PNBHS NEWS

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Wellbeing Survey
by Gerry Atkin - Thursday, 2 May 2024, 8:14 AM
 

Dear Young Men,
Re: Wellbeing at School

Young people’s wellbeing has been a significant topic in society in general and education in particular for the last decade.  We are involved in a research project through the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) and require your help. 

The link below is to a survey that we need ALL young men to complete.

 https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6R3ooQ2ZTc3R9RA

This survey, coordinated by Professor Andrew Martin of the Educational Psychology Group at the University of New South Wales, is being completed by boys at boys’ schools across the globe.  The information from this survey will be used to help develop strategies and resources for schools to use to support the wellbeing of young men.  As such we believe that it is an important project for us to support and contribute to.

We would appreciate it if you could please ensure you complete the survey before Friday, May 10.  It will take approximately 20 minutes and needs to be completed in one session.

Thank you for your assistance.
Yours faithfully,
 
D M Bovey
RECTOR


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Y9 Study Skills
by Gerry Atkin - Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:23 AM
 

Year 9 STUDY SKILLS Term 2, 2024

AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THINKING AND MEMORISATION

(Please note: This is a repeat of the Term 1 Study Skills seminar - any student who completed the course in Term 1 will not need to attend this seminar

A four-hour (two session) course for students in Year 9 will be held on:
· Wednesday 8 May and Thursday 9 May
· Both sessions run from 6.30pm - 8.30pm in the school Library.
The cost will be $45.00

The course will cover:
· The different ways that the brain processes information
· The power of keywords
· Writing overviews
· Making an effective study plan
· Various ways to study the different subjects
· Effective note-taking
· General points about revising for tests and examinations

This course is specifically for Year 9 students and is designed to make students more aware of the potential for learning every student has and to assist students to prepare for examinations.

Students must attend in school uniform. Parents are welcome to attend at no cost.
Registrations are on a “first in first served” basis and is limited to 45 students.
Registrations are made by paying $45.00 to the school Finance Office by Tuesday 7, May.

Please see below for further information.
Payment can be made by:
1. Internet banking – Account number: 03 0726 0476403 00 reference “study skills”. Please also add your son’s student ID number.
Or
2. If you have credit on your account and you would like to use this, please contact the Finance Office via email finance@pnbhs.school.nz.
Or
3. Going into the Finance Office and paying directly.
For further information, please contact me at school or email me:
moorej@pnbhs.school.nz

Numbers are limited so registrations will be processed on a first-in-first-served basis.

Kind regards

J Moore
Senior Master


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Book Review
by Gerry Atkin - Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 10:42 AM
 

Thank you to Year 10 student Micah Southern who presented the first book review for term two at assembly this morning. Micah reviewed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.



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PNBHS GOLF CHAMPS
by Gerry Atkin - Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 10:29 AM
 

Date: Wednesday 8 MAY 2024

Venue: Palmerston North Golf Club.

Cost: $15 to be paid by Monday 6 May

Format: 18 holes strokeplay

Please click on the link below to ENTER and fill in the PERMISSION SLIP for this event. ⤵️

NO PERMISSION SLIP SUBMITTED = NO PLAY

Link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdBhlDt-dYb7mdBaectpsI4HQ8cE9NXbJ-B-oNiZI5tTgjbw/viewform


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Red Cross Book Sale
by Sally Wenham - Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:22 AM
 

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Manawatu secondary schools rugby draw for senior rugby grading games this Saturday the 4th of May at Coronation Park.
by Sally Wenham - Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:07 PM
 

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Whakairo
by Gerry Atkin - Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 3:06 PM
 

During the recent school holidays both students and staff had the privilege of meeting old boys Ric Prangnell (2006-2010) and Tiaan Greig (2018-2022) who have immersed themselves in learning the art of whakairo (carving).

Ric Prangnell was a student of Te Kawai Raupapa and Te Toi Matua courses at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa under the tutelage of Glenn Hauraki. He has continued to carve and has an exhibition at the Square Edge Art Centre.

Tiaan Greig completed Te Kawai Raupapa course at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2023 and was accepted into Te Puia, NZ Māori Arts & Crafts Institute (NZMACI) in Rotorua earlier this year to pursue excellence in whakairo (carving) under the Tumu Whakarae (master carver) Clive Fugill.



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PNBHS Library
by Gerry Atkin - Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:48 PM
 

Check out the latest acquisitions for the PNBHS Library - now available for students to borrow.




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1st XI Hockey
by Gerry Atkin - Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:14 AM
 

At assembly this morning Will Roberts, captain of the 1st XI Hockey team, presented the Melbourne Grammar School International Hockey Tournament trophy to the school


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Junior A Football
by Gerry Atkin - Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:11 AM
 

At assembly this morning Reuben Rose, captain of the Junior A Football team, presented the Scott Shield to the school