--- title: 'Term 4 2026 - 13 November 2026' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-4-2026-13-november-2026' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2026/term-4-2026-13-november-2026.md' date: '2026-11-10' description: "Kia ora e te whānau. Last night we held our annual Technology Showcase, and once again I was blown away by the creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship on display. In a world where so much is mass-produced, I think there's something really special about being able to design and make something yourse…" --- # Term 4 2026 - 13 November 2026 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (13 November 2026) ![tech awards](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/1/b/8/6/d1b864cc48cfd4b735f40f228329f587226773ac-tech-awards-2026.jpg "tech awards") #### Kia ora e te whānau. Last night we held our annual Technology Showcase, and once again I was blown away by the creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship on display. In a world where so much is mass-produced, I think there's something really special about being able to design and make something yourself, and to take pride in the quality of what you've created. Congratulations to all the students whose work was on display. Thanks also to our wonderful Technology team. The skill, patience and encouragement you bring to your teaching are reflected in the work we saw last night. You may have seen media reports of the technical problems that our Level 2 English students faced with the NZQA assessment platform during their examination yesterday. Exams are stressful enough without having to deal with unexpected disruptions, and I know this was a frustrating and unsettling experience for students. What impressed me was the way they responded. Our students stayed calm, remained focused and did their absolute best in difficult circumstances. I'm really proud of them, and grateful to all the staff who supported them through the disruption. As our senior students continue with their examinations, I wish them all the very best. I also want to acknowledge the teachers and whānau who have supported them in getting to this point. There is a lot of hard work behind the scenes, and it makes a real difference. To our junior students, there's lots happening at school over the next few weeks, so make the most of the opportunities on offer and get involved! Ngā mihi nui, Fiona Barker PRINCIPAL ![tech expo](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/7/4/8/b/3748b4acf411791b2c5b2e94dbcfa6da04e89119-tech-awards-2026.jpg "tech expo") TECH Awards 2026 The annual GBHS Technology Exhibition was once again a demonstration of excellence. Students work was proudly on display in the school foyer, showing excellent workmanship, design, manufacturing and knowledge. This is a testament to our teaching staff who work hard every day with our rangitahi, giving them the opportunities to create a wide range of amazing products. Student Award Name Sponsored By Lily Lei Rotary Design $500 Rotary Scholarship Award Henderson Rotary Club President Michael… 13th November 2026 at 7:58am [TECH Awards 2026 The annual GBHS Technology Exhibition was once again a demonst…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/tech-awards-2026) ![P_awards_2026](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/e/9/1/f/1/e91f1ac546d26fbb78718ddaae6744c9092d3391-pawards-2026.jpg "P_awards_2026") Pasifika Awards Last week, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our second annual… 12th November 2026 at 9:00am [Pasifika Awards Last week, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our second a…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/pasifika-awards) ![pasifika1](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/2/f/6/5/f2f65f61b6256fb99f28529252d35940c20a7a5e-pasifika12026.jpg "pasifika1") Pasifika Award Winners Thank you to whānau and friends who joined us for our second annual… 12th November 2026 at 2:39pm [Pasifika Award Winners Thank you to whānau and friends who joined us for our se…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/pasifika-award-winners) ![nz german exchnge](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/0/4/f/2/c/04f2c4028024bcfa923b6c36c0fb17ae2ee16201-student-exchange-banner.jpg "nz german exchnge") Student Exchange Following their NCEA exams, on 5 December, Green Bay High School… 12th November 2026 at 8:00am [Student Exchange Following their NCEA exams, on 5 December, Green Bay High Scho…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-4-2026/student-exchange) ![english help](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/9/3/6/9/893699c122af79f3058ca899f59e5fa8b5c27806-yr-10--english-exam-2-dec-2026.jpg "english help") Yr 10 English Exam Any patai/questions? 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