Week Ahead: Week 2 Term 2, Monday 6th May – Sunday 12th May
Inter-house Cross Country
The first inter-house competition for Term 2 runs on Monday, 6 May. This is an opportunity for the day boy houses to attempt to take back some points from Scinde House. Scinde have established a very healthy lead in the inter-house competition.
Please ensure that your son brings appropriate footwear and clothing – PE gear or house colours – to school on this day.
Safe Driving Expo
All Year 11’s will attend the Safe Driving Expo on Monday, 6 May. This will run during Period 1 and Period 2, with students transported to the Pettigrew Green Arena via bus, returning for class, Period 3.
Advance Notice – PPTA Paid Union Meeting
A PPTA Paid Union meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 15 May. School will finish at 12pm, In-school supervision will be available for any day students who need to stay. If your son requires supervision through to 2:55pm, please contact drussell@nbhs.school.nz
Buses will depart at 12:15pm on this day.
Phone-free School Expectation
Thank you for your support with the introduction of government policy related to mobile phones in schools. In short, the boys are not permitted to use their phone during school hours, including lunch and break times.
Generally, the attitude and compliance of the boys toward the new expectations has been outstanding.
Reader Writers for Diverse Learners
Each year we have numerous students who require additional support with their NCEA assessments. These students require readers who are able to help comprehend the content of their assessments and/or assist in the writing of their own verbal ideas into written assessments.
If you were able to volunteer some time to support these students, could you please email gbundle@nbhs.school.nz
Upcoming Events
Please take the time to look at this school newsletter, the ‘Week Ahead’. The Week Ahead outlines upcoming school activities. Urgent updates will be pushed-out via School Bridge.
We have moved to a digital school calendar. The school calendar can be accessed here: KAMAR or
Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessment Activities (CAA)
Year 11 students who have not yet achieved Level 1 Literacy or Numeracy have been entered for the upcoming Common Assessment Activities (CAA). The CAA will run in Week 4 and 5 of Term 2. Students who have not yet met the requirement in either Literacy Reading or Writing have been entered into a Microsoft Team. This MS Team will have practice questions, Quill activities and important notices for these students. If your son is unsure if he has or has not met the Literacy or Numeracy requirement, this can be found in his results on the KAMAR portal (student or parent) or MyMahi.
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 2
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Mathematics | AS1.2 Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| 201 Mathematics | AS2.1 Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Mathematics with Statistics | AS3.10 Use statistical methods to make a formal inference |
| Geography | AS3.5 Conduct geographic research with consultation |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 3
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Mathematics | AS1.10 – Investigate a given multivariate data set using the statistical enquiry cycle |
| Combined Materials | AS1.1 Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context |
| Spanish | AS1.1 Interact in spoken Spanish to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Chemistry | AS2.1 Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis |
| Digital Technologies | AS2.2 Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome |
| Forestry | US22994 Demonstrate knowledge of factors that affect the performance of forestry workers |
| Physics | AS2.1 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Earth & Space Science | AS3.2 Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context |
KAMAR Parent Portal
Parents / caregivers can access results and school reports through the KAMAR Parent Portal.
You can access the KAMAR parent portal here: https://kamar.nbhs.school.nz/ or via the School Bridge app.
Winter Sports- Most winter codes start in week 2 of this term. Please ensure your son listens to the daily notices for any information regarding trainings and meetings. If he is unsure about anything please see the sports coordinator
Tauranga Boys’ Junior Sports Exchange
U14 Rugby, U15 Rugby, Colts Hockey, Junior A Basketball and Junior A Football are travelling to Tauranga Boys College on Tuesday 7th May to play Wednesday 8th May, all games are at 11am on Wednesday.
All boys need to make sure they have their correct school uniform to travel in (including shoes and socks).
Overnight bags are able to be securely stored in P6 on Tuesday morning while you attend period 1-2. These can be picked up after an important meeting for all those travelling which will be in the SMALL gym at the end of period 2, A roll will be taken at this meeting
1st XV v Wellington College – Saturday 11 May
NBHS 1st XV Rugby travelling to Gisborne to play Wellington College as part of the Tranzit Preseason Game, Day trip only
Murray Luke Memorial Clay Target
NBHS Clay Target Rep Squad Students travelling to Taupo Clay Target Club on 9th of May with Mr Wyatt
Sports Draws: You can find the sports draws here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/
