Year 9 Hearing Screening on Thursday 21st August and Fri 22nd August.
The Napier City Youth Grant
Got a goal you’re chasing in sports, arts, academics, or something unique? The Napier City Youth Council is offering $200–$1000 grants to help you get there. For more information and application details, search up Napier Youth Development Fund. Applications close on the 31st of August, so get yours in while you can.
Napier City – Youth Grant 2025
Parents Hui – 2nd September 7pm in the library
Our current committee is small, and we’d love for you to join us and help make a difference. If you’re interested in coming along or finding out more, please be sure to get in touch with Pip at pip@faulknorcon.co.nz.
Coming up
Mid Term Break – 1st September
Strike – Wednesday 20th August – Check your School Bridge alert that went out Thursday 14th August for more information.
CAA’s – 3rd-4th September
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 23: 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 1st 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 1st 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 1st of August
| University | Closing date |
| Lincoln | 15th of August |
| Otago | 15th of August |
| Waikato | 31st of August |
| AUT | 1st of September |
| Massey | 1st of September |
| Vic | 1st of September |
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 | Session date | Time |
| Waikato | 18th of August | 1.10pm |
| UC | 21st of August | 1.10pm |
| Lincoln | 2nd of September | 1.10pm |
| Vic | 4th of September | 1.10pm |
| Massey | 8th of September | 12.30pm |
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.
| University | Date | Link to register |
| Massey Wellington | 22nd August | https://events.massey.ac.nz/open-days-2025/ |
| Massey PN Aviation | 13th September | https://events.massey.ac.nz/open-days-2025/ |
| Vic | 22nd August | https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/events-visits/open-day |
| Auckland | 30th August | https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/manawa-mai/open-day.html |
| UC | 5th September | https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news-and-events/regular-events/open-day |
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
Any student wishing to enter the NBHS Fantasy Football League need to register by going to Sign Up – Fantasy Football League
Those interested in playing Touch Rugby at the NZSS Touch Championship in December – Please register with Mr Stanley ASAP
HBSS Individual Badminton Tournament – Tuesday 19th Augst
NZSS Gold Tournament – Saturday 23rd August
Clay Bird Shooting – NI Champs, Saturday 23rd August
Winter Tournament Week – 25-29th August
