--- title: 'Term 2 2025 - 9 May 2025' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/term-2-2025-9-may-2025' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/term-2-2025-9-may-2025.md' date: '2025-05-05' description: 'Kia ora e te whānau; The government has made a series of announcements recently about their intentions in the education space. This week they released their new Parent Portal. The portal aims to draw together into one place resources and links to help parents better understand the pathways through …' --- # Term 2 2025 - 9 May 2025 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (9 May 2025) ![boys 1st x1 20225](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/1/f/d/d/d1fdd469503148b1548c46e14f3d5f493eb1c4b4-boys-1st-x1-football-2025.jpg "boys 1st x1 20225") #### Kia ora e te whānau; The government has made a series of announcements recently about their intentions in the education space. This week they released their new [Parent Portal](https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal). The portal aims to draw together into one place resources and links to help parents better understand the pathways through education from preparation for entering school as a new entrant to NCEA. At Green Bay High School the term is up and running - and jumping, and dancing, and shooting and all other manner of exciting verbs. The Production auditions have been fabulous as musicians, dancers and thespians are giving their all trying to catch the eye and the ear of our Performing Arts team. It is a long period of preparation that they all have in front of them. Behind the scenes sets are being planned, hammers and nails are being readied. And I am wondering about how much painting I will need to do to transform the space to the exact specifications of our student backstage team. Elections around the world have grabbed the attention of our media, with Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese having good weeks. Locally we are excited to unveil a new political figure from our Green Bay High School student body. Adi Shirlal has been selected as the representative for the New Lynn electorate in the upcoming Youth Parliament. There have been Youth Parliaments in New Zealand since 1994 and members of these bodies have become MPs and Ministers in ‘the real thing’ - so Adi Shirlal may be a name to keep an eye on in the media in future years. We’ve been lucky with the weather this week on the sports sidelines and it has been a pleasure to see our students performing with brio in netball, badminton, hockey, basketball and football. Juniors and seniors, inside and out - it’s been a good week so far and here’s to a continuation of that. And for those who were wondering about the outcome of the game previewed last week? The Greens did prevail last Saturday morning! Chris Woodward, ACTING PRINCIPAL ![Adi Shirlal Youth MP](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/e/9/5/d/9e95dc9489607c7ca2e9bc6a94031ae354b76160-adi-shirlal-youth-mp.jpg "Adi Shirlal Youth MP") Adi Shirlal: Youth MP - New Lynn Congratulations to Green Bay High School student Adi Shirlal (Yr 13) who has been selected by New Lynn MP Paulo Garcia as his Youth MP. Every three years, the Ministry of Youth Development provides an opportunity for teenagers aged between 16 - 18 to step into the shoes of an MP. Those selected gain leadership skills, learn how to influence decision making and have their voice heard about issues important to them. The Youth MP program expands over four months. In July, Adi and up to 122 others will… 6th May 2025 at 3:00pm [Adi Shirlal: Youth MP - New Lynn Congratulations to Green Bay High School stude…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/adi-shirlal-youth-mp-new-lynn) ![ARCC Awards](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/b/f/a/5/4bfa52a3fe64bf7bc7bd58a202d5cfd3b4e576fb-arcc-image2x-2.jpg "ARCC Awards") Community Awards Night Student Success: In partnership with ARCC (Aotearoa Resettled Community… 9th May 2025 at 9:30am [Community Awards Night Student Success: In partnership with ARCC (Aotearoa Rese…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/community-awards-night) ![stella](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/a/c/c/2/2acc29f84517b62ae8fd51a03ad008259f897593-stella-web.jpg "stella") Stella Raccuglia (Yr 11) Goethe-Institut German Immersion scholarship weekend (9-11 May 2025): Congratulations… 5th May 2025 at 10:00am [Stella Raccuglia (Yr 11) Goethe-Institut German Immersion scholarship weekend (…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/stella-raccuglia-yr-11) ![ARH art history](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/7/b/d/5/27bd5a9b842b86ec94a5cb26dabb5890a3c583ba-art-history-tour.jpg "ARH art history") Art History Tour