Start of day / lateness
Parents / caregivers are reminded that classes start at 8:30am.
We are experiencing an increase in students being dropped off at 8:30am and arriving late to Period 1.
Part of your son’s education is preparing him to function in the adult world / workforce. ‘Managing self’, meeting deadlines and being on time are all foundation skills. Moreover, students arriving late are disruptive to Period 1 classes – planning and others’ learning.
We have expectations and standards related to punctuality. If your son is late on multiple occasions, without a genuine reason, they may receive a Deans’ Detention.
Year 9 Enrolment for 2025
If you, or your whānau / friends, have a Y8 son planning to enrol for 2025 – this is a reminder that enrolments are due now. This applies to in and out-of-zone families. Parents and whānau can learn more and enrol here.
Y13 Leavers Gear
The 2024 Leavers Catalogue and information related to ordering can be viewed here. An app alert & email was sent in Week 4 to Y13 students and their parents.
Payment and orders must be received by the end of the school day Monday, 26 August.
Policy Reviews
Our policies are held with SchoolDocs. You can participate in reviews by following the instructions, below:
- visit the website https://nbhs.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
- enter the username ‘nbhs’ and password ‘dorightfearnothing’
- on the landing page it shows what policies will be reviewed. Follow the link to the relevant policy.
- click the ‘start your review’ button at the top right-hand corner of the page
- select the reviewer type. Enter your name (optional)
- follow the prompt/s to show that you have read the topic. Enter your feedback if you would like to comment
- agree to the privacy statement and click “submit review”
- if you do not have Internet access, the School Office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form. Please phone 8335900.
Senior Subject Selection, 2025
The Course Guide for students going into Y11 – Y13 in 2025 is available here.
We have had IT related issues with the online selection process / KAMAR parent portal. We will send a notification when this is rectified.
NCEA Information Night
Thank you to those families that have already registered for the NCEA information night. A reminder that this is intended for parents with a son in Year 11. This event is on Wednesday 21 August in the Memorial Library starting at 7:00pm.
Registration is via the SchoolBridge form emailed to Y11 parents.
For further information, please email gbundle@nbhs.school.nz
Benchmark Examinations
NCEA Benchmark exams are in Week 10. All students completing NCEA subjects must attend the related exam/s. The benchmark exams offer a significant checkpoint for your son as he progresses forward to the NZQA examination/s in Term 4. Further, the benchmark exams are used to generate a derived grade if a student is unable to sit or are affected by illness during the Term 4 NZQA examinations.
Pūhoro STEMM Regional Wānanga
Pūhoro is a kaupapa Māori approach to STEMM and seeks to improve pathways for Māori into high value careers in the Sciences and Technology.
We have selected Y11 and Y12 students out on Wednesday 21 August, at a wānanga.
Fieldtrips in Week 5
A small group of students are attending the Model United Nations event at Iona College Wednesday 23 August.
Selected Agriculture classes are out Thursday, 22 August at Stag Hill Trust Woolshed, Otane, for the Growing Future Farmers Open Day.
More information is available here: www.growingfuturefarmers.co.nz
Careers: University Applications 2025
Halls of Residence applications: students need to complete the CCRF form, then submit their university applications online. Applications are due mid-September.
University Open Days
| Victoria University | 23 August |
| Auckland University and AUT | 24 August |
| University of Canterbury | 30 August |
Scholarships: students who have achieved Merit / Excellence in NCEA Level 2 can apply for a scholarship to attend a university in 2025. Mrs Kettle, Careers, has notified eligible students.
Scholarship closing dates:
| Lincoln University | Closed |
| Otago University | Closed |
| University of Canterbury | Closed |
| Auckland University | 21 August |
| Waikato University | 31 August |
| Massey University | 01 September |
| AUT | 01 September |
| Victoria University | 02 September |
Mrs Kettle is available on Monday and Tuesday, Period 1,2,3 & 4 and at lunchtime to assist your son with their application.
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 5
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Technology – Woodwork | US24355 Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Geography | AS2.6 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue |
| Mathematics 202 | AS2.9 Use statistical methods to make an inference |
| Sport & Recreation | 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 |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Agriculture | AS3.2 Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product |
| Physical Education | AS3.2 Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others |
| English | AS3.8 Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 6
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Technology – Combined | US25919 Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Earth & Space Science | AS2.3 Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Economics | AS3.4 Demonstrate understanding of government interventions where the market fails to deliver efficient or equitable outcomes |
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.
Gisborne Boys’ High School Exchange
We have seven Junior teams involved in an exchange with Gisborne Boys’ High School on Wednesday, 21 August. The exchange involves: Colts Football, Colts Hockey, Junior A Basketball, U14 & U15 Rugby, F Grade Rugby and Badminton. This is a billeted exchange, with GBHS teams arriving on Tuesday.
Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Badminton
Monday 19 August at Centennial Events Centre, Singles starting at 9.30am, doubles at 12.30pm. Boys are to meet at 8.30am in PE gear or NBHS Team uniform. He will need to provide his own food/snacks for the event and bring a drink bottle.
East Coast North Island Road Race
Thursday 22 August at Frimley Park
1st Team Fixtures, Week 5
| Code | Date and time | Location |
| 1st XI Hockey v Taradale High School | Wednesday 21st August, 5.15pm | Park Island |
| Basketball Senior A v Run it Back | Monday 19th August, 7pm | PGA 7 |
| 1st XI Football v Lindisfarne | Friday 23rd August, 6pm | Sports Park, |
Sports Draws
You can find the sports draws here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/
