--- title: 'Term 3 2025 - 8 August 2025' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/term-3-2025-8-august-2025' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2025/term-3-2025-8-august-2025.md' date: '2025-08-04' description: 'Kia ora e te whānau, It’s been a big week in education, with much in the media after the proposal to replace NCEA with new national qualifications was announced on Monday. There is a lot of work going on at school and through our curriculum networks to find out more information about the proposed c…' --- # Term 3 2025 - 8 August 2025 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (8 August 2025) ![cook islands language week 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/6/4/8/2/a64827d546bd9edb0e5edf1d8a304eadac09a044-cook-islands-language-week-2025.jpg "cook islands language week 2025") #### Kia ora e te whānau, It’s been a big week in education, with much in the media after the proposal to replace NCEA with new national qualifications was announced on Monday. There is a lot of work going on at school and through our curriculum networks to find out more information about the proposed changes and to understand the detail that sits behind them. I know some of our students in Years 9 and 10 are confused about how the proposed changes will affect them. Students currently in Years 9 and 10 will sit the existing Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA qualifications as they move through Years 11, 12 and 13. Students who join GBHS as Year 9 students in 2026 will work towards the proposed new qualifications. We want an education system that works well for all students, so it is important to have your say as part of the consultation process. On Wednesday evening, Te Rōpū Manawa Kuaka came together for a hui. It was wonderful to see so many of our migrant families coming together to connect at this event, and it was a real highlight of my week. These hui are such a powerful reminder of the strength and richness of our diverse community. I am looking forward to our Pasifika Fono next Wednesday. It’s been a wet and wild week on the sports fields, and with many teams heading into the final weeks of the season, I want to acknowledge the resilience and sportsmanship shown by so many of our students. I’ve been particularly impressed by the way many of our players stay calm and focused, even when faced with some challenging behaviour from opposing teams. That kind of maturity takes courage and respect. We are developing real strength at GBHS across a variety of codes. Talent and hard work built on a foundation of strong values will ensure our teams go far. Last night marked the final meeting for our current Green Bay High School Board of Trustees. I want to sincerely thank them for their dedication and hard work over the past three years. It has been a real pleasure working with them. Special thanks to our teacher representative, Renee McGlashan and student representative James MacDonald, who have made significant contributions to the Board during their tenure. You may have seen in the media that many schools are struggling to find people willing to stand for Board elections. That’s not the case at Green Bay High School - we are incredibly fortunate to have 20 candidates standing this year. The Board plays a vital role in the strategic direction and governance of the school. When voting opens, please make sure your voice is part of the process. Have a great weekend. Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![autumn](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/2/1/5/3/b2153bf99b73523ff3794b7e04566c157115741e-autumn-front-of-school.jpg "autumn") Teacher Only Day Mark your Calendar: To help with planning, Green Bay High School has a Teacher Only Day on Friday, 15 August 2025. Supervision at school can be arranged for families of Year 9 and Year 10 students who need their child to be supervised at school during Teacher Only Day - please email Associate Principal Chris Woodward (mailto:) to register your child. 1st August 2025 at 9:20am [Teacher Only Day Mark your Calendar: To help with planning, Green Bay High Scho…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/teacher-only-day) ![upcoming bot elections 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/c/c/7/e/ccc7e1cef1966dead6e55b82a393e608578120da-online-vote.jpg "upcoming bot elections 2025") Parent Trustee Election GREEN BAY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS 2025: NOMINATIONS CLOSED –… 8th August 2025 at 11:30am [Parent Trustee Election GREEN BAY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS 2025: NOMINATIONS…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/parent-trustee-election) ![T3 exams](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/8/a/0/4/98a040f8406f895a5ffe796035d4bbb26a2db5b9-t3-exams.jpg "T3 exams") Upcoming Exams Our School Exams will take place in Weeks 8 and 9, from Tuesday 2nd… 7th August 2025 at 3:10pm [Upcoming