GBHS's senior Art History students took part in a walking tour through… 6th May 2025 at 11:00am [Art History Tour GBHS's senior Art History students took part in a walking tour…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/art-history-tour) ![argentinian handball team](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/1/5/8/9/81589eeaf67bcb0ee73a5f69928a233429cc5e4d-argentinian-handball-team.jpg "argentinian handball team") Learning Languages Cultural exchange and language practice: A talented group of Argentinian… 9th May 2025 at 7:45am [Learning Languages Cultural exchange and language practice: A talented group of…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/learning-languages) ![Ben Cook Asst Yr 9 Dean](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/9/f/1/0/99f106490f41201d581c93f90ae7fa881934c89d-ben-cook2x-1.jpg "Ben Cook Asst Yr 9 Dean") NEW Assistant Yr 9 Dean Changing of the Guard (Assistant Year 9 Dean) ... introducing Mr… 8th May 2025 at 9:00am [NEW Assistant Yr 9 Dean Changing of the Guard (Assistant Year 9 Dean) ... intro…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/new-assistant-yr-9-dean) ![Kate Steuart](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/2/2/0/b/5220ba07b42171f5042babe1217058f17ebe0e05-kate-steuart.jpg "Kate Steuart") NEW Sport Coordinator For the Love of Sport... Green Bay High School warmly welcomes Kate… 5th May 2025 at 11:00am [NEW Sport Coordinator For the Love of Sport... Green Bay High School warmly wel…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/new-sport-coordinator) ![road closed](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/9/6/a/a/b96aa386795daee662372024c11a33fff0a47de7-road-closed.jpg "road closed") 075, 076 Bus Detour FULL ROAD CLOSURE - WOODLANDS PARK ROAD SCHOOL BUS DETOUR INFORMATION: This… 5th May 2025 at 12:00pm [075, 076 Bus Detour FULL ROAD CLOSURE - WOODLANDS PARK ROAD SCHOOL BUS DETOUR I…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/075-076-bus-detour) ![sport news](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/6/3/9/2/563923a79135e185b0b0b844b2d374b6d3b6a66f-boys-1st-x1-football-2025.jpg "sport news") Winning Start Winter sports are off to a winning start! Click HERE for live Auckland… 8th May 2025 at 10:30am [Winning Start Winter sports are off to a winning start! Click HERE for live Auc…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/winning-start) ![Sports hoodies](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/6/c/7/0/d6c70e281ce5434dbe33d2d917a5249f80012180-sport-hoodie-orders.jpg "Sports hoodies") Sports Hoodies Get ready to rep your school in style! Order your GBHS Sport Hoodie… 6th May 2025 at 12:00pm [Sports Hoodies Get ready to rep your school in style! Order your GBHS Sport Hoo…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/sports-hoodies) ![moe portal](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/6/3/6/3/26363143d7ffa1d0f952fe8024aa2afe98bfee4d-moe-portal.jpg "moe portal") Ministry of Education Know exactly what your child is learning, why it's important, and… 5th May 2025 at 1:00pm [Ministry of Education Know exactly what your child is learning, why it's import…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/ministry-of-education) ![pink shirt day 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/f/9/3/1/9f931caee4c6f9689719220ecf5c4a1a1453fd64-pink-shirt-day-2025.jpg "pink shirt day 2025") Pink Shirt Day Next Friday (16 May 2025) is Pink Shirt Day - please note: this is… 8th May 2025 at 9:50am [Pink Shirt Day Next Friday (16 May 2025) is Pink Shirt Day - please note: this…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/pink-shirt-day) ![maths caa screenshot](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/9/3/8/2/89382eff3456cccb4130b904662e22342565f346-maths-caa-screenshot.jpg "maths caa screenshot") CAA Digital Exams (REMINDER) Year 10 CAA Digital Literacy and Numeracy exams are just around the… 9th May 2025 at 9:56am [CAA Digital Exams (REMINDER) Year 10 CAA Digital Literacy and Numeracy exams ar…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/caa-digital-exams-reminder) 29th September 2026 at 8:08pm 29th September 2026 at 8:08pm ![mobile dentist](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/4/e/e/e/44eee80957fc5184a4cd1447542ab51db45023e0-lumino-mobile-dentist.jpg "mobile dentist") School Smiles Programme The Lumino Dentists Mobile Unit is onsite at Green Bay High School,… 3rd April 2025 at 3:30pm [School Smiles Programme The Lumino Dentists Mobile Unit is onsite at Green Bay…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2025/school-smiles-programme) 29th September 2026 at 8:08pm 29th September 2026 at 8:08pm 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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