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Meet our Deans (2023)

Each year group has a Level Dean who works closely with your child’s form teacher and subject teachers. The Dean oversees the wellbeing, pastoral care, academic counselling and behaviour management of the students in their cohort and usually follows their group through to graduation from Green Bay High School.

Year 9 Dean Mrs Grace McCormack-Clark is supported by Ms Amelia Farras-Knowles (Year 9 Assistant Dean)
Year 10 Dean Mr Matt Ollerenshaw is supported by Ms Joanne Nolan (Year 10 Assistant Dean)
Year 11 Dean Mrs Lola Le Grange is supported by Mr José Torres (Year 11 Assistant Dean)
Year 12 Dean Mrs Carla Lambert
Year 13 Dean Ms Gabbie Perry

If you require further assistance, please contact our main reception (phone 817-8173 ext 201) we are happy to help point you in the right direction!

grace yr 9

YEAR 9 DEAN

Grace McCormack-Clark ext 221

amelia asst yr 9

Year 9 Asst. Dean

Amelia Farras-Knowles ext 221

matt yr 10

YEAR 10 DEAN

Matt Ollerenshaw ext 209

joanne yr 10 asst dean

Year 10 Asst. Dean

Joanne Nolan ext 209

lola yr 11 dean

YEAR 11 DEAN

Lola Le Grange ext 245

jose yr 11 asst dean

Year 11 Asst. Dean

José Torres ext 245

carla yr 12 dean

YEAR 12 DEAN

Carla Lambert ext 281

gabbie yr 13

YEAR 13 DEAN

Year 13 Dean ext 218

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In The Pink

Friday 17 May 2024

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Exam Rooms

Common Assessment Activity (CAA) Digital Exams

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17th May 2024 at 9:00am

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Sibling Success

Maksis and Sofia

16th May 2024 at 9:59am

Auckland Writers festival

Auckland Writers' Fes

Getting the Scoop

15th May 2024 at 10:17am

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Sturdy Stuff!

Level 1 Engineering

15th May 2024 at 9:40am

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Monster Mash

Year 7 and 8 Technology

15th May 2024 at 9:38am

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From Mannequin's to M

Past GBHS Pupil: Claire Paines

15th May 2024 at 9:17am

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CarbonCycle Compostin

Green Impact

15th May 2024 at 9:10am

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E-Sports / School Clu

Join up!

15th May 2024 at 8:55am

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Hanga-Aro-Rau

Senior Pathways

15th May 2024 at 8:40am

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Scenic Drive UPDATE

No Pedestrian/Cycle Access

10th May 2024 at 3:12pm

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Staying Safe in the C

Staying Safe in the Community

10th May 2024 at 8:29am

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Year 11 students Ollie Harworth (lead guitar), Joe Irvin (vocalist and rhythm guitar), Björn Griffiths (drums), and Harrison Trousdell (bass guitar) competed in the SmokeFreeRockQuest heats for the first time on Saturday 18th May.

Their band, Incipit, spent a whole term writing an original song and performed at the Auckland Girls' Grammar School auditorium.

It was a fun and valuable experience, allowing them to listen to various genres of music, from pop to heavy metal, and learn from other high school students.

Careers Out West Expo - Wednesday 29 May

Don’t miss your chance to explore further education, training, and career options!

Green Bay High School would like to invite our senior students and their whānau to attend the upcoming Careers Out West Expo!

This combined West Auckland Secondary Schools event provides students with the fantastic opportunity to meet over 70 different organisations, including universities, polytechnics, training providers, and industry representatives.

Find Your Future:

📍The Trusts Arena, Henderson.

🗓Wednesday 29th May

⏰3.30pm pm to 6:30pm

DIGITAL EXAMS (21 - 23 May 2024).
CAA exams are an important time for selected Years 11-13 students and are also the first opportunity for Year 10 students to sit these exams.

Click on the following link for Eaxm Room Allocations and more information;
After each exam, students will continue with their timetable classes: https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024/exam-rooms

ON THE DAY - EXAM PREPARATION:
Arrive early! In the morning of the exam check B block whiteboard for Reading & Writing and F block whiteboard for Numeracy to confirm room allocations.

GBHS's Got Talent is taking place on the evening of Wednesday 22 May, 2024.
Auditorium doors open at 6pm with the first act beginning at 6.15pm.

