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Term Dates

Term Dates 2023

~~(Term 1) 2 February 2023 - 6 April 2023~~
~~(Term 2) 24 April 2023 - 30 June 2023~~
~~(Term 3) 17 July 2023 - 22 September 2023~~
(Term 4) 9 October 2023 - 12 December 2023

Start Dates 2024

Auckland Anniversary: 29 January 2024
Teacher Only Day: 30 January 2024
Teacher Only Day: 31 January 2024
SNR COURSE CONFIRMATION: 1 February 2024
SNR COURSE CONFIRMATION: 2 February 2024
PŌWHIRI/Y9 ORIENTATION (Day 1 of 2): 2 February 2024 CLICK HERE for more information
PŌWHIRI/Y9 ORIENTATION (Day 2 of 2): 5 February 2024 CLICK HERE for more information
Waitangi Day: 6 February 2024
ALL STUDENTS (Years 9, 10, 11, 12, 13: Full School Day: 8.40am - 3.15pm) 7 February 2024
STUDENT LEADERS' CAMP: 14, 15 February 2024

Term Dates 2024

(Term 1) 2 February 2024 - 12 April 2024
(Term 2) 29 April 2024 - 5 July 2024
(Term 3) 22 July 2024 - 27 September 2024
(Term 4) 14 October 2024 - 12 December 2024* (or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2024).

Calendar

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Dec11
Yr 9 Rounders Day
Monday, 11th December, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Dec12
Assemblies P1 & P2
Tuesday, 12th December, 8:40am - 10:40am
Assemblies P1 & P2 - then on to Amazing Race activities. School ends at 3.15pm
Dec12
(Last day) Amazing Race Day
Tuesday, 12th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm
Dec13
Junior Prizegiving (invite only)
Wednesday, 13th December, 8:40am - 11:20am
8.40am - students run-through
9.40am AWARD CEREMONY STARTS
11.20am AWARD CEREMONY ENDS (with light refreshments afterwards)
Dec14
Teacher Only Day
Thursday, 14th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm
Dec14
Jnr Reports Online
Thursday, 14th December, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Feb14
Student Leader Camp (EOTC) tbc
Wednesday, 14th February, 12:00am - 12:00am
TIC: WBB
Mar04
UC Overview Presentation
Monday, 4th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Mar08
Victoria Overview Presentation
Friday, 8th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Mar11
Otago Uni Presentation
Monday, 11th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Mar15
Unitec Overview Presentation
Friday, 15th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul23
Auckland Uni Course Planning
Tuesday, 23rd July, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul25
UC Course Planning
Thursday, 25th July, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul25
Victoria Course Planning
Thursday, 25th July, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul26
Otago Course Planning
Friday, 26th July, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul29
AUT Overview Presentation
Monday, 29th July, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Aug01
Massey Course Planning
Thursday, 1st August, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Aug05
Unitec Course Planning
Monday, 5th August, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
TIC: DRU

December
Dec11
Yr 9 Rounders Day
Monday, 11th December, 8:45am - 3:15pm
Dec12
Assemblies P1 & P2
Tuesday, 12th December, 8:40am - 10:40am
Assemblies P1 & P2 - then on to Amazing Race activities. School ends at 3.15pm
Dec12
(Last day) Amazing Race Day
Tuesday, 12th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm
Dec13
Junior Prizegiving (invite only)
Wednesday, 13th December, 8:40am - 11:20am
8.40am - students run-through
9.40am AWARD CEREMONY STARTS
11.20am AWARD CEREMONY ENDS (with light refreshments afterwards)
Dec14
Teacher Only Day
Thursday, 14th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm
Dec14
Jnr Reports Online
Thursday, 14th December, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
February
Feb14
Student Leader Camp (EOTC) tbc
Wednesday, 14th February, 12:00am - 12:00am
TIC: WBB
March
Mar04
UC Overview Presentation
Monday, 4th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Mar08
Victoria Overview Presentation
Friday, 8th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Mar11
Otago Uni Presentation
Monday, 11th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Mar15
Unitec Overview Presentation
Friday, 15th March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
July
Jul23
Auckland Uni Course Planning
Tuesday, 23rd July, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul25
UC Course Planning
Thursday, 25th July, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul25
Victoria Course Planning
Thursday, 25th July, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul26
Otago Course Planning
Friday, 26th July, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Jul29
AUT Overview Presentation
Monday, 29th July, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
August
Aug01
Massey Course Planning
Thursday, 1st August, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
TIC: DRU
Aug05
Unitec Course Planning
Monday, 5th August, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
TIC: DRU

School News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from Green Bay High

Court Action

Yr 9 Forensics

8th December 2023 at 12:35pm

Borrowed Devices

Chromebooks & Chargers

8th December 2023 at 10:00am

Lost Property

Please collect!

