'live' Calendar
- Aug24Winter Tournament Week
Sunday, 24th August, 12:00am - 12:00am- 1st XI Girls' Football team heads to Napier for the Maurice Hulme National Tournament. TIC: DRK
- 1st XI Boys' Football team will compete in the Malcolm Cowie National Tournament at Fred Taylor Park and Huapai Domain. TIC: LEH
- Premier Netball team will test themselves at UNISS (Upper North Island Secondary Schools Tournament) at the Auckland Netball Centre. TIC: SRT
- Sep02CAA, Derived Grade Exams (2nd - 12th)
Tuesday, 2nd September, 12:00am - 12:00amSep03Out of Zone Ballot
Wednesday, 3rd September, 12:00am - 12:00amSep03Emerging Ethnic Leaders' Breakfast (EOTC) @ Waipuna Conference Centre
Wednesday, 3rd September, 7:00am - 10:30am
TIC: WBB Award ceremony for selected students Departing GBHS 7am Returning GBHS 10.30am Method of transport: Personal VehicleSep05Te Koroneihana (The Coronation) (EOTC) @ Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngāruawāhia
Friday, 5th September, 6:30am - 3:30pm
TIC: MCI Departing GBHS 6.30am Returning GBHS 3.30pm Method of Transport: School VanSep05In Zone Confirmation of Place (2026) due
Friday, 5th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: BGGSep05TECH Dept: Visit from Year 6 GBP @ Tech Block / Dance Studio
Friday, 5th September, 9:45am - 11:45am
TIC: WMN - Sep08CAA, Derived Grade Exams (2nd - 12th)
Monday, 8th September, 12:00am - 12:00amSep08PAPUA NEW GUINEA LANGUAGE WEEK (7-13 Sept)
Monday, 8th September, 8:45am - 3:15pmSep11Kotuitui Speech Competition (on site) EOTC @ GBHS Auditorium
Thursday, 11th September, 8:30am - 2:30pm
TIC: ORR, MCV Whakataetae Manu Pīrere/Speech Competition (Speech competition for our Kōtuitui schools) Venue: GBHS AuditoriumSep11Māngere Mountain (Chch Pre-trip) EOTC @ Māngere Mountain
Thursday, 11th September, 8:45am - 1:45pm
TIC: FIS Method of Transport: School Van / Bus Departing GBHS 8.45am Returning GBHS 1.45pmSep12In Zone Course Selection (2026) due
Friday, 12th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: BGGSep12Out of Zone Confirmation of Place (2026) due
Friday, 12th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: BGG - Sep15Te wiki o te reo Māori 2025 (14 - 20 Sept)
Monday, 15th September, 8:40am - 3:10pm
TIC: CALSep15Yrs 12 and 13 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Monday, 15th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more informationSep16Yr 11 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Tuesday, 16th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more informationSep16Ajimi Restaurant (Snrs) (EOTC) @ Ajimi restaurant, Onehunga
Tuesday, 16th September, 12:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: STK Departing GBHS: 12.30pm Returning GBHS: 2.15pm Method of transport: School VanSep16Kawhe + Kōrero/Careers Chat - Professor Miro Erkintalo: HOD Physics at UoA and Science researcher @ E3
Tuesday, 16th September, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Organiser: GBHS Careers DeptSep16L3 Drama Evenings (Show starts 6.30pm) @ GBHS Auditorium
Tuesday, 16th September, 3:15pm - 8:30pm
TIC: CAL- Tuesday 16th September 3.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
- Wednesday 17th September 2.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
Sep17Student BOT Rep: VOTING DAY
Wednesday, 17th September, 8:40am - 3:15pmSep17Yr 10 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Wednesday, 17th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more informationSep17Watercare Project (EOTC) @ La Rosa Park
Wednesday, 17th September, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TIC: TEDSep17L3 Drama Evenings (Show starts 6.30pm) @ GBHS Auditorium
Wednesday, 17th September, 2:15pm - 8:30pm
TIC: CAL- Tuesday 16th September 3.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
- Wednesday 17th September 2.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
Sep18Yr 9 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Thursday, 18th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more informationSep18BOT meeting
Thursday, 18th September, 5:00pm - 7:00pmSep19Out of Zone Course Selection (2026) due
Friday, 19th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm - Sep29TUVALAU LANGUAGE WEEK (28 Sept - 4 Oct)
Monday, 29th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm - Oct06FIJI LANGUAGE WEEK (5 - 11 Oct)
Monday, 6th October, 8:45am - 3:15pmOct0702VOC Clean Up with Eco Matters (EOTC) @ GBHS
