--- title: '17 October (Term 4) 2025' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/17-october-term-4-2025' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/17-october-term-4-2025.md' date: '2025-10-14' description: 'Kia ora e te whānau; What an incredible week it has been at school! Our Shave for a Cure campaign has been absolutely outstanding, and I want to acknowledge the generosity, courage, and spirit our students, staff, and wider community have shown. The commitment of those who took the plunge and shave…' --- # 17 October (Term 4) 2025 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (Friday 17 October 2025) ![shave 2025 for web](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/1/f/4/b/11f4b5fd1dc3f30b291adddae94c09cf44f5d68c-shave-2025-for-web.jpg "shave 2025 for web") #### Kia ora e te whānau; What an incredible week it has been at school! Our Shave for a Cure campaign has been absolutely outstanding, and I want to acknowledge the generosity, courage, and spirit our students, staff, and wider community have shown. The commitment of those who took the plunge and shaved their heads, along with everyone who donated and supported has been inspiring. I am so proud, not only of the funds raised, but of the kindness and shared spirit that was so evident across our school. The Dance Showcase on Wednesday evening was another highlight, and a chance to be wowed by the amazing dance talent within our school. The energy and passion on stage were infectious, and it was wonderful to see our dancers having an absolute blast on stage. Thank you to everyone involved, and especially to dance teacher Kerrily Aitchison for the countless hours she put into organising such a fantastic event. Last night we celebrated sporting excellence at our annual Sports Awards. It was a fantastic evening recognising determination, teamwork, and achievement across so many codes. Congratulations to all of our award winners, and a huge thank you to our new Sports Team for leading such a successful event. Special thanks also to guest speaker Maia Wilson, who shared her inspiring story with honesty and heart. Finally, to those celebrating Diwali, I wish you a very happy and prosperous festival. May the light of the diyas guide you towards happiness, peace, and success. Ngā mihi nui Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![sports awards](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/2/3/6/3/62363d35e0a5ddcf75b9cbb2399e400e716608ff-sports-awards.jpg "sports awards") Sport Awards A culmination of a great year of sport was celebrated at our annual Sports Award Evening, held last night (Thursday 16, October 2025). Green Bay High School is very proud to acknowledge and congratulate students who are doing great things within a regional, national, and/or international sporting capacity. The Sports Awards Evening, held on Thursday 16 October 2025 was a fabulous night. Inspirational Guest speaker, Maia Kahurangi Wilson, former NZ Silver Fern (Goal Shoot) was a member of the New… 17th October 2025 at 7:30am [Sport Awards A culmination of a great year of sport was celebrated at our annua…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/sport-awards) ![lily 1st place](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/d/6/a/3/bd6a3795a51123dc1c4a5c39d486349b4a475603-lily-lei.jpg "lily 1st place") 1st Place: Lily Lei Congratulations to Lily Lei (Year 12) who has been awarded first… 16th October 2025 at 8:10am [1st Place: Lily Lei Congratulations to Lily Lei (Year 12) who has been awarded…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/1st-place-lily-lei) ![haelyn king award](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/a/d/2/d/fad2d4d444955a6a17ed0128b7a98fffdf801c2d-haelyn-award.jpg "haelyn king award") Nation-wide Short Story Comp Green Bay High School is delighted to share the exciting news that… 14th October 2025 at 7:50am [Nation-wide Short Story Comp Green Bay High School is delighted to share the ex…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/nation-wide-short-story-comp) ![shaved 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/7/e/8/e/57e8e7b03ae387997e6d5966c6afc0a04982d2c1-madeleine-shave.jpg "shaved 2025") Shaved For A Cure Green Bay High School may be small, but we are mighty! We are currently… 16th October 2025 at 10:20am [Shaved For A Cure Green Bay High School may be small, but we are mighty! We are…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/shaved-for-a-cure) ![watercare project](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/8/f/8/6/48f86c178b75e9d1b8f1f25d7d67696d35e4ca68-img3230.jpeg "watercare project") Student-led Presentation Green Bay High School's young scientists are proud to present their… 14th October 2025 at 7:40am [Student-led Presentation Green Bay High School's young scientists are proud to…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/student-led-presentation) ![diwali 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/7/3/e/3/a73e3f0c8fce1519abed5002849b7871fb88bbe2-diwali-2025.jpg "diwali 2025") Happy Diwali Wishing you a Diwali filled with joy, good fortune, and love. Green… 17th October 2025 at 12:40pm [Happy Diwali Wishing you a Diwali filled with joy, good fortune, and love. Gree…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/happy-diwali) ![evolocity bikes](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/5/a/8/e/d5a8ed9656cf10951f9c98b72e1c0b09941fdc5c-evolocity.jpg "evolocity bikes") EVolocity 'EVolocity' Race Day is this Sunday (19 October 2025) at