GBHS Library - Green Bay High School

Library Services

Books, Games, Workshops, and more!

The Library Hub

Open Hours: 8:00am - 3.30pm
Books, Ebooks and Audiobooks to borrow
Printing and photocopying
Group meeting spaces
Just hang out and read or study
Homework Centre: Tuesday & Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Love Reading? Borrow a Good Book!

You may borrow up to 4 books for 3 weeks
Your Student ID is also your library card
Library staff will renew your books if you need them for longer

Wheelers ePlatform eBooks and Audiobooks

Download the ePlatform app from your app store
Find Green Bay High School Library
Sign in with your Username (firstname.lastname) and Password (your school password)
Browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks

Printing and Photocopying

Unsure how to print your documents? Our friendly library staff will help you print, scan or photocopy. Student ID cards are used in the school library for issuing books, photocopying, and printing assignments. Credit may be loaded onto the ID card for printing purposes via the Monitor Box situated in the school library.

Printing Costs:

Black

(A4) 10 cents
(A3) 20 cents

Full Colour

(A4) 40 cents
(A3) 80 cents

Call in and say "Kia Ora" to our wonderful Librarians!

We're always here to lend a helping hand

Library Manager

Jenny Wrigley

Library Assistant

Nicola Petersen

Library Card

Use your Student ID Card

Be Social

Improvisation at its best!
One of our lovely librarians snapped this photo this morning, of Junior students enjoying the new table tennis installations. Remember to bring your own table tennis bat and ball from home...or simply improvise, get active, and have some fun!

PAID UNION MEETING (REMINDER):
Friday 22 November 2024 (early closing 1.30pm)

The Executive of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association has directed members covered by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (STCA) and the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement (ASTCA) to attend a round of regional paid union meetings (PUM) held under the provisions of Section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

On Friday 22 November 2024, Green Bay High School teachers will attend a paid union meeting. The school day will finish at the end of period 4 (1.30pm).

Buses are not able to come at the earlier time.

After-school supervision can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised after school. Please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 22 November) will still take place.

REMINDER: Whānau Hui is on TONIGHT in the staffroom (21 November - 6pm - 7pm)

The focus of this hui is to welcome new whānau Māori, who are enrolled to join us in 2025.

The transition into high school can be a stressful time for rangatahi and whānau alike, and we want to support you through the process. This hui is designed to create opportunities for you to build early connections with as many members of our community as possible.

Our senior leaders, kaiako Māori, Year 9 Dean (for 2025), current whānau and student leaders will all be at the hui to introduce themselves to you. If you are available, we would love for you to join us for this informal occasion.

The hui will run from 6pm-7pm, and the plan will be very simple:
* Whakawhanaungatanga
* Kai
* Kēmu Māori (games) and raranga putiputi (weaving flowers)

For more information, please contact Deputy Principal Drew McWhinnie via email: drew.mcwhinnie@greenbayhigh.school.nz

Beach Ed is on today!
Classes going today (Thurs 21 Nov) are: K9HKL, M9GRT, W9DSZ

Students will apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt in their PE and Health classes and explore the beach environment with teachers and senior students. Rip spotting, lifeguard training, beach awareness and having fun in the Orewa waves are all on the agenda for this day out - with Form and PE teachers, other teachers, Senior PE students and qualified Aotearoa Surf Club instructors.

Students must wear appropriate clothing for the beach and bring togs, towel, sunblock, wetsuit (optional) and plenty of food and water.

Ooohhhh...have you seen our new all-weather outdoor Table Tennis tables?
Located to the left of the Tech pre-fabs on the D Block courtyard - they are fully installed and ready for use!

With the start of the summer weather, we are sure to see a few table tennis fanatics showing their skills at interval and lunchtime (remember to bring your own ball and bat)

Can't wait to see them in action!

A select group of GBHS Year 10 scientists are experiencing hands-on learning with Scientific Research relevant to NZ, at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch.

Students are working with Entomologist, Dr Rob Cruickshank, and Volcanologist Dr Ben Kennedy to learn about different invertebrates (what they indicate about an environment and how to catch, identify, and monitor) as well as exploring and analysing flight paths of different sized and shaped balls as models of lava bombs in a volcanic eruption.