Tuesday, 7th October, 11:25am - 3:15pm
TIC: MKW, HLL 2 x 02 Voc classes building their volunteering hours for SVA badges, CVs and holistic wellbeing - Oct15Dance Showcase
Wednesday, 15th October, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
TIC: CALOct16Sports Awards (tbc)
Thursday, 16th October, 12:00am - 12:00amOct17NCEA Summary Report LIVE (Yrs 11, 12)
Friday, 17th October, 4:00pm - 12:00am
TIC: KOV - Oct20NIUE LANGUAGE WEEK (19 - 25 Oct)
Monday, 20th October, 8:45am - 3:15pmOct24SNRS LAST DAY
Friday, 24th October, 8:40am - 3:10pm
TIC: WBB - Oct27Labour Day
Monday, 27th October, 12:00am - 12:00amOct27TOKELAU LANGUAGE WEEK (26 Oct - 1 Nov)
Monday, 27th October, 8:45am - 3:15pmOct28Informal Graduation - time to be advised
Tuesday, 28th October, 12:00am - 12:00amOct28Yr 11 / 12 Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, 28th October, 12:00am - 12:00amOct30Kapa Haka festival (tbc)
Thursday, 30th October, 12:00am - 12:00amOct30BOT Meeting
Thursday, 30th October, 5:30pm - 7:00pmOct31Rugby 7s Jnr Champs (EOTC) @ Bruce Pulman park
Friday, 31st October, 7:00am - 5:00pm
TIC: LEH Departing GBHS 7am Returning GBHS 5pm Method of transport: School Van - Nov04NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 4th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov05NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 5th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov06NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 6th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov06Pasifika Hui
Thursday, 6th November, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TIC: WBBNov07NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 7th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov0709LIA Hike (EOTC) @ Upper Huia Dam track
Friday, 7th November, 9:00am - 3:00pm
TIC: TWR Method of transport: School van. Departing GBHS 9am Returning GBHS 3pmNov07Jnr End of Year Reports LIVE
Friday, 7th November, 4:00pm - 12:00am
TIC: KOVNov09NCEA exams AM / PM
Sunday, 9th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov10NCEA exams AM / PM
Monday, 10th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov10Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Monday, 10th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Monday 10 November 2025:
M9KRT
P9LPS
K9DAV
Method of transport: school van / busNov11NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 11th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov12NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 12th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov12Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Wednesday, 12th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Wednesday 12 November 2025:
W9ENG
A9KEE
K9COONov13NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 13th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov13Whānau Hui (tbc)
Thursday, 13th November, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TIC: MCWNov14NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 14th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov14Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Friday, 14th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Friday 14 November 2025:
M9ERC
W9HWL
A9FLE
Method of transport: Hired van / busNov16NCEA exams AM / PM
Sunday, 16th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov17NCEA exams AM / PM
Monday, 17th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov17Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Monday, 17th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Monday 17 November 2025:
W9HEN
W9FON
M9MGGNov1717-21 November 2025: Junior Summer Tournament Week (EOTC)
Monday, 17th November, 8:45am - 3:30pm
TIC: LEHNov18NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 18th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov19Y10 LEAF University of Canterbury Science (EOTC)
Wednesday, 19th November, 7:30am - 6:00pm
TIC: FIS Christchurch OVERNIGHTNov19NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 19th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov19Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Wednesday, 19th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Wednesday 19 November 2025:
K9HKL
A9DEZ
A9BMY
P9TWRNov19Jnr Arts Showcase REHEARSAL
Wednesday, 19th November, 3:15pm - 6:30pm