Entry by koha.
Snack bar at intermission - cash sales only.

Come along for a great night of entertainment. Be wowed by the special talents on display - some of which you would never have guessed your peers could do!

With a wide range of performances to be showcased, there is sure to be something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

All proceeds go towards supporting Green Bay High School's mentoring progamme, as facilitated by our wonderful Youth Workers.

Please email youth.workers@greenbayhigh.school.nz for more information.

From Worm Bins and Workshops to becoming a Composting Community!

GBHS is excited to see the installation of a CarbonCycle Composting scheme getting underway, with the first sod being turned today!

Fiona Drummond (pictured left in 1st image) and a group of L2 Construction students are getting stuck in, and are looking forward to working with local stakeholders and our school-wide community to minimise food waste.

Level 1 Engineering students are literally meeting the brief; becoming well-balanced, sturdy engineers, combining practical and theory course skills to create a high-quality outcome!

The L1 Engineering course at GBHS combines basic skills and knowledge. The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is an introductory qualification for secondary students interested in Mechanical Engineering.

For some, it may be the creativity and practical aspect they enjoy most, for others it may be a pathway for pursuing a career in Maintenance, General Engineering, Marine and Fabrication, or Machining and Tool Making.

Whatever the reason, there is some amazing work being constructed!

Year 7 and 8 students from neighbouring Green Bay (Primary/Intermediate) School are coming to the end of their first rotation of Technology classes - held at Green Bay High School.

During their Visual Art classes, the students have been creating Monsters inspired by Artist Jacque Davis, and used the design process to develop their ideas, practised tonal painting techniques and learnt how to layer paint with different processes such as scraping, stencilling and using paint pens for patterns and fine details.

The Year 8s also developed their construction and problem-solving skills by trying out ways to make their Monsters stand up!

Don't they look awesome!

A group of GBHS Scholarship English students attended the Auckland Writers' Festival 'school day' at Aotea Centre, yesterday - a chance for schools to get a peek before the public!

After listening to inspiring talks from four writers, Elizabeth Acevedo (United States: Multi-award-winning international writer and slam poet), Steph Matuku (NZ Award-winning author and screenwriter), Rachael King (NZ Award-winning author and former literary festival director), and Airana Ngarewa (NZ's No. 1 charts best-selling author and educator).

Students made the most of having the opportunity to ask authors questions - and get books signed.

This was a great experience for the students - and teachers alike!

Auckland Writers' Festival: 14 -19 May, 2024
Click on the following link for more info: https://www.writersfestival.co.nz/

REMINDER: Pink Shirt Day (Friday 17 May 2024)

Please note: this is NOT not a mufti day.

Students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt or pink item with their school uniform on Friday 17th May to help raise awareness of anti-bullying.

Form Class prize for most pink worn!

Remember to bring cash for the Bake Sale, to be held at lunchtime in the Library courtyard. All proceeds go to Pink Shirt Day.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

E-SPORTS CLUB: GBHS invites students who are interested in joining the GBHS E-Sports club, to log into the google classroom (vf566oe) and fill out the form so that we can get an idea of what days work for everyone and what games you are interested in playing.
If you have any patai/questions, please contact Mr Torres via email: jose.torres@greenbayhigh.school.nz

Kia ora community, AT Transport has provided the following information:

No Pedestrian/Cycle Access through Scenic Drive Closure Titirangi 7am-5pm Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May.

Woodlands Park Road to Titirangi Roundabout Closure.

Please note the pedestrian access will be unavailable through the site tomorrow and Friday. AT will be working on the culverts through the road, and these extend through the walkway.

Before and after work hours, pedestrian and cycle access will be available.

For these two days, please use Kohu Road as an alternative pedestrian and cycle route.

Traffic management staff have also been letting people know as they have walked through the site.

Ngā mihi, AT Engagement

Image above: (sourced: Waitakere Ranges West - April 2015

Hanga-Aro-Rau Senior Pathways Advisor, Beth Nalter, facilitated an insightful careers event at GBHS for Year 13 Vocational Studies students last week.

