Week Ahead: Week 7, Term 2
Monday, 14 – Sunday, 20 June
Year 10 ‘Good Man Award’ Programme
All Y10 students are involved in the ‘Good Man Award’ programme. The programme encourages our Y10s to recognise and reflect the values of the school, including participation across the school and community.
Community service is a significant aspect of the programme. Every Y10 core class participates in a community service project, supported by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. 10TA will undertake community service on Monday, 07 June, 1:10 – 3:10 pm. Permission slips have been sent home with the boys. The teacher responsible is Mrs K Taylor, Senior Master, ktaylor@nbhs.school.nz
Level 3 Agriculture Fieldtrip
The Level 3 Agriculture class is in Waikato from 07 – 09 June. The group spend time at New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nursery, Waikato Stud and the Fieldays. The teacher in charge is Mr R Newman rnewman@nbhs.school.nz
Communication & Contact Details
It is critical that parents/caregivers notify the school of changes to their contact details. Changes should be updated with the school office by emailing Mrs J Gourdie jgourdie@nbhs.school.nz It is important that the email address you provide is an account that you check daily.
Junior Exams
The Y9 & Y10 exams are Friday 18 & Monday, 21 June.
An exam preparation and study presentation was held earlier in the term. You can view the presentation here: Link to Presentation
The schedule for the junior exams is:
| Friday 18 June | ||
| am | pm | |
| Year 9 | Maths | Science |
| Year 10 | Social Studies | English |
| Monday 21 June | ||
| am | pm | |
| Year 9 | English | Social Studies |
| Year 10 | Science | Maths |
Goal-Setting Update
Tutor teachers have begun contacting senior students’ parents/caregivers to update them on their son’s progress toward the goals that they collectively set in Term One. Contact may be by phone or email.
KAMAR Parent Portal
A reminder that parents/caregivers can access results and historical reports through the KAMAR Parent Portal. Log-in details were posted by mail at the start of the school year. If you have difficulty accessing the portal, please contact Mrs J Gourdie jgourdie@nbhs.school.nz You can access the KAMAR parent portal here: https://kamar.nbhs.school.nz/
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 7
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Nil | ||
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Nil | ||
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Biology | AS3.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | HAD |
| History (NZ) | AS3.2 Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders | CAM |
NCEA Internal Assessments due in Week 8
| NCEA Level 1 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Physical Education (SPR) | AS1.6 Demonstrate strategies to improve physical performance | LEI |
| NCEA Level 2 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Economics | AS2.6 Government policies | ONE |
| Classical Studies | AS2.4 Battle of Actium | MAR |
| Biology | AS2.3 Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life | SYE, HAD |
| Art Painting | AS2.5 Produce a resolved work (mural) | HAR |
| NCEA Level 3 | ||
| Subject | Achievement Standard | Classes involved |
| Biology | AS3.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance | HAD |
| DIT | AS91906 Python | HAM |
| Classical Studies | AS3.4 Alexander the Great: “But Mum don’t you see!” | MAR |
NZCT Chamber Music Contest
Our musicians are involved in the regional contest Tuesday 15 – Wednesday, 16 June held at the Municipal Theatre.
Rockquest Regional Final
‘The Grapefruit Smugglers’ are performing in the regional final on Saturday, 12 June starting at 7:00 pm. This is at the Municipal Theatre.
Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Golf Tournament
The golf team will defend their title on Friday, 18 June. The tournament is held at Hawke’s Bay Golf Club.
New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country
Building on some successful results across the juniors the cross-country team will compete in the NZSS championship on Saturday, 19 June in Hawera.
Super 8 Schools Rugby
The 1st & 2nd XV host the home derby versus Hastings Boys’ High School on Saturday, 19 June. Updates are posted on the Tribe Sports App. To watch the action live you can subscribe to the streaming service, Sideline.Live: https://sideline.live/schools/east-coast-hawkes-bay/napier-boys-high-school This is a home fixture. The 2nd XV kick-off at 10:30 am and 1st XV at 12:00 pm.
Sideline.Live
Sideline.Live has been streaming Super 8 Schools rugby for several years. They have expanded their coverage to include the Super 8 Schools tournaments for other codes. This year they will be streaming hockey, basketball and football. This is a subscription service. To subscribe you can go to our school’s page on the Sideline.Live website https://sideline.live/schools/east-coast-hawkes-bay/napier-boys-high-school
My Action Replay Clubs
Old boy and ex-Head Prefect Scinde House, Erin Walshe, from My Action Replay Clubs, has gifted the school a streaming unit for Term 3. A non-subscription provider, the streaming service is aimed at community sport.
We will be streaming different codes and teams, with permission from the opposing school, over the remainder of Term 3.
Sports Draws
Sports draws are posted on the school website and school app. Sports draws are updated as we receive them. You can find the sports draws here: https://www.nbhs.school.nz/students/sport-draws/
This week’s first team games include:
| Code | Date and time | Venue |
| 1st XI Hockey v Hastings Boys’ | Wednesday 16 June, 5:15 pm | Unison Sports Park, Hastings |
| Basketball Senior A White v Hastings Junior A | Wednesday 16 June, 5:30 pm | Pettigrew Green Arena |
| Basketball Senior A Blue v Lindisfarne College | Wednesday 16 June, 4:00 pm | Pettigrew Green Arena |
| 1st XI Football v Havelock North High School | Friday 19 June, 6:00 pm | Guthrie Park, Havelock North |
