--- title: 'Asma Karimyar (Yr 9)' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/asma-karimyar-yr-9' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/asma-karimyar-yr-9.md' date: '2026-11-06' description: 'Congratulations to Year 9 student Asma Karimyar on the publication of her book ''Afghanistan - A Nation of Beauty and Strength''. "Afghanistan is more than just a country on a map," says Asma, proudly introducing the idea behind her book. "To me, Afghanistan is a place filled with history, culture, b…' --- Asma Karimyar (Yr 9) Published Author ![mexico trip 2027 fundraiser](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/e/5/5/2/9e552305124ccc7abf7ee0dcecc0cb26c8d6570a-asma.jpg "mexico trip 2027 fundraiser") # Asma Karimyar (Yr 9) Friday, 6th November 2026 at 11:50am ##### Congratulations to Year 9 student Asma Karimyar on the publication of her book 'Afghanistan - A Nation of Beauty and Strength'. "Afghanistan is more than just a country on a map," says Asma, proudly introducing the idea behind her book. "To me, Afghanistan is a place filled with history, culture, beautiful traditions, strong families, and people with kind hearts." Surrounded by her family, friends, teachers, and distinguished guests, today's book launch celebrated Asma's dedication and creativity, marking a major milestone in her journey as a published author. Her family could not be prouder of her incredible achievement - as are we! 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 4 2026](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026.md) - Previous: [1st X1 Cricket](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/1st-x1-cricket.md) - Next: [Be SunSmart](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/be-sunsmart.md)