Progress on School Property Developments

As you may have noticed during recent visits to our campus, Napier Boys’ High School is currently buzzing with construction activity. This activity is part of a comprehensive plan to address the longstanding water-tightness issues that have plagued our school buildings, a legacy of 1990s architectural designs that did not stand the test of time. These issues have necessitated extensive …

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Week Ahead: Week 9, Term 1, 2022

Week Ahead: Week 9, Term 1 Monday, 28 March – Sunday, 03 April Tena koutou katoa e te whānau Thank you for your support in allowing us to carry out our goal-setting conference days. It was important to make the time to meet and discuss with families, the goals and aspirations of the boys and to reflect upon the challenges …

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Week Ahead: Week 7, Term 1, 2022

Week Ahead: Week 7, Term 1 Monday 14 – Sunday 20, March Tena koutou katoa e te whanau, Thank you to everyone for your continued understanding and for working with us as we try to maintain ‘business as usual’. Your support for your son has helped ensure that the school remains productive, calm and positive. For those who have been …

Hostel Goal-Setting Conferences update

Dear Scinde House Community, Goal-Setting Conferences update Thank you to the parents and whānau who have made bookings for this fantastic opportunity. We have been extremely impressed by the uptake from the hostel community. Your prompt action has enabled us all to plan for the week. I am writing to update you on changes that we have made to our …

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Week Ahead: Week 6, Term 1, 2022

Week Ahead: Week 6, Term 1 Monday 07 – Sunday 13 March Updated School Timetable We have reviewed and updated the school timetable. The timetable, below, is in effect from Monday, 07 March. Goal-Setting Conferences Goal-Setting Conferences are Thursday 10th and Friday 11th March. Conferences are between 11:00am – 7:00pm on Thursday and 10:00am – 2:40pm on Friday. Conferences run …

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Hostel Goal-Setting Conferences 2022

Dear Scinde House Community, We will run our Goal-Setting Conferences on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th March. Conferences are between 11:00am – 7:00pm on Thursday and 10:00am – 2:40pm on Friday. Conferences run for twenty minutes. Purpose Conferences involve a three-way meeting between the student, parent and tutor teacher. The purpose of the conference is to set agreed SMART goals …

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Day Boy Goal-Setting Conferences 2022

Dear parents and whānau, We will run our Goal-Setting Conferences on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th March. Conferences are between 11:00am – 7:00pm on Thursday and 10:00am – 2:40pm on Friday. Conferences run for twenty minutes. Purpose Conferences involve a three-way meeting between the student, parent, and tutor teacher. The purpose of the conference is to set agreed SMART goals …

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Week Ahead: Week 5, Term 1, 2022

Week Ahead: Week 5, Term 1 Monday, 28 February – Sunday, 06 March Tēnā koutou katoa e te whānau, It has been a remarkably busy time since my last communication. Fortunately, we have been able to forge ahead with some school events, namely the swimming sports – congratulations to Scinde House for taking this out – and Athletics Day. Since …

Week Ahead: Week 3, Term 1, 2022

Week Ahead: Week 3, Term 1 Monday, 14 – Sunday, 20 February Kia ora koutou, Kei ngā whānau, kei ngā kaitiaki tokomaha o te motu e poipoi ana i ngā tamariki mokopuna, tēnā rā koutou katoa. ‘The Big Boost’ I would like to share information about ‘The Big Boost’ and how to book your booster. You may be aware ‘The …

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Week Ahead: Week 2, Term 1, 2022

Week Ahead: Week 2, Term 1 Monday, 07 – Sunday, 13 February Kia ora koutou, It’s so great to have our students back. Even as we start the new year with the uncertainty of Omicron. We are determined to ensure we engage boys in their learning and provide opportunities where boys can interact and build positive relationships with each other. …