YEAR 9 DEAN - Ms Lola Le Grange (2026), YEAR 9 ASSISTANT DEAN - Mr José Torres

Each year group has a Level Dean who works closely with your child’s form teacher and subject teachers. The Dean is supported by an Assistant Dean, and together they oversee the wellbeing, pastoral care, academic counselling, and behaviour management of the students in their cohort, and usually follow their group through to graduation from Green Bay High School. The Deans, therefore, will come to know your child very well, and, along with their form teacher, will be the people whom parents and whānau can contact.

The Deputy Principal aligned with Year 9 is Sandy Begg.

Please refer to the Deaning Photos displayed at the bottom of this page for contact details of the Deans, Assistant Deans, and aligned Deputy Principals (2026).

YEAR 9 CLASSES

All Year 9 students will be placed into their form classes during their first orientation day on Thursday 29 January, 2026. For most students, this will be their class for both Year 9 and 10 where they will do all of their core subjects (i.e. English, Maths, Science, Social Studies and PE with Health). Our form classes are carefully created with all decisions being determined holistically, using a broad range of data and information. This includes test scores for English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy, as well as overall teacher judgements (OTJs) of a student’s level in different aspects of the curriculum from their intermediate school. We also use the non-verbal reasoning test score from the transition visits. Further to this, we have information collected during enrolment interviews and a transition profile completed by current Year 8 teachers about each student.

We have a history of successfully placing most students into the best class for them from the outset. However, we are always happy to communicate with students and parents/whānau should the need for change be the case. We will also check our placement of students part-way through Term 1, as well as at other times periodically throughout the year.

DAY ONE – PŌWHIRI AND ORIENTATION: THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026 (9:00AM - 3:15PM)

Students are encouraged to bring their whānau/families to our official welcome. The initial assembly point will be at the front of the school on the grassed area outside Visitor Reception at 9.00am.

The pōwhiri will be over by approximately 10.30am. Students will enter the gym where they will meet their form teacher and other class members, while family members can join our staff in the staff room for refreshments.

An orientation programme will be run in form classes with the assistance of our fantastic Year 10 mentors, and our Student Leaders. This will include information about school routines, school layout, stationery, timetables, activities to assist students with getting to know their new classmates, setting up of devices and an introduction to our school values. The focus is on getting our Year 9 students “school ready”.

Please note that students are to be dressed in full school uniform and will be expected to have their electronic device, which should preferably be a chromebook or a laptop. Refer to our school website: https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/uniform (and/or) https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/stationery for further details on this.

Students should bring a packed lunch and water bottle as the tuck shop will not be open. School will finish at 3.15pm with buses running as usual.

DAY TWO – ORIENTATION: FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2025 (8:40AM - 3:15PM)

Students will go to their form classes at 8.40am and will continue with their orientation programme. This will include meeting their core subject teachers, and visiting their classrooms.

Please note that students are to be dressed in full school uniform and will be expected to have their electronic device, which should preferably be a chromebook or a laptop. Any questions about this can be directed to the school.

Students should bring a packed lunch and water bottle as the tuck shop will not be open. School will finish at 3.15pm with buses running as usual.

KEY START UP DATES 2026

• Thursday 29 January 2026: Year 9 Orientation Day 1 including Pōwhiri (9am - 3.15pm)
  
  
• Friday 30 January 2026: Year 9 Orientation Day 2 (8.40am - 3.15pm)
  
  
• Monday 2 February 2026: Full School Day (all students) (8.40am - 3.15pm)
  
  
• Friday 6 February 2026: WAITANGI DAY (public holiday/school closed)
  
  

  TRANSPORT

  The school bus services and routes are available on our school website: https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/school-bus-routes. All students using the school bus services should have signed the bus agreement on the enrolment form. They will also require an Auckland Transport HOP card.
  
  

  UNIFORM

  
  Green Bay High School works with Argyle OnLine as the seller of our school uniform. information. There are two ways to purchase uniform:
  
  

• a) ONLINE You can order your school uniform at any time. You will be able to pay by credit or debit card, account to account or zip pay. You can also generate a quote to take to WINZ or other charitable organisations. Orders are delivered directly to your door. To place an order, follow the steps below:
• Step 1: Click the link on the Green Bay High School website: greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/uniform or go directly to www.argyleonline.co.nz and find Green Bay High School under Shop Argyle OnLine.
• Step 2: Measure your child following the measuring tips on the Argyle OnLine website. Compare the measurements with the size chart on each product page. Or you can book a fitting at the Argyle retail store, located at 91 Central Park Drive (shop 4), Henderson, Auckland (down the driveway by Little Sister cafe and Chipmunks). The uniform shop is open throughout the year (term time only) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm until 6pm. These hours will increase from Saturday 29 November until early February. See the schedule below.
• Step 3: Choose your size and quantity and add to cart.
• Step 4: Go to checkout once you have selected all your items. You can then register or login. Enter your delivery and billing address, and select your preferred payment method. Proceed to payment.
• Step 5: You will receive an order confirmation by email followed by a courier track and trace email when your order is dispatched. Expect delivery 3-5 working days after payment.
  