The panel of volunteers included Paul White: Manager of Māori Outcomes - Ports of Auckland; Zen Ogiyama: NZ Customs Junior - Rocket Freight; Reagan Morta: Talent Acquisition Partner - The Warehouse Group; Jaxon Neale: Shipping Specialist - Willship International Ltd; Julie Palmer: Account Manager - Cosco Shipping Lines NZ Ltd; Karl Middleton: Transport Manager - Reliable Transport.

Hanga-Aro-Rau work with industry and employers to understand skills needed in the workforce. This information is passed on to education and training providers.

Many of you may remember Beth during her time working at GBHS as a Careers Councillor. Beth is following her passion to ensure relevant learning programmes and skills address future workforce needs.

This session allowed volunteers within the logistics industry to show a wide range of pathways available, that for the most part, is not always visible as a direct pathway from school.

SIBLING SUCCESS: Amazing achievement for brother and sister in the recent Rotorua 10km race (Saturday 4 May) with a club 1st place result!

Maksis Maulvurfs (Year 13) and his sister Sofia Maulvurfs (Year 9) who both run for Lyndale Athletics, finished the 10km run with fantastic times, putting their club's team on the winners podium and also placing 3rd (males) and 2nd (females) overall, out of 100's of runners entered.

Maksis completed the 10km race with a time of 36min 54 sec, and Sofia completed the 10km race with 40min 29 sec. Amazing!

The Rotorua Marathon Go Media 10km race, starts in the Government Gardens, winds through the volcanic Sulphur Flats, down Titokorangi Drive (Long Mile) next to the Redwoods within the Whakarewarewa Forest, and then returns to the finish at Government Gardens.

REMINDER: GBHS will be closing at the earlier time of 12 noon TODAY (Wednesday 15 May), as Green Bay High School teachers will be attending a Paid Union Meeting.

Buses are NOT able to come at the earlier time, however, the school library will be open and available for students who need to remain on-site and be supervised.

GBHS's teams are starting their winter season of sport this week and yet again we have increased the number of teams competing due to the demand from students.

We are trying to make it as easy as possible to keep up to date with draws and results published on our school Facebook, SchoolBridge App, and included in our weekly newsletters.

CLICK on the following link for this week's SPORTS DRAW!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/196vAgWpNCOqhnOSr7Y7t0sN2zf1EC9MqyFJ0vN97UZw/edit?usp=sharing

Please get in contact with the Sports Department (phone 817-8173 ext 233) if you need any information, or you want to support in any way.

A TOUCH OF AUTUMN: Today's weather provided the perfect backdrop for some stunning campus photos to be taken in preparation for our Open evening marketing.

Save the Date:
GBHS's OPEN DAY 2024 is taking place on Wednesday 24 July 2024, from 3pm - 7pm.

GBHS Level 2 and Level 3 Art History students visited the Auckland City Art Gallery yesterday, to select works for their Personal Response assessments and to see the Early Modernism Artworks donated to the Gallery as part of the Robinson Collection. Finishing the day with a tour of Public Artworks within the City.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora! Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Next Friday (17 May 2024) is Pink Shirt Day - please note: this is NOT a mufti day, however, students can choose to wear a PINK SHIRT with their uniform and/or accessorise the uniform with Pink items for the day.

Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.

Click on the following link for more information about the Pink Shirt Day kaupapa: https://pinkshirtday.org.nz/about/history

Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. It’s about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or cultural background.

Pink Shirt Day is the day Aotearoa comes together to take a stand against bullying. The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHFNZ) has run the campaign since 2012, inspiring tangata to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Pink Shirt Day is led by the Mental Health Foundation with support from InsideOUT, the Peace Foundation, New Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA), Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi Indigenous Youth Hub, the Human Rights Commission, Bullying-Free NZ Week, Cook Islands Development Agency and Asian Family Services.

By donating to Pink Shirt Day, you are supporting the MHFNZ to reduce bullying; through raising awareness about bullying prevention, funding education workshops, and supplying thousands of free resources that promote inclusive workplaces, schools, and communities.

Year 13 Student Leaders Bailey Newman and Olivia Tukia are proud to promote Green Bay High School as one of the collection points for the Give A Kid A Blanket Winter Appeal.

As part of their school Service Council responsibilities, Bailey and Olivia lead by example and actively work towards promoting manaakitanga to show kindness, respect, and support to effect positive change. Give A Kid A Blanket distributes donated items to those in need, working alongside local health and social agencies including Police, Public Health Nurses, Community and Social workers.

