On Saturday, in the company of Mr Smith and Napier Mayor Bill Dalton, Lieutenant Commander Richard Davies and several members of the reserve unit of HMNZS Oliphert based in Wellington, handed the cheque over along with a ship's flag as a gift to the school, as well as one to the council for its strong support of the navy.
The visitors were later taken on a tour of the school by deputy principal Viv Nichols.
The charity concert also benefited the Napier Cadet Unit to the tune of $4000, with the Napier ATC 13 Squadron getting $2000 and the Westshore Sea Scouts $1000.
"They were very fitting as all three are very much involved with Art Deco Weekend so it is nice to see this come round their way."
Saturday's presentations were effectively part two of the navy's Art Deco fundraising involvement.
A charity cocktail function organised by Mr Smith and held aboard HMNZS Wellington provided a $20,000 fund for the Kaikoura High School to set up a five year programme of educations grants - $2000 for one male student and one female student which will be announced at the end of year prizegivings.
A similar navy fundraising grants programme has been operating in Hawke's Bay.
Mr Smith said Napier had built a strong relationship with the navy, since the 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake when navy personnel from HMS Veronica got straight into action to assist with rescues and the eventual road to recovery.
"That shows in that we are the only port to have two navy ships home-ported here - HMNZS Rotoiti and HMNZS Te Kaha."
Mr Smith said the fundraising links would continue, with the navy band confirming they will be back for the 2018 weekend.
"Over the past 12 years we have raised over $300,000 for different charities."