PNBHS August 2021 Newsletter
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From the Rector
Kia Ora koutou, As the famous and oft-quoted Yogi Berra once said, “It’s déjà vu all over again” as we find ourselves back in Alert ...
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From the Deputy Rector
| Over recent weeks we have spoken often about Tū Rangatira | Integrity in our communications with young men. We often use the idea ...
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Anxiety: What is it and what can we do about it?
PNBHS Guidance Counsellor Mr. Steve Dawson
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Outstanding University Results
Well done to the young men in the Accelerate Programme, who have achieved outstanding results in their semester one university papers.
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Year 11 Geographers Win Regional Year 11 Geography Quiz (Maatangi Whenua)
The regional was held again this year on Tuesday 17 August, after not occurring in 2020 due to Covid. It was a close-run thing, as ...
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Senior Joinery Students
Term III has been exciting for our seniors – as they have seen the introduction of a computer aided CNC router added to all course ...
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Super Eight Hockey Tournament
The Super Eight Hockey Tournament was hosted by Rotorua Boys’ High School this year from the 2nd - 4th of August. The 1st XI went ...
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Clay target shooters continue to build well for Nationals
The clay target shooting teams are in a promising position with half a term to go before nationals (providing Covid-19 doesn’t torpedo ...
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New Zealand U18 Hockey Squad
Congratulations to 1st XI Hockey players Zach Carline, Hael Pritchard and Blake Rhodes-Robinson who have been slected in the New ...
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New Zealand Water Polo Selections
Congratulations to Levi Timms and Cole Phillips, who have both been selected in the New Zealand Water Polo 'born 2004' squad. This ...
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Online Book Reviews
Our weekly book reviews have moved online while we are under higher Alert Level restrictions. Reading is a great habit and one that ...
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SMASHED Project Presentation for Year 9
On Tuesday 17th of August, the SMASHED Project came to PNBHS to educate all year 9 students about the impacts of alcohol. The key ...
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Validate Art Exhibition
Over 60 of our Art students were selected to share their work at ‘Validate’, a Regional Secondary School's Art Exhibition at the ...
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NCEA Help for Pasifika Students
Te Fatu O Te Pasifika Programme - support for secondary school level Pasifika students, including NCEA students. Please see the ...
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International Languages Week
Mr Max Ramiroz - The Benefits of Learning a Second Language PNBHS Like many things, our International Languages Week activities ...
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Gold Success for the PNBHS Stage Band
Congratulations to the PNBHS Stage Band, who finished a successful trip to Auckland with a Gold Award at the KBB Music Festival. ...
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What Is Character? Its 3 True Qualities and How to Develop It
Character. Like honour, it’s a word we take for granted and probably have an affinity for, but likely struggle to define and ...
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SMART$ Project Presentation for Year 10
The SMART$ project was recently delivered to all year 10 students with aim of educating students in terms of financial literacy. The ...
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Manawatu Cricket Academy Selections
Congratulations to Lachie Bradford, Jett Donald-Charnley, Jonty Fleck, Bayley Latter, Fred McVerry, Angus Lyver, Jaiden Meyer and ...
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PNBHS Old Boys News
Our Old Boys are a very important part of our school community and we love sharing their news and achievements to show our current ...
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Agri Sports Competition
Recently 44 young men from the PNBHS Young Farmers group - 11 teams of four - competed in an Agri Sports competition against Feilding ...
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Institute of Registered Music Teachers Chamber Music Competition
The Institute of Registered Music Teachers Chamber Music Competition was held at Girls' High School recently. This was an opportunity ...
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3rd XV Rugby vs Napier Boys' High School
The annual fixture against Napier Boys' High School had been eagerly anticipated by members of the 3rd XV rugby team, especially in ...
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Kieran Giddens Assembly Performance
Thank you to Year 13 student Kieran Giddens, who performed at a Prefect's Assembly earlier this term. On a regular basis we are ...
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Virtue Ethics: What makes something right or wrong?
Virtue ethics is arguably the oldest ethical theory in the world, with origins in Ancient Greece.
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Gold for Ben Shirley
Congratulations to Year 10 student Ben Shirley, who competed in the New Zealand Artistic Roller Skating Championships during the July ...
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Cycling Success for Wilson Hannon
Wilson Hannon was successful at the North Island Road Cycling and North Island/National Track Cycling Championships in Cambridge ...
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Success for Joe Inman at New Zealand Brass Band Championships
Joe Inman competed in the New Zealand Brass Band Championships during the July school holidays, achieving some impressive results ...
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Junior Rugby Teams Train with the Turbos
Earlier this term we were fortunate to have three Old Boys and current Turbos rugby players – Jason Emery (PNBHS 2007 – 2011), Brayden ...
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PNBHS Students Hope to Ride Forever
An enthusiastic group of young PNBHS motorcyclists participated in the highly regarded Ride Forever programme arranged by Alastair ...
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New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships
The NZSS Swimming Championships were contested in Auckland during the second week of the July school holidays with the PNBHS team ...
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Small Steps
Small Steps is a toolbox of resources developed to help with feelings of anxiety, stress, or low mood. Each tool only takes a few ...
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Judo Success
Deakin and Leon Payne represented the Palmerston North Judo Club at the Auckland International Judo tournament during the July school ...
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Manawatū-Whanganui Cross Country Championships
During the July school holidays the following school athletes had success at the Manawatu - Whanganui Cross Country Championships, ...
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Future Legends Scholarship Winner
PNBHS Year 13 student John Hopcroft was the winner of Round 1 of the MTF Finance Future Legends Scholarship in the academic and ...
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A Great Gift at Any Time of the Year - Entertainment App Fundraiser
Are you looking for a great gift for family and friends?
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