Week Ahead: Week 10 Term 3

Week Ahead: Week 10, Term 3   Monday, 26 September – Sunday, 2 October  Important Dates  School will be closed for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day on Monday 26th September. Benchmark exams continue next week,  Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th September. Term 3 ends on Friday 30th September, Term 4 begins on Monday 17th October.  School Uniform  The school uniform shop is …

Week Ahead: Week 9 Term 3 

Week Ahead: Week 9, Term 3  Monday, 19 – Sunday, 25 September  We celebrated Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Maori language week, which reminds us that te reo is one of Aotearoa’s official languages. Every year since 1975, New Zealand has marked Māori Language Week. This is a time for all New Zealanders to celebrate te reo Māori …

Week Ahead: Week 8 Term 3 

Week Ahead: Week 8, Term 3  Monday, 12 – Sunday, 18 September  NBHS Communication  We’d like to understand how our NBHS community like to receive communication from the school and how frequently you would like to hear from us. Thank you to those that have already responded. If you are yet to fill out our communication survey, please do by following …

Week Ahead: Week 7 Term 3 

Week Ahead : Week 7 Term 3 Monday, 5 – Sunday, 11 September  Mid-term Break  A reminder that Monday, 5th September is mid-term break, the school will be closed.   Cornford Cup  The annual inter-house road race, the Cornford Cup, takes place Thursday, 8 September. For some students this is a mad dash, with some slick times, for others it …

Week Ahead: Week 6 Term 3 

Week Ahead: Week 6, Term 3  Monday, 29 August – Sunday, 4 September  On Tuesday we had the privilege of meeting and speaking with prospective parents as they attended our Open Day. It has been a while since we have had the opportunity to open our school to the community. We really enjoyed making positive connections with the many families …

Week Ahead: Week 5 Term 3 

Week Ahead: Week 5, Term 3  Monday, 22– Sunday, 28 August  Year 9 Enrolment, 2023 – Open Night  Our information evening will be Tuesday, 23 August starting 6:30pm in the school Henderson Hall.    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.  We are anticipating significant …

Week Ahead: Week 4 Term 3

Week Ahead: Week 4, Term 3 Monday, 15– Sunday, 21 August    School Ball The School Ball, held at the iconic Old Church, is Saturday, 13 August starting 7:30pm.  Cornford Cup The annual inter-house road race, the Cornford Cup, takes place Thursday, 18 August. For some students this is a mad dash, with some slick times, for others it is …

Week Ahead: Week 3, Term 3

Monday, 08 – Sunday, 14 August This week we hosted the 118th Polson Banner exchange with Palmerston North Boys’ High School.  Earlier in the year, the school’s 1st XVs played PNBHS as part of the 150th Jubilee celebrations.  Much like this week’s exchange, the game was played in great spirit, enjoyment and pride.  Because our 1st XV was victorious, the …

Week Ahead: Week 2 Term 3

Week Ahead: Week 2, Term 3 Monday, 01 – Sunday, 07 August Year 9 Enrolment, 2023 Enrolment packs for 2023 Year 9 enrolment are now available at all contributing schools. Our information evening will be Tuesday, 23 August. 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. …