--- title: 'Term 3 2026 - 31 July 2026' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-3-2026-31-july-2026' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-3-2026-31-july-2026.md' date: '2026-07-27' description: 'Kia ora e te whānau, We have had plenty to celebrate this week, beginning with the results from the recent Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessment Activities. All of our Year 10 students sit the CAAs, giving every student an early opportunity to meet the Literacy and Numeracy requirements. This m…' --- # Term 3 2026 - 31 July 2026 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (31 July 2026) ![L2 drama perf](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/pages/newsletters/2026/term-3-2026-31-july-2026/1000028259.jpg "L2 drama perf") #### Kia ora e te whānau, We have had plenty to celebrate this week, beginning with the results from the recent Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessment Activities. All of our Year 10 students sit the CAAs, giving every student an early opportunity to meet the Literacy and Numeracy requirements. This makes the results particularly pleasing as they reflect the achievement of our whole cohort. Our students achieved: - **Reading: 81%**, compared with the national average of 60% - **Writing: 76%**, compared with the national average of 57% - **Numeracy: 75%**, compared with the national average of 52% These are very strong results. I am very proud of the students who have now met the Literacy and Numeracy requirements and of the way the whole Year 10 cohort approached the assessments. The results reflect the work of our students and the teaching and support provided by staff across the school. Literacy and Numeracy are important because students need to meet these requirements to gain their NCEA qualifications. Achieving them in Year 10 puts students in a strong position as they move into their senior years. For those who have not yet achieved a particular assessment, there will be another opportunity to sit the CAA’s later this term. Staff will continue to support these students as they prepare to have another go. It has also been great to see the range of other things happening across the school this week. Our students have had success in EPRO8 and debating, performed in our Drama evenings, and represented the school across a number of winter sports. Congratulations in particular to our Boys’ Hockey team who won their grade following a 3 – 1 victory in the final. The talent, commitment and energy of our students is phenomenal. Have a great weekend Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![blessing invite](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/7/9/6/3/b79631e9223735a76d4f5af8550a7f0799efa902-blessing-invite.jpg "blessing invite") NEW! Science Block Blessing Kia ora e te whānau, We would like to warmly invite you to attend the blessing of the new science block. Designed by Jasmax and built by Watts & Hughes Construction, the three-storey building contains 18 rooms and represents a significant investment in science education and the future of our students. The project has already become part of the learning experience at Green Bay High School, giving students opportunities to explore construction, architecture, design, engineering and project management. It… 31st July 2026 at 9:30am [NEW! Science Block Blessing Kia ora e te whānau, We would like to warmly invite…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/new-science-block-blessing) ![stella german olympiad](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/a/3/9/8/8a398f3057ee6b19a4d5a78aec6c64a832a61f11-ido.jpg "stella german olympiad") German Olympiad Congratulations to Year 12 student Stella Raccuglia, who represented… 27th July 2026 at 7:38am [German Olympiad Congratulations to Year 12 student Stella Raccuglia, who repres…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/german-olympiad) ![debaters](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/7/1/7/d/9717da0cbe11f8f6052eb4b791dc1d375b7951d1-debaters.jpg "debaters") Off to the Semi's! Congratulations to Emma Goldstone (Yr 12), Krisha Karippail (Yr 13),… 30th July 2026 at 2:20pm [Off to the Semi's! Congratulations to Emma Goldstone (Yr 12), Krisha Karippail…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/off-to-the-semis) ![tree planting](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/7/f/d/3/f/7fd3fc66c35e64e41cd6a37bc71837e834415ed9-tree-planting.jpg "tree planting") Lasting Legacy Year 13 students Rachael Stephens and Ava Rose Lee Sang have left… 31st July 2026 at 8:45am [Lasting Legacy Year 13 students Rachael Stephens and Ava Rose Lee Sang have lef…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/lasting-legacy) ![Jnr EPRO8](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/3/7/8/7/b37870c5d010e422691ca269acaa323928e44c3e-epro8-snrs.jpg "Jnr EPRO8") Regional Winners EPRO8 Regional Winners off to the Semi-Finals! Fast, tactical thinking… 31st July 2026 at 7:30am [Regional Winners EPRO8 Regional Winners off to the Semi-Finals! Fast, tactical…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/regional-winners) ![michelle draper](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/d/3/8/d/6d38db292f1aefd528fed3a0dff8bd8e12acfee1-mdraper.jpg "michelle draper") Introducing Michelle Draper GBHS warmly welcomes our newest staff members of 2026, and are pleased… 30th July 2026 at 7:40am [Introducing Michelle Draper GBHS warmly welcomes our newest staff