Pre-loved (or new) items that are in clean and good condition can be dropped off the GBHS's main office, or to our Student Services reception. Items may include new and excellent condition pre-loved blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, jumpers, beanies, socks ... think about what makes you warm and cosy and share the love!

Give a Kid a Blanket has launched its winter appeal to help keep families warm across Tāmaki Makaurau, and is a Community Activated Art Action conceived and led by artists Donna Turtle Sarten & Bernie Harfleet, situated in the Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson.

Bailey and Olivia will take all donated items collected from Green Bay High School's community directly to the Give A Kid A Blanket 'warehouse' to see first-hand the scope of demand and need.

Collected items will be boxed up and taken at the end of Term 2/Week 6 (Friday 7 June, 2024).

The confidence and self-esteem levels of Year 12 students Tasmin Roberts, and Lachlan Rodden, have soared to new heights after completing a 21-Day Outward Bound (Mind, Body, Soul) course.

The MBS course promotes independence and leadership qualities, with participants completing a variety of outdoor challenges while being 'off-grid' without a cellphone - giving students time to 'disconnect to reconnect' to the world around them.

"Definite highlights were sailing and hiking in the Marlborough Sounds," says Lachlan, "And taking my turn as Captain of the ship, giving commands and making sure we were going in the right direction!"

Part of the Mind, Body, Soul experience is having a positive mindset to take on new challenges with a range of activities such as sailing, rock climbing and abseiling to tramping and solo camping.

Overcoming physical and emotional challenges and expecting the unexpected were all part of the 'adventure'.

Each morning began with a 3km run and 6am swim before each group was given their instructions for the day.

"Spending the night in the bush, all alone, with just a ground sheet and a fly (for cover) was something else!" says Tasmin, who loved every minute of the MBS Outward Bound experience, and has already started looking into going on an upcoming Spirit of Adventure course.

Year 9 students are putting their best foot forward during ROUNDERS' DAY to beat the chill, with a stunning blue sky backdrop.

Linked to the Year 9 Physical Education course, GBHS's Rounders' Day is the perfect opportunity for students to develop communication skills (listening and speaking), leadership, and teamwork while demonstrating fair play and resilience.

Students will develop their batting skills and fielding techniques, and support peers with coaching and umpiring while understanding the physical, mental, and social health benefits of playing rounders.

House Points are also awarded for school spirit, best dressed, top class etc.

Tomorrow's guest speaker is a local DOCTOR!

GBHS Careers Department warmly invites students to come along to “Kawhe & Kōrero” sessions, held every Tuesday at lunchtime in the Mana Tangata building.

Free hot drinks available!

Come along and ask about the type of skills, study and expectations that are required to follow this career pathway.

During the Kawhe & Kōrero sessions, students will get to meet people from different industries, and ask plenty of questions.

Come along and hear about a range of careers, and different paths people take to get into their roles, useful experience and/or qualifications ... and the best and worst parts of their jobs.

THIS WEEK'S TABLE TENNIS DRAW:
Friday 10 May:
Junior White Vs Rutherford 3: 4.15pm @ Waitemata Table Tennis Stadium
Junior Blue Vs Rutherford 1: 4.15pm @ Waitemata Table Tennis Stadium

Patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

THIS WEEK'S SQUASH DRAW:
Wednesday 8 May:
Premier Boys vs Auckland Grammar Premier: 4.15pm @ Auckland Grammar

Any patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

THIS WEEK'S RUGBY LEAGUE DRAW:
Wednesday 8 May:
Green Bay Vs Tamaki Senior A: 4.00pm @ Tamaki

Any patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

THIS WEEK'S BASKETBALL DRAW:
Wednesday 8 May:
Junior A Vs Rutherford: 5.00pm @ Green Bay
Junior B Vs Kelston Red: 5.00pm @ Kelston 1
Junior C Vs Kelston Blue: 6.00pm @ Kelston 1
Junior A Girls Vs Waitakere: 5.00pm @ Waitakere 1

Thursday 9 May:
U17 Vs Avondale: 5.00pm @ Avondale 1

Patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

FOOTBALL DRAW
Wednesday 8 May:
1st XI Girls Vs One Tree Hill 1st XI: 4.00pm @ Green Bay
2nd XI Girls Vs St Dominic's: 4.00pm @ Liston
Junior A Girls Vs Mt Albert Jets: 4.00pm @ Eastdale Park 2

