Week Ahead: Week 5, Term 2
Monday, 31 May – Sunday, 06 June
Y9-10 Junior Social
We will host a Y9-10 Junior Social on Wednesday, 02 June, 7:00 – 9:00 pm in Henderson Hall. The Junior Social is with students from Napier Girls’ High School. Monday, 31 May is the final day for ticket sales. Tickets are $10. Following the social, your son can be collected from the school quad.
Y10 Agriculture Fieldtrip
The Y10 Agriculture classes are offsite on Wednesday, 02 June. The group will attend the National Horticultural Field Days at the Tomoana Showgrounds. The teacher in charge is Mr. R Newman rnewman@nbhs.school.nz
L3 Biology Fieldtrip
The Y13 Biology class is offsite Period 3 -5 on Thursday, 03 June. The group visits Hardinge Road’s rocky shore and then moves onto the National Aquarium. The teacher in charge is Mr. M Hardy mhardy@nbhs.school.nz
Teacher-only Day
School is closed Friday, 04 June. This is a teacher-only day. A reminder, too, that Monday, 07 June is Queen’s Birthday.
Junior Exams
The Junior exams are in Week 7 & 8. 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.
An exam preparation and study presentation was held in Week 3. You can view the presentation here: Link to Presentation
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 5
NCEA Level 1 | ||
Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
Digital Information Technology (DIT) | AS91879 Develop a digital outcome | STA, HAM |
Visual Art | AS1.3 Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice | HAR, WLS |
NCEA Level 2 | ||
Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
Chemistry | AS2.1 Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis | OCO, JUL, BRS, SMI |
Accounting | AS2.7 Inventory subsystems | RID |
Digital Information Technology (DIT) | AS91890 Inquiry | STA, HAM |
NCEA Level 3 | ||
Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
Earth and Space Science | AS3.2 Earth and Space Science Issue | VYL |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 6
NCEA Level 1 | ||
Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
Nil |
NCEA Level 2 | ||
Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
Physical Education (SPR) | AS2.1 Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis | LOC |
English | AS2.8 Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s) | APP, BUX, SEP, SWE, ROB |
English | AS2.9 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence | LOR, TAR, MCC |
NCEA Level 3 | ||
Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
Physical Education (SPR) | AS3.1 Evaluate physical activity experience to devise strategies for well-being | LYN |
Big Sing
Napier Boys’ High School Choir will be participating in the Big Sing Regional Festival held at ToiToi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre, Hastings on Wednesday the 2 June.
Wairarapa College Exchange
We host Wairarapa College on Tuesday, 01 and Wednesday, 02 June. This exchange involves the 1st XI football, 1st XI hockey, Senior A basketball, and 2nd XV rugby.
Billets are always needed for these exchanges to go ahead please contact Kirsty our sports Co-Ordinator on 06 833 5990 ext 223 if you can assist.
Tuesday, 01 June: Senior A Basketball play at 6:30 pm in the school gym.
Wednesday, 02 June: 1st XI football and 2nd XV rugby play at school. The 1st XI hockey play at Park Island. All games begin at 10:30 am.
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/