--- title: 'Term 2 2026 - 8 May 2026' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-2-2026-8-may-2026' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-2-2026-8-may-2026.md' date: '2026-05-01' description: 'Kia ora tatou; This week our Year 9 students took part in SMART testing in reading, writing and maths. This is a new Ministry assessment tool which will help us build a clearer picture of where students are at and how we can support their learning. The information from these assessments will sit al…' --- # Term 2 2026 - 8 May 2026 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (8 May 2026) ![mural](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/d/c/3/d/fdc3d2b3754e9c41b8d0f32a5d2f486c271e91dd-murals.jpg "mural") #### Kia ora tatou; This week our Year 9 students took part in SMART testing in reading, writing and maths. This is a new Ministry assessment tool which will help us build a clearer picture of where students are at and how we can support their learning. The information from these assessments will sit alongside what teachers already know about students from their classroom learning. I want to acknowledge our Year 9s for the positive way they are approaching their assessments positively and giving them their best effort. Sport is also well underway, which is always one of the great parts of school life. It has been good to see students out representing GBHS, working hard as part of their teams and individual pursuits, and making the most of the opportunities on offer. A big thank you to the staff, coaches, managers and whānau who support our teams each week. These opportunities do not happen without people giving their time and energy. Next week we will mark Pink Shirt Week. This is a good opportunity to bring kindness, inclusion, and respect to the forefront of our thinking. We want every student at GBHS to feel safe, valued, and able to be themselves, and Pink Shirt Week is one way we can keep building that culture together. For me, the most important part is the everyday stuff: how we speak to one another, whether we include people, whether we check in on someone who seems left out, and knowing that we all have a role in keeping our school safe and respectful. These small actions make a real difference to the culture of a school. I’m looking forward to seeing our students and staff get behind the week. Have a great weekend. Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![murals](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/a/d/2/f/9ad2f727419981fb3cce8ebcda1135af953b3a98-murals.jpg "murals") School Murals GBHS’s student-led Creative Arts Council is transforming learning environments with the installation of school murals - fostering a sense of belonging, improving mental well-being, and boosting school pride. The first of a series of murals takes pride of place on the wall of Music block, symbolising our local community and environment through the vibrant nature and subjects of the art piece. Built on panels designed by Year 13 students (2025) Helena Zeman, Cherry Zhang in association with members… 1st May 2026 at 8:40am [School Murals GBHS’s student-led Creative Arts Council is transforming learning…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/school-murals) ![leader support](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/d/7/5/b/1d75b447194413f3b11e05168e77b73964aa38ce-leadersupport.jpg "leader support") Cultural Week 2026 Celebrate. Share. Belong! Green Bay High School ls made up of over… 1st May 2026 at 10:20am [Cultural Week 2026 Celebrate. Share. Belong! 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Congratulations to our team of Year… 4th May 2026 at 9:55am [Orienteering Relay Champs ORIENTEERING TAKES YOU PLACES! Congratulations to our…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/orienteering-relay-champs) ![stella barry uoa](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/9/7/1/8/397184a9ef9c4c5015012268c67f6c3aa41b6d32-stella-barry-uoa.jpg "stella barry uoa") GBHS Alumni We are always pleased to hear about past pupils fulfilling their… 7th May 2026 at 2:14pm [GBHS Alumni We are always pleased to hear about past pupils fulfilling their… 7…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/gbhs-alumni) ![rafa](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/7/b/7/0/7/7b7076a07a8e06b09610071caed53986053640d0-rafa.jpg "rafa") Rafa Edwards-Pascual GBHS student Rafa Edwards-Pascual (Year 12) competed in the Kenpo… 8th May 2026 at 