--- title: 'Curriculum & Learning' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas/curriculum-learning' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas/curriculum-learning.md' date: '2026-09-14' description: 'Green Bay High School is a great place to go to school! Green Bay High School is a state co-educational Years 9 to 13 secondary school. Serving families in Green Bay, Titirangi and the surrounding areas, our focus is on learning that is relevant, exciting and meets the needs of our students. Vision…' --- # Curriculum & Learning Curriculum Te Angitu Ngātahi - Succeeding Together ![be the best](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/f/f/a/e/fffae5f9500db2b32bd27644ba7a3f7a00b347c3-be-the-best.jpg "be the best") #### Green Bay High School is a great place to go to school! Green Bay High School is a state co-educational Years 9 to 13 secondary school. Serving families in Green Bay, Titirangi and the surrounding areas, our focus is on learning that is relevant, exciting and meets the needs of our students. #### Vision Our vision is Te Angitu Ngātahi - Succeeding Together, and as a school we make time to foster strong relationships across our wider school community, to support all students to achieve their best throughout the five years they are with us. #### Values Students are encouraged to value: - EXCELLENCE / RAU O TE HUIA: being outstanding or extremely good - COURAGE / KO KAURI: having the mind or spirit that enables you to face difficulty without fear - RESPECT / HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA: showing due regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others - RESPONSIVENESS / E TIPU, E REA: adapting quickly, positively and appropriately to changing circumstances Green Bay High School’s size and environment enables us to offer great opportunities for our students. Traditional subject pathways run alongside more personalized learning approaches, allowing our students to flourish. The continued development of our facilities, buildings and technology supports all students to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom. The school plays an active role in the local community by engaging with families, local schools and community groups. Key to Green Bay’s success is a focus on supporting students to develop the skills needed to be successful, lifelong learners who contribute positively in the community. #### Green Bay High School offers: - A clear, strong vision shared by an effective Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. - A team of teaching professionals who are experts in their subjects and enthusiastically embrace the latest professional development and change - A strong school culture that promotes positive relationships as an essential part of effective learning - An imaginative use of NCEA; traditional learning pathways which sit alongside innovative curriculum initiatives - Academic counselling that supports all students to achieve their personal best - Major investment in upgrading ICT infrastructure; a carefully developed e-learning plan with a ‘bring your own device’ strategy - Active involvement and leadership of Kōtuitui, our local community of learning network - Multi-million dollar property upgrades including a Performing Arts Centre, Sports/PE facilities and classroom facilities a newly completed 3 million dollar upgrade to the Library and English department and planned acoustic upgrades to the music rooms - Exciting growth in sport with a focus both on top competition level and those who love playing sports - Huge opportunities to participate in a wide variety of students groups and initiatives including, performance and cultural activities - Strong student leadership across the school, growing the leaders of the future - Our continued focus is on working together to meet the aspirations of our community and young people ![lola](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/5/f/a/a/25faaa0993cd5d36dc8fd903a22a815b79251477-lola-le-grange.jpg "lola") Year 9 Dean (2026) Lola La Grange (817-8173 ext 245) [Year 9 Dean (2026) Lola La Grange (817-8173 ext 245)](mailto:lola.legrange@greenbayhigh.school.nz) ![Lucy Morrin](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/8/6/9/7/48697a282d6055344498fb57f1af317cce2b330b-lucy-morrin.jpg "Lucy Morrin") Year 10 Dean (2026) Lucy Morrin (817-8173 ext 281) [Year 10 Dean (2026) Lucy Morrin (817-8173 ext 281)](mailto:lucy.morrin@greenbayhigh.school.nz) ![GABBIE](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/3/0/5/4/630544f0dbf88481523969f35eca0bf7289d6274-gabby-perry.jpg "GABBIE") Year 11 Dean (2026) Gabbie Perry (817-8173 ext 218) [Year 11 Dean (2026) Gabbie Perry (817-8173 ext 218)](mailto:gabrielle.perry@greenbayhigh.school.nz) ![grace](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/9/e/9/a/19e9ad354e464fa5a2a90306d1949fcdeb51ea1a-grace-mccormackclarkx3.jpg "grace") Year 12 Dean (2026) Grace McCormack-Clark (817-8173 ext 221) [Year 12 Dean (2026) Grace McCormack-Clark (817-8173 ext 221)](mailto:grace.mccormack-clark@greenbayhigh.school.nz) ![matt ollerenshaw](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/9/a/5/c/a9a5c34fbc56d23188230d86b9ba694a8da9c8fa-matt-ollerenshaw.jpg "matt ollerenshaw") Year 13 Dean (2026) Matt Ollerenshaw (817-8173 ext 209) [Year 13 Dean (2026) Matt Ollerenshaw (817-8173 ext 209)](mailto:matt.ollerenshaw@greenbayhigh.school.nz) Calendar Oct 20 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 9:45am Salvation Army, New Lynn Oct 20 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 9:45am Salvation Army, New Lynn Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1 11:25am Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1 11:25am Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2 12:30pm Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2 12:30pm Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 22 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 22 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 22 GBHS Sport Award Evening 6:30pm GBHS Auditorium Oct 22 GBHS Sport Award Evening 6:30pm GBHS Auditorium Oct 23 Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc) 8:40am Oct 23 Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc) 8:40am Oct 23 L2 Folio Exhibition 8:45am Oct 23 L2 Folio Exhibition 8:45am Oct 26 Labour Day - public holiday Oct 26 Labour Day - public holiday Oct 27 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 11:05am Salvation Army, New Lynn Oct 27 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 11:05am Salvation Army, New Lynn Oct 28 Junior Tag ODT (EOTC) 7:00am Moire Park, Massey Oct 28 Junior Tag ODT (EOTC) 7:00am Moire Park, Massey Oct 28 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 28 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 29 Y9 LifeChangers workshops 8:40am Oct 29 Y9 LifeChangers workshops 8:40am Oct 29 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 29 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 29 Jazz Band GEIS (EOTC) 11:45am GEIS Oct 29 Jazz Band GEIS (EOTC) 11:45am GEIS Oct 29 BOT Meeting (5pm - 7pm) 5:00pm Oct 29 BOT Meeting (5pm - 7pm) 5:00pm Oct 30 L3 Folio Exhibition 8:45am Oct 30 L3 Folio Exhibition 8:45am Oct 20 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 9:45am Salvation Army, New Lynn Oct 20 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) 9:45am Salvation Army, New Lynn Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1 11:25am Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #1 11:25am Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2 12:30pm Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 21 02VOC Volunteering (EOTC) #2 12:30pm Kiwi Valley Farm Oct 22 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 22 Football Refereeing (EOTC) 8:45am Crum Park Oct 22 GBHS Sport Award Evening 6:30pm GBHS Auditorium Oct 22 GBHS Sport Award Evening 6:30pm GBHS Auditorium Oct 23 Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc) 8:40am Oct 23 Kōtuitui Speech Competition (tbc) 8:40am Oct 23 L2 Folio Exhibition 8:45am Oct 23 L2 Folio Exhibition 8:45am Oct 26 Labour Day - 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