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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

  • Aug24
    Winter Tournament Week
    Sunday, 24th August, 12:00am - 12:00am
    • 1st XI Girls' Football team heads to Napier for the Maurice Hulme National Tournament. TIC: DRK 
    • 1st XI Boys' Football team will compete in the Malcolm Cowie National Tournament at Fred Taylor Park and Huapai Domain. TIC: LEH 
    • Premier Netball team will test themselves at UNISS (Upper North Island Secondary Schools Tournament) at the Auckland Netball Centre. TIC: SRT 
  • Aug29
    Daffodil Day
    Friday, 29th August, 8:40am - 3:15pm
    TIC: WBB
  • Sep02
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (2nd - 12th)
    Tuesday, 2nd September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep03
    Out of Zone Ballot
    Wednesday, 3rd September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep03
    Emerging Ethnic Leaders' Breakfast (EOTC) @ Waipuna Conference Centre
    Wednesday, 3rd September, 7:00am - 10:30am
    TIC: WBB Award ceremony for selected students Departing GBHS 7am Returning GBHS 10.30am Method of transport: Personal Vehicle
    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
    Sep05
    TECH Dept: Visit from Year 6 GBP @ Tech Block / Dance Studio
    Friday, 5th September, 9:45am - 11:45am
    TIC: WMN
  • Sep08
    CAA, Derived Grade Exams (2nd - 12th)
    Monday, 8th September, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Sep08
    PAPUA NEW GUINEA LANGUAGE WEEK (7-13 Sept)
    Monday, 8th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Sep11
    Kotuitui Speech Competition (on site) EOTC @ GBHS Auditorium
    Thursday, 11th September, 8:30am - 2:30pm
    TIC: ORR, MCV Whakataetae Manu Pīrere/Speech Competition (Speech competition for our Kōtuitui schools) Venue: GBHS Auditorium
    Sep11
    Māngere Mountain (Chch Pre-trip) EOTC @ Māngere Mountain
    Thursday, 11th September, 8:45am - 1:45pm
    TIC: FIS Method of Transport: School Van / Bus Departing GBHS 8.45am Returning GBHS 1.45pm
    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 (14 - 20 Sept)
    Monday, 15th September, 8:40am - 3:10pm
    TIC: CAL
    Sep15
    Yrs 12 and 13 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
    Monday, 15th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Newsletter item HERE with more information
    Sep16
    Yr 11 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
    Tuesday, 16th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Newsletter item HERE with more information
    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
    Yr 10 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
    Wednesday, 17th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Newsletter item HERE with more information
    Sep17
    Watercare Project (EOTC) @ La Rosa Park
    Wednesday, 17th September, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    TIC: TED
    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
    Yr 9 Rostered Home (PPTA partial strike action)
    Thursday, 18th September, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Newsletter item HERE with more information
    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
  • Oct06
    FIJI LANGUAGE WEEK (5 - 11 Oct)
    Monday, 6th October, 8:45am - 3:15pm
    Oct07
    02VOC Clean Up with Eco Matters (EOTC) @ GBHS
    Tuesday, 7th October, 11:25am - 3:15pm
    TIC: MKW, HLL 2 x 02 Voc classes building their volunteering hours for SVA badges, CVs and holistic wellbeing
  • Oct15
    Dance Showcase
    Wednesday, 15th October, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    TIC: CAL
    Oct16
    Sports Awards (tbc)
    Thursday, 16th October, 12:00am - 12:00am
    Oct17
    NCEA Summary Report LIVE (Yrs 11, 12)
    Friday, 17th October, 4:00pm - 12:00am
    TIC: KOV
  • 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
    Oct30
    BOT Meeting
    Thursday, 30th October, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    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, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    TIC: WBB
    Nov07
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Friday, 7th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov07
    09LIA Hike (EOTC) @ Upper Huia Dam track
    Friday, 7th November, 9:00am - 3:00pm
    TIC: TWR Method of transport: School van. Departing GBHS 9am Returning GBHS 3pm
    Nov07
    Jnr End of Year Reports LIVE
    Friday, 7th November, 4:00pm - 12:00am
    TIC: KOV
    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, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    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
    Nov17
    17-21 November 2025: Junior Summer Tournament Week (EOTC)
    Monday, 17th November, 8:45am - 3:30pm
    TIC: LEH
    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
    Nov24
    Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/1 + BBI
    Monday, 24th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Nov25
    10LIA Overnight Hike #4 (OLL) @ Waitakere Ranges: Whatipu/Pararaha Campsite/Mercer Bay Loop
    Tuesday, 25th November, 7:00am - 3:00pm
    TIC: OLL Method of transports: School Van Departing GBHS 7am (24th Nov) Arriving GBHS 3pm (25 Nov)
    Nov25
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Tuesday, 25th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov25
    Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/2 + GBS
    Tuesday, 25th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Nov26
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Wednesday, 26th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov26
    Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/3 + Others
    Wednesday, 26th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    Nov27
    NCEA exams AM / PM
    Thursday, 27th November, 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Nov27
    Y8 Transition Visit: GEIS/4 + Others
    Thursday, 27th November, 9:00am - 1:00pm
    TIC: BGG
    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
    Dec02
    Student Leaders OVERNIGHT Camp @ Houghtons Bush Camp, 75 Motutara Rd, Waimauku 0881
    Tuesday, 2nd December, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    TIC: WBB In preparation for 2026 student leader position. Departing GBHS: 10.30am on 2 Dec Returning GBHS: 4.00pm on 4 Dec Method of transport: School Van
    Dec02
    NCEA Report Summary LIVE (Yr 13s)
    Tuesday, 2nd December, 4:00pm - 12:00am
    TIC: KOV
    Dec04
    BOT Meeting
    Thursday, 4th December, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • 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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PO BOX 80002

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