Hampton… 17th October 2025 at 8:20am [EVolocity 'EVolocity' Race Day is this Sunday (19 October 2025) at Hampton… 17t…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/evolocity) ![dancers t4](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/3/4/3/c/8343c79c17b91c50ddb346db7d875fd2581bc092-dancers-t4.jpg "dancers t4") Dedicated Dancers The spotlight was certainly on our dancers as they took to the stage… 16th October 2025 at 11:17am [Dedicated Dancers The spotlight was certainly on our dancers as they took to th…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/dedicated-dancers) ![alexis winning card art](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/2/d/6/0/92d603257d1a3e334ca1f5059971263eda23e463-alexis-winning-card-art-2024.jpg "alexis winning card art") Christmas Card Competition! Christmas is nearly upon us... And that means it is time the for… 17th October 2025 at 7:50am [Christmas Card Competition! Christmas is nearly upon us... And that means it is…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/christmas-card-competition) ![xmas uniform deal](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/2/c/1/8/12c18ab35bfb12089b0f47528d4497bc37b998b8-uniform-news-2024.jpg "xmas uniform deal") Win Your Uniform! SHOP BY XMAS & YOUR UNIFORM COULD BE FREE! Retail Shop: 4/91… 16th October 2025 at 2:05pm [Win Your Uniform! SHOP BY XMAS & YOUR UNIFORM COULD BE FREE! Retail Shop: 4/91……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/win-your-uniform) ![lifechangers programme](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/e/7/c/d/3e7cd4bc14638e2bc94952761d5223b189e9a09b-lifechangers-activity.jpg "lifechangers programme") Power of Words Year 9 students took part in the second installation of their LifeChanger… 14th October 2025 at 7:59am [Power of Words Year 9 students took part in the second installation of their Li…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/power-of-words) ![rolling strike](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/e/3/0/b/2e30bc36ef60d1b0fc460e755b7b8764a6b6869b-rolling-strike.jpg "rolling strike") PPTA Strike Action Notice of PPTA industrial action Kia ora e te whānau, We have been… 13th October 2025 at 7:30am [PPTA Strike Action Notice of PPTA industrial action Kia ora e te whānau, We hav…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/ppta-strike-action) ![graduation](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/0/f/f/5/40ff5a4c0d84f25be9f4e45bcfc68e3b435a6d6c-exam-set-up.jpg "graduation") NCEA Exam Guidelines NCEA exam protocol and exam admission slips: Senior students have… 16th October 2025 at 11:15am [NCEA Exam Guidelines NCEA exam protocol and exam admission slips: Senior studen…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/ncea-exam-guidelines) ![ruben mita](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/7/b/b/b/57bbb48bdfba8e436c8a7359dc6aeae50051baed-ruben-mita.jpg "ruben mita") Ruben Mita (Alumni) Ruben Mita, Green Bay High School Alumni (2012 - 2016), is an ecologist… 16th October 2025 at 8:55am [Ruben Mita (Alumni) Ruben Mita, Green Bay High School Alumni (2012 - 2016), is…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/ruben-mita-alumni) ![water](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/7/e/3/c/e7e3c09574a5ae2b12c1b500a6b0e53e9394b982-water.jpg "water") Water Polo Medalists Water Polo National and Regional medalists Congratulations to Willow… 17th October 2025 at 1:53pm [Water Polo Medalists Water Polo National and Regional medalists Congratulations…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/water-polo-medalists) ![goethe 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/a/8/b/e/ca8be7d33d612fa1e61f33279faf8569a490fe80-goethe.jpg "goethe 2025") Goethe Exams Congratulations to the following German language students who took… 14th October 2025 at 12:59pm [Goethe Exams Congratulations to the following German language students who took…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/goethe-exams) ![outward bound](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/7/2/e/0/e72e008a97d9122c1e7dbf5ae58d9d8edaac57e4-outward-bound-canva-image.jpg "outward bound") Outward Bound GBHS has been offered two scholarships, worth $6000, for current… 14th October 2025 at 7:30am [Outward Bound GBHS has been offered two scholarships, worth $6000, for current……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/outward-bound) ![green impact free screening](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/3/4/5/d/4345d687326db71104fc36e0b9b0625dc995564c-film-screening-.jpg "green impact free screening") FREE Film Screenings GBHS's Green Impact group are proud to present their second session… 14th October 2025 at 10:59am [FREE Film Screenings GBHS's Green Impact group are proud to present their secon…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/free-film-screenings) ![new buildings](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/d/0/6/a/9d06ab526ec938b987c6b6a323cd06b5176a7353-2newbuildings.jpg "new buildings") Emergency Drill As part of keeping our school safe we need to be able to respond… 9th October 2024 at 11:40am [Emergency Drill As part of keeping our school safe we need to be able to respon…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2025/emergency-drill) ![lit nums](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/d/9/5/4/1d954a423c094e255eb4f3d9f1a8562bcbcb72b9-lit-nums2x.jpg "lit nums") Upcoming Events FULL CALENDAR EVENTS - 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