School CLOSED: Monday 2nd June – Kings Birthday Weekend
We wish you and your whānau a safe and enjoyable break. Please take care on the roads and in your travels, and make the most of the long weekend.
TEACHER ONLY DAY! Tuesday 3rd June – No Children expected onsite
Reminder that we have a teacher only day on Tuesday 3rd June for Staff Professional Learning.
RockQuest – Regional Finals – Saturday 7th June
Huge congratulations to our talented Year 9 and Year 11 students who’ve made it to the Rockquest Regional Finals! Join us at Toitoi to support them live. Tickets are available online: What’s On | Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre
Super 8 Home Game – Saturday 7th June
Hosting our first home game for the Super 8 competition on Friday, June 7th, against Hastings Boys’ High School! We’re aiming to make this a fantastic, family-friendly event for our entire school community and wider whānau. Your help in spreading the word and encouraging everyone to come along would be invaluable in making it a memorable day. Let’s pack the stands and show our boys massive support!
Footlose Production – On Sale 9th June!
Find out more and purchase tickets here: Footloose ticket Sale
Winter Illness – Guidance from Health NZ
Navigate winter wellness! Health NZ offers essential guidance on when your child is well enough for school. Prioritise their health and learning. Details here: Health NZ – Guidance
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
| NCEA Level 1 | |
| Subject | Achievement or Unit Standard |
| Science | Chemistry and Biology 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment |
| NCEA Level 2 | |
| Subject | Achievement or Unit Standard |
| Physics | Physics 2.5 – Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics |
| Physics | Physics 2.1 – Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship |
| NCEA Level 3 | |
| Subject | Achievement or Unit Standard |
Careers
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
Futureopoly – On Friday 6th June some of our young men will embark on an interactive career pathways experience, formatted similarly to the well-known Monopoly board game – Taking place at the Hastings Showgrounds last week. It involves more than 600 rangatahi from Napier and Hastings schools and more than 30 local employers across multiple sectors attended.
Scholarship Presentation
University of Canterbury is in to talk about scholarships to those year 13 students who gained Merit or Excellence endorsement for NCEA level 2 in 2024.Presentation will be in the library at 1.10pm
University Information Evenings
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Date
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Time
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Venue
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Link for Registration
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Victoria
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21st May
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6-8pm
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Napier War Memorial Centre
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Lincoln
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28th May
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5.30-7pm
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Napier War Memorial Centre
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Visit Website: Hawke’s Bay Information Evening :: Lincoln University
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Canterbury
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3rd June
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6-8pm
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Napier War Memorial Centre
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Otago
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4th June
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6.30pm
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Napier War Memorial Centre
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Waikato
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11th June
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6-8pm
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Napier War Memorial Centre
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Auckland
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25th June
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6-8pm
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Napier War Memorial Centre
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Visit Website: The University of Auckland
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1st XV & 2nd XV Rugby v Hastings Boys High School – Saturday 7 June at home
ECNI Cross Country Champs in Gisborne on Wednesday, June 4th 2025
Weekly Sports Draws – you can view them as they update HERE