Saturday 11May:
1st XI Boys Vs Glendowie: 10.30am @ Glendowie 1
2nd XI Boys Vs Waitakere 2nd XI: 10.00am @ Waitakere 1
Year 12 vs Western Springs C1:10.00am @ Green Bay
Year 11 Blue Vs Rangitoto 11A: 10.00am @ Rangitoto 4
Year 11 Green Vs St Peter's Yellow: 10.00am @ (tbc)
14A Vs Western Springs 14A: 9.00am @ Green Bay
10A Vs Rutherford 10A: 9.00am @ Rutherford 2
9 Blue Vs Mt Albert Mariners: 9.00am @ (tbc)
9 Green Vs Mt Albert Slavia: 9.00am @ Avondale Racecourse 11
9 White vs Lynfield Green: 9.00am @ Lynfield 2

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:
1st XI Boys Vs Lynfield 1:0 - 1 (Loss)

Patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

Year 11 students Ollie Harworth (lead guitar), Joe Irvin (vocalist and rhythm guitar), Björn Griffiths (drums), and Harrison Trousdell (bass guitar) competed in the SmokeFreeRockQuest heats for the first time on Saturday 18th May.

Their band, Incipit, spent a whole term writing an original song and performed at the Auckland Girls' Grammar School auditorium.

It was a fun and valuable experience, allowing them to listen to various genres of music, from pop to heavy metal, and learn from other high school students.

Monday May 20th

Careers Out West Expo - Wednesday 29 May

Don’t miss your chance to explore further education, training, and career options!

Green Bay High School would like to invite our senior students and their whānau to attend the upcoming Careers Out West Expo!

This combined West Auckland Secondary Schools event provides students with the fantastic opportunity to meet over 70 different organisations, including universities, polytechnics, training providers, and industry representatives.

Find Your Future:

📍The Trusts Arena, Henderson.

🗓Wednesday 29th May

⏰3.30pm pm to 6:30pm

Monday May 20th

DIGITAL EXAMS (21 - 23 May 2024).
CAA exams are an important time for selected Years 11-13 students and are also the first opportunity for Year 10 students to sit these exams.

Click on the following link for Eaxm Room Allocations and more information;
After each exam, students will continue with their timetable classes: https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2024/exam-rooms

ON THE DAY - EXAM PREPARATION:
Arrive early! In the morning of the exam check B block whiteboard for Reading & Writing and F block whiteboard for Numeracy to confirm room allocations.

Monday May 20th

GBHS's Got Talent is taking place on the evening of Wednesday 22 May, 2024.
Auditorium doors open at 6pm with the first act beginning at 6.15pm.

Entry by koha.
Snack bar at intermission - cash sales only.

Come along for a great night of entertainment. Be wowed by the special talents on display - some of which you would never have guessed your peers could do!

With a wide range of performances to be showcased, there is sure to be something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

All proceeds go towards supporting Green Bay High School's mentoring progamme, as facilitated by our wonderful Youth Workers.

Please email youth.workers@greenbayhigh.school.nz for more information.

Monday May 20th

From Worm Bins and Workshops to becoming a Composting Community!

GBHS is excited to see the installation of a CarbonCycle Composting scheme getting underway, with the first sod being turned today!

Fiona Drummond (pictured left in 1st image) and a group of L2 Construction students are getting stuck in, and are looking forward to working with local stakeholders and our school-wide community to minimise food waste.

Friday May 17th

Level 1 Engineering students are literally meeting the brief; becoming well-balanced, sturdy engineers, combining practical and theory course skills to create a high-quality outcome!

The L1 Engineering course at GBHS combines basic skills and knowledge. The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is an introductory qualification for secondary students interested in Mechanical Engineering.

For some, it may be the creativity and practical aspect they enjoy most, for others it may be a pathway for pursuing a career in Maintenance, General Engineering, Marine and Fabrication, or Machining and Tool Making.

Whatever the reason, there is some amazing work being constructed!

Friday May 17th

Year 7 and 8 students from neighbouring Green Bay (Primary/Intermediate) School are coming to the end of their first rotation of Technology classes - held at Green Bay High School.

