--- title: 'Term 2 2026 - 12 June 2026' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-2-2026-12-june-2026' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-2-2026-12-june-2026.md' date: '2026-06-12' description: 'Kia ora tatou; This week’s Music Night, Momentum, was a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together and connect through music. The evening showcased a wide range of musical styles, with students from Years 9–13 sharing their talent, confidence, and enthusiasm. Performing in fron…' --- # Term 2 2026 - 12 June 2026 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (12 June 2026) ![scientific research](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/a/0/c/5/aa0c5afce998b4705f809275feb1962b96c660d8-scientific-research.jpg "scientific research") #### Kia ora tatou; This week’s Music Night, Momentum, was a fantastic opportunity for our school community to come together and connect through music. The evening showcased a wide range of musical styles, with students from Years 9–13 sharing their talent, confidence, and enthusiasm. Performing in front of an audience takes courage. It requires hours of practice, managing nerves, and being willing to put yourself out there. These are qualities that extend well beyond the event itself into learning, leadership, and life. This is one of the reasons music and the arts are such an important part of our school. The evening also highlighted the strength of our Music Department and the expertise of our music teachers and itinerant music teachers, who work closely with students to develop their skills and confidence. Thank you to Head of Music Jae’l Warbrick and everyone involved in preparing for and supporting the event. This week’s newsletter is filled with stories of students doing incredible things both within and beyond the school. It is awesome to see the wide range of achievements and the positive impact our students are having across the wider community. Have a great weekend. Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![research](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/7/4/b/b/974bb968951ca8745a2418112247b2275cbf92e1-research.jpg "research") Scientific Research Motukaraka Beach (Green Bay Beach) Scientific Research Study A group of Year 11 and 12 GBHS students eager to participate in real-life Science Research went to Motukaraka Beach (Green Bay Beach) earlier this week, to begin what is hoped to be a longitudinal study of invertebrate and shorebird biodiversity. Incidentally, this was the first time (that we know of) that this type of research has ever been carried out there, a global first! The students were met by Frazer Dale, Senior Sustainable Schools… 12th June 2026 at 8:00am [Scientific Research Motukaraka Beach (Green Bay Beach) Scientific Research Stud…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/scientific-research) ![music momentum](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/6/c/9/0/36c90485f0496181240e2b036216afd6cf278a85-music-night-momentum.jpg "music momentum") Momentum 'Momentum' GBHS's Music Night was an incredible success, and we had… 12th June 2026 at 10:50am [Momentum 'Momentum' GBHS's Music Night was an incredible success, and we had… 1…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/momentum) ![girlbossCEO](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/6/2/a/f/d62affef16508c280a1f4931f69dcb38963c3617-keya-and-sienna.jpg "girlbossCEO") Future CEO 2026 Year 13 students Sienna Pereira and Keya Parekh were recently selected… 12th June 2026 at 1:20pm [Future CEO 2026 Year 13 students Sienna Pereira and Keya Parekh were recently s…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/future-ceo-2026) ![gymnastics](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/4/d/4/9/64d49eb646eca0aef185548e62bab1c77d4d7a73-college-sport-gym.jpg "gymnastics") Gymsports Comp Congratulations to Elijah Parsons (Yr 9) and Kelsey Cookson (Yr 10),… 12th June 2026 at 11:59am [Gymsports Comp Congratulations to Elijah Parsons (Yr 9) and Kelsey Cookson (Yr…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/gymsports-comp) ![40hr Challenge](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/4/a/f/8/a4af813d0838112e2466789fbf2d78542d04658d-40hr-challenge.jpg "40hr Challenge") 40Hr Challenge Can you go 40 Hrs without talking - including all forms of social… 12th June 2026 at 11:50am [40Hr Challenge Can you go 40 Hrs without talking - including all forms of socia…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/40hr-challenge) ![green impact](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/7/a/b/9/e7ab9b4d67e37ce92ba548cbce30ff1982337467-green-impact.jpg "green impact") Recycling Practices GBHS’s Green Impact environmental group has school-wide initiatives… 12th June 2026 at 11:55am [Recycling Practices GBHS’s Green Impact environmental group has school-wide ini…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/recycling-practices) ![swimming](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/7/e/9/0/7/7e907f06040db518c3afdbc0c1c695362ad71e87-swim-college.jpg "swimming") Champs of Champs Green Bay High School qualified at regionals to swim in all 3 Junior… 12th June 2026 at 12:20pm [Champs of Champs Green Bay High School qualified at regionals to swim in all 3…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/champs-of-champs) ![girls hockeyterm2](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/e/5/d/9/1e5d9d99eb7517f8b6d1a833728e7585995c4173-girls-hockeyterm2.jpg "girls hockeyterm2") Week 8 Sports It has been another great sporting week for GBHS Sports! Our Girls'… 12th June 2026 at 8:50am [Week 8 Sports It has been another great sporting week for GBHS Sports! Our Girl…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/week-8-sports) ![kakehashi](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/e/6/d/6/de6d6cfeb6ddfc3d51cba1cf18171410d4ca675c-kakehashi.jpg "kakehashi") Kakehashi Day GBHS's senior Japanese students went to Auckland University yesterday… 12th June 2026 at 12:30pm [Kakehashi Day GBHS's senior Japanese students went to Auckland University yeste…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/kakehashi-day) ![can drive](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/5/a/c/c/85acc22db21247b9f9c684ab33587703a66a8c36-canned.jpg "can drive") Can Drive Can Drive / Supporting Local Community: The Can Drive is student-led,… 12th June 2026 at 12:26pm [Can Drive Can Drive / Supporting Local Community: The Can Drive is student-led,…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/can-drive) ![chitty](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/6/1/0/c/f610cbfa1576ce98e9163f9ba4a0afbd3061e41d-chitty.jpg "chitty") GBHS Thespians Playhouse Theatre will be producing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr during… 2nd June 2026 at 12:45pm [GBHS Thespians Playhouse Theatre will be producing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr d…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/gbhs-thespians) ![teacher aide](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/3/f/9/5/93f957fbff8f7b59c31fcb66d38ee944bc7bb43d-teacher-aide-vacancy.jpg "teacher aide") Vacancy: Finance Finance and Payroll Administrator – Green Bay High School Auckland (Posted:… 11th June 2026 at 10:40am [Vacancy: Finance Finance and Payroll Administrator – Green Bay High School Auck…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/vacancy-finance) ![admin 2024](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/6/4/2/b/8642b979cfa8d44f7998f71f176be292afb29f8d-admin-20242x-1.jpg "admin 2024") Teacher Aide VACANCY (Posted: 5 June, 2026). A vacancy exists for a Teacher Aide… 5th June 2026 at 12:10pm [Teacher Aide VACANCY (Posted: 5 June, 2026). A vacancy exists for a Teacher Aid…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/teacher-aide) ![open evening image](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/a/e/2/f/1ae2f4b91c770a4475b04662bd07ffb24cb26ff2-open-evening-2026.jpg "open evening image") GBHS OPEN EVENING See us in Action! Green Bay High School OPEN EVENING Wednesday 22… 5th June 2026 at 7:50am [GBHS OPEN EVENING See us in Action! Green Bay High School OPEN EVENING Wednesda…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/gbhs-open-evening) ![pizza combo](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/1/2/6/6/812668a4d6240819d12d3803b9693ce8def4012d-pizza-combo.jpg "pizza combo") Tuckshop Menu tuckr - School Canteen Save time order online! Did you know you can… 25th May 2026 at 7:45am [Tuckshop Menu tuckr - School Canteen Save time order online! 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