members of 20…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/introducing-michelle-draper) ![purple](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/a/a/d/3/eaad30a9e5b32ecf1e437bd201e32631765d954b-purple.jpg "purple") Upcoming PSTs ⚠️ Booking Code (and Booking instructions) will be emailed to families… 23rd July 2026 at 9:27am [Upcoming PSTs ⚠️ Booking Code (and Booking instructions) will be emailed to fam…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/upcoming-psts) ![hui 2026](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/0/5/4/7/0/0547015b33d100c0a221251c9042870ab30a6196-pasifika-catering.jpg "hui 2026") Making Connections Green Bay High School strives to build closer relationships with… 30th July 2026 at 8:45am [Making Connections Green Bay High School strives to build closer relationships…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/making-connections) ![drama](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/pages/04.news/term-3-2026/lights-camera-action/1000028259.jpg "drama") Lights, Camera, Action! Level 2 Drama Students Shine on Stage: Over two evenings, our Level… 31st July 2026 at 7:40am [Lights, Camera, Action! Level 2 Drama Students Shine on Stage: Over two evening…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/lights-camera-action) ![book sculpture](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/9/3/8/1/49381ba166fb51cf2a6fc85da97f61cb2e4e17b5-book-sculpture.jpg "book sculpture") Student Sculptures Check out some of our very talented Year 11 APS (Art, Painting, Sculpture)… 30th July 2026 at 1:40pm [Student Sculptures Check out some of our very talented Year 11 APS (Art, Painti…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/student-sculptures) ![weekend rugger](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/b/5/6/1/cb561ee5aa540701aefe6c1cde63f5e4d25050af-weekend-rugger.jpg "weekend rugger") Weekend Rugby GBHS Weekend Rugby Report: The U60's had an away game against Glendowie… 27th July 2026 at 9:30am [Weekend Rugby GBHS Weekend Rugby Report: The U60's had an away game against Gle…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/weekend-rugby) ![luka diving](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/2/0/9/b/f209b5f498f920754b990ac583d6ed1ee14deb40-luka-diving.jpg "luka diving") Elite Diving GBHS student Luka Guthrie (Yr 12) is a competitive junior elite diver… 27th July 2026 at 12:37pm [Elite Diving GBHS student Luka Guthrie (Yr 12) is a competitive junior elite di…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/elite-diving) ![swimming champs](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/2/5/5/6/6255674878fae3554492e8de7a758c7257a8a987-swimming-2026.jpg "swimming champs") NZSS Swimming Congratulations to the following students who are representing GBHS… 27th July 2026 at 9:37am [NZSS Swimming Congratulations to the following students who are representing GB…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/nzss-swimming) ![week 2 term 3](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/1/a/d/8/11ad840908457e87ce106428f843b00d7812f4a4-week-2-term-3.jpg "week 2 term 3") Sports Report On Tuesday, we had two boys' teams and one girls' team compete at… 30th July 2026 at 11:50am [Sports Report On Tuesday, we had two boys' teams and one girls' team compete at…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/sports-report) ![music instrument](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/6/2/6/e/e/626ee2096411766ed98b899051aa26e8f8ebe7c0-jazz-band2x-2.jpg "music instrument") Learn an Instrument The 'music lesson' waiting list to learn Cello, Violin, Trumpet or… 30th July 2026 at 2:30pm [Learn an Instrument The 'music lesson' waiting list to learn Cello, Violin, Tru…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/learn-an-instrument) ![quiz](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/e/e/c/a/3eeca0b6f126088b23a3067ba5990483b3915f1d-quiz-.jpg "quiz") Quiz Night Green Bay High School's fabulous 24-7 Youth Workers are holding their… 23rd July 2026 at 2:50pm [Quiz Night Green Bay High School's fabulous 24-7 Youth Workers are holding thei…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/quiz-night) ![kawhe and korero](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/2/e/2/3/b/2e23baf63f78ed12a2f621a8a8825bae466cf40e-kawhe-term-2.jpg "kawhe and korero") Kawhe & Kōrero (Term 3) GBHS Career Chats, with Guest Speakers: GBHS's weekly 'Kawhe Kōrero'… 20th July 2026 at 7:50am [Kawhe & Kōrero (Term 3) GBHS Career Chats, with Guest Speakers: GBHS's weekly '…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/kawhe-and-k-rero-term-3) ![rad](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/9/5/b/e/895be1b1ca13344337ebf2f26aa7d1f72efa4c4e-rad.jpg "rad") HOW TO ENROL ENROLMENT INFORMATION HOW TO ENROL (2027): Please CLICK HERE for… 24th July 2026 at 9:31am [HOW TO ENROL ENROLMENT INFORMATION HOW TO ENROL (2027): Please CLICK HERE for……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/how-to-enrol) ![autumn](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/b/9/f/7/9b9f7a6c347156182963e3a864d563885a1a84ec-autumn-front-of-school.jpg "autumn") Term 3 Calendar (2026) Term 3 2026 Calendar Dates: To help with your planning, events listed… 2nd July 2026 at 7:30am [Term 3 Calendar (2026) Term 3 2026 Calendar Dates: To help with your planning,…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/term-3-calendar-2026) Navigate - 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