  b) RETAIL SHOP The Argyle retail shop is located at 91 Central Park Drive (shop 4), Henderson, Auckland (down the driveway by Little Sister cafe and Chipmunks) The shop is open throughout the year (term time only) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm until 6pm. These hours are extended for Green Bay High School students from Saturday 29 November 2025 at the times listed below. Families will need to book online: Go to www.argyleonline.co.nz > Shop ArgyleOnLine > Green Bay High School > Book Fit Appointment Please CLICK HERE to make a fitting appointment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I get a WINZ quote? ONLINE At the checkout after you have entered your delivery address, select WINZ quote as your payment method. A quote will be emailed to you. Take the quote to your nearest WINZ office for processing. Please arrange for WINZ to pay the quoted price directly into the account number provided; we cannot accept payment cards. SHOP WINZ quotes can be provided at your appointment, and uniforms collected once payment has been received from WINZ.

Why do I need to measure my child? Sizes can vary from garment to garment and sizes differ from retail clothing brand sizes. Measuring tapes will be available at the school office for online purchases.

What happens if I order the wrong style or size? You will be responsible for the cost of returning the garment for a replacement. The replacement will be couriered to you free of charge.

How will my order be delivered? Deliveries will only be made to a physical address in New Zealand and are sent through Courier Post. A signature is required as proof of delivery unless you request a delivery without signature when placing your order.

Is the ArgyleOnLine website pricing inclusive or exclusive of GST? ArgyleOnLine website pricing for both garments and freight charges are inclusive of GST. Additional Information and FAQS can be found HERE If you need further assistance you can chat with the Argyle team online or via one of the methods below: Phone: 0800 11 00 59 (available 24/7) Email: [email protected]

SCHOOL STATIONERY & CHARGES

Stationery **NB: We recommend waiting for timetables to be confirmed (Week 1, 2026) before purchasing stationery for option subjects. The Year 9 Core Pack ($74.80) is available to purchase now however.

We have teamed up with OfficeMax and our stationery requirements for each class/year is loaded on to myschool.co.nz for you to view, download or order from.

• Competitive prices.
• Free delivery for orders over $70 incl. GST.
• Multiple ordering options – online at myschool.co.nz, telephone: 0800 724 440, mail order or OfficeMax retail store.
• Delivery that suits – you can arrange delivery to your home or workplace, and receive your order during the holidays to allow plenty of time to cover your books.
• Your child will have the correct supplies that will last.
• Choose to pay with your credit/debit card or alternatively pay by cash in an OfficeMax retail store.
• To order by mail order all you have to do is go to myschool.co.nz, select the items you require, and when you get to check out, click on the Mail Order Form button. This will build a customised mail order form for you to print.

Note: Please check the delivery windows at myschool.co.nz to ensure you place your order in time to receive delivery before school starts.

You can find more information regarding school stationery on the Green Bay High School website: greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment/stationery

Other Charges There are also charges for some subjects, workbooks and compulsory items, which need to be paid to Green Bay High School. For example: Voluntary School Donation: The Voluntary School Donation (2026) is $235 for the First child attending, and $80 (for each subsequent sibling attending).

Student ID Card: $12 - This is used for borrowing books from the library, student bus fares, printing and photocopying from school and exam entry.

Subject Fees: There may also be fees for subjects which have take home components - e.g. some Technology programmes. These will be listed on your child’s school invoice which you will be able to access on the Web Portal. Please note that Year 9 students have a change of option subjects at the beginning of Term 3, so there may be some new subject fees invoiced at that stage.

WINZ: Please note: WINZ quotes need to be made payable to Green Bay High School for any subject/workbook fees. WINZ payments for stationery should be made to OfficeMax.

Sport & Extra Curricular: In addition to the above fees there are extra fees for students involved in sports and other curricular activities. You will be notified of these fees by email as they occur, and they will then appear on your student’s invoice. Invoices are available to view via the parent portal.
Payment Options: Payments need to be made at school to the accounts office. We accept cash, EFTPOS and credit card. We also recommend automatic payments; a small amount each week can be much more manageable. Our bank account number is: 12-3034-0840634-00, please use your child's ID number as a reference to appear on our bank statement. Should you have any queries please contact our accounts team, Audra Neun on 817 8173 ext 210.