Check out the short video clip of them in action! https://drive.google.com/file/d/115fZL9CLqD0X9aP8d84AnlWYhzFxZW5Y/view?usp=sharing

The projects they will work on at the University of Canterbury are transferable to our local area. Students can use the research skills they learn with the Scientists to continue investigating in our rōpu.

Students will establish connections with the Scientists beyond the trip itself, to gain further understanding of research projects they may work on, or research in the future.

Spanish Literature Award: Congratulations to Poppy Edwards-Pascual (Year 13):
who won the 'Cuento' category (story) in the Spanish Literature Contest 2024 organised by Massey University and was awarded a certificate and cash prize.

All students taking Spanish at the senior level from secondary schools and universities in Aotearoa are invited to participate in this contest every year.

Students can enter into one of three categories:

• Short story
• Poem
• University level

Congratulations to GBHS Level 3 Photography student, Maia Waikari, whose work 'Kainga' has been selected for Currents 2024: Te Uru Secondary Art Awards and exhibition.

Celebrating artistic talent within West Auckland high schools, each school was invited to nominate an artwork by a top Year 13 Art student, with finalist works exhibited in 'Currents 2024'.

This year’s judge is University of Auckland's Head of School at Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts and Design, Fiona Jack. The First Prize winner, funded by Lopdell Trust, is awarded $1,000 to assist the winner with furthering their art practice. All finalists also receive a $100 voucher kindly donated by Gordon Harris.

The overall winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony at 2pm on 30 November 2024.

Now open! Be sure to head along and check it out - held at Te Uru until Sunday 1 December 2024.

This coming Thursday (21 November), GBHS is hosting our final whānau hui of the year. The focus of this hui is to welcome new whānau Māori, who are enrolled to join us in 2025.

The transition into high school can be a stressful time for rangatahi and whānau alike, and we want to support you through the process. Thursday’s hui is designed to create opportunities for you to build early connections with as many members of our community as possible.

Our senior leaders, kaiako Māori, Year 9 Dean (for 2025), current whānau and student leaders will all be at the hui to introduce themselves to you. If you are available, we would love for you to join us for this informal occasion.

The hui will run from 6pm-7pm, and the plan will be very simple:
* Whakawhanaungatanga
* Kai
* Kēmu Māori (games) and raranga putiputi (weaving flowers)

For more information, please contact Deputy Principal Drew McWhinnie via email: drew.mcwhinnie@greenbayhigh.school.nz

P.I.L.O.T (Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow) Conference:

A group of GBHS students attended the P.I.L.O.T (Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow) Conference, held at Massey Unversity on 6 November 2024.

We are very proud of our students, all of whom were fantastic ambassadors of GBHS, taking part in workshops and connecting with others.

Special congratulations to Akesa Vea (Yr 10) who was awarded a prize for her confidence, and her commitment. Akesa showed a true display of networking within her groups, getting to know lots of students from other schools, and was involved in all tasks wholeheartedly throughout the conference.

Connecting students and culture, empowerment and inspiration, the day was filled with inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, activities, and talanoa related to the theme of: 'Our ancestors were pilots of the ocean'.

Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) is a community-focused program created to increase the number of emerging leaders in the Pacific Island community. Workshops are tailored around identifying Year 10-13 students' natural leadership skills while focusing on helping future leaders to reach their full potential.

Beach Ed is on today!
Classes going today (Mon 18 Nov) are: K9DVS, P9FNN, W9AMS

Students will apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt in their PE and Health classes and explore the beach environment with teachers and senior students. Rip spotting, lifeguard training, beach awareness and having fun in the Orewa waves are all on the agenda for this day out - with Form and PE teachers, other teachers, Senior PE students and qualified Aotearoa Surf Club instructors.

Students must wear appropriate clothing for the beach and bring togs, towel, sunblock, wetsuit (optional) and plenty of food and water.

FRIENDLY REMINDER:
• TEACHER ONLY DAY TODAY (Friday 15 November 2024)
• PAID UNION MEETING (Early Closing: 1.30pm Friday 22 November 2024)

TEACHER ONLY DAY:
Friday 15 November 2024 is a Teacher Only Day (NCEA Accord Day).
Supervision at school can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised at school during Teacher Only Day - please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: there are no NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 15 November)

PAID UNION MEETING:
The Executive of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association has directed members covered by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (STCA) and the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement (ASTCA) to attend a round of regional paid union meetings (PUM) held under the provisions of Section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

On Friday 22 November 2024, Green Bay High School teachers will attend a paid union meeting. The school day will finish at the end of period 4 (1.30pm). Buses are not able to come at the earlier time.

