PNBHS September Newsletter 2020
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From the Rector
Things were just getting back to normal when the return to Covid Alert Level 2 occurred; for some days prior to that announcement on ...
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From the Deputy Rector
While the focus of te wiki o te reo Māori (Māori Language Week) is on the promotion of te reo Māori, it also prompts us to consider ...
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DanceNZmade Competition – National Winners
After dancing their way into the DanceNZMade national competition finals, Zac Maskill, Jake Maskill and Noah Purcel were crowned ...
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Joe Inman - National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand
Congratulations to Year 12 student Joe Inman, who has been selected as solo cornet in the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand. ...
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Elyjah Crosswell Selected for New Zealand Barbarian U18 Rugby Squad
Congratulations to 2020 Head Prefect, College House Head Prefect and 1st XV Captain Elyjah Crosswell, who has been named in the New ...
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Curtis Heaphy - New Zealand Under 19 Cricket Development Squad Selection
Congratulations to 1st XI Cricket captain Curtis Heaphy, who has been selected in the New Zealand Under 19 Cricket Development Squad. ...
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Vincent Trasmontero - New PNBHS Prefect
Congratulations to Year 13 student Vincent Trasmontero, who was added to the 2020 Prefect group at a recent senior assembly.
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Shand Shield Winter Tournament
Well done to all young men who competed in the annual Shand Shield Winter Tournament. This was a fantastic day, both in terms of the ...
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Senior Monrad Cup
The Senior Monrad Cup took place on Thursday. Well done to all competitors - it was another very positive event. Results on the day:
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Canoe Polo
A great season for all PNBHS canoe polo teams.
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New Zealand Super Eight Schools' Debating Competition
Unfortunately, Alert Level restrictionists have caused the cancellation of the New Zealand Super Eight Schools Cultural Festival this ...
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1st XI Hockey Team Win Intercity Secondary School Competition
The 1st XI Hockey Team are coming to the end of an extremely busy season. This year has been the first time that the 1st XI has played ...
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Basketball Manawatu Secondary School Premier Boys' Grade
Two PNBHS teams battle it out for the Premier Boys' grade title.
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Win for PNBHS Kikorangi Basketball Team
Congratulations to the PNBHS Kikorangi Basketball team who won the Junior Premier Pool A title. After a fairly easy semi-final ...
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PNBHS Athletics Championships - Presentation of Cups and Certificates
Recently presentations were made to young men who finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in events at the PNBHS Athletics Championships earlier ...
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PNBHS Swimming Championships - Presentation of Cups and Certificates
Recently presentations were made to young men who finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in events at the PNBHS Swimming Championships earlier this ...
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Table Tennis
The table tennis results for both teams and individuals are listed below.
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Clay target team take out narrow season victory
PNBHS 'A' team win by a seven point victory.
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Te wiki o te reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Over the last two weeks we have celebrated te reo Māori - the Māori language.
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Year 9 Haka Challenge
As well as introducing young men to an important part of the culture and tradition of Palmy Boys', the Year 9 Haka Challenge ...
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Club Haka Challenge
2020 marked the second year of the Club Haka Challenge, an event that has quickly become a highlight in our school calendar.
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Māori Language Moment – 12.00pm, 14 September 2020
This marks the day and the hour in 1972 when a group of Māori language champions presented a petition on the steps of parliament ...
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Mau Rākau Grading 2020
The Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa Grading was held on Friday 19th-21st September at Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae, Pahiatua.
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Foreskin’s Lament - Level 3 Drama
First staged in 1979, it aroused considerable ire in the rugby world, not least because the playwright, Greg McGee, was an All Black ...
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Library News
Thank you to our hard working Student Librarians!
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Year 9 Reading Challenge
Young men involved in the Year 9 Reading Challenge recognised.
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Junior Super Eight Hockey Tournament
The Metro Direct U15 Colts played in the Junior Super Eight hockey tournament held in New Plymouth during tournament week. Below is a ...
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2nd XI Hockey
Finals spot for PNBHS 2nd XI Hockey.
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3rd XI HOCKEY
7th to 8th place playoff for 3rd XI Hockey.
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Manawatū Secondary School Rugby Competition 2020
Despite the disruptions and uncertainty with the 2020 rugby season, we were pleased to be able to field 16 teams - two more than in ...
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PNBHS Junior 9 Rugby Finish Third in Youth 4 Grade
The Junior 9 Rugby team saved their best until last, concluding their season with a 34 - 17 win over Freyberg High School. This ...
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Sir John Kirwan - Mental Health Advocate
During week 9 of the term, we were privileged to host former All Black Sir John Kirwan, who presented to young men in Year 9.
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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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Sleep Problems Increasing in Adolescents
Insomnia and sleep problems are increasing in young people around the world.
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'Attitude' Health Presentation to Year 10
Attitude is the youth education division of Parenting Place. The organisation is dedicated to equipping teenagers with the information ...
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Year 9 Visual Art
Surrealism etchings
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NCEA Level 1 Visual Art
The artwork above and below are recent works by the four named NCEA Level 1 art students.
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Community Service - Blood Donor Day 2020
Young men who were first-time donors at our annual Blood Donor Day were recently presented with certificates from the New Zealand ...
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Community Service - Red Cross Book Sale
Students help out at the annual Red Cross book sale.
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Community Service - SADD, Safer September
Safer September is SADD New Zealand's annual campaign to highlight the importance of safe driving.
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New Zealand Studies Fieldtrip to Napier
The fieldtrip reinforced their knowledge of natural hazards in the lower North Island.
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Revision and Study Tips
Check out these study tips and resources for young men at all year levels.
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PNBHS Homestay 2021
Do you have a spare room? Palmerston North Boys’ High School International Student Programme is looking for quality Homestay Families ...
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The Year 9 Reading Challenge Encourages and Rewards Young Men for Reading
As young men finish each book during the year, they should talk to their English teacher or one of the librarians to have it recorded. ...
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A Great Gift at Any Time of the Year- Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Are you looking for a great gift for family and friends?
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Our Sponsors
Thank you for your generous support of our young men.
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