2025 School Prefects
Recently, at a special assembly, we recognised and acknowledged the 2025 school prefects.
We know that this group will be outstanding leaders, inspiring and guiding our young men.
Congratulations to our 2025 Prefects.
Jack Bentin Head Boy
Riley Mullany Deputy Head Boy
Jackson Ball Deputy Head Boy
Saul Barker Head of Clyde House
Harvey O’Rourke Head of Hawke House
Will Bicknell Head of Napier House
Charlie Bennett Head of Scinde House
William Bathgate Academic Prefect
Brooklyn Montgomergy Cultural Prefect
Manaia Miringaorangi Cultural Prefect
Angus Lovatt Sports Prefect
Tony Cornwall Prefect
Michael Goodwin Prefect
Lachlan Leitch Prefect
Blake Redpath Prefect
Inter-House Shield – Athletics Day
On the back of Scinde House dominating the swimming sports, our next inter-house competition is Athletics Day. Inter-house athletics is on Friday, 07 March. There are no timetabled classes on this day. Please assist us to ensure that your son is prepared by wearing house colours or PE uniform and a hat. They should bring a packed lunch, sunscreen and water bottle. We will provide sunscreen stations. For Athletics Day, your son can travel to / from school in their house colours.
Goal Setting Conference
Goal Setting Conferences, or Tutor / Whānau meetings, are Thursday 13 & Friday 14 March. This involves a three-way conference with the tutor teacher, student and parent/caregiver. Each conference is allocated a 15-minute time slot.
At this time, regular timetabled classes are not running. Your son is required at school for his conference, only.
Booking information will be emailed home in Week 6.
School Policy Review
Napier Boys’ High Schools policy documents are stored on schooldocs.co.nz To view our policies:
- go to co.nz
- search for Napier Boys’ High School.
- enter your community username and password.
- username nbhs
- password dorightfearnothing
Progress Report
Your son’s initial progress report will be emailed at the end of Week 6. This report offers an overview of your son’s achievement and effort. We generate two reports a term. Please make the time to talk through this report with your son, acknowledging the positives and work-ons in preparation for the goal-setting conference in Week 7.
Careers
Y13s that are considering studying at a university in 2026 are invited to attend the related university presentations.
04 March: Auckland University, 9.30am, Library
04 March: Victoria University, 1.10pm, Library
04 March: Lincoln University, 1.10pm, A8
10 March: Waikato University, 1.55pm, Library
18 March: Canterbury University, 1.10pm, Library
24 March: Massey University, 1.10pm, Library
12 May: Otago University, 1.10pm, Library
If your son is in Y13 they are encouraged to make an appointment with the Career Department. The Careers Department can provide support and guidance related to tertiary study, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. They can also assist with CV writing. To make an appointment your son should contact Mrs Kettle lkettle@nbhs.school.nz
Rangatahi Hauora Symposium
On Friday 07 March, we have the opportunity to send students to an interactive symposium related to various career pathways in the health sector. Spaces are limited. If your son has not registered and is interested they should contact Mrs Kettle lkettle@nbhs.school.nz
L1 Geography Fieldtrip
Level 1 Geography classes visit two different spots on the Ngaruroro River on Monday, 03 March to look at the health of the awa. The teacher in charge is Mr Mead wmead@nbhs.school.nz
Super 8 Takaro Maori: 3-4 March, Gisborne
NISS Rowing Championships: 7-9 March, Karapiro
