--- title: 'Be SunSmart' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/be-sunsmart' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/be-sunsmart.md' date: '2026-10-20' description: 'Be SunSmart: Term 4 marks the start of the warmer weather; this is a timely reminder to Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap! Too hot for shoes and socks? Sandals must be flat, plain black, with a black sole and a backstrap. (Socks are not to be worn with sandals). Prefer to wear shoes and socks? School shoe…' --- Be SunSmart UV Rays ![sunsmart image](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/pages/04.news/term-4-2026/be-sunsmart/Blood%20Drive@2x%20(3).jpg "sunsmart image") # Be SunSmart Tuesday, 20th October 2026 at 10:50am #### Be SunSmart: Term 4 marks the start of the warmer weather; this is a timely reminder to Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap! **Too hot for shoes and socks?** Sandals must be flat, plain black, with a black sole and a backstrap. (Socks are **not** to be worn with sandals). **Prefer to wear shoes and socks?** School shoes must be flat, plain black, with black soles and black laces. (No boots or high-top footwear). Socks must be plain black (no logo) and ankle length. **Need fresh uniform?** - Uniform items are to be purchased from [Argyle](https://www.argyleonline.co.nz), our official uniform supplier - either online or in store. These items must be worn as purchased without significant alteration or adaptation. - For more information regarding Green Bay High School uniform requirements and purchasing, please click [HERE](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/uniform). **The NZ Cancer Society recommends we:** - Slop on some broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of at least SPF30. Apply at least 20mins before going outdoors so it can be absorbed into the skin. Cover all exposed skin - remember ears, feet, backs of knees and hands. Sunscreen should be stored in a cool, dark place. - Slap on a hat. A hat is a very important part of sunscreen protection. Hats should shade the face; bucket hats with a deep crown and broad brim are ideal as part of the GBHS uniform. Click **[HERE](https://www.argyleonline.co.nz/shop/auckland/green-bay-high-school-879/new-bucket-hat-9819)** to order yours today! Bucket hats also provide significant protection for the eyes and children should be encouraged to wear one while outside. **Click on the following links for more tips on how to be SunSmart:** - - 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) - Next: [Belonging Matters](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/belonging-matters.md)