Week Ahead: Week 7 Term 3
Monday 28th August – Sunday 3rd September
Mid-Term Break
On the back of Winter Tournament week, mid-term break is Monday 04 September.
Tuesday 05 September will be Day 2 on the school calendar.
Tertiary Course Application Deadline
Applications for 2024 Semester 1 tertiary courses are almost wrapped-up. Applications for the following providers / courses close as per:
- Victoria University: Friday, 01 September
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT): Friday, 01 September
Senior Subject Selection, 2024
2024 course selection for our current Y10 – Y12 students is now open. Please complete your son’s subject selection through the KAMAR Parent Portal
Information about subject selection, including our Course Guidebook, is available here.
Course selection for students moving into Y11 – Y13 in 2024 should be completed by Friday, 01 September.
School Benchmark Senior Examinations
The school benchmark senior examinations will run Thursday 14 – Friday, 22 September. This is Week 9 & 10, Term 3.
Through this period, students in Years 11, 12 and 13 who have study leave attend school for their examinations, only. Some students may not be granted study leave. For example, student requiring additional support for numeracy and literacy. Students in 10AH and 10AG should have received a letter from Mr Smith, Deputy Headmaster.
If a student is unable to complete their external NCEA examination/s, and requires a derived grade, we do use their result(s) from the school benchmark examination. So, it is critical that they prepare well for the school examinations.
Morning examinations start at 8:40am. Afternoon examinations start at 1:10pm. The exams are run in C Block. Students must arrive at C Block 10 minutes before the start of their exam.
| Date/time | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Thurs 14 Sept AM | L1ENA | L2ESS | L3STA |
| L1ENG | |||
| Thurs 14 Sept PM | L1VOE | L2PHY | L3PHY |
| Fri 15 Sept AM | L1SCI | L2MAO | L3HIS |
| 10SC5 | |||
| Fri 15 Sept PM | L1AGR | L2CLA | L3GEO |
| L1MUS | |||
| Mon 18 Sept AM | L1ACC | L2ENG | L3CLA |
| L2VOE | |||
| Mon 18 Sept PM | L1MAO | L2AGR | L3CAL |
| Tues 19 Sept AM | L1MAT | L2MUS | L3BIO |
| 10MA5 | |||
| Tues 19 Sept PM | L1FNU | L2BIO | L3ESS |
| Wed 20 Sept AM | L1ECO | L2ECO | L3ECO |
| L2JAP | |||
| Wed 20 Sept PM | L2MA6 | L2MA1 | NIL |
| Thurs 21 Sept AM | L1GEO | NIL | L3ENG |
| 10GEO | L3EN2 | ||
| L3VOE | |||
| Thurs 21 Sept PM | L1JAP | L2HIS | L3CHE |
| Fri 22 Sept AM | L1HIS | L2CHE | L3ACC |
| 10HIS | |||
| Fri 22 Sept PM | NIL | L2GEO | L3AGR |
Fieldtrips in Week 7
Small groups of Y10 Agriculture students continue their fencing training at Pākōwhai, helping re-fence after the cyclone. This group is out Friday 01 September.
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 7
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Geography | AS1.7 Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale |
| English | AS1.8 Explain significant connection(s) across texts, using supporting evidence |
| Agriculture | AS1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact on the environment of primary production management practices |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| DIT | AS2.7 Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program |
| DIT | AS2.8 Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Woodwork | US29678 Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project |
| DIT | AS3.7 Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer programme |
| DIT | AS3.8 Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 8
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Food & Nutrition | AS1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of an individual’s nutritional needs |
| History | AS1.2 Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Chemistry | AS2.7 Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction |
| Geography | AS2.6 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue |
| Agriculture | AS2.10 Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product |
| Forestry | US22997 Demonstrate knowledge of principles of commercial forestry |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Nil | |
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.
Winter Tournament Week
Junior A & B Basketball: Saturday 26th – Tuesday 29th August, Napier
Senior A Basketball: Wednesday 30th August – Saturday 2nd September, Napier
U14 Rugby: Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th August, Palmerston North
U15 Rugby: Monday 28th August – Friday 1st September, Hamilton
1st XI Football: Monday 28th August – Friday 1st September, Christchurch
1st XI Hockey: Monday 28th August – Saturday 2nd September, Wellington
Colts Football: Monday 28th – Thursday 31st August, Tauranga
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.
