--- title: 'Term 4 2024 - 29 November 2024' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2024/term-4-2024-29-november-2024' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2024/term-4-2024-29-november-2024.md' date: '2024-11-28' description: '29 November 2024 Kia ora e te whānau; What a week it’s been, filled with both highs and challenges. I want to start by sharing how proud I am of the students in our ESOL class, who have created an incredible Google site to support new students arriving in New Zealand. This is such a thoughtful and …' --- # Term 4 2024 - 29 November 2024 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (29 November 2024) ![Bird boxes](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/1/b/3/a/21b3a77a917dce55183650ebc232a1117716d0db-bird-boxes-09pdm-2024.jpg "Bird boxes") #### 29 November 2024 Kia ora e te whānau; What a week it’s been, filled with both highs and challenges. I want to start by sharing how proud I am of the students in our ESOL class, who have created an incredible Google site to support new students arriving in New Zealand. This is such a thoughtful and practical way for our students to use their experiences to help others. This week, we also hosted three days of transition visits for Year 8 students from our local feeder intermediate schools. These visits are a great opportunity for them to get familiar with Green Bay High School, learn their way around, and gather lots of useful information ahead of next year. A big shoutout to our Year 10 transition mentors, who did a fantastic job welcoming the Year 8s and really living up to our GBHS values. On a tougher note, we were devastated to discover significant damage to our school grounds overnight. Thirty classrooms had their windows smashed, and the windows of all three school vans were also broken. Sadly, we learned that multiple secondary schools have been targeted in similar ways over the past few nights. I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of Phil Mackie and our property crew, who worked swiftly to start the clean-up, and Jon Bacarella, who reorganised affected classes so learning could carry on without disruption. We’re working closely with the Police and our local secondary school network. Tonight is a moment to celebrate as we hold our Year 13 Graduation. I am so proud of everything our Year 13 students have accomplished, and I know they will go on to make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. Thank you all for your ongoing support. Wishing you a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Ngā mihi nui, Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![Grad owl](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/b/5/d/9/1b5d9f41bfba045a253d82fe74fb050242c75062-grad-owl2.jpg "Grad owl") TONIGHT! Green Bay High School takes pride in acknowledging and celebrating students who achieve their goals. Prestigious Scholarships and Awards will be announced at our formal Graduation occasion TONIGHT with invited guests from University and Tertiary institutions awarding successful recipients with a range of tertiary packages and/or scholarships. A full list of top academics, honours, and scholarships, and photos will be published on our website early next week. Artwork image, as seen on Graduation tickets,… 22nd November 2024 at 7:50am [TONIGHT! Green Bay High School takes pride in acknowledging and celebrating stu…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/tonight) ![softball](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/2/d/f/c/b2dfc45fc5f808385a5bdd760b8ffde11daa3525-softball-day2.jpg "softball") Softball Day Thursday 5 December: Year 10 students are encouraged to come to school… 22nd November 2024 at 7:55am [Softball Day Thursday 5 December: Year 10 students are encouraged to come to sc…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/softball-day) ![Amazing race](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/7/3/2/3/87323ffc734fa752893d40d7a3d3f36d2d9d878b-amazing-race.jpg "Amazing race") Amazing Race Day Monday 9 December: Year 9 and Year 10 students are encouraged to… 22nd November 2024 at 7:55am [Amazing Race Day Monday 9 December: Year 9 and Year 10 students are encouraged…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/amazing-race-day) ![kiwibank](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/9/5/b/d/e95bd9a07b3a1ef4920cc0d6e40ba2f666c74aab-kiwibank-local-nominee.jpg "kiwibank") Kiwibank Local Hero Medallist Kiwibank Local Hero Medallist Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara