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Term Dates

START DATES 2025

  • Monday 27 January 2025: AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY (public Holiday/school closed)
  • Tuesday 28 January 2025: TEACHER ONLY DAY
  • Wednesday 29 January 2025: TEACHER ONLY DAY
  • Thursday 30 January 2025: Year 9 Orientation Day 1 including Pōwhiri (9am-3.15pm)
  • Friday 31 January 2025: Year 9 Orientation Day 2 (8.40am - 3.15pm)
  • Monday 3 February 2025: ALL STUDENTS (8.40am - 3.15pm)
  • Thursday 6 February 2025: WAITANGI DAY (public holiday/school closed)

    Term Dates 2025

  • (Term 1) 28 January 2025 - 11 April 2025 (please refer to start dates, shown above)
  • (Term 2) 28 April 2025 - 27 June 2025
  • (Term 3) 14 July 2025 - 19 September 2025
  • (Term 4) 6 October 2025 - 11 December 2025

'live' Calendar

  • Aug04
    COOK ISLAND LANGUAGE WEEK 4 - 8 August
    Monday, 4th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug04
    LIBRARY WEEK 8.40am - 3.15pm
    Monday, 4th August, 8:40am - 3:15pm
  • Aug11
    GBHS Maths Week
    Monday, 11th August, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: TWS
    Aug11
    AUT Uni Course Planning at GBHS
    Monday, 11th August, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
    GBHS Careers Dept
    Aug12
    02PEO - Winter Camp (BEE) OVERNIGHT (EOTC) @ National Park, Mt Ruapehu
    Tuesday, 12th August, 6:00am - 9:30pm
    TIC: BEE Departing GBHS: 6am (12 August) Returning GBHS: @9.30pm (14 August) Method of transport: Hired - Van/Bus
    Aug12
    Kawhe + Kōrero/Careers Chat - Financial Advisor/Accountant (Partner at Cleaver Partners): Dan Margan @ E3
    Tuesday, 12th August, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
    Organiser: GBHS Careers Dept
    Aug12
    Year 9 (2026) Enrolment Interviews @ GBHS Office
    Tuesday, 12th August, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Aug13
    01GEO Waitakere Dam (EOTC)
    Wednesday, 13th August, 8:30am - 1:30pm
    TIC: GRT Method of transport: Hired van - bus Departing GBHS: 8.30am Returning GBHS: 1.30pm
    Aug13
    Pasifika Hui 6pm - 7.30pm
    Wednesday, 13th August, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    TIC: WBB
    Aug14
    EPRO8 Semi Final (Team 1) (EOTC) @ James Cook High School
    Thursday, 14th August, 8:40am - 1:30pm
    TIC: PAR (Pds 1-4)
    Aug14
    Canterbury Uni Course Planning at GBHS
    Thursday, 14th August, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
    Organiser: GBHS Careers Dept
    Aug14
    Years 10-13 (2026) Enrolment Interviews
    Thursday, 14th August, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Aug15
    TEACHER ONLY DAY
    Friday, 15th August, 8:00am - 3:00pm
    Aug15
    School Ball @ Ellerslie Events Centre
    Friday, 15th August, 7:00pm - 11:30pm
    TIC: WBB 7pm Students start to arrive 8pm Doors at venue close 11pm - Doors open for students to leave 11.30pm - end of event
  • Aug18
    TONGA LANGUAGE WEEK (17-23 Aug)
    Monday, 18th August, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Aug18
    02PED Risk Management Trip RAS (EOTC) @ Snow Planet (Silverdale), Tree Adventures, Bike park (Woodhill forest)
    Monday, 18th August, 9:00am - 3:15pm
    TIC: BEE Departing GBHS: 9am Returning GBHS: 3.15pm Method of transport: Hired Van/Bus
    Aug19
    03VOC Volunteering Hope/La Rosa Gardens
    Tuesday, 19th August, 8:45am - 1:45pm
    TIC: HLL Departing GBHS 8.45am Returning GBHS 1.45pm Method of transport: School Van
    Aug19
    Year 9 (2026) Enrolment Interviews @ GBHS Office
    Tuesday, 19th August, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Aug20
    EPRO8 Semi Final (Team 2) (EOTC) @ Henderson High School
    Wednesday, 20th August, 8:40am - 1:30pm
    TIC: PAR (Pds 1-4)
    Aug20
    Mathex Competition (EOTC) @ Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Kohimarama
    Wednesday, 20th August, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    TIC: TWS Departing GBHS 5pm Returning GBHS: 10pm Method of transport: School Van
    Aug20
    Whānau Hui
    Wednesday, 20th August, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    TIC: MCW
    Aug21
    EPRO8 Finals (EOTC) tbc @ Henderson High School
    Thursday, 21st August, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: PAR Time: tbc
    Aug21
    02PED Risk Management Trip RAS (EOTC) @ Snow Planet (Silverdale), Tree Adventures, Bike park (Woodhill forest)
    Thursday, 21st August, 9:00am - 3:15pm
    TIC: BEE Departing GBHS: 9am Returning GBHS: 3.15pm Method of transport: Hired Van/Bus
    Aug21
    Years 10-13 (2026) Enrolment Interviews
    Thursday, 21st August, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Aug22
    BBI Speech Competition 2025 (EOTC) @ Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School
    Friday, 22nd August, 8:30am - 10:30am
    TIC: ORR Method of transport: Personal vehicle Departing GBHS 8.30am Returning GBHS: 10.30am
    Aug24
    Girls' Football - Winter Tournament Week (EOTC) @ Napier
    Sunday, 24th August, 7:30am - 5:00pm
    TIC: DRK Departing GBHS Saturday 24 August 2025: 9am Returning GBHS Friday 29 August 2025: 5pm Method of transport: Hired - Van/Bus
  • Aug25
    Winter Tournament Week
    Monday, 25th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug25
    Winter Netball UNISS Tournament 2025 (EOTC) @ Auckland Netball Centre, St Johns
    Monday, 25th August, 7:30am - 3:30pm
    TIC: SRT
    Departing from and Returning to GBHS each day (7.30am - 3.30pm)
    Method of transport: School Van
    Aug25
    1st Xl Boys' Football tournament (EOTC) @ Fred Taylor Park and/or Huapai Domain
    Monday, 25th August, 8:00am - 5:00pm
    TIC: LEH Method of transport: School Van Departing GBHS each day: 8am Returning GBHS each day: 5pm Method of transport: School Van
    Aug25
    GBHS Old Boys' Vs GBHS 1st XV (!!) @ GBHS
    Monday, 25th August, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Join us for our annual clash between the current Green Bay High School 1st XV and our Old Boys' team.