TIC: CAL Please note: On the day (Wednesday 19th November), students will be involved in rehearsals, which will run from 3.15pm through till the start of the Evening Performance. *The Evening Performance is taking place from 6.30pm - 8.00pmNov19Junior Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 19th November, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
TIC: CALNov20NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 20th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov21NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 21st November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov23NCEA exams AM / PM
Sunday, 23rd November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov24NCEA exams AM / PM
Monday, 24th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov24SOLOMAN ISLANDS LANGUAGE WEEK (23- 29 Nov)
Monday, 24th November, 8:45am - 3:15pmNov24Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/1 + BBI
Monday, 24th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGGNov2510LIA Overnight Hike #4 (OLL) @ Waitakere Ranges: Whatipu/Pararaha Campsite/Mercer Bay Loop
Tuesday, 25th November, 7:00am - 3:00pm
TIC: OLL Method of transports: School Van Departing GBHS 7am (24th Nov) Arriving GBHS 3pm (25 Nov)Nov25NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 25th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov25Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/2 + GBS
Tuesday, 25th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGGNov26NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 26th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov26Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/3 + Others
Wednesday, 26th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGGNov27NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 27th November, 8:30am - 5:00pmNov27Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/4 + Others
Thursday, 27th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGGNov28NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 28th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Dec01Yr 13 Graduation
Monday, 1st December, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
TIC: WBBDec02Student Leaders OVERNIGHT Camp @ Houghtons Bush Camp, 75 Motutara Rd, Waimauku 0881
Tuesday, 2nd December, 10:00am - 4:00pm
TIC: WBB In preparation for 2026 student leader position. Departing GBHS: 10.30am on 2 Dec Returning GBHS: 4.00pm on 4 Dec Method of transport: School VanDec02NCEA Report Summary LIVE (Yr 13s)
Tuesday, 2nd December, 4:00pm - 12:00am
TIC: KOVDec04BOT Meeting
Thursday, 4th December, 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Dec08Amazing Race Day
Monday, 8th December, 8:40am - 3:15pmDec11LAST DAY of Term for Jnr students
Thursday, 11th December, 8:40am - 3:15pmDec11JNR AWARDS CEREMONY (AM)
Thursday, 11th December, 9:00am - 11:00am
(Schedule to be advised) TIC: WBB - Jan26Auckland Anniversary (public holiday)
Monday, 26th January, 12:00am - 12:00amJan29Snr Course Confirmation
Thursday, 29th January, 12:00am - 12:00amJan29Year 9 Orientation + Powhiri
Thursday, 29th January, 9:00am - 3:15pmJan30Snr Course Confirmation
Friday, 30th January, 12:00am - 12:00amJan30 - Feb02ALL STUDENTS: full school day
Monday, 2nd February, 8:40am - 3:15pmFeb06Waitangi Day (public holiday)
Friday, 6th February, 12:00am - 12:00am - Feb16ID Photos - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Monday, 16th February, 12:00am - 12:00amFeb17ID Photos - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Tuesday, 17th February, 12:00am - 12:00am - Mar06Staff Photo +Yr 13 cohort +Yr 13 Leaders - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Friday, 6th March, 12:00am - 12:00am - Mar10NZ Blood Drive 8.40am - 3.15pm @ GBHS Gym
Tuesday, 10th March, 12:00am - 12:00am
TIC: WBB - Mar17PSTs - early closing
Tuesday, 17th March, 1:00pm - 2:00pmMar18PSTs - early closing
Wednesday, 18th March, 1:00pm - 2:00pmMar20Summer Sport Teams - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Friday, 20th March, 12:00am - 12:00am - Mar26BOT Meeting
Thursday, 26th March, 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Apr02End of Term 1
Thursday, 2nd April, 12:00am - 12:00amApr03Good Friday
Friday, 3rd April, 12:00am - 12:00amApr05Easter Sunday
Sunday, 5th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr06Easter Monday