Breahn… 22nd November 2024 at 7:35am [Kiwibank Local Hero Medallist Kiwibank Local Hero Medallist Wellington Te Whang…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/kiwibank-local-hero-medallist) ![spanish language cooking](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/1/a/1/2/d1a12d3e7c7887e6969c733f5f970312b49572b4-spanish-language-cooking.jpg "spanish language cooking") Year 10 Epiphany Year 10 Spanish language students had an epiphany moment while cooking… 22nd November 2024 at 7:30am [Year 10 Epiphany Year 10 Spanish language students had an epiphany moment while…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/year-10-epiphany) ![transition book](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/6/8/3/8/a68383b43790406ba08126909f348c0c757d1891-transition-book.jpg "transition book") Year 8 Transition Visits YEAR 8 TRANSITION VISITS The move from intermediate school to high… 22nd November 2024 at 7:38am [Year 8 Transition Visits YEAR 8 TRANSITION VISITS The move from intermediate sc…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/year-8-transition-visits) ![jnr girls futsal](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/9/d/c/2/e9dc27771f0e2f25cc5a1e6526e8830f2428dabf-jnr-girls-futsal.jpg "jnr girls futsal") Sports Update Futsal Undefeated! Congratulations to the GBHS's Junior Girls' Futsal… 22nd November 2024 at 8:45am [Sports Update Futsal Undefeated! Congratulations to the GBHS's Junior Girls' Fu…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/sports-news) ![uniform](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/c/f/a/f/3cfafc555f097b27713058a2427bcaf82689ab41-uniform-news-2024.jpg "uniform") Uniform Shop and Fittings Need Uniform for 2025? Order Online OR Purchase instore at the NEW… 7th November 2024 at 3:00pm [Uniform Shop and Fittings Need Uniform for 2025? Order Online OR Purchase insto…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/uniform-shop-and-fittings) ![ESOL web launch](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/c/0/b/b/ac0bbbbee1dfc5569c5b12a60d0eb8d6e887e03f-esol-web-launch.jpg "ESOL web launch") Launch Party This week, GBHS hosted a Launch Party for a new Migrant Orientation… 22nd November 2024 at 7:34am [Launch Party This week, GBHS hosted a Launch Party for a new Migrant Orientatio…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/launch-party) ![space camp](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/8/1/f/4/b81f4201d3c5257785531207dbc5ad8c8b7a3f46-space-camp.jpg "space camp") Space Camp 2025 The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School a programme for Year 13 students… 22nd November 2024 at 7:38am [Space Camp 2025 The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School a programme for Year 13…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/space-camp-2025) ![road works](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/6/b/2/e/b6b2e002fefffce4865a51586b510ce0f4231071-road-works.jpg "road works") Road Works Notice from Auckland Transport - ROAD WORKS NOTICE Godley Road Pedestrian… 22nd November 2024 at 9:30am [Road Works Notice from Auckland Transport - ROAD WORKS NOTICE Godley Road Pedes…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/road-works) ![slam dunk](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/e/d/2/b/3ed2b9467e45ded8920296b634f376e3f8697aa6-slam-dunk.jpg "slam dunk") Slam Dunk Slam dunk into the summer holidays by catching a BNZ Breakers game! Save… 22nd November 2024 at 7:45am [Slam Dunk Slam dunk into the summer holidays by catching a BNZ Breakers game! S…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/slam-dunk) ![measles](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/8/b/6/a/c8b6aa85c01756121a5c2ec4df0f2796a57e35c3-measles-image.jpg "measles") Measles As you may be aware, there have been cases of Measles reported in… 15th November 2024 at 9:10am [Measles As you may be aware, there have been cases of Measles reported in… 15th…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/measles) ![calendar banner](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/7/0/a/f/370af44cd4364a6961cc28d7ee00d5933c9c7ef6-calendar-banner.jpg "calendar banner") Upcoming Dates FULL CALENDAR EVENTS - click HERE for our 'live' Calendar detailing… 18th October 2024 at 10:00am [Upcoming Dates FULL CALENDAR EVENTS - click HERE for our 'live' Calendar detail…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2024/upcoming-dates) 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. 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