    • Date: Monday, 25 August 2025
    • Kick-off: 4:00 pm

    We’re looking forward to a great afternoon of rugby, school spirit, and catching up with familiar faces.

    Please CLICK HERE to complete this form if you are interested in playing for the Old Boys' team.

    Once complete, we will be in contact with further details.

    Aug26
    Winter Tournament Week
    Tuesday, 26th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug26
    Kawhe + Kōrero/Careers Chat - Engineering: Andre Colpi (software) and Ammaar Khan (current Techtorium student) @ E3
    Tuesday, 26th August, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
    Organiser: GBHS Careers Dept
    Aug26
    Years 10-13 (2026) Enrolment Interviews
    Tuesday, 26th August, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Aug27
    Winter Tournament Week
    Wednesday, 27th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug27
    Out of Zone Enrolment Applications CLOSE
    Wednesday, 27th August, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    Aug27
    MUSIC NIGHT (6.30pm -8.30pm)* see note @ GBHS Auditorium
    Wednesday, 27th August, 3:15pm - 8:30pm
    Note: Participating students are required from 3.15pm - until end of the evening, at 8.30pm
    Music Night event time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
    TIC WRB
    Aug28
    Winter Tournament Week
    Thursday, 28th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug29
    Winter Tournament Week
    Friday, 29th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug29
    Daffodil Day
    Friday, 29th August, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: WBB
    Aug30
    Winter Tournament Week
    Saturday, 30th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Aug31
    Winter Tournament Week
    Sunday, 31st August, 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Sep01
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Monday, 1st September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep02
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Tuesday, 2nd September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep03
    Out of Zone Ballot
    Wednesday, 3rd September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep03
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Wednesday, 3rd September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep04
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Thursday, 4th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep05
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Friday, 5th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep05
    Te Koroneihana (The Coronation) (EOTC) @ Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngāruawāhia
    Friday, 5th September, 6:30am - 3:30pm
    TIC: MCI Departing GBHS 6.30am Returning GBHS 3.30pm Method of Transport: School Van
    Sep05
    In Zone Confirmation of Place (2026) due
    Friday, 5th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: BGG
  • Sep08
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Monday, 8th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep08
    PAPUA NEW GUINEA LANGUAGE WEEK (7-13 Sept)
    Monday, 8th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Sep09
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Tuesday, 9th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep10
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Wednesday, 10th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep11
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Thursday, 11th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep11
    Kotuitui Speech Competition
    Thursday, 11th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep12
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (1st - 12th)
    Friday, 12th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep12
    In Zone Course Selection (2026) due
    Friday, 12th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: BGG
    Sep12
    Out of Zone Confirmation of Place (2026) due
    Friday, 12th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: BGG
  • Sep15
    Te wiki o te reo Māori 2025 (15 - 22 Sept)
    Monday, 15th September, 8:40am - 3:10pm
    TIC: CAL
    Sep16
    Ajimi Restaurant (Snrs) (EOTC) @ Ajimi restaurant, Onehunga
    Tuesday, 16th September, 12:30pm - 2:15pm
    TIC: STK Departing GBHS: 12.30pm Returning GBHS: 2.15pm Method of transport: School Van
    Sep16
    Kawhe + Kōrero/Careers Chat - Professor Miro Erkintalo: HOD Physics at UoA and Science researcher @ E3
    Tuesday, 16th September, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
    Organiser: GBHS Careers Dept
    Sep16
    L3 Drama Evenings (Show starts 6.30pm) @ GBHS Auditorium
    Tuesday, 16th September, 3:15pm - 8:30pm
    TIC: CAL
    • Tuesday 16th September 3.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
    • Wednesday 17th September 2.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
    Sep17
    Student BOT Rep: VOTING DAY
    Wednesday, 17th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    Sep17
    L3 Drama Evenings (Show starts 6.30pm) @ GBHS Auditorium
    Wednesday, 17th September, 2:15pm - 8:30pm
    TIC: CAL
    • Tuesday 16th September 3.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
    • Wednesday 17th September 2.15pm - 8.30pm (show at 6.30pm)
    Sep18
    BOT meeting
    Thursday, 18th September, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Sep19
    Out of Zone Course Selection (2026) due
    Friday, 19th September, 8:40am - 3:15pm
  • Sep29
    TUVALAU LANGUAGE WEEK (28 Sept - 4 Oct)
    Monday, 29th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
  • Oct15
    Dance Showcase
    Wednesday, 15th October, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    TIC: CAL
    Oct16
    Sports Awards (tbc)
    Thursday, 16th October, 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Oct20
    NIUE LANGUAGE WEEK (19 - 25 Oct)
    Monday, 20th October, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Oct24
    SNRS LAST DAY
    Friday, 24th October, 8:40am - 3:10pm
    TIC: WBB
  • Oct27
    Labour Day
    Monday, 27th October, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Oct27