Monday, 6th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr20Start of Term 2
Monday, 20th April, 12:00am - 12:00amApr25ANZAC Day
Saturday, 25th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr27ANZAC Day obsv
Monday, 27th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jun01King's Birthday (public holiday)
Monday, 1st June, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jul03End of Term 2
Friday, 3rd July, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jul20Start of Term 3
Monday, 20th July, 12:00am - 12:00amJul22Open Evening
Wednesday, 22nd July, 12:00am - 12:00am - Aug04PSTs - early closing
Tuesday, 4th August, 1:00pm - 2:00pmAug05PSTs - early closing
Wednesday, 5th August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Aug31WINTER TOURNAMENT WEEK
Monday, 31st August, 12:00am - 12:00am - Sep07DERIVED GRADE EXAMS
Monday, 7th September, 12:00am - 12:00am - Sep14DERIVED GRADE EXAMS
Monday, 14th September, 10:00am - 10:30am - Sep25End of Term 3
Friday, 25th September, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct12Start of Term 4
Monday, 12th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct30Snrs Last Day (Study Leave)
Friday, 30th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov02Labour Day - public holiday
Monday, 2nd November, 12:00am - 12:00amNov03NZQA Exams
Tuesday, 3rd November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov09NZQA Exams
Monday, 9th November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov16NZQA Exams
Monday, 16th November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov23NZQA Exams
Monday, 23rd November, 12:00am - 12:00amDec14Jnr Prizegiving (End of Term 4)
Monday, 14th December, 12:00am - 12:00am
- September
- Sep02CAA, Derived Grade Exams (2nd - 12th)
Tuesday, 2nd September, 12:00am - 12:00am - Sep03Out of Zone Ballot
Wednesday, 3rd September, 12:00am - 12:00am - Sep03Emerging Ethnic Leaders' Breakfast (EOTC) @ Waipuna Conference Centre
Wednesday, 3rd September, 7:00am - 10:30am
TIC: WBB Award ceremony for selected students Departing GBHS 7am Returning GBHS 10.30am Method of transport: Personal Vehicle - Sep05Te Koroneihana (The Coronation) (EOTC) @ Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngāruawāhia
Friday, 5th September, 6:30am - 3:30pm
TIC: MCI Departing GBHS 6.30am Returning GBHS 3.30pm Method of Transport: School Van - Sep05In Zone Confirmation of Place (2026) due
Friday, 5th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: BGG - Sep05TECH Dept: Visit from Year 6 GBP @ Tech Block / Dance Studio
Friday, 5th September, 9:45am - 11:45am
TIC: WMN - Sep08CAA, Derived Grade Exams (2nd - 12th)
Monday, 8th September, 12:00am - 12:00am - Sep08PAPUA NEW GUINEA LANGUAGE WEEK (7-13 Sept)
Monday, 8th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm - Sep11Kotuitui Speech Competition (on site) EOTC @ GBHS Auditorium
Thursday, 11th September, 8:30am - 2:30pm
TIC: ORR, MCV Whakataetae Manu Pīrere/Speech Competition (Speech competition for our Kōtuitui schools) Venue: GBHS Auditorium - Sep11Māngere Mountain (Chch Pre-trip) EOTC @ Māngere Mountain
Thursday, 11th September, 8:45am - 1:45pm
TIC: FIS Method of Transport: School Van / Bus Departing GBHS 8.45am Returning GBHS 1.45pm - Sep12In Zone Course Selection (2026) due
Friday, 12th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: BGG - Sep12Out of Zone Confirmation of Place (2026) due
Friday, 12th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: BGG - Sep15Te wiki o te reo Māori 2025 (14 - 20 Sept)
Monday, 15th September, 8:40am - 3:10pm
TIC: CAL - Sep15Yrs 12 and 13 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Monday, 15th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more information - Sep16Yr 11 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Tuesday, 16th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more information - Sep16Ajimi Restaurant (Snrs) (EOTC) @ Ajimi restaurant, Onehunga
Tuesday, 16th September, 12:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: STK Departing GBHS: 12.30pm Returning GBHS: 2.15pm Method of transport: School Van - Sep16Kawhe + Kōrero/Careers Chat - Professor Miro Erkintalo: HOD Physics at UoA and Science researcher @ E3
Tuesday, 16th September, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Organiser: GBHS Careers Dept - Sep16L3 Drama Evenings (Show starts 6.30pm) @ GBHS Auditorium
Tuesday, 16th September, 3:15pm - 8:30pm
