Week Ahead: Week 2, Term 2, Monday 1st May – Sunday 7th May
PPTA Rostering Home
The teachers union/PPTA have advised the school that teachers will be unavailable to teach the following year levels on the days outlined below. Parents are asked to keep their sons home on these days.
Week 2: Year 11s rostered home on Thursday 4th May.
The rest of the planned industrial action is outlined below, please check this correspondence each week to see if action is going ahead or not.
School Cross Country
Friday 5th May, All students run, they must wear their PE gear or shorts and a t-shirt. Sneakers must be worn.
Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Given the recent Earthquakes we have included below our Earthquake and Tsunami procedures for your information:
EARTHQUAKES:
On initial shake, order students under desks, hold on to desks and wait for second main shake.
The teacher must decide when the main danger has passed, and vacate the class as quickly as possible through any available exits. Doors should be used if possible but check for any debris falling from the above. Proceed to the main ground assembly area and follow the normal evacuation procedures.
UNLESS THE EARTHQUAKE WAS LONG (OVER 1 MINUTE) OR STRONG (DIFFICULT TO STAND UP) IN THAT CASE FOLLOW THE TSUNAMI PROCEDURES BELOW.
TSUNAMI:
Tsunamis are a result of a huge release of energy on the earth’s surface, usually following a violent earthquake. Our coastal location means that we all should be alerted to the risk of Tsunami.
If there is an IMMEDIATE Tsunami threat, the earthquake was long ( over one minute) or strong (difficult to stand up in) ………Move immediately to the Hill (do not wait for instructions) (Botanic Gardens) via Georges Drive (green belt), Carlyle Street, Chaucer Rd. and Spencer Rd assembling on the main Botanic Gardens Lawn for Roll Call AND FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
A school van will assist those with a physical disability (from the front gate)……. it will drive down the greenbelt. If a Tsunami causing significant damage in Napier, does occur, parents will need to come and collect their son’s from the Botanical Gardens. They will not just be released.
Women Raising Boys Hui
The NBHS Parent’s Association presents another Women Raising Boys’ Hui (WRBH) to be held on Tuesday 02 May – 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start in the NBHS Memorial Library.
We cordially and warmly invite all female caregivers within our school community to join us and please share this email with women within our NHBS community.
Alana from Child Adolescent Family Services (CAFS) will be presenting on adolescent behaviour and mental health – how to support your teenager on their journey to adulthood.
If you would like to attend, please complete the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/5WLzxEi21Q
If you have any questions about the evening, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Sarah Cook scook@nbhs.school.nz
Hosts wanted
Napier Boys’ High School are recruiting new hosts for our International Students.
We are looking forward to welcoming new students in our July intake. We are looking for hosts to accommodate and care for our young men from Germany, France and Hong Kong. We have short stay (five week) or long stay (one year) terms.
We offer remuneration to cover student costs; being $265per week.
Hosting is a rewarding and fulfilling experience where you will make wordwide, lifelong connections. Hosts can be families, single people or couples.
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
Email: scook@nbhs.school.nz or 06 833 5900
Uniform Shop
Please 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.
SH51 Napier – Hastings Route
Kia ora koutou,
The Waka Kotahi NZTA project team would like to let you know that the first stage of the SH51 Napier to Hastings Safety Improvements project is due to start on 8 May 2023. It will take approximately three months to complete (weather dependent).
The attached info sheet has gone out to residents today.
The temporary roundabout will be installed over three consecutive nights, 8, 9 and 10 May 2023. During these night works the road will be closed but there won’t be any day road closures necessary after this; two-way traffic will be maintained at all times during the day to minimise disruption.
There will be minor traffic delays during construction – please find more information on the traffic management in the attached info sheet.
This project is part of the Speed and Infrastructure Programme (SIP) and has been included in the Median Barrier acceleration programme. We’re installing median barriers on high-risk roads across Aotearoa to prevent head on collisions, save lives and reduce serious injuries. The Road to Zero strategy for 2020-2030 has set a delivery target of 1,000km of median barrier across Aotearoa New Zealand’s roads, including on both state highways and local roads. 100kms of median barrier has been installed on state highways to date - aiming to deliver a further 120km by the end of June 2024, totalling 220km (in Hawke’s Bay: SH51 Napier to Hastings – 4.5 km)
Please share this email and the project website with your contacts.
Any questions or concerns – please get in touch with our project team via SH51safety@nzta.govt.nz
Ngā mihi
Kathrine
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.
1st XV Rugby
In Japan playing in the Sanix World Rugby Tournament, Follow their Facebook page for updates (NBHS Rugby).
Tauranga Boys’ College
The Junior Sports Exchange with Tauranga Boys College was scheduled for 2nd May, but has been postponed, new date to be confirmed
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.