After-school supervision can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised after school. Please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 22 November) will still take place. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNj1XLjYAmKdGYEAtqfnO04Nx8hQUUIg/view

Huge congratulations to GBHS past pupil Sugar Rea-Bruce on graduating this week from Toi Whakaari, Aotearoa's National Drama School! 🎭🌟

HOD Drama Teresa Callaghan says "At school, she always set a shining example of leadership, kindness, and generosity within our arts community."

"We couldn’t be prouder of all she has achieved - this is just the beginning, Sugar - can’t wait to see where your talent, heart, and passion take you next!"

The GBHS Music department has the chance to receive a $3,000 donation!

Ex-GBHS band Ulterior Motive has made it to the semi-finals of the AJ Hackett Thrash More Competition, with the winning prize including a $3,000 donation to a music programme of their choice. If Ulterior Motive were to win, they will kindly donate this money to the Green Bay High School Music Department!

Vote now at www.bungy.co.nz/thrashmore/ for Ulterior Motive to make it through to the next round. The top 3 bands voted for will move on to the finals, with the winner being picked from a judging panel.

Get voting!

Video link -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14cilo_sCS-tOlieCxxIOO43G0gLC6gXp/view?usp=drivesdk

The West Auckland Halberg All Abilities Sports Day is being hosted at GBHS on Monday 18 November 2024.

This fantastic event caters for approx 100 students with disabilities to experience a range of physical activities they normally don’t get to experience in their regular school term.

Thank you to the following students who will be Halberg volunteers for the day: Rafa Edwards-Pascual, Eurenka Theekshana Ekanayake, Luca Enna, Annelie Franzsen, Max Harris, Sanskriti Lal, Sophie Lockton, Sarah Louden, Charlotte Malone, Ethan Miller-Fitzgerald, Molly Mongston, Eshan Punjwani, Stella Raccuglia, Mila Rivas, Megan Schussler, Bella Soland, Charlotte Soland, Raiah Taki, Nora Vastag, and Evie Whitworth.

It's going to be a great day!

Beach Ed is on today!
Classes going today (Thurs 14 Nov) are: K9WMS, W9PAS, M9KER

Students will be applying the knowledge and skills they have learnt in their PE and Health classes and exploring the beach environment with teachers and senior students. Rip spotting, lifeguard training, beach awareness and having fun in the Orewa waves are all on the agenda for this day out - with Form and PE teachers, other teachers, Senior PE students and qualified Aotearoa Surf Club instructors.

Students must wear appropriate clothing for the beach and bring togs, towel, sunblock, wetsuit (optional) and plenty of food and water.

REMINDER:
• TEACHER ONLY DAY (Friday 15 November 2024)
• PAID UNION MEETING (Early Closing: 1.30pm Friday 22 November 2024)

TEACHER ONLY DAY:
Friday 15 November 2024 is a Teacher Only Day (NCEA Accord Day).
Supervision at school can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised at school during Teacher Only Day - please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: there are no NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 15 November)

PAID UNION MEETING:
The Executive of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association has directed members covered by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (STCA) and the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement (ASTCA) to attend a round of regional paid union meetings (PUM) held under the provisions of Section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

On Friday 22 November 2024, Green Bay High School teachers will attend a paid union meeting. The school day will finish at the end of period 4 (1.30pm). Buses are not able to come at the earlier time.

After-school supervision can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised after school. Please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 22 November) will still take place. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNj1XLjYAmKdGYEAtqfnO04Nx8hQUUIg/view

Green Bay High School was one of 50 schools recognised at the Young Enterprise Scheme Regional Awards ceremony, on Monday 21 October, where 16 awards were presented to celebrate their achievements in creating a business this year.

With over 700 attendees across all five regions, the event was a tremendous success, highlighting the excellence within Green Bay High School.

Kowhai & Ko from Green Bay High School won the Excellence in Innovative Thinking Award. The 'Excellence in Innovative Thinking' award recognises a business that looks at problems or situations from a fresh perspective and develops a successful business around that unique perspective.

Kowhai & Ko has created a set of playing cards featuring Aoteara's native endangered species.

