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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

School News

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

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Oh, What a Night!

Jnr Creative Arts Evening

21st November 2024 at 2:10pm

table tennis tables

Table Tennis

Stay Active!

21st November 2024 at 12:10pm

autumn

REMINDER: early closi

22 November 2024

21st November 2024 at 10:20am

volcanic eruption

Scientific Research

University of Canterbury

20th November 2024 at 12:20pm

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Spanish Literature Aw

Poppy Edwards-Pascual

20th November 2024 at 11:54am

louie miller vsa 2313

SVA - Top Award!

Louie Miller (2024)

19th November 2024 at 1:54pm

Kainga

Maia Waikari (Yr 13)

Te Uru Secondary Art Award and Exhibition

19th November 2024 at 7:30am

PILOT 2024

P.I.L.O.T Conference

Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow

18th November 2024 at 7:30am

piha beach

Kōtuitui Writers' Cha

Tūrangawaewae

15th November 2024 at 12:20pm

autumn

PAID UNION MEETING

Early Closing

15th November 2024 at 10:20am

measles

Measles

Ministry of Health

15th November 2024 at 9:10am

library books

Holiday Reading ...

GBHS Library News

15th November 2024 at 7:40am

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

Student Volunteer Army: National Top Volunteer and winner of SVA’s first-ever Next Steps grant!

Congratulations to Louie Miller (Year 13) who has completed an incredible 2,313 hours of volunteering in 2024.

Louie has been named as this year’s Top Volunteer out of 18,000 student volunteers across Aotearoa.

Louie is also the inaugural recipient of the $1,000 Next Steps Grant.

SVA's November newsletter states "Louie has spent the vast majority of his hours of service volunteering with Fire & Emergency New Zealand. Since being selected out of 40 candidates at a rigorous recruitment day, he has attended two trainings a week as well as regular call-outs – from ducks stuck down a drain to medical emergencies, motor incidents, and house fires. We couldn’t be prouder of him, and we can’t wait to see what he goes on to do next!"

In March earlier this year, GBHS featured an article on Louie, having completed 500 hours of volunteer work and receiving the Gold VSA award. With his latest accomplishment, that amounts to over 1800 hours of volunteer work in just 7 months. Truly amazing.

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

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.

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!

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!

Thursday November 21st

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.

Thursday November 21st

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

Thursday November 21st

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.

Thursday November 21st

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!

Wednesday November 20th

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.

Wednesday November 20th

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

Wednesday November 20th

Student Volunteer Army: National Top Volunteer and winner of SVA’s first-ever Next Steps grant!

Congratulations to Louie Miller (Year 13) who has completed an incredible 2,313 hours of volunteering in 2024.

Louie has been named as this year’s Top Volunteer out of 18,000 student volunteers across Aotearoa.

Louie is also the inaugural recipient of the $1,000 Next Steps Grant.

SVA's November newsletter states "Louie has spent the vast majority of his hours of service volunteering with Fire & Emergency New Zealand. Since being selected out of 40 candidates at a rigorous recruitment day, he has attended two trainings a week as well as regular call-outs – from ducks stuck down a drain to medical emergencies, motor incidents, and house fires. We couldn’t be prouder of him, and we can’t wait to see what he goes on to do next!"

In March earlier this year, GBHS featured an article on Louie, having completed 500 hours of volunteer work and receiving the Gold VSA award. With his latest accomplishment, that amounts to over 1800 hours of volunteer work in just 7 months. Truly amazing.

Tuesday November 19th

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.

Tuesday November 19th

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

Tuesday November 19th

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.

Tuesday November 19th

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.

Monday November 18th

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.

Monday November 18th

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

Friday November 15th

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!"

Thursday November 14th

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

Thursday November 14th

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!

Thursday November 14th

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.

Thursday November 14th

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

Thursday November 14th

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.

Tuesday November 12th

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

Tuesday November 12th

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.

Monday November 11th

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.

Monday November 11th

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

Friday November 8th

Friday November 8th

Thursday November 7th

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 7th

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Auckland 0643
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