During their Visual Art classes, the students have been creating Monsters inspired by Artist Jacque Davis, and used the design process to develop their ideas, practised tonal painting techniques and learnt how to layer paint with different processes such as scraping, stencilling and using paint pens for patterns and fine details.

The Year 8s also developed their construction and problem-solving skills by trying out ways to make their Monsters stand up!

Don't they look awesome!

Friday May 17th

A group of GBHS Scholarship English students attended the Auckland Writers' Festival 'school day' at Aotea Centre, yesterday - a chance for schools to get a peek before the public!

After listening to inspiring talks from four writers, Elizabeth Acevedo (United States: Multi-award-winning international writer and slam poet), Steph Matuku (NZ Award-winning author and screenwriter), Rachael King (NZ Award-winning author and former literary festival director), and Airana Ngarewa (NZ's No. 1 charts best-selling author and educator).

Students made the most of having the opportunity to ask authors questions - and get books signed.

This was a great experience for the students - and teachers alike!

Auckland Writers' Festival: 14 -19 May, 2024
Click on the following link for more info: https://www.writersfestival.co.nz/

Thursday May 16th

REMINDER: Pink Shirt Day (Friday 17 May 2024)

Please note: this is NOT not a mufti day.

Students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt or pink item with their school uniform on Friday 17th May to help raise awareness of anti-bullying.

Form Class prize for most pink worn!

Remember to bring cash for the Bake Sale, to be held at lunchtime in the Library courtyard. All proceeds go to Pink Shirt Day.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Wednesday May 15th

E-SPORTS CLUB: GBHS invites students who are interested in joining the GBHS E-Sports club, to log into the google classroom (vf566oe) and fill out the form so that we can get an idea of what days work for everyone and what games you are interested in playing.
If you have any patai/questions, please contact Mr Torres via email: jose.torres@greenbayhigh.school.nz

Wednesday May 15th

Kia ora community, AT Transport has provided the following information:

No Pedestrian/Cycle Access through Scenic Drive Closure Titirangi 7am-5pm Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May.

Woodlands Park Road to Titirangi Roundabout Closure.

Please note the pedestrian access will be unavailable through the site tomorrow and Friday. AT will be working on the culverts through the road, and these extend through the walkway.

Before and after work hours, pedestrian and cycle access will be available.

For these two days, please use Kohu Road as an alternative pedestrian and cycle route.

Traffic management staff have also been letting people know as they have walked through the site.

Ngā mihi, AT Engagement

Image above: (sourced: Waitakere Ranges West - April 2015

Wednesday May 15th

Hanga-Aro-Rau Senior Pathways Advisor, Beth Nalter, facilitated an insightful careers event at GBHS for Year 13 Vocational Studies students last week.

The panel of volunteers included Paul White: Manager of Māori Outcomes - Ports of Auckland; Zen Ogiyama: NZ Customs Junior - Rocket Freight; Reagan Morta: Talent Acquisition Partner - The Warehouse Group; Jaxon Neale: Shipping Specialist - Willship International Ltd; Julie Palmer: Account Manager - Cosco Shipping Lines NZ Ltd; Karl Middleton: Transport Manager - Reliable Transport.

Hanga-Aro-Rau work with industry and employers to understand skills needed in the workforce. This information is passed on to education and training providers.

Many of you may remember Beth during her time working at GBHS as a Careers Councillor. Beth is following her passion to ensure relevant learning programmes and skills address future workforce needs.

This session allowed volunteers within the logistics industry to show a wide range of pathways available, that for the most part, is not always visible as a direct pathway from school.

Wednesday May 15th

SIBLING SUCCESS: Amazing achievement for brother and sister in the recent Rotorua 10km race (Saturday 4 May) with a club 1st place result!

Maksis Maulvurfs (Year 13) and his sister Sofia Maulvurfs (Year 9) who both run for Lyndale Athletics, finished the 10km run with fantastic times, putting their club's team on the winners podium and also placing 3rd (males) and 2nd (females) overall, out of 100's of runners entered.

Maksis completed the 10km race with a time of 36min 54 sec, and Sofia completed the 10km race with 40min 29 sec. Amazing!

The Rotorua Marathon Go Media 10km race, starts in the Government Gardens, winds through the volcanic Sulphur Flats, down Titokorangi Drive (Long Mile) next to the Redwoods within the Whakarewarewa Forest, and then returns to the finish at Government Gardens.