8th December 2023 at 10:00am

Vacancy - TUCK SHOP

Good Vibes

8th December 2023 at 9:15am

SchoolBridge App

Alerts & Events

8th December 2023 at 7:50am

YES National Awards E

Excellence in Business Management

7th December 2023 at 10:15am

Class of 2023

Honours, Scholarships, Awards

1st December 2023 at 10:50pm

E-Waste

2 Dec 2023

1st December 2023 at 12:01pm

Legacy Day

Student Leaders 2024

1st December 2023 at 10:55am

Sparkly Spangles

Xmas Spirit

1st December 2023 at 10:00am

Donated Uniform Items

The Gift of Giving

1st December 2023 at 9:55am

Uniform Buy/Swap/Sell

Community FB Page

1st December 2023 at 9:40am

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Calendar

Yr 9 Rounders Day

8:45am

Assemblies P1 & P2

8:40am

(Last day) Amazing Race Day

8:40am

Junior Prizegiving (invite only)

8:40am

Teacher Only Day

8:40am

Jnr Reports Online

4:00pm

Student Leader Camp (EOTC) tbc

UC Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Victoria Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Otago Uni Presentation

1:30pm

Unitec Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Auckland Uni Course Planning

1:30pm

UC Course Planning

1:45pm

Victoria Course Planning

1:45pm

Otago Course Planning

1:30pm

AUT Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Yr 9 Rounders Day

8:45am

Assemblies P1 & P2

8:40am

(Last day) Amazing Race Day

8:40am

Junior Prizegiving (invite only)

8:40am

Teacher Only Day

8:40am

Jnr Reports Online

4:00pm

Student Leader Camp (EOTC) tbc

UC Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Victoria Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Otago Uni Presentation

1:30pm

Unitec Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Auckland Uni Course Planning

1:30pm

UC Course Planning

1:45pm

Victoria Course Planning

1:45pm

Otago Course Planning

1:30pm

AUT Overview Presentation

1:30pm

Community

Enrolment

School zone, prospectus, enrolment packs, term dates and uniforms.

SchoolBridge App

Notify us of an absence and keep up with notices and other school information.

Wellbeing & Support

Support for students and their whānau from experienced counselling and support services.

Sports Draws

Keep up with the latest fixtures and results for all GBHS sports teams.

International

Information and resources for international students, families and agents.

Enrolment

School zone, prospectus, enrolment packs, term dates and uniforms.

SchoolBridge App

Notify us of an absence and keep up with notices and other school information.

Wellbeing & Support

Support for students and their whānau from experienced counselling and support services.

Sports Draws

Keep up with the latest fixtures and results for all GBHS sports teams.

International

Information and resources for international students, families and agents.

Enrolment

School zone, prospectus, enrolment packs, term dates and uniforms.

SchoolBridge App

Notify us of an absence and keep up with notices and other school information.

Wellbeing & Support

Support for students and their whānau from experienced counselling and support services.

Sports Draws

Keep up with the latest fixtures and results for all GBHS sports teams.

International

Information and resources for international students, families and agents.

Be Social

Staff V Students (Year 10 Softball Day).

Not for the fainthearted, the GBHS Staff V Student games held throughout the year have been fun, fierce, and full of friendly frivolity!

Once again, the GBHS Staff remain undefeated! Although ... there were some VERY big hitters in the Year 10 side, setting the standard for a tough competition in games to come!

Judge Raiah Taki rules the roost!

Who Dunnit?

Year 9 Forensics students have collected and analysed evidence throughout the term to solve a crime. Deputy Principal Sandy Begg was 'kidnapped'. The class has accused teacher Dr Angelo Tedoldi of committing this crime and is determining his guilt in a mock trial - with the court currently in action as we 'speak'.

Forensic Science is the application of science to a court of law. The evidence collected and analysed during an investigation can be used to determine what happened, find suspects, and either convict (find guilty) or exonerate (find innocent) those suspects. Forensic Science draws on skills from a wide range of scientific and investigative disciplines to gather evidence and to make reasoned, rational, and well-supported conclusions about the event.

This course runs alongside Year 9 Core Science, whereby students gain experience in practical science, documenting results, and report writing while learning about different types of evidence, including DNA and blood, fingerprints, ink and drugs, shoe prints, and more.

Batter Up! Year 10 Softball Day is well underway ... and what a fantastic summer day we have!

