Students are encouraged to make ‘informed decisions. This means consulting the attached material and speaking with different groups before making their course selection. For example, parents, whānau, teachers, Deans, Careers Department and of course people in the related industries. Bookings for Mr Te Rito, Careers Advisor, can be made directly by students at the Careers Office, or ph. 8335900 ext. 220.
Extensions for NCEA internal assessments will be granted at the discretion of the Principal’s Nominee. The attached extension form should be completed by the student’s parent or caregiver. Extensions will be granted for sickness. However, a medical certificate may be required.
Please use the attached material as a starting point for your young man to build their 2026 academic programme. We encourage the selection of subjects to build a programme of study that meets your son’s future needs, whether they have an intended career pathway or are wanting to give themselves a variety of options. If you seek further clarification on any of these points, you can discuss this with your subject teacher, tutor or dean.
Year 9 Course Selection Guide
2026
Year 10-13 Course Selection Guide
2026
NZQA Student Handbook
2026
Derived grades are evidence-based grades that we may award to students when they can’t attend an examination or external assessment, or their performance is impaired.
Common reasons why students apply for derived grades include:
- a temporary acute illness or injury
- a significantly disturbing or distressing experience
- a sudden and significant change to a chronic illness that happens no more than 1 week before the student’s first affected assessment
- national representation in a sport, academic or cultural event.
Derived grades are based on authentic, standard-specific evidence. This means evidence such as a student’s performance during our school Benchmark Examination period. Please complete the NZQA form (Derived grade form) and email [email protected]
Authenticity is the assurance that evidence of achievement produced by a learner is their own. At NBHS we manage this through regular checking of student work and assistive technology. All students who complete an internal assessment must complete a declaration that states that the work they that have submitted is their own.