Week Ahead: Week 4 Term 3
Monday 7th August – Sunday 13th August
School Ball
The School Ball, held at the iconic Old Church, is this Saturday, 05 August 7:30 – 11:00pm.
Cornford Cup
The annual inter-house road race, the Cornford Cup, takes place Thursday, 10 August. For some students this is a mad dash, with some slick times, for others it is rising to the challenge and adding to house points.
Students require the appropriate clothing – PE or house colours – and footwear.
Year 9 Enrolment, 2024
Enrolment packs for 2024 Year 9 enrolment are now available at all contributing schools.
Our information evening will be Tuesday, 15 August starting 6:30pm.
Y8 students and their families wanting a personal tour can arrange this by contacting Mrs White, Headmaster’s PA, HeadmastersPA@nbhs.school.nz or ph. 8335913.
Again, we anticipate strong enrolment at Y9 in 2024. We encourage in and out-of-zone families to enrol ASAP.
Parents and whānau can enrol directly by clicking here.
We appreciate you sharing this information in the community.
Year 12 Art Exhibition
Opens Friday at Creative Arts Napier and runs until the 24th August
Senior Subject Selection, 2024
Course selection information will be made available at the start of Week 4 for students going into Y11 – Y13 in 2024. This information will be made available via email. At this time, you will receive a link to download the Course Guide, 2024 and instructions how to input the subject selection via the KAMAR parent portal.
We encourage you to collectively make an ‘informed decision’ regarding the selection of subjects. Making an informed decision means talking to various parties, for example employers, tertiary institutions, teachers, deans and our Careers Adviser, Mr Te Rito.
Bookings for Mr Te Rito can be made directly by students at the Careers Office, or TTe@nbhs.school.nz
At home, encourage your son to lead out conversations and inquiries related to:
- What I enjoy doing?
- What am I good at?
- What do others say I am good at?
- What type of career / industry is going to give me the most enjoyment? Job satisfaction? Work / life balance?
- Career pathways – what subjects are required for possible careers? Up to what level of NCEA?
- School subjects and learning areas – what credits are available? Are these Achievement or Unit Standards? What pathway(s) does the subject track toward? Employment? Tertiary?
Senior Course Information Evening
To support our students and whānau with their course selection we will be running a course information evening on Wednesday, 09 August, starting 6:00pm, in the school Memorial Library.
This is targeted at students going into Y11 and whānau new to NCEA
Fieldtrips in Week 4
Level 2 Agriculture classes are out on Friday 11 August visiting Hawke’s Bay Eggs, Mangaroa Rd before moving onto Tikokino to visit an intensive beef and cropping operation.
Small groups of Y10 Agriculture students continue their fencing training at Pākōwhai, helping re-fence after the cyclone.
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 4
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Science (Alternative) | AS1.15 Demonstrate understanding of the effects of astronomical cycles on planet Earth |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Nil | |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Nil | |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 5
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Physical Education | AS1.6 Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical activity and describe the outcomes |
| Physical Education | AS1.3 Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical activity |
| Woodwork | US24355 Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects |
| Hospitality | US15921 Prepare and cook a cake, a sponge and a batch of scones in the hospitality industry |
| English | AS1.4 Produce Creative Writing |
| Sport & Recreation | AS1.5 Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group and explain how these skills impact on others |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Physical Education | AS2.1 Examine the role and significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand |
| Vocational English | AS2.5 Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text |
| Woodwork | US12927 Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use, hand tools for BCATS projects |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Vocational English | AS3.5 Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas |
| English | AS3.9 Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence |
| History | AS3.1 Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources |
KAMAR Parent Portal
Parents / caregivers can access results and school reports through the KAMAR Parent Portal. 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/ or via the School Bridge app.
For the below Tauranga Exchange, BILLET FAMILIES REQUIRED URGENTLY!
They arrive 3pm Tuesday and need a bed, dinner and breakfast and then transport to school. If your son takes a billet and isn’t playing in the exchange they will be excused from class to watch the sport. If you are able to help – please email: kmccallum@nbhs.school.nz
Tauranga Boys’ College Junior Exchange
We have five Junior teams involved in an exchange with Tauranga Junior Exchange on Wednesday, 9 August. The exchange involves: Colts Football, Colts Hockey, Junior A Basketball, U14 & U15 Rugby. The bulk of the games are onsite, starting at 9:30am.
1st Team Results, Week 3
| Code | Opposition | Result |
| 1st XI Hockey | Super 8 | 7th |
| 1st XI Football | No game | |
| 1st XV Rugby | No game | |
| Basketball Senior A | Super 8 | 2nd |
Sports Draw
Sports Draws are updated here – https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/ and on the sports noticeboard, outside the Administration Block.
Please ensure your son stays up-to-date with the daily notices, and related team updates. These are read in class and available daily via the MyMahi app.
The NBHS Parents’ Association is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet, creating a wider NBHS community.
The Association organises events to support our school community and supports school events.
The Association is self-funded, those involved can contribute as much or as little as they wish.
If you would like to be involved, please email scook@nbhs.school.nz
If you son has grown out of his current uniform, or, if he if has left the school, the Uniform Shop can sell NBHS uniform on your behalf, for a modest fee, or you can donate his NBHS uniform to the school. All proceeds go back to the Parents Association. These donations support the NBHS Community and fund school events.
If you have used current uniform to sell, please bring this into the school office.
