Junior Social – September 4th – NBHS School Gym – Tickets $10 per person
Stationery will no longer be sold at school – Once our stationery stock has gone we will no longer be holding stock on site.
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 Monday, 2nd September, 7pm in the library.
Join us to meet key members of the school staff, learn about their roles, and ask any questions you have about your son’s time here. All parents and caregivers are welcome.
Voting Closing – 10th September
This is a friendly reminder that voting is still open for the election of Parent Representatives to our School Board.
Your voice matters. Parent Representatives play a key role in shaping decisions that impact our school community.
Voting Closes: 4pm Wednesday 10 September 2025
Instructions were emailed directly to you. Please check your inbox for the message fromreturningofficer@myschoolelection.nz
If you haven’t received the email or need it resent, please contact returningofficer@myschoolelection.nz
Make your vote count!
TUIA 2025
Wednesday 10th September. 6-8pm in the Hendersen Hall, Napier Boys’ High School
A Celebration to recognise Māori & Pasifika achievements and success. With over 100 nominations! Accept our invite via our Facebook page: TUIA Event 2025
Fortress 40 – Kicks off Friday 12th through till Saturday 4pm – Stay tuned for updates – Raising money towards Mental Health
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.
University
AUT – Closing date 1st of September
Massey – Closing date 1st of September
Vic – Closing date 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
Lincoln – Session date: 2nd September – Time: 1:10pm
Vic – Session date: 4th September – Time: 1:10pm
Massey – Session date: 8th September – Time: 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.
Massey PN Aviation13th Septemberhttps://events.massey.ac.nz/open-days-2025/
UC5th Septemberhttps://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
