Week Ahead: Week 10, Term 1
Monday, 03 April – Sunday, 00 April
‘Green Week’
Week 10 is a ‘green week’ with no external activities / fieldtrips during the school day. Events occurring onsite include the Colours Assembly and ANZAC Service. The Colours Assembly acknowledges sporting and cultural excellence in the senior school through Term 1. The Colours Assembly is Tuesday, 04 April. The ANZAC Service is Thursday, 06 April.
Also, this is a reminder that Term 1 finishes Thursday, 06 April.
Start of Term 2
Term 2 starts for your son on Wednesday, 26 April. This is Day 4 on the school timetable.
In support of the NCEA Change Programme, Monday, 24 April is a teacher-only day. The school will be closed on this day. Thereafter, Tuesday, 25 April is ANZAC Day.
International Student Hosts wanted
Napier Boys’ High School are recruiting hosts for our new international students, arriving July 2023. We are looking for hosts to accommodate and care for new students from Germany, France, Hong Kong, Japan and Denmark.
Hosting is a rewarding and fulfilling experience where you will make worldwide, lifelong connections. Hosts can be families, single people or couples. We offer remuneration to cover student costs; being $265 per week.
If you are interested in hosting an international student and would like to know more, please contact us for further information.
Mrs Sarah Cook, International Manager, scook@nbhs.school.nz or 06 833 5900
Uniform Shop
Pleas ensure that your son has a winter school uniform ready to wear for Term 2. All students need to be in correct winter uniform – a long-sleeve winter shirt. Prices for winter uniform are available on the school website. The winter shirt is $48.
To make purchasing winter uniform easier, orders may be emailed to uniforms@nbhs.school.nz
Please ensure your email contain your son’s name, type of uniform required, size and quantity. This service is available if your son’s school account has funds to cover the cost. Sizing can be based on current summer uniform. Items may be exchanged if they have not been worn or named. Orders must be collected by your son from the school office.
The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday after school, 3 – 4.30pm, and Thursday lunch, 1:10 -2:10pm, for new and second-hand uniform purchases.
Term 2 holiday hours: the school Uniform Shop is open for new and second-hand purchases on Friday, 21 April 10:00 – 3:30pm.
Upcoming Events – stay informed
Please keep a close eye on this school newsletter, the ‘Week Ahead’, each Friday where any changes will be communicated.
Urgent updates will be pushed-out via the School App, School Bridge.
Term One Progress Report
The April progress report will be emailed to parents / caregivers in Week 10. Please make the time to talk through this report with your son, acknowledging the positives, work-ons and setting goals to collectively work toward.
If you do have any concerns in relation to your son’s progress at school, academic or pastoral, your fist contact is their tutor teacher. You can find staff emails here.
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 10
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Technology – Combined | US2220 Set and operate a single boring machine to bore holes in furniture components |
| Science – Alternate | AS1.8 Investigate selected chemical reactions |
| Economics | AS1.2 Demonstrate understanding of decisions a producer makes about production |
| Science | AS1.8 Investigate selected chemical reactions |
| Hospitality | US19770 Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Physical Education | AS2.3 Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity |
| Economics | AS2.4 Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models |
| English | AS2.5 Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text |
| Hospitality | US13280 Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen |
| Hospitality | US167 Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision |
| Science – General | AS2.7 Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction |
| Sport & Recreation | AS2.2 Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills |
| English – Vocational | US12383 Explore career options and their implications |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Agriculture | AS3.1 Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production |
| Physical Education | AS3.9 Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome |
| Economics | AS3.3 Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts |
| Geography | AS3.5 Conduct geographic research with consultation |
During the holidays there are the following events:
North Island Secondary School Mountain Biking Championships: 13-17 April, Rotorua
Anzac Hockey Tournament (1st XI): 18-21 April, Hamilton
NZSS Teams Sailing National Championships: 17-21 April, Algies Bay
