Week Ahead: Week 9, Term 2
Monday, 28 June – Sunday, 04 July
Women Raising Boys Hui
The Parent League invite all women raising boys in our school community to an informative evening based on Celia Lashlie’s book, “He’ll be OK”. The event is not for children or students. This is an opportunity to brainstorm, problem-solve and network. Refreshments and a light supper will be served. The hui is Tuesday, 29 June, 6:30 – 8:30pm in the NBHS Memorial Library.
For organisation and catering, please indicate your interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/8iizNkgGqg
Y10 Accelerate Quiz Night
A group of Y10 Accelerate students, under the charge of Academic Prefect Ben Shirley, will join with students from Napier Girls’ High School for a quiz night on Wednesday, 30 June. This event runs 4:00 – 6:00pm onsite in the Henderson Hall.
Have your say
The current policy review requiring community feedback is Reporting to Parents on Student Progress and Achievement.
Napier Boys’ High Schools policy documents are now stored on schooldocs.co.nz
The permanent link to this can be found on the NBHS board section of our school website: NBHS.school.nz/NBHS Board
After using the link above search for Napier Boys’ High School then input the username and password below. Click on ‘current review’ (Green tab) to access the policy for review.
Username: nbhs
Password: dorightfearnothing
Communication & Contact Details
It is critical that parents / caregivers notify the school of changes to their contact details – physical address, email, and phone. Changes should be updated with the school office by emailing Mrs J Gourdie jgourdie@nbhs.school.nz
In the case of an emergency or for urgent updates we may use a text messaging / SMS service. Increasingly we use the School App to push out updates. This is useful for parents / caregivers and students. Download ‘SchoolAppsNZ’ and select Napier Boys’ High School. It is important that the email address you provide is an account that you check daily.
Parent/Caregiver Teacher Interviews
Parent/caregiver teacher interviews are in Week 10. Meetings are 5 minutes in duration. Students are welcome to attend alongside their parent/caregiver.
An email, with booking details, has been sent to all parents/caregivers.
Dayboy interviews are 3:20 – 8:30 pm on Tuesday, 06 July in the Gymnasium. Please click on the following link to make a booking if your son is a dayboy student: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code?code=9ddp8
Hostel interviews are 1:00 – 3:30 pm on Friday, 09 July in the C Block classrooms. Please click on the following link to make a booking if your son is a hostel student: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code?code=jm8pv
If you have difficulty making a booking, please phone the school office for assistance 06 833 5900.
On both days school will finish at 12:15 pm.
Goal-Setting Update
Tutor teachers are now contacting Y9 & 10 students’ parents/caregivers 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.
KAMAR Parent Portal
A reminder that parents/caregivers can access results and school 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 9
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Te Reo Māori | AS1.5 Waihanga tuhinga (Portfolio Piece 2 of 3) | PAK / WHA |
| Tikanga | US16160 Describe the characteristics and actions of a selected atua in accordance with ngā kōrero tuku iho | WHA |
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Tikanga | US16054 Describe the life and achievements of a Māori leader | WHA |
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Te Reo Māori | AS3.5 Waihanga tuhinga (Portfolio Piece 1 of 3) | PAK, WHA |
| Tikanga | US27110 Explain the creation of the world in accordance with ngā kōrero tuku iho and analyse its influence on tikanga | WHA |
| Tikanga | US29320 Explain how the deeds and roles of selected atua Māori have influenced iwi. | WHA |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 10
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| English | AS1.8 Develop connections across text | All Level 1 classes |
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| English | AS2.4 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing | All Level 2 classes |
| Physical Education (CPE) | AS2.2 Application of how/why biophysical principles relate to learning skills | JAK, WES |
| History | AS2.1 Carry out an inquiry of an historical event | ENG |
| AS | ||
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| English | AS3.8 Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts | BUN |
| Art – Painting, Design, Sculpture | AS3.2 & AS3.3 Demonstrate understanding of conventions and systematically clarify ideas | HAR, WLS |
Debating is on-a-roll this term with a high level of activity and success.
Y9 Debating
We have two Y9 debating teams. Ms Collins team head across to Hastings Christian School on Wednesday, 30 June. The prepared moot is, ‘whether or not libraries are outdated’.
Y11 Debating
The Y11 debating team head to Woodford House on Wednesday, 30 June taking on Lindisfarne College. The prepared moot is, ‘schools should impose a dress code for students, including hair and jewellery’.
1st Team Results, Week 7/8
| Code | Opposition | Result |
| 1st XI Hockey | Taradale High School 1st XI | 8 – 1 win |
| 1st XI Football | Havelock North High School 1st XI | 3 – 0 win |
| 1st XV Rugby | Hastings Boys’ High School 1st XV | 8 – 16 loss |
| Badminton 1A | Hastings Boys’ High School | 5 – 1 win |
1st Team Fixtures, Week 9
| Code | Date and time | Location |
| 1st XI Hockey v Havelock North High School | Wednesday 30 June, 5:30pm | Big Save, Park Island |
| Basketball Senior A White v Lindisfarne College | Wednesday 30 June, 8:30pm | Pettigrew Green Arena |
| Basketball Senior A Blue v St John’s College | Wednesday 30 June, 7:00pm | Pettigrew Green Arena |
| 1st XI Football v Taradale High School | Friday 02 July, 6:00pm | Napier City Rovers, no. 1 |
| 1st XV Rugby | Tauranga Boys’ College – Super 8 Round 3. Saturday 26 June, 12:00pm | Tauranga Boys’ College |
| Hamilton Boys’ High School – Super 8 Round 4. Saturday 03 July, 12:00pm | Napier Boys’ High School |
Polson Banner Exchange – Hockey & Basketball
The traditional Polson Banner exchange is Wednesday, 04 August. This date clashes with the Super 8 Schools Group tournaments for hockey and basketball. Consequently, the 1st XI hockey, Senior A White & Blue and Junior A basketball teams will travel to Palmerston North on Thursday, 01 July.
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.
We will be streaming the 1st XI football game versus Lindisfarne College tonight Friday, 25 June from 6:00 pm. https://www.youtube.com/c/MyActionReplayClubs
Super 8 Schools Rugby
The 1st & 2nd XV host Hamilton Boys’ High School on Saturday, 03 July. Updates are posted on the Tribe Sports App. If you can’t make it down to the ground you can watch the action live online by subscribe to the streaming service, Sideline.Live.
Sideline.Live
Sideline.Live has been streaming Super 8 Schools rugby for several 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
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/
