Week Ahead: Week 6, Term 2
Monday, 07 – Sunday, 13 June
Queen’s Birthday
A reminder that the school is closed on Monday, 07 June.
Headmaster Appointment
Mr Jarred Williams has been appointed as Headmaster, commencing Term 3. Mr Williams will be the school’s fourteenth headmaster. Mr Williams has had significant senior leadership experience across a variety of settings, including Hamilton Boys’ High School, Christchurch Boys’ High School and most recently as Deputy Principal at Hillcrest High School.
A more detailed update from Board Chair, Ms Megan Landon is available here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/appointment-of-new-headmaster/
Level 2 Agriculture Fieldtrip
The Y12 Agriculture classes are offsite on Wednesday, 09 June. The group will visit the Stortford Lodge Saleyard and Progressive Meats Limited. The teacher in charge is Mr R Newman rnewman@nbhs.school.nz
Level 3 Hospitality Café
In addition to the Wednesday morning barista coffee being produced by our hospitality students, the Level 3 Hospitality Café runs on Friday, 11 June. Highly anticipated by the staff the hospitality café is an opportunity for our 18 Level 3 Hospitality students to showcase their talents. The students must demonstrate a multitude of techniques and skills preparing a two-course menu. The buttermilk fried chicken burger appears an early staff favourite.
The Great Plate Debate
The senior debating team takes part in the Great Plate Debate on Wednesday, 09 June. This is an annual event, funded by Rotary, between NBHS and NGHS. The debate carries a significant prize, with $2000.00 donated to the winning team’s school library for textbooks or technology. We are the current holders of the Kauri Plate. The debate is hosted at the Taradale Club and begins at 7 pm.
Communication & Contact Details
It is critical that parents / caregivers notify the school of changes to their contact details. Changes should be updated with the school office by emailing Mrs J Gourdie jgourdie@nbhs.school.nz It is important that the email address you provide is an account that you check daily.
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
Goal-Setting Update & Progress Report
Tutor teachers will be contacting parents / caregivers over the coming weeks to update them on their son’s progress toward the goals that they collectively set in Term One. Contact may be by phone or email.
Progress Reports are emailed to parents / caregivers twice a term. The most recent progress report was emailed Tuesday, 01 June. If you did not receive your son’s progress report please contact Mrs J Gourdie jgourdie@nbhs.school.nz to update your contact details.
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 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 |
| History (US) | AS3.2 Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders | ENG |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 7
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Nil | ||
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Nil | ||
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Biology | AS3.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | HAR |
| History (NZ) | AS3.2 Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders | CAM |
East Coast North Island Cross Country
Following some successful results across the juniors at the recent Super 8 Schools cross country the boys will compete in the ECNI Cross Country on Wednesday, 09 June in Gisborne.
Motocross – South Waikato MX Challenge
Following recent success, a number of students will attend this event Friday 11 – Saturday, 12 June in Tokoroa.
North Island Secondary School Swimming Championship
Our premier swimmers will compete in the North Island Secondary School Swimming Championships Saturday 12 – Sunday, 13 June in Wellington.
Super 8 Schools Rugby
On the back of a successful pre-season, the 1st and 2nd XV begin their Super 8 Schools programme on Saturday, 12 June. The squads travel to Gisborne on Friday to play Gisborne Boys’ High School. Updates are posted on the Tribe Sports App. To watch the action live you can subscribe to the streaming service, Sideline.Live: https://sideline.live/schools/east-coast-hawkes-bay/napier-boys-high-school
Sideline.Live
Sideline.Live has been streaming Super 8 Schools rugby for a number of years. They have expanded their coverage to include the Super 8 Schools tournaments for other codes. This year they will be streaming hockey, basketball and football. This is a subscription service. To subscribe you can go to our school’s page on the Sideline.Live website https://sideline.live/schools/east-coast-hawkes-bay/napier-boys-high-school
My Action Replay Clubs
Old boy and ex-Head Prefect Scinde House, Erin Walshe, from My Action Replay Clubs has gifted the school a streaming unit for Term 3. A non-subscription provider, the streaming service is aimed at community sport. This week we streamed the 1st XI hockey game versus Wairarapa College. You can view a highlights package here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WBiuHeT_PBM
We will be streaming different codes and teams over the remainder of Term 3. Updates will be posted to the school’s Facebook page and in the Week Ahead.
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/
