Scientific Research Project

Friday, 16th May 2025 at 9:40am

Official Launch:

Yesterday (Thursday 15 May 2025) saw the official launch of a collaborative water project between GBHS and Watercare, supported by COMET: https://cometauckland.org.nz/ investigating water quality within our community.

Green Bay High School's science department has received $10,000 funding from Watercare to take part in a research project partnership. Watercare are encouraging Pasifika/Māori students into STEM subjects and STEM related careers.

Chemistry and Biology teacher, Dr Angelo Tedoldi, has selected a group of 15 students to be part of this exciting project. Students are divided into three groups, or 'streams', with each stream working independently, before putting their findings together and presenting overall results to the community.

Each stream has two supporting GBHS teachers, and mentors from Watercare - including GBHS past pupil Levi Brinsden (2016-2020). Levi recently graduated from Auckland University with a Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilENG).

• 💧CHEMISTRY STREAM: Lila Brunt, Benji Godsmark, Samantha Keleti, Amelia Ma'auga, Deacon Roberts - with supporting teachers Ben Cook (Chemistry) and Dr Angelo Tedoldi (Science, Biology, Chemistry)
• 💧ENGINEERING STREAM: Jj Rongo, Javan Fruean, Harum Westerdaal, Azra Clarke, Kieran Ma'auga - with supporting teachers Andrew Parkin (Science, Physics Earth Space Science, Engineering) and Tonatiuh Fernandez (Science, Physics, Earth Space Science)
• 💧SUSTAINABILITY STREAM: Joe McPherson, Paige Mackey, Tanisha Grace, Amaria Williams, Rachael Stephens - with supporting teachers Lucy Hall (Science, Physics, Earth Space Science, and Erika Bellamy (Science, Biology, Chemistry)

The project will involve visits to different Watercare sites, local dams and offices, where students will learn from experts on the infrastructure required to support Auckland and its growth.

Students will also be able to find out what is required, should they decide on a pathway to University, and a possible career in science.

This project-based learning experience will inspire and support students in their pursuit of STEM education, becoming curious, connected learners, solving problems and speaking confidently to stakeholders about their investigations and results.