Wednesday May 15th

REMINDER: GBHS will be closing at the earlier time of 12 noon TODAY (Wednesday 15 May), as Green Bay High School teachers will be attending a Paid Union Meeting.

Buses are NOT able to come at the earlier time, however, the school library will be open and available for students who need to remain on-site and be supervised.

Wednesday May 15th

GBHS's teams are starting their winter season of sport this week and yet again we have increased the number of teams competing due to the demand from students.

We are trying to make it as easy as possible to keep up to date with draws and results published on our school Facebook, SchoolBridge App, and included in our weekly newsletters.

CLICK on the following link for this week's SPORTS DRAW!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/196vAgWpNCOqhnOSr7Y7t0sN2zf1EC9MqyFJ0vN97UZw/edit?usp=sharing

Please get in contact with the Sports Department (phone 817-8173 ext 233) if you need any information, or you want to support in any way.

Friday May 10th

A TOUCH OF AUTUMN: Today's weather provided the perfect backdrop for some stunning campus photos to be taken in preparation for our Open evening marketing.

Save the Date:
GBHS's OPEN DAY 2024 is taking place on Wednesday 24 July 2024, from 3pm - 7pm.

Friday May 10th

GBHS Level 2 and Level 3 Art History students visited the Auckland City Art Gallery yesterday, to select works for their Personal Response assessments and to see the Early Modernism Artworks donated to the Gallery as part of the Robinson Collection. Finishing the day with a tour of Public Artworks within the City.

Friday May 10th

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora! Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Next Friday (17 May 2024) is Pink Shirt Day - please note: this is NOT a mufti day, however, students can choose to wear a PINK SHIRT with their uniform and/or accessorise the uniform with Pink items for the day.

Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.

Click on the following link for more information about the Pink Shirt Day kaupapa: https://pinkshirtday.org.nz/about/history

Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. It’s about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or cultural background.

Pink Shirt Day is the day Aotearoa comes together to take a stand against bullying. The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHFNZ) has run the campaign since 2012, inspiring tangata to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Pink Shirt Day is led by the Mental Health Foundation with support from InsideOUT, the Peace Foundation, New Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA), Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi Indigenous Youth Hub, the Human Rights Commission, Bullying-Free NZ Week, Cook Islands Development Agency and Asian Family Services.

By donating to Pink Shirt Day, you are supporting the MHFNZ to reduce bullying; through raising awareness about bullying prevention, funding education workshops, and supplying thousands of free resources that promote inclusive workplaces, schools, and communities.

Thursday May 9th

Year 13 Student Leaders Bailey Newman and Olivia Tukia are proud to promote Green Bay High School as one of the collection points for the Give A Kid A Blanket Winter Appeal.

As part of their school Service Council responsibilities, Bailey and Olivia lead by example and actively work towards promoting manaakitanga to show kindness, respect, and support to effect positive change. Give A Kid A Blanket distributes donated items to those in need, working alongside local health and social agencies including Police, Public Health Nurses, Community and Social workers.

Pre-loved (or new) items that are in clean and good condition can be dropped off the GBHS's main office, or to our Student Services reception. Items may include new and excellent condition pre-loved blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, jumpers, beanies, socks ... think about what makes you warm and cosy and share the love!

Give a Kid a Blanket has launched its winter appeal to help keep families warm across Tāmaki Makaurau, and is a Community Activated Art Action conceived and led by artists Donna Turtle Sarten & Bernie Harfleet, situated in the Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson.

Bailey and Olivia will take all donated items collected from Green Bay High School's community directly to the Give A Kid A Blanket 'warehouse' to see first-hand the scope of demand and need.

Collected items will be boxed up and taken at the end of Term 2/Week 6 (Friday 7 June, 2024).

Thursday May 9th

The confidence and self-esteem levels of Year 12 students Tasmin Roberts, and Lachlan Rodden, have soared to new heights after completing a 21-Day Outward Bound (Mind, Body, Soul) course.

The MBS course promotes independence and leadership qualities, with participants completing a variety of outdoor challenges while being 'off-grid' without a cellphone - giving students time to 'disconnect to reconnect' to the world around them.