8:36am [Rafa Edwards-Pascual GBHS student Rafa Edwards-Pascual (Year 12) competed in th…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/rafa-edwards-pascual) ![teacher aide](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/4/f/4/e/c4f4e5f88fc9c34080fc220d253976881ff7b80b-teacher-aide-vacancy.jpg "teacher aide") Vacancy Teacher Aide Part time A vacancy exists for a Teacher Aide to join… 1st May 2026 at 10:40am [Vacancy Teacher Aide Part time A vacancy exists for a Teacher Aide to join… 1st…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/vacancy) ![spelling bee 2026](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/2/5/2/2/82522e71b8e3cfb3763deb9514e820a709b11c5d-spelling-bee-2026.jpg "spelling bee 2026") Spelling Bee 2026 In preparation for GBHS's annual Spelling Bee, form classes will… 1st May 2026 at 10:25am [Spelling Bee 2026 In preparation for GBHS's annual Spelling Bee, form classes w…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/spelling-bee-2026) ![hand ball](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/6/2/8/6/e628650992c0f0c3cd3506e6d724031c0257014c-four-square.jpg "hand ball") House Competition House Competition - next week! A 'Handball / Four Square' competition… 1st May 2026 at 10:33am [House Competition House Competition - next week! A 'Handball / Four Square' com…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/house-competition) ![photolife orders](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/b/3/6/a/3b36a0a48a06cd6ac345ef42d476bb76de162268-photolife-orders.jpg "photolife orders") School Photos - Delivery Delivery of all Portrait, Class, Leaders, and Summer Sport photo… 7th May 2026 at 8:36am [School Photos - Delivery Delivery of all Portrait, Class, Leaders, and Summer S…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/school-photos-delivery) ![maths](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/5/6/9/b/2569beccd8b542de32ceb4e643512790998c77ca-byod.jpg "maths") Yr 10 Literacy / Numeracy Exams Green Bay High School is continuing to offer the NCEA Literacy and… 23rd April 2026 at 9:37am [Yr 10 Literacy / Numeracy Exams Green Bay High School is continuing to offer th…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/yr-10-literacy-numeracy-exams) ![EXAM SET UP](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/a/e/1/e/fae1e0d76e18a02db727b7ef5dd08913defb994e-exam-set-up.jpg "EXAM SET UP") SMART Tool In Weeks 3 and 4 of Term 2, our Year 9 students will be using the… 21st April 2026 at 1:25pm [SMART Tool In Weeks 3 and 4 of Term 2, our Year 9 students will be using the… 2…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/smart-tool) ![e waste](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/f/c/e/e/6fcee9b11468afca67503d4a61738ce9e81c04cc-echo-tech-e-waste.jpg "e waste") E-Waste Collection Need to recycle your e-waste? Simply load your boot, drive in, and… 8th May 2026 at 7:25am [E-Waste Collection Need to recycle your e-waste? Simply load your boot, drive i…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/e-waste-collection) ![tuckr tuckshop](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/4/8/2/2/b48227e632fe3ce102b37e564037c40daeb5a2b0-tuckr-canteen-t2-newsletter-graphic.png "tuckr tuckshop") Parent Prize Draw Sort lunch admin and skip the canteen queue with Kindo 📱✅ Did you… 23rd April 2026 at 2:15pm [Parent Prize Draw Sort lunch admin and skip the canteen queue with Kindo 📱✅ Did…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/parent-prize-draw) ![mobile dentist](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/8/5/c/6/185c6b7fba8fbe76c71e62ac8792c3c5f48cd044-lumino-the-dentist-school-smiles-programme.jpg "mobile dentist") Lumino Dental Bus The Lumino the Dentists Mobile Unit is onsite at Green Bay High School… 9th March 2026 at 8:33am [Lumino Dental Bus The Lumino the Dentists Mobile Unit is onsite at Green Bay Hi…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/lumino-dental-bus) ![autumn](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/6/5/b/4/f65b4fb3867fc62e12ab47b2b947dc0144dd95a5-autumn-front-of-school.jpg "autumn") Term 2 Calendar (2026) Term 2 2026 Calendar Dates: To help with your planning, events listed… 31st March 2026 at 12:00pm [Term 2 Calendar (2026) Term 2 2026 Calendar Dates: To help with your planning,…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-2-2026/term-2-calendar-2026) 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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