    TOKELAU LANGUAGE WEEK (26 Oct - 1 Nov)
    Monday, 27th October, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Oct28
    Informal Graduation - time to be advised
    Tuesday, 28th October, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Oct28
    Yr 11 / 12 Awards Ceremony
    Tuesday, 28th October, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Oct30
    Kapa Haka festival (tbc)
    Thursday, 30th October, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Oct31
    Rugby 7s Jnr Champs (EOTC) @ Bruce Pulman park
    Friday, 31st October, 7:00am - 5:00pm
    TIC: LEH Departing GBHS 7am Returning GBHS 5pm Method of transport: School Van
  • Nov04
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Tuesday, 4th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov05
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Wednesday, 5th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov06
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Thursday, 6th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov06
    Pasifika Hui
    Thursday, 6th November, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
    TIC: WBB
    Nov07
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Friday, 7th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov09
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Sunday, 9th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Nov10
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Monday, 10th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov10
    Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
    Monday, 10th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: FIN
    Monday 10 November 2025:
    M9KRT
    P9LPS
    K9DAV
    Method of transport: school van / bus
    Nov11
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Tuesday, 11th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov12
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Wednesday, 12th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov12
    Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
    Wednesday, 12th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: FIN
    Wednesday 12 November 2025:
    W9ENG
    A9KEE
    K9COO
    Nov13
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Thursday, 13th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov13
    Whānau Hui (tbc)
    Thursday, 13th November, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    TIC: MCW
    Nov14
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Friday, 14th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov14
    Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
    Friday, 14th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: FIN
    Friday 14 November 2025:
    M9ERC
    W9HWL
    A9FLE
    Method of transport: Hired van / bus
    Nov16
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Sunday, 16th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Nov17
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Monday, 17th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov17
    Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
    Monday, 17th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: FIN
    Monday 17 November 2025:
    W9HEN
    W9FON
    M9MGG
    Nov18
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Tuesday, 18th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov19
    Y10 LEAF University of Canterbury Science (EOTC)
    Wednesday, 19th November, 7:30am - 6:00pm
    TIC: FIS Christchurch OVERNIGHT
    Nov19
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Wednesday, 19th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov19
    Beach Ed (EOTC) @ Orewa Beach
    Wednesday, 19th November, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: FIN
    Wednesday 19 November 2025:
    K9HKL
    A9DEZ
    A9BMY
    P9TWR
    Nov19
    Jnr Arts Showcase REHEARSAL
    Wednesday, 19th November, 3:15pm - 6:30pm
    TIC: CAL Please note: On the day (Wednesday 19th November), students will be involved in rehearsals, which  will run from 3.15pm through till the start of the Evening Performance.  *The Evening Performance is taking place from 6.30pm - 8.00pm
    Nov19
    Junior Arts Showcase
    Wednesday, 19th November, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    TIC: CAL
    Nov20
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Thursday, 20th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov21
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Friday, 21st November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov23
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Sunday, 23rd November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Nov24
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Monday, 24th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov24
    SOLOMAN ISLANDS LANGUAGE WEEK (23- 29 Nov)
    Monday, 24th November, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Nov25
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Tuesday, 25th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov26
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Wednesday, 26th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov27
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Thursday, 27th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov28
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Friday, 28th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Dec01
    Yr 13 Graduation
    Monday, 1st December, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    TIC: WBB
  • Dec08
    Amazing Race Day
    Monday, 8th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    Dec11
    LAST DAY of Term for Jnr students
    Thursday, 11th December, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    Dec11
    JNR AWARDS CEREMONY (AM)
    Thursday, 11th December, 9:00am - 11:00am
    (Schedule to be advised) TIC: WBB

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143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay
Auckland 0643
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PO BOX 80002

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