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AUDITIONS FOR "RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET"
Actors Singers and Dancers needed to play heroes, scientists and flight crew in this science fiction rock musical.
9.30 Yrs 11-14 students confirm courses with Deans
Yr 11 Ryder Hall
Yr 12 Boarders' Lounge
Yr 13/14 Pavilion
11.00 Prefect training in pavilion
Physics
Physics
Years Twelve and Thirteen Physics courses will focus on the following topics:
- Waves – including light, optics, and wave theory
- Mechanics – motion, forces and energy
- Atomic and nuclear physics
- Electricity and electromagnetism
Physics is assessed with a mixture of internal and external standards.
Physics is an essential requirement for engineering and many other university and technical courses.
Some useful Physics links:
Hyperphysics, excellent notes and diagrams for all physics concepts
Physics classroom, tutorials, multimedia for all topics covered at NPBHS
Studyit, forums, information and more (NZ site, part of Ministry of Education)
Physics resources on NZQA website links to exemplars, standards documents, sample and previous years' exams and assessment tasks.
PHYSICS SIMULATION OF THE MONTH: ENERGY SKATE PARK
See if you can build a loop for the skateboarder...
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