The field is abuzz with students in action representing their assigned countries - in collaboration with their Social Studies learning.

Canada is a spectacular team to watch, with several red and white Santa's ditching the sleigh to run from base to base in the heat.

Stay tuned for the Staff V Students lunchtime match ;)⚾️

Dress in Culture of Assigned Country!

Year 10 Softball Day is on today! (8.40am - 3.15pm).

Year 10 students are encouraged to dress up representing their assigned countries (in collaboration with their Social Studies learnings).

Softball Day is linked to the Year 10 Physical Education course. Bring plenty of food, water, sunblock, and enthusiasm!

Awards will be given on the day for spirit, best dressed, top class etc.

Year 9 students will be in class, following their usual timetable.

Tomorrow's Sausage Sizzle (lunchtime) is a fundraiser for our Māori language learners, as they prepare for their trip to Rarotonga early next year. Bring your coins!

Pork sausages available only.

$2.50 cash only (no eftpos available).

Year 10 Softball Day takes place TOMORROW! (Friday 8 December, 8.40am - 3.15pm).

Year 10 students are encouraged to dress up representing their assigned countries (in collaboration with their Social Studies learnings).

Softball Day is linked to the Year 10 Physical Education course.

Bring plenty of food, water, sunblock, and enthusiasm! Awards will be given on the day for spirit, best dressed, top class etc.

Year 9 students will be in class, following their usual timetable.

The Good Vibes School Tuck Shop VACANCY!
Days: Mondays to Fridays
Hours: 8:30am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday (term time only)
Rate: $26.00 per hour
For more information, please contact: Good Foods Regional Operations Manager (Auckland), Tersia Tegmann, phone 09 274 5030

SCHOOL UNIFORM POP-UP SHOP: Argyle Schoolwear will operate a pop-up shop in December and January to allow you to try and buy in person.

Be sure to book your fitting appointment online!

Walk-ins may have to wait for a gap in appointments, so we strongly recommend making an appointment in advance.

Go to: www.argyleonline.co.nz > Shop ArglyleOnLine > Green Bay High School

Monday 11 December to Friday 15 December 2023, from 10am until 5pm
Saturday 16 December 2023, from 10am until 3pm
Monday 15 January to Friday 2 February 2024, from 10am until 5pm
Saturday 20 January 2024, from 10am until 3pm

Where is the Argyle Shop? Argyle Schoolwear, 8 Hugo Johnston Drive, Penrose, Auckland.

Payment by EFTPOS or Credit/Debit card only.
No Cash payment facilities available.

BEACH ED is on today (and tomorrow)!
SCHEDULE:
TUES 5 DEC: A9ALT, K9SGT, P9PAI (at Orewa)
WED 6 DEC: P10MMA, M10GUO, P10ELI (at Omaha)

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

GBHS's Year 13 Graduation, held last Friday (1 December) was a lovely evening, celebrating the talent and academic accolades on stage. We have some VERY bright sparks in our midst!

Click on the following link for a full list of Scholarships, Awards, and Honours!
https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2023/class-of-2023

GRADUATION EVENING (PHOTO ALBUM): https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2023/class-of-2023

GBHS students Maria Sawaya, Mitchell Layton, and Isak Raccuglia (pictured with students from other schools) have left to spend their summer holidays in Germany, as part of an 8-week reciprocal exchange programme. This is such a fantastic opportunity to embrace the German language, explore its cultural richness, and build lasting connections.

Bring some cash on Friday 8 December for the SAUSAGE SIZZLE which will be held on Friday 8 December! This is a fundraiser for GBHS's Māori language learners, as they prepare for their trip to Rarotonga early next year.

GBHS LEGACY DAY: Green Bay High School's Student Leaders from 2023 and the Student Leaders for 2024 were involved in their annual Legacy Day, earlier this week.

This event allows outgoing Student Leaders to mentor our incoming Leaders by offering guidance, experiences, and a Q&A session. Our new Student leaders also worked on their vision and goals for 2024. We can't wait to see what 2024 brings!

STUDENTS LEADERS 2024: Max Marvin, Isabella Hamilton, Hamish Williamson, Lily Wood, Elena Brunt, Henry Jansen, Bailey Newman, Harrison Clark-Robinson, Matakaea Tikao, Nasoni Victor-Dari, Miller van Saambeek, Nicole Hazelwood, Sarah Arnold, Jahkoby Mataupu, Annie-rose Collins, Tia Edwards, Sophie Fouche, Katarina Vinkovic, Marta Criado-Sors Krusche, Zoe Llewellyn, Celestia Chia-Evans, Olivia Tukia.