TIC: CAL- Tuesday 16th September 3.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
- Wednesday 17th September 2.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
- Sep17Student BOT Rep: VOTING DAY
Wednesday, 17th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm - Sep17Yr 10 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Wednesday, 17th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more information - Sep17Watercare Project (EOTC) @ La Rosa Park
Wednesday, 17th September, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TIC: TED - Sep17L3 Drama Evenings (Show starts 6.30pm) @ GBHS Auditorium
Wednesday, 17th September, 2:15pm - 8:30pm
TIC: CAL- Tuesday 16th September 3.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
- Wednesday 17th September 2.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
- Sep18Yr 9 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
Thursday, 18th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Newsletter item HERE with more information - Sep18BOT meeting
Thursday, 18th September, 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Sep19Out of Zone Course Selection (2026) due
Friday, 19th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm - Sep29TUVALAU LANGUAGE WEEK (28 Sept - 4 Oct)
Monday, 29th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm - October
- Oct06FIJI LANGUAGE WEEK (5 - 11 Oct)
Monday, 6th October, 8:45am - 3:15pm - Oct0702VOC Clean Up with Eco Matters (EOTC) @ GBHS
Tuesday, 7th October, 11:25am - 3:15pm
TIC: MKW, HLL 2 x 02 Voc classes building their volunteering hours for SVA badges, CVs and holistic wellbeing - Oct15Dance Showcase
Wednesday, 15th October, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
TIC: CAL - Oct16Sports Awards (tbc)
Thursday, 16th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct17NCEA Summary Report LIVE (Yrs 11, 12)
Friday, 17th October, 4:00pm - 12:00am
TIC: KOV - Oct20NIUE LANGUAGE WEEK (19 - 25 Oct)
Monday, 20th October, 8:45am - 3:15pm - Oct24SNRS LAST DAY
Friday, 24th October, 8:40am - 3:10pm
TIC: WBB - Oct27Labour Day
Monday, 27th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct27TOKELAU LANGUAGE WEEK (26 Oct - 1 Nov)
Monday, 27th October, 8:45am - 3:15pm - Oct28Informal Graduation - time to be advised
Tuesday, 28th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct28Yr 11 / 12 Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, 28th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct30Kapa Haka festival (tbc)
Thursday, 30th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct30BOT Meeting
Thursday, 30th October, 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Oct31Rugby 7s Jnr Champs (EOTC) @ Bruce Pulman park
Friday, 31st October, 7:00am - 5:00pm
TIC: LEH Departing GBHS 7am Returning GBHS 5pm Method of transport: School Van - November
- Nov04NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 4th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov05NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 5th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov06NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 6th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov06Pasifika Hui
Thursday, 6th November, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TIC: WBB - Nov07NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 7th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov0709LIA Hike (EOTC) @ Upper Huia Dam track
Friday, 7th November, 9:00am - 3:00pm
TIC: TWR Method of transport: School van. Departing GBHS 9am Returning GBHS 3pm - Nov07Jnr End of Year Reports LIVE
Friday, 7th November, 4:00pm - 12:00am
TIC: KOV - Nov09NCEA exams AM / PM
Sunday, 9th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov10NCEA exams AM / PM
Monday, 10th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov10Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Monday, 10th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Monday 10 November 2025:
M9KRT
P9LPS
K9DAV
Method of transport: school van / bus - Nov11NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 11th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov12NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 12th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov12Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Wednesday, 12th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Wednesday 12 November 2025:
