--- title: 'Global Whānau' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/int-connections' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/int-connections.md' date: '2025-06-03' description: "Global Whānau Auckland: International Students Unite Across Schools On Saturday, 25 May, Green Bay High School hosted a heartwarming international student event 'Global Whānau Auckland' founded by GBHS's Anna Hashimoto, a Year 13 Japanese-Peruvian international student. This student-led initiative…" --- Global Whānau Anna Hashimoto (Year 13) ![global whanau anna hashimoto](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/1/e/a/b/b1eab39052766f501d26be15854449e5944ee691-global-whanau.jpg "global whanau anna hashimoto") # Global Whānau Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 at 2:30pm ##### Global Whānau Auckland: International Students Unite Across Schools On Saturday, 25 May, Green Bay High School hosted a heartwarming international student event 'Global Whānau Auckland' founded by GBHS's Anna Hashimoto, a Year 13 Japanese-Peruvian international student. This student-led initiative aims to create a “third space” where students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds can connect beyond school borders and social labels. The event brought together international students from local schools representing Japan, Germany, Italy, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Norway, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brazil, and the United States. With activities such as speed self-introductions, bingo, and a Kahoot quiz, the atmosphere was full of laughter, cultural exchange, and genuine connection. Anna shared that her vision is to “build a space where people can take off their labels - like nationality or school - and truly connect as human beings.” The project has already gained significant attention, with Instagram reels reaching over 24k views. We look forward to seeing how Global Whānau Auckland continues to grow and bring people together! Navigate - [ Home ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/) - [ About Us ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us) - [ Enrolment ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment) - [ Learning ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas) Contact Contact us: [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us)Green Bay High School 143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay Auckland 0643 New Zealand PO BOX 80002 | | | |---|---| | Tel | [+64 9 817 8173](tel:+6498178173) | | Absences | [Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)](tel:+6498178173,234) | | Email | | | CONTACT US | [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us) | For contact details of individual staff, including Year level deans, please navigate to our [staff directory](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us/staff) Kōtuitui Community Green Bay High School is proudly part of the Kōtuitui community of learning, a learning network of 12 West Auckland schools. To learn more about the Kōtuitui community please click [HERE](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui). [![Kotuitui Community of Learning](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/themes/gbhs/images/kotuitui.svg)](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Term 2 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025.md) - Previous: [House Hype](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/house-hype.md) - Next: [Invitation to stand for Election](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/invitation-to-stand-for-election.md)