"Definite highlights were sailing and hiking in the Marlborough Sounds," says Lachlan, "And taking my turn as Captain of the ship, giving commands and making sure we were going in the right direction!"

Part of the Mind, Body, Soul experience is having a positive mindset to take on new challenges with a range of activities such as sailing, rock climbing and abseiling to tramping and solo camping.

Overcoming physical and emotional challenges and expecting the unexpected were all part of the 'adventure'.

Each morning began with a 3km run and 6am swim before each group was given their instructions for the day.

"Spending the night in the bush, all alone, with just a ground sheet and a fly (for cover) was something else!" says Tasmin, who loved every minute of the MBS Outward Bound experience, and has already started looking into going on an upcoming Spirit of Adventure course.

Wednesday May 8th

Year 9 students are putting their best foot forward during ROUNDERS' DAY to beat the chill, with a stunning blue sky backdrop.

Linked to the Year 9 Physical Education course, GBHS's Rounders' Day is the perfect opportunity for students to develop communication skills (listening and speaking), leadership, and teamwork while demonstrating fair play and resilience.

Students will develop their batting skills and fielding techniques, and support peers with coaching and umpiring while understanding the physical, mental, and social health benefits of playing rounders.

House Points are also awarded for school spirit, best dressed, top class etc.

Wednesday May 8th

Tomorrow's guest speaker is a local DOCTOR!

GBHS Careers Department warmly invites students to come along to “Kawhe & Kōrero” sessions, held every Tuesday at lunchtime in the Mana Tangata building.

Free hot drinks available!

Come along and ask about the type of skills, study and expectations that are required to follow this career pathway.

During the Kawhe & Kōrero sessions, students will get to meet people from different industries, and ask plenty of questions.

Come along and hear about a range of careers, and different paths people take to get into their roles, useful experience and/or qualifications ... and the best and worst parts of their jobs.

THIS WEEK'S TABLE TENNIS DRAW:
Friday 10 May:
Junior White Vs Rutherford 3: 4.15pm @ Waitemata Table Tennis Stadium
Junior Blue Vs Rutherford 1: 4.15pm @ Waitemata Table Tennis Stadium

Patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

THIS WEEK'S SQUASH DRAW:
Wednesday 8 May:
Premier Boys vs Auckland Grammar Premier: 4.15pm @ Auckland Grammar

Any patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

THIS WEEK'S RUGBY LEAGUE DRAW:
Wednesday 8 May:
Green Bay Vs Tamaki Senior A: 4.00pm @ Tamaki

Any patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

THIS WEEK'S BASKETBALL DRAW:
Wednesday 8 May:
Junior A Vs Rutherford: 5.00pm @ Green Bay
Junior B Vs Kelston Red: 5.00pm @ Kelston 1
Junior C Vs Kelston Blue: 6.00pm @ Kelston 1
Junior A Girls Vs Waitakere: 5.00pm @ Waitakere 1

Thursday 9 May:
U17 Vs Avondale: 5.00pm @ Avondale 1

Patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

FOOTBALL DRAW
Wednesday 8 May:
1st XI Girls Vs One Tree Hill 1st XI: 4.00pm @ Green Bay
2nd XI Girls Vs St Dominic's: 4.00pm @ Liston
Junior A Girls Vs Mt Albert Jets: 4.00pm @ Eastdale Park 2

Saturday 11May:
1st XI Boys Vs Glendowie: 10.30am @ Glendowie 1
2nd XI Boys Vs Waitakere 2nd XI: 10.00am @ Waitakere 1
Year 12 vs Western Springs C1:10.00am @ Green Bay
Year 11 Blue Vs Rangitoto 11A: 10.00am @ Rangitoto 4
Year 11 Green Vs St Peter's Yellow: 10.00am @ (tbc)
14A Vs Western Springs 14A: 9.00am @ Green Bay
10A Vs Rutherford 10A: 9.00am @ Rutherford 2
9 Blue Vs Mt Albert Mariners: 9.00am @ (tbc)
9 Green Vs Mt Albert Slavia: 9.00am @ Avondale Racecourse 11
9 White vs Lynfield Green: 9.00am @ Lynfield 2

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:
1st XI Boys Vs Lynfield 1:0 - 1 (Loss)

Patai/questions? Please contact GBHS Sport: 817-8173 ext 233

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143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay
Auckland 0643
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