W9ENG
A9KEE
K9COO - Nov13NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 13th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov13Whānau Hui (tbc)
Thursday, 13th November, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TIC: MCW - Nov14NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 14th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov14Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Friday, 14th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Friday 14 November 2025:
M9ERC
W9HWL
A9FLE
Method of transport: Hired van / bus - Nov16NCEA exams AM / PM
Sunday, 16th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov17NCEA exams AM / PM
Monday, 17th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov17Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Monday, 17th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Monday 17 November 2025:
W9HEN
W9FON
M9MGG - Nov1717-21 November 2025: Junior Summer Tournament Week (EOTC)
Monday, 17th November, 8:45am - 3:30pm
TIC: LEH - Nov18NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 18th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov19Y10 LEAF University of Canterbury Science (EOTC)
Wednesday, 19th November, 7:30am - 6:00pm
TIC: FIS Christchurch OVERNIGHT - Nov19NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 19th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov19Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
Wednesday, 19th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
TIC: FIN
Wednesday 19 November 2025:
K9HKL
A9DEZ
A9BMY
P9TWR - Nov19Jnr Arts Showcase REHEARSAL
Wednesday, 19th November, 3:15pm - 6:30pm
TIC: CAL Please note: On the day (Wednesday 19th November), students will be involved in rehearsals, which will run from 3.15pm through till the start of the Evening Performance. *The Evening Performance is taking place from 6.30pm - 8.00pm - Nov19Junior Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 19th November, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
TIC: CAL - Nov20NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 20th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov21NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 21st November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov23NCEA exams AM / PM
Sunday, 23rd November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov24NCEA exams AM / PM
Monday, 24th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov24SOLOMAN ISLANDS LANGUAGE WEEK (23- 29 Nov)
Monday, 24th November, 8:45am - 3:15pm - Nov24Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/1 + BBI
Monday, 24th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGG - Nov2510LIA Overnight Hike #4 (OLL) @ Waitakere Ranges: Whatipu/Pararaha Campsite/Mercer Bay Loop
Tuesday, 25th November, 7:00am - 3:00pm
TIC: OLL Method of transports: School Van Departing GBHS 7am (24th Nov) Arriving GBHS 3pm (25 Nov) - Nov25NCEA exams AM / PM
Tuesday, 25th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov25Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/2 + GBS
Tuesday, 25th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGG - Nov26NCEA exams AM / PM
Wednesday, 26th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov26Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/3 + Others
Wednesday, 26th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGG - Nov27NCEA exams AM / PM
Thursday, 27th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Nov27Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/4 + Others
Thursday, 27th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
TIC: BGG - Nov28NCEA exams AM / PM
Friday, 28th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm - December
- Dec01Yr 13 Graduation
Monday, 1st December, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
TIC: WBB - Dec02Student Leaders OVERNIGHT Camp @ Houghtons Bush Camp, 75 Motutara Rd, Waimauku 0881
Tuesday, 2nd December, 10:00am - 4:00pm
TIC: WBB In preparation for 2026 student leader position. Departing GBHS: 10.30am on 2 Dec Returning GBHS: 4.00pm on 4 Dec Method of transport: School Van - Dec02NCEA Report Summary LIVE (Yr 13s)
Tuesday, 2nd December, 4:00pm - 12:00am
TIC: KOV - Dec04BOT Meeting
Thursday, 4th December, 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Dec08Amazing Race Day