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!

Four Year 9 classes are making their way to Orewa Beach today, as part of GBHS's Beach Education programme - let's hope the weather improves!

Next week, on Monday 4 December, classes K9HKL, A9LHL, K9NLA, W9MIN will be heading to Orewa for their turn in the sun and surf.

Please note the FOLLOWING CHANGES to next week's schedule:
TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER (OREWA BEACH): Classes A9ALT, K9SGT, P9PAI
WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER (OMAHA BEACH): Classes P10MMA, M10GUO, P10ELI

Please contact the school office for more information on 817-8173 ext 201.

Congratulations to our MC4 graduates: Hayley Barber-Gray, Azra Clarke, Malia Fifita, Sammi Keleti, Faith Maiava, Maddi Noga, and Jj Rongo, who celebrated the completion of their leadership programme last night. Pictured here with staff members Ulata Hurt, Chris Woodward (Associate Principal) and Savali Tafia.

This 15-week mentoring course aims to build young Pacific leaders, focusing on leadership skills, and confidence building, while inspiring them to thrive, understand and know the beauty of their Pacific identity, culture and values.

GBHS's Sparkly Spangles are spreading some Christmas joy within our community, stopping in at Peacehaven along the way!

The Christmas spirit is beginning to bubble under surface! Residents of Pinesong, Crestwood, and Powley House will be treated to some early Christmas cheer today by GBHS’s very own Sparkly Spangles (Chamber Music Group, and Choir) Musical Tour! Spreading joy and goodwill to all, GBHS's musical elves will certainly get toes tapping and hearts singing! It's great to see our community coming together. Fabulous work everyone!

Have you heard about the Green Bay High School Buy/Sell/Swap Uniform Group? This is a facebook page for Green Bay High School whānau to donate, sell, or buy 2nd hand items.

Items must be clean and in good condition and be current uniform items, as described on the school website: https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/uniform

Not a member? Join Now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/859496341286594/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Green Bay High School does not sell 2nd-hand uniform items - however, we do have a limited supply of pre-loved items to hand on to those in need. Clean uniform items in good condition will be gratefully received.

Did you know about the Green Bay High School Buy/Sell/Swap Uniform Group? This is a page for Green Bay High School whānau to donate, sell, or buy 2nd hand items. Not a member? Join Now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/859496341286594/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Click on the following link for more information regarding GBHS Uniform, online ordering, and Pop-Up Shop bookings: https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/uniform

SHOP DIRECT - Argyle Schoolwear will operate a pop-up shop in December and January to allow you to try and buy in person during the following dates:
Monday 11 December - Friday 15 December 2023: 10am until 5pm.
Saturday 16 December 2023: 10am until 3pm.
Monday 15 January - Friday 2 February 2024: 10am until 5pm.
Saturday 20 January 2024: 10am until 3pm.
Where is the Argyle Pop-Up Shop? Argyle Schoolwear, 8 Hugo Johnston Drive, Penrose, Auckland.

Need to recycle your e-waste? Simply load your boot, drive in, and drop off! It's that easy. This Saturday (2 December) from 9am - 3pm. Located in Green Bay High School's car park this Saturday. Recycle your old electronic gear – they accept pretty much anything with a plug!

Has your child 'lost' their school jumper and/or other items during the year? Students are reminded to please check the lost property items, held in Student Reception BEFORE the end of the school year (12 December 2023).

Items not collected with be given to charity at the end of the year!

This is a timely reminder to please name your child's items - this makes it easier to return lost items to their rightful owner.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini – my strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.

TOMMOROW NIGHT! On Wednesday 29 November 2023, Green Bay High School will be hosting our final whānau hui of the year. The focus of this hui is to welcome our new whānau Māori who will be joining us in 2024.

The hui will be very informal and will run from 6pm - 7pm in the staffroom. The agena is whakawhanaungatanga and kai (BBQ cooked by Student Leaders).

For catering purposes, please RSVP via email to whaea Chloe Marsh with the number of attendees and any dietary requirements so that we can organise the right amount and type of kai: chloe.marsh@greenbayhigh.school.nz

The transition into high school can be a stressful time for rangatahi and whānau alike, and we want to support our new families through the process. Senior leaders, key staff, and student leaders will be at the hui, as well as our existing whānau Māori.

We acknowledge your support as we work together to achieve great outcomes for our rangatahi.

Friday December 8th

Thursday December 7th

Tuesday December 5th

Monday December 4th

Friday December 1st

Thursday November 30th

Wednesday November 29th

Tuesday November 28th

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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]

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