Please contact your child's Dean for further information.

PARENT / STUDENT WEB PORTAL (school.kiwi)

The Web Portal is your one-stop-shop for all student related platforms. Notify the school of an absence or appointment, you can also check your child's Timetable, view Reports and Results, book Parent/Student/Teacher conferences online and see Calendar events.

We have put together a helpful guide on logging into the Web Portal for the first time. You can check it out HERE

Please note that passwords are case sensitive. The first time that you log in to the Web Portal, using the Username and Password sent to you via email, you will see the below window prompting you to create your own unique password.

Each student that you have at Green Bay High School will have their own password. We strongly recommend that you create the same password for each student attending to allow for a smooth switch between sibling accounts.

There is ONE caregiver account per household (i.e. Primary Caregiver / Secondary Caregiver), please ensure all caregivers registered with us in each household use the same password.

Please click HERE for help changing your Web Portal password.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us on 09-817-8173, or email [email protected]

BLENDED LEARNING & DEVICES

Blended Learning is learning that integrates digital resources and web-based learning with traditional face-to-face class tasks in a planned, pedagogically sound manner. Learning is at the heart of blended learning - not technology; technology is the tool we will use.

Green Bay High School is a blended learning school, which means that all students are requested to bring a 1:1 computing device to school. The method of content delivery will be through a blend of Google Classroom and traditional teaching tools. Each student will have their own unique Green Bay High School Google Account giving them access to Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google Sites, and a whole host of other digital platforms. The students will utilise their devices in a myriad of different ways across learning areas.

To accommodate the wide variety of demands, needs and uses across our learning areas, the devices will need to be suitable for typing and editing documents, manipulating photos, collaborating online and using internet resources and tools. At Green Bay High School, the device must be a laptop form factor. That is, it is either a Chromebook, Laptop, Ultrabook or Macbook. iPads or other tablet devices are NOT suitable for our blended learning programme.

One of the many realities of computing in a school environment is that students require a highly portable device with a very long battery life. Students must carry their device from class to class every hour and will not be able to rely on having an opportunity or place to recharge their battery during the day. In addition to this, student devices must also be wireless and internet capable, have a good warranty and be robust which often means the build quality of the device should be high. All students and their families must sign and agree to the Green Bay High School Cyber safety agreement in order to be able to access the school system.

Please feel free to contact either of your child’s deans for further information.

TRANSITION VISITS

The move from intermediate school to high school can be a significant event for young people. In order to make this change as easy as possible, we run a structured transition programme for all Year 8 students intending to come to Green Bay High School in 2026.

The visit is designed to help relieve some of the stress which can be associated with starting at a new school as well as an initial chance to begin building relationships with key people.

Students will attend on one of the following days:

• Monday 24 November: Students from Glen Eden Intermediate (Te Henga mini school) + Students from Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School.
• Tuesday 25 November: Students from Glen Eden Intermediate (Karekare mini school) + Students from Green Bay School.
• Wednesday 26 November: Students from Glen Eden Intermediate (Muriwai mini school) + Students from schools other than our main contributing schools.
• Thursday 27 November: Students from Glen Eden Intermediate (Piha mini school).

Families will receive further information closer to the date.

We look forward to working in partnership with your family over the next five years.

Lola Le Grange

Year 9 Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 245

José Torres

Year 9 Assistant Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 245

Sandy Begg

Deputy Principal (aligned with Year 9) Ph: 817-8173 ext 216

Lucy Morrin

Year 10 Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 281

Ben Cook

Yr 10 Assistant Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 265

Aaron Harris

Deputy Principal (aligned with Year 10) Ph: 817-8173 ext 285

Gabbie Perry

Year 11 Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 218

Nikunj Barot

Yr 11 Assistant Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 218

Kheang Ov

Deputy Principal (aligned with Year 11) Ph: 817-8173 ext 215

Grace McCormack-Clark

Year 12 Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 221

Dr Angelo Tedoldi

Year 12 Assistant Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 221

Drew McWhinnie

Deputy Principal (aligned with Year 12) Ph: 817-8173 ext 276

Matt Ollerenshaw

Year 13 Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 209

Joanne Nolan

Year 13 Assistant Dean (2026) Ph: 817-8173 ext 209

Elaine Webb

Deputy Principal (aligned with Year 13) Ph: 817-8173 ext 219

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