REMEMBER TO: Mark your Calendar!
• TEACHER ONLY DAY (Friday 15 November 2024)
• PAID UNION MEETING (Early Closing: 1.30pm Friday 22 November 2024)

TEACHER ONLY DAY:
Friday 15 November 2024 is a Teacher Only Day (NCEA Accord Day).
Supervision at school can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised at school during Teacher Only Day - please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: there are no NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 15 November)

PAID UNION MEETING:
The Executive of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association has directed members covered by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (STCA) and the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement (ASTCA) to attend a round of regional paid union meetings (PUM) held under the provisions of Section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

On Friday 22 November 2024, Green Bay High School teachers will attend a paid union meeting. The school day will finish at the end of period 4 (1.30pm). Buses are not able to come at the earlier time.

After-school supervision can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised after school. Please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 22 November) will still take place. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNj1XLjYAmKdGYEAtqfnO04Nx8hQUUIg/view

Nurturing Families NZ - Children in need of a Santa this Christmas!

Former GBHS student Tayla Nasmith is running a charity called Nurturing Families NZ and has reached out to GBHS to help spread the Christmas Cheer!

This year so far, 1500 children have been nominated to receive Christmas presents. These children have been nominated by support agencies that assist those in crisis, ensuring they have the chance to celebrate Christmas this year.

To help families in need, students are encouraged to bring in unwrapped gifts, to be collected and donated to Nurturing Families NZ. Students will be awarded House points for each gift. Gifts can be dropped off in class to form teachers, or to Helen in Student Reception.

#NurturingFamiliesNZ
https://www.facebook.com/NurturingFamiliesNZ/

Nurturing Families (Formally known as Mummy's In Need) is a not-for-profit charity that aims to nurture big and little lives by providing essentials to vulnerable families in our community.

Beach Ed is on today!
Classes going today are: K9URS, P9JLY, A9KHA

Students will be applying the knowledge and skills they have learnt in their PE and Health classes and exploring the beach environment with qualified lifeguards, teachers and senior students. Rip spotting, lifeguard training, beach awareness and having fun in the Orewa waves are all on the agenda for this day out - with Form and PE teachers, other teachers, Senior PE students and qualified Orewa Surf Club lifeguards all on duty.

Students must wear appropriate clothing for the beach and bring togs, towel, sunblock, wetsuit (optional) and plenty of food and water.

Mark your Calendars:
• TEACHER ONLY DAY (Friday 15 November 2024)
• PAID UNION MEETING (Early Closing: 1.30pm Friday 22 November 2024)

TEACHER ONLY DAY:
Friday 15 November 2024 is a Teacher Only Day (NCEA Accord Day).
Supervision at school can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised at school during Teacher Only Day - please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: there are no NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 15 November)

PAID UNION MEETING:
The Executive of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association has directed members covered by the Secondary Teachers' Collective Agreement (STCA) and the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement (ASTCA) to attend a round of regional paid union meetings (PUM) held under the provisions of Section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

On Friday 22 November 2024, Green Bay High School teachers will attend a paid union meeting. The school day will finish at the end of period 4 (1.30pm). Buses are not able to come at the earlier time.

After-school supervision can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised after school. Please email Assistant Principal Jonathon Bacarella: jonathon.bacarella@greenbayhigh.school.nz to make arrangements.

Please note: NCEA Exams scheduled for this date (Friday 22 November) will still take place. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNj1XLjYAmKdGYEAtqfnO04Nx8hQUUIg/view

A TECHNOLOGY AWARDS EVENING TONIGHT!
(7th November 4.30pm - 6.00pm) - with a ceremony commencing at 5.20pm.

• Light refreshments provided
• Venue: GBHS Auditorium foyer
• All welcome!

Thursday November 21st

Wednesday November 20th

Tuesday November 19th

Monday November 18th

Friday November 15th

Thursday November 14th

Tuesday November 12th

Monday November 11th

Friday November 8th

Thursday November 7th

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Green Bay High School
143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay
Auckland 0643
New Zealand


Tel	+64 9 817 8173
Absences	Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)
Email	[email protected]

For contact details of individual staff, including Year level deans, please navigate to our staff directory

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Green Bay High School is proudly part of the Kōtuitui community of learning, a learning network of 12 West Auckland schools. Learn more about the community on the Kotuitui website.

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