Exams Our School Exams will take place in Weeks 8 and 9, from Tuesday…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/upcoming-exams) ![PISA](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/a/b/3/7/3ab3761f7e9f8fc5f96077fe4f23ad16f9e3e2dd-pisa.jpg "PISA") Student Assessment PISA - Programme for International Student Assessment Green Bay High… 7th August 2025 at 11:00am [Student Assessment PISA - Programme for International Student Assessment Green…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/student-assessment) ![car parking safety](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/f/e/a/1/bfea1faf02b8149504ed5fffc8ddc043a4eff7d7-rainy-day-windscreen.jpg "car parking safety") Car Park Protocol GBHS CAR PARK SAFETY: Today's wet weather is a timely opportunity… 8th August 2025 at 7:35am [Car Park Protocol GBHS CAR PARK SAFETY: Today's wet weather is a timely opportu…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/car-park-protocol) ![ncea changes](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/9/5/e/8/395e8b8a201628bfe259878b0e3ddbaee1da7227-proposed-ncea-changes.jpg "ncea changes") Proposed Changes As many of you will be aware, there was an announcement earlier this… 4th August 2025 at 3:00pm [Proposed Changes As many of you will be aware, there was an announcement earlie…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/proposed-changes) ![rugby old boys](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/a/5/d/3/2a5d350be5af0c71503e52c00ba4efc51e9116dd-rugby-old-boys-2025.jpg "rugby old boys") Rugby Old Boys GBHS Old Boys vs 1st XV Rugby Game! Annual Green Bay High School… 8th August 2025 at 1:25pm [Rugby Old Boys GBHS Old Boys vs 1st XV Rugby Game! 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(2026 Applications) Year 12 students… 4th August 2025 at 8:30am [Leadership WANT TO BE A STUDENT LEADER? (2026 Applications) Year 12 students… 4…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/leadership) ![Shilo Kino](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/f/6/3/d/cf63da9d8fe481eaf2e6408a027cb6928d737da2-visiting-author-shilo-kino-2025.jpg "Shilo Kino") Visiting Author: Shilo Kino Green Bay High School was proud to host acclaimed New Zealand author,… 9th August 2024 at 9:30am [Visiting Author: Shilo Kino Green Bay High School was proud to host acclaimed N…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/visiting-author-shilo-kino) ![HUI MEETINGS](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/b/5/d/6/8b5d685dd5a07a244c5c53438554c91f0f0bbc71-migrant-hui-cricket-and-psts.jpg "HUI MEETINGS") Upcoming Pasifika Hui Green Bay High School strives to build closer relationships with… 8th August 2025 at 9:50am [Upcoming Pasifika Hui Green Bay High School strives to build closer relationshi…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/upcoming-pasifika-hui) ![week 4 sport](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/c/1/2/a/cc12a264926edced21f15eda2d83d4d68623dd08-bball-week-4.jpg "week 4 sport") (Week 4) Sport Roundup Sports Roundup (Week 4/Term 3): With only a couple more weeks of… 7th August 2025 at 9:00am [(Week 4) Sport Roundup Sports Roundup (Week 4/Term 3): With only a couple more…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/week-4-sport-roundup) ![poetry for peace 2025](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/0/8/2/2/2/08222c9a09f1af147cb89a61a70da01acd7ba057-poetry-for-peace.jpg "poetry for peace 2025") Peace Week 2025 Green Bay High School has commemorated Peace Day and/or Peace Week… 7th August 2025 at 12:00pm [Peace Week 2025 Green Bay High School has commemorated Peace Day and/or Peace W…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/peace-week-2025) ![cook is lang week](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/1/2/1/a/b121a7054329926f0258e37acb0a9088c7e40b6e-cook-island-language-week-2025.jpg "cook is lang week") Cook Island Language Week Kia Orana! This week is Cook Islands Language Week (Sunday 3 August… 4th August 2024 at 9:45am [Cook Island Language Week Kia Orana! This week is Cook Islands Language Week (S…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/cook-island-language-week) ![library week](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/6/5/4/4/8654433de6647d0acf60d9f60ff27199426ef1e3-library-week-2025.jpg "library week") Library Week It has been a week of competitions and fun in the GBHS library as… 8th August 2025 at 9:05am [Library Week It has been a week of competitions and fun in the GBHS library as……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2025/library-week) ![photolife orders](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/a/7/d/f/8a7df73fd07687e37d6a5a65bc17b587b14e40fb-winter-sport-team-photos.jpg "photolife orders") Winter Sport Photos NEW! Winter Sport Team Photos were taken towards the end of term… 4th August 2025 at 11:00am [Winter Sport Photos NEW! 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