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Upcoming Events at Whangārei Boys’ High School

Event Date Details
Monday 6/10/2025 Start of Term 4
Tuesday 7/10/2025 - Thursday 9/10/2025 Yr 13OED -Camp/tramp
Year 13 OED -Camp/tramp 7,8,9 of October
Thursday 9/10/2025 - Friday 10/10/2025 Fork lift Course
Friday 10/10/2025 L3 Biology Zoo Trip
Contact - SER
Tuesday 14/10/2025 Badminton Novice Boys Teams Yr9&10 Whangarei
Contact - OLD
Wednesday 15/10/2025 WBHS Sports Awards
Thursday 16/10/2025 - Friday 17/10/2025 ENAC Welding Course
Tuesday 21/10/2025 NSSSA Junior Cricket
Contact - OLD
Thursday 23/10/2025 Volley-Fest Year 9&10 Gilrs & Boys Whangarei
Tuesday 28/10/2025 Y11 - Y13 Reports emailed
End of year reports for Y11 to Y13 students emailed home
Wednesday 29/10/2025 WBHS Snr Prize Giving
Wednesday 5/11/2025 Volley-Cup Boys Yr9&10 Whangarei
Thursday 6/11/2025 Squash Yr 9&10 B/G Whangare
Thursday 13/11/2025 Boys Cricket Yr 9&10
Wednesday 26/11/2025 Tennis Year 9&10 Doubles Whangarei
Friday 28/11/2025 Beach Vball Yr 9&10
Saturday 29/11/2025 - Sunday 30/11/2025 Condors Rugby 7s
Wednesday 10/12/2025 Reports emailed
Y9 and Y10 end of year reports emailed home
Friday 12/12/2025 Last Day of Term 4
Monday 15/12/2025 WBHS Teacher Only Day

Whangārei Boys’ High School Daily Notices

NZDF Defence Experience Day - Technical Trades

Tuesday 5/08/2025 - Friday 8/08/2025

For Year 12/13 students

This event is tailored to students who are considering a future in the technical trades within the Navy and would benefit from a practical, informative experience to explore these roles.



Roles:

*Marine Technician

*Electronic Technician

*Weapon Technician

We encourage you to reach out to any suitable students or promising candidates and inform them of this opportunity. Space is limited, and early expressions of interest are recommended.



Important Notes:

Students will be required to arrange their own transport and accommodation.

Limited accommodation may be available the night prior (24 Sept) on a first in, first served basis. Please let me know if this is needed, and I will do my best to assist.



If you have any students who may be interested or if you would like more information, please feel free to get in touch directly.

SSGT Ray Taka (Taks)

Senior Regional Recruiting NCO (Whangarei) - DHR, Defence Human Resources

Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa | New Zealand Defence Force

T+64(9) 4385467 M+64 (0)21957987

E+ [email protected]


Defence Experience Day - Operational Trades

Wednesday 6/08/2025 - Monday 11/08/2025

There is a Defence Experience Day (DED) focused on Operational Trades at Devonport Naval Base from 23–24 September 2025.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in the operational side of the NZDF to experience life on base and engage with our people and trades.



Trades: Seamanship combat specialist, Communication warfare specialist and more.

Event details:

Dates: 23–24 September 2025

Location: Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Arrival: By 1600h on Tuesday, 23 September Departure: By 1400h on Wednesday, 24 September

Minimum age: 16 years old (must be 16 day of the event)

Photo ID required. A PT/Sport session may be included, so students should be prepared for light physical activity.



Please come to the careers office if you are interested in attending.


Private Tour of HMNZS Taupo

Tuesday 16/09/2025 - Friday 19/09/2025

PLEASE CHECK OUT MYMAHI, CAREERWISE OR wbhs_careers on INSTAGRAM FOR THE LINK



The Royal New Zealand Navy will be offering a private tour of HMNZS Taupo when it visits Whangarei (Port Nikau) on Saturday, 11 October 2025, from 0900 – 1200hrs.



We would like to extend this opportunity to your students who are:



16 years or older, and interested in the Navy as a career path.

15 Spaces available (FIFS), registration is required by Thursday, 26 September 2025.



If you have any students who meet the criteria and would like to attend, please register details on the link below



Kind regards



SSGT Ray Taka (Taks)

Senior Regional Recruiting NCO (Whangarei)

DHR, Defence Human Resources

Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

New Zealand Defence Force


Year 9 and 10 Sevens

Monday 6/10/2025 - Tuesday 7/10/2025

For those who signed up for Year 9 and 10 Sevens. We have had a lot of interest, so we will be having 2 trials to finalise teams.



Last trial: 07th of October at Lunchtime on the rugby fields (Term 4, week 1 Tuesday).



Do not bring boots


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