Week Ahead: Week 7 Term 2, Monday 10th June – Sunday 16th June
Tools for learning – Blended Learning at Napier Boys’ High School
At Napier Boys’ High School we have a blended learning approach to our BYOD programme. All students, from Y9 – Y13, will use both pen / paper and a device in class. The use of devices varies from subject to subject, and topic to topic. Devices are used to enhance your son’s learning and provide him with skills to navigate the rapidly changing world.
Many senior NCEA assessments and summative assessments in the junior school are completed using a device. In most courses, the volume of assessment does ramp-up through Term 2 and 3. Boys need to be organised and prepared for these. This means bringing their device to school.
One of our values is self-management. Part of self-management is being prepared for lessons and bringing the right equipment to school. This includes bringing a device fully-charged. We ask for caregiver / parent support to ensure our young men are doing this daily, so that we can maximise their learning.
If there are issues related to bringing, or using, a device it is vital that contact is made with your son’s House Dean.
FMG Region-off: East Coast – Vote Now!
We ask for the community’s support to back our young farming champions, Baxter Twist and George Giblin. Both boys are in Y11. They are involved in the FMG Region-off.
The FMG Region-off teams up AgriKidsNZ, Junior and Young Farmer winners for a regional showdown. Each region earns points by completing community-focused challenges and public voting. You can support the boys by voting here.
Careers
Monday, 10 June 9:30am Bay Planning presentation to L2 Geography classes.
Thursday 13 June Massey University presentation related to veterinarian and agriculture / horticulture science during lunchtime.
Under 15 Rugby Fundraiser
The Under 15s have an exciting fundraiser that is a great addition to the family menu. Kai pai frozen pies and savouries are made by award-winning pie makers. All orders will arrive frozen ready to fill your freezer. A portion of each order will come back to the Under 15s as part of their fundraising to attend the national U15 tournament in Tauranga next term.
Please click here to view these delicious products and place an order.
Chamber Music
Wednesday 12th the Barbershop Quartet and the Flute, Cello and Piano Trio will play in the Chamber Music competition at Iona College
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, or in emergency via an SMS.
We have moved to a digital school calendar. The school calendar can be accessed here: KAMAR or SchoolBridge
Junior Assessment Week
Junior Assessment Week for Y9 and Y10 students runs Monday 17 – Friday 21 June. Assessments are for one hour in each subject. Y9s have formal assessments for their core classes – English, Science, Mathematics and Social Studies. Y10s have assessments for their core classes and two options.
One intention of the formal assessments at Y9 and Y10 is to build opportunities for our young men to familiarise themselves with some of the experiences they will face in the senior school. Major ‘takeaways’ should be understanding the value of preparation, the type of study programme that works best for them and learning how to manage their time in an exam setting. During your son’s most recent tutor class dedicated revision advice / suggestions have been shared via the MyMahi App.
The schedule is as per:
| Monday, 17 June | Period 2 |
| Year 9 | Mathematics |
| Year 10 | Social Studies |
| Tuesday, 18 June | Period 1 | Period 2 |
| Year 9 | ||
| Year 10 | Option (Day 1, period 5 class) | Option(Day 2, period 1 class) |
| Wednesday, 19 June | Period 2 |
| Year 9 | Science |
| Year 10 | English |
| Thursday, 20 June | Period 2 |
| Year 9 | English |
| Year 10 | Science |
| Friday, 21 June | Period 2 |
| Year 9 | Social Studies |
| Year 10 | Mathematics |
Results will be available for parents / whānau via the Kamar Parent Portal. Following the assessments, we will generate the final Term 2 Progress Report.
Parent / Teacher Interviews – Advance Notice
Parent / teacher interviews are planned for Week 10. These are scheduled for:
Dayboy interviews are on Tuesday, 02 July.
Hostel interviews are on Friday, 05 July.
Further information, including booking details will be sent out in the coming weeks. As per 2023, booking will be via the School Bridge app.
CAA – Literacy and Numeracy
Over the last two weeks students in Year 10 and 11 have been completing the co-requisite requirements for their Level 1 NCEA certificate. It was pleasing to see so many students confident in completing these assessments. These digital tests are marked by NZQA and our current timeline for results being published is at the start of August. These assessments are not marked by school staff. If you have any queries regarding your son’s progress, please email gbundle@nbhs.school.nz
Fieldtrips in Week 7
Selected L1 – 3 Agriculture students are offsite Wednesday 12 June at the agriculture wool tour.
L3 Biology classes are out Thursday 13 June at the National Aquarium, part of their internal assessment process.
L2 Geography classes are offsite on Wednesday 12 June gathering research for an internal assessment related to the urban development of Napier.
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 7
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Alternative Science | AS1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment |
| Geography | AS1.2 Explore an environment using data |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Agriculture | AS2.7 Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices |
| Physics | AS2.1 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship |
| Art – Paint & Sculpture | AS2.2 Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to sculpture
AS2.3 Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established sculpture practice |
| Hospitality | US22234 Compare characteristics of international dishes and prepare and present international dishes |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Nil | |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 8
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Nil | |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Classical Studies | AS2.3 Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world |
| Geography | AS2.7 Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement Standard |
| Art – Painting / Sculpture & Art Design | AS3.2 Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to painting
As3.3 Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established painting practice |
| Biology | AS3.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance |
| DIT | AS3.7 Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer programme |
| Earth & Space Science | AS3.1 Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation |
| Mathematics with Statistics | AS3.9 Investigate bivariate measurement data |
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.
Super 8 Badminton: 10th – 11th June, Centennial Hall
NZSS Cross Country Champs: 14-16th June, Christchurch
1st Team Results, Week 6
| Code | Opposition | Result |
| 1st XI Hockey | HBHS | Loss 3-0 |
| 1st XI Football | Taradale High School | Win 2-1 |
| 1st XV Rugby | No Game | |
| Basketball Senior A | St Johns College | Win 116-76 |
1st Team Fixtures, Week 7
| Code | Date and time | Location |
| 1st XI Hockey | Game deferred | |
| Basketball Senior A v HBHS | Monday 10 June, 5.30pm | PGA 8 |
| 1st XI Football v Lindisfarne | Friday 14th June, 6pm | Marist |
| 1st XV Rugby v | Saturday 15 June, 12pm | Hastings Boys’ High School |
Sports Draws
You can find the sports draws here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/
