Junior Cross-Curricular Service Programme
Next week, during core classes, Year 9 and 10 students start our Cross-Curricular Service Programme. The aim of this programme is to help our young men recognise the importance of the values of integrity, respect and manaakitanga. We would appreciate, where possible, students bring canned food or other non-perishable food items to add to the school’s donation to Nourished for Nil. We will be opening the back of the hall through the week before school, at interval and lunchtime to allow students to drop-off their donation. English, Maths, Science and Social Studies classes will have lessons focused on these values, the food industry and food inequities.
If you have any queries related to the Junior Service Week, or would like to discuss how you could help, please email Grant Bundle, Senior Master, gbundle@nbhs.school.nz
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop has returned to regular hours, Tuesday 3:00 – 4:30pm and Thursday 1:00 – 2:00pm.
The final day for sales is Thursday, 12 December.
Junior Prizegiving
Our final celebration of the school year, the Junior Prizegiving, is Friday, 13 December. The Junior Prizegiving will commence at 10:00am.
We will have a late start on this day. Y9 & Y10 students will go to their Period 1 class, starting at 9:00am. Students will be dismissed following the prizegiving. Buses will depart at 12:00pm.
Parents / whānau will be notified in the coming weeks if their son is receiving a prize.
Careers
If your son is considering applying for a student allowance or loan they should complete the eligibility test. This requires a Real Me account.
All applications for a student allowance or a student loan must be completed by 16 December. More information and instructions can be accessed at www.studylink.govt.nz
Start of Year 2025
We can confirm the following dates for the start of school in 2025.
Thursday 30 January Y11 – Y13 course confirmation
Friday 31 January Y9, Y13 & other students new to school
Monday 03 February Pōwhiri. Full school. Y10 – 12 released early
Tuesday 04 February Full school. First day of timetabled classes
Wednesday 05 February Full school. Timetabled classes
Thursday 06 February Waitangi Day
Friday 07 February School closed
