--- title: '14 November (Term 4) 2025' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/14-november-term-4-2025' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/14-november-term-4-2025.md' date: '2025-11-13' description: 'Kia ora tatou; This week, we had the privilege of celebrating the long service of five very special members of our Green Bay High School staff. Together, they have given an incredible 140 years of dedication to our school and community. Sandy Begg (Deputy Principal) – 40 years Geoff Hall (Career…' --- # 14 November (Term 4) 2025 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (Friday 14 November 2025) ![staff tenure](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/1/1/c/3/511c37e02c1bcba8b8914c81da708d8039f570d6-staff-tenure-2025.png "staff tenure") #### Kia ora tatou; This week, we had the privilege of celebrating the long service of five very special members of our Green Bay High School staff. Together, they have given an incredible 140 years of dedication to our school and community. - **Sandy Begg (Deputy Principal) – 40 years** - **Geoff Hall (Careers Counsellor) – 35 years** - **Julie Southey (Attendance Officer) – 25 years** - **Megan Cawte (Science Technician) – 20 years** - **Chris Woodward (Associate Principal) – 20 years** Each of these staff members has made a lasting contribution to the life of GBHS - shaping learning, supporting students and families, and building the culture that makes our school such a special place. Their commitment, wisdom and care have touched generations of students, and we are deeply grateful for all they continue to give. This week also saw our Year 9 cohort begin their Beach Ed trips, an important part of their learning outside the classroom. These days are a great opportunity for students to learn practical water safety skills, teamwork, and further connect with other Year 9 students, and I am grateful to PE teacher Michelle Finch and all staff for organising and supporting these trips. Last night, we held our final Whānau Hui for the year, which was a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the families who will be joining our GBHS community next year. It’s always exciting to look ahead and begin building those relationships early. Enjoy your weekend, Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![pasifika awards 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/a/8/a/f/fa8af431b4f41c9e43de8875e13aac10cf14b931-pasifika-awards-2025.jpg "pasifika awards 2025") Pasifika Awards GBHS's inaugural Pasifika Awards evening celebrated and recognised excellence across a range of academic, service, sport, and school values. Congratulations to those who received Awards as listed below: PASIFIKA ACADEMIC AWARD Congratulations to: Class Taika Wadsworth K9DAF Grace Manuela W10DSZ Dylan Tukia M11JLA Lila Brunt W12BWR Arianna Stowers W13GND PASIFIKA TE ANGITU NGĀTAHI AWARD Congratulations to: Class Fina Alo P9TWR Troy Faaaliga P9TWR Javan Fruean M12JCB Georgia… 10th November 2025 at 7:30am [Pasifika Awards GBHS's inaugural Pasifika Awards evening celebrated and recogni…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/pasifika-awards) ![hui t4](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/8/2/8/b/4828b1cc658e703849bdaaff908163523da80dd9-whanau-hui-t4.jpg "hui t4") Whānau Hui Thursday evening's Whānau Hui welcomed our new whānau and students… 14th November 2025 at 7:45am [Whānau Hui Thursday evening's Whānau Hui welcomed our new whānau and students……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/whanau-hui) ![exam checklist](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/f/6/d/e/6f6dedd84e2b9ee29b4bfa22b1bd93b2d7f5539c-exam-checklistt2x.png "exam checklist") NCEA Schedule (17-21 Nov) The week ahead at a glance: To help with your planning, here is the… 13th November 2025 at 11:05am [NCEA Schedule (17-21 Nov) The week ahead at a glance: To help with your plannin…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/ncea-schedule-17-21-nov) ![beach ed](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/d/3/3/9/4d3394c73784dca64d3378b24d246cf4ccd6274b-beach-ed.jpg "beach ed") Beach Education Year 9 classes M9ERC, W9HWL, and A9FLE are at Orewa Beach today (Friday,… 13th November 2025 at 12:50pm [Beach Education Year 9 classes M9ERC, W9HWL, and A9FLE are at Orewa Beach today…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/beach-education) ![self defence](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/c/6/a/3/5c6a3dd49270702d18b6f4f87d5d0f7193dc0670-self-defence.png "self defence") Self-Defence Lessons Delivering Content with Calm Confidence and Clear Communication: GBHS's… 13th November 2025 at 11:00am [Self-Defence Lessons Delivering Content with Calm Confidence and Clear Communic…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/self-defence-lessons) ![mexico trip 2027 fundraiser](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/f/c/d/3/9fcd353a121c5f48829fd349fb2d5337933a282d-wallacea-fundraiser.png "mexico trip 2027 fundraiser") Mexico Trip (2027) From Classroom to Canopy - Fundraising for 2027 Mexico Science Trip: A… 13th November 2025 at 12:40pm [Mexico Trip (2027) From Classroom to Canopy - Fundraising for 2027 Mexico Scien…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/mexico-trip-2027) ![kapa haka kotuitui](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/e/f/7/0/1ef7015ed1350041039787966f35343ee4b6f92b-whanau-hui-t42x-1.jpg "kapa haka kotuitui") Kapa Haka Festival Kōtuitui Kāhui Ako Kapa Haka Festival Supports Community Connections: On… 13th November 2025 at 2:00pm [Kapa Haka Festival Kōtuitui Kāhui Ako Kapa Haka Festival Supports Community Con…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/kapa-haka-festival) ![kotuitui 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/3/4/b/e/c34be581e75f6d0229f6c7db1d2b935f3de42aae-kotuitui-2025.png "kotuitui 2025") Kōtuitui Writers' Challenge Green Bay High School is pleased to share the results of the 2025… 13th November 2025 at 9:40am [Kōtuitui Writers' Challenge Green Bay High School is pleased to share the resul…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/kotuitui-update) ![jnr creative arts](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/c/3/3/e/8c33eebab320804fefe5278dc7d318cd937022e5-jnr-creative-arts.jpg "jnr creative arts") Junior Creative Arts Showcase Where the creative arts shine at GBHS, highlighting the talent and… 14th November 2025 at 10:50am [Junior Creative Arts Showcase Where the creative arts shine at GBHS, highlighti…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/junior-creative-arts-showcase) ![cricket win](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/9/e/2/4/69e24fe54111ccbf51c17badfa5108a41b591b6a-gbhs-cricket-win.png "cricket win") On a Winning Wicket GBHS 1st XI beat Pakuranga College by 52 runs! GBHS's 1st XI cricket… 13th November 2025 at 9:50am [On a Winning Wicket GBHS 1st XI beat Pakuranga College by 52 runs! GBHS's 1st X…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/winning-wickets) ![INT EOY 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/9/b/4/d/a9b4d92dc378c12cfa4b6fc15d6b113b65481329-inbt-eoy-2025.png "INT EOY 2025") End of Year Programme GBHS's International End-of-Year Programme 2025 is a fantastic celebration… 13th November 2025 at 9:30am [End of Year Programme GBHS's International End-of-Year Programme 2025 is a fant…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/end-of-year-programme) ![exam checklist](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/e/f/f/d/5effd9c091f9fa1f501ec17b0a38a9407e7a3248-exam-checklistt2x.png "exam checklist") NCEA Schedule The week ahead at a glance: To help with your planning, here is the… 6th November 2025 at 11:05am [NCEA Schedule The week ahead at a glance: To help with your planning, here is t…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/ncea-schedule) ![bookmarks](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/a/2/5/b/9a25b53de723f5d0ec124249fe80a36f5b9ea11e-bookmarks.jpg "bookmarks") Bookmark Competition School Library Competiton Win prizes, House points, and prestige! 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