12 and 13 teams will debate against Napier Girls’ High School and Karamu High School on Tuesday, 18 May. Both teams debate twice. The moot for the first debate is “We should make bottling New Zealand water illegal”. The boys will then take part in a limited preparation debate, in which they have just one hour to prepare material.
1st XV Rugby
The 1st XV head back to Wellington on Friday for a further pre-season fixture on Saturday, 22 May versus St Patrick’s College (Town). Their Super 8 season begins Saturday, 12 June versus Gisborne Boys’; this is an away game.
Sports Draws
Sports draws are posted on the school website and school app. Sports draws are updated as we receive them. You can find the sports draws here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/