Monday, 8th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm - Dec11LAST DAY of Term for Jnr students
Thursday, 11th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm - Dec11JNR AWARDS CEREMONY (AM)
Thursday, 11th December, 9:00am - 11:00am
(Schedule to be advised) TIC: WBB - January
- Jan26Auckland Anniversary (public holiday)
Monday, 26th January, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jan29Snr Course Confirmation
Thursday, 29th January, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jan29Year 9 Orientation + Powhiri
Thursday, 29th January, 9:00am - 3:15pm - Jan30Snr Course Confirmation
Friday, 30th January, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jan30
- February
- Feb02ALL STUDENTS: full school day
Monday, 2nd February, 8:40am - 3:15pm - Feb06Waitangi Day (public holiday)
Friday, 6th February, 12:00am - 12:00am - Feb16ID Photos - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Monday, 16th February, 12:00am - 12:00am - Feb17ID Photos - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Tuesday, 17th February, 12:00am - 12:00am - March
- Mar06Staff Photo +Yr 13 cohort +Yr 13 Leaders - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Friday, 6th March, 12:00am - 12:00am - Mar10NZ Blood Drive 8.40am - 3.15pm @ GBHS Gym
Tuesday, 10th March, 12:00am - 12:00am
TIC: WBB - Mar17PSTs - early closing
Tuesday, 17th March, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Mar18PSTs - early closing
Wednesday, 18th March, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Mar20Summer Sport Teams - PHOTOLIFE BOOKED
Friday, 20th March, 12:00am - 12:00am - Mar26BOT Meeting
Thursday, 26th March, 5:30pm - 7:00pm - April
- Apr02End of Term 1
Thursday, 2nd April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr03Good Friday
Friday, 3rd April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr05Easter Sunday
Sunday, 5th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr06Easter Monday
Monday, 6th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr20Start of Term 2
Monday, 20th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr25ANZAC Day
Saturday, 25th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - Apr27ANZAC Day obsv
Monday, 27th April, 12:00am - 12:00am - June
- Jun01King's Birthday (public holiday)
Monday, 1st June, 12:00am - 12:00am - July
- Jul03End of Term 2
Friday, 3rd July, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jul20Start of Term 3
Monday, 20th July, 12:00am - 12:00am - Jul22Open Evening
Wednesday, 22nd July, 12:00am - 12:00am - August
- Aug04PSTs - early closing
Tuesday, 4th August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Aug05PSTs - early closing
Wednesday, 5th August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Aug31WINTER TOURNAMENT WEEK
Monday, 31st August, 12:00am - 12:00am - September
- Sep07DERIVED GRADE EXAMS
Monday, 7th September, 12:00am - 12:00am - Sep14DERIVED GRADE EXAMS
Monday, 14th September, 10:00am - 10:30am - Sep25End of Term 3
Friday, 25th September, 12:00am - 12:00am - October
- Oct12Start of Term 4
Monday, 12th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - Oct30Snrs Last Day (Study Leave)
Friday, 30th October, 12:00am - 12:00am - November
- Nov02Labour Day - public holiday
Monday, 2nd November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov03NZQA Exams
Tuesday, 3rd November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov09NZQA Exams
Monday, 9th November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov16NZQA Exams
Monday, 16th November, 12:00am - 12:00am - Nov23NZQA Exams
Monday, 23rd November, 12:00am - 12:00am - December
- Dec14Jnr Prizegiving (End of Term 4)
Monday, 14th December, 12:00am - 12:00am
Term Dates 2025
- (Term 1) 28 January 2025 - 11 April 2025
- (Term 2) 28 April 2025 - 27 June 2025
- (Term 3) 14 July 2025 - 19 September 2025
- (Term 4) 6 October 2025 - 11 December 2025
KEY START-UP DATES 2026
- Thursday 29 January 2026: [Year 9 Orientation Day 1 including Pōwhiri] (9am - 3.15pm) Click HERE for full details
- Friday 30 January 2026: [Year 9 Orientation Day 2] (8.40am - 3.15pm)
- Monday 2 February 2026 - Thursday 5 February 2026: ALL STUDENTS (8.40am - 3.15pm)
- Friday 6 February 2026: WAITANGI DAY (public holiday/school closed)
Term Dates 2026
- (Term 1) 29 January 2026 - 2 April 2026
- (Term 2) 20 April 2026 - 3 July 2026
- (Term 3) 20 July 2026 - 25 September 2026
- (Term 4) 12 October 2026 - 11 December 2026