Week Ahead: Week 3, Term 3 (Monday 28th July – 3rd August)

School Socks | Price increase starting Monday 28th July, 2025. From $15 to $18
Super 8 Winter Sports: 28^th – 30^th July
School Ball: 2^nd August
GHBS Junior Exchange – 6^th August
Prefects Camp – 10^th August
Open Evening – 13^th August
Cornford Cup – 14^th August

NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 13:  Your son’s assessment dates can now be accessed via the Schoolbridge App via the “Assessment calendar” icon

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 Mr Te Rito Tte@nbhs.school.nz or Mrs Kettle lkettle@nbhs.school.nz
Applying for University/ polytechnics
Now is the time to apply for university / polytechnic study. Students need to do this by applying online to their chosen university/s or polytechnic they need to go on their chosen university / polytechnic website and click on the apply now button and follow the instructions. This will get you to create an account (do not use your school email account use a sensible personal email account), it should be fairly straight forward to follow and apply for the course you want to study. If you have difficulty, please see Mrs Kettle.
Real me account
All year 13s need to create a real me account this is a form of digital id. You will need it to apply for student loans and allowances. Go to the website and create your account https://login.realme.govt.nz/ or visit AA locally which tends to be more helpful.
Applying for University Hostels
Applications for applying for university hostels/halls of residence open on the 1^st of August you do this through your account that you created for your chosen university/s
You need to have completed a CCRF (common confidentiality reference form) this can be done prior to the 1^st of August. This can be found on https://ccrf.ac.nz
University Scholarships
Year 13 students that gained NCEA level 2 with merit or excellence endorsed are able to apply for university scholarships. Mrs Kettle has been working with these students since last term. Please check in with your son to see how he is getting on with his application/s.
The closing dates for these university scholarships are as follows but at NBHS we are aiming to have them completed by the 1^st of August

Course Planning
Future student liaisons from the various universities will be coming in on the following dates to help those that are applying for University to plan their courses for 2026. Auckland and AUT course planning is by online video tutorials.

University Open Days
The following universities have Open days coming up for parents and their sons to go along and check out courses, faculties, accommodation and all things uni. To register please follow the links.

If you are a year 13 and are still unsure what you are wanting to do next year, please arrange a meeting with Mrs Kettle asap by emailing lkettle@nbhs.school.nz

Please find all sports fixtures here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/

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