Term Dates - Green Bay High School

Term Dates

& Holidays

Term Dates and Public Holidays (2023)

Term Dates 2023

(Term 1) 2 February 2023 - 6 April 2023
(Term 2) 24 April 2023 - 30 June 2023
(Term 3) 17 July 2023 - 22 September 2023
(Term 4) 9 October 2023 - 20 December 2023 (or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2023).
Public Holidays 2023
(Term 1) Waitangi Day: 6 February, Good Friday: 7 April, Easter Monday: 10 April, Easter Tuesday: 11 April
(Term 2) Anzac Day: 25 April, King’s Birthday: 5 June
(Term 3) none
(Term 4) Labour Day: 23 October

To help with your planning, here are the Term Dates for 2024: (Term 1) 29 January 2024 - 12 April 2024 (Term 2) 29 April 2024 - 5 July 2024 (Term 3) 22 July 2024 - 27 September 2024 (Term 4) 14 October 2024 - 20 December 2024 (or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2024).
CLICK HERE for further information regarding State and integrated schools and kura school terms and holiday dates - as supplied by the Ministry of Education.

School News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from Green Bay High

Mastering Information

Top Masters’ Student

2nd June 2023 at 9:37am

Winter Wellness

Ministry of Health

2nd June 2023 at 9:10am

Freeze Frame

Yr 10 Photography

2nd June 2023 at 7:37am

Samoan Language Week

Sunday 28 May to Saturday 3 June 2023

2nd June 2023 at 1:37am

Int Languages Week

6 - 9 June 2023

1st June 2023 at 12:37pm

Award Accolades

Lifelong Learning

1st June 2023 at 11:37am

Chess Blitz

House Competition

31st May 2023 at 1:37pm

How To Enrol

Online Applications

31st May 2023 at 1:37pm

OPEN DAY

Wednesday 19 July

31st May 2023 at 12:30pm

NASA Space Camp

Benji's on a Mission!

31st May 2023 at 8:30am

Netsafe Info Evening

Whanau Presentation

30th May 2023 at 2:30pm

Photography Expo

Te Uru Gallery

30th May 2023 at 9:37am

Be Social

Students looked stunning in their puletasi and lava-lava (traditional Samoan dress) today, in celebration of Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa / Samoan Language Week. The week-long events, held at school, culminated in traditional prayer and a shared lunch.

As you can see in the photos, students are certainly embracing Mitamita i lau gagana, maua'a lou fa'asinomaga' being proud of their language and identity.

Year 10 Photography students have mastered the art of capturing a moment in time.

Check out the amazing photo of a water-filled balloon bursting, enveloping fingers, before breaking up into minute droplets! (Photo 1: submitted by Olive Cochrane, Samantha Keleti, and Hazel Day).

Students have been learning about camera exposure, specifically how shutter speed works.

Working in teams of three, students experimented with fast shutter speeds, adjusting the amount of time their camera spends to take a picture. As part of their portfolio, students had to select their best two shots, recording how they created the image and the settings (shutter speed) used.

Photo 2: submitted by Ryan Wymer, Will Crawford, Ryan Greatwood, and Cameron Hattingh.

Next week is LANGUAGES WEEK. Join us as we celebrate with a Junior Art Showcase featuring our young national and international artist-inspired artwork and writing.
Wednesday 7 June
4pm - 6pm
L Block Classrooms

REMINDER: Kia ora e te whānau; Secondary school teachers nationwide, who are members of the PPTA, are continuing with their industrial action. After a pause in this action to negotiate with the government there has been no resolution so rostering home will resume, starting TODAY, Thursday 1 June with Year 12 students.

Across term two, teachers and staff who are PPTA members will refuse to give up scheduled planning and marking time to relieve for absent teachers or positions that are vacant and will also not attend meetings outside regular school hours.

As part of the industrial action, year groups will continue to be rostered home on particular days across the term. There may well be an escalation of this industrial action and as we receive this information we will continue to keep you informed of how this has an impact on the school and on your child.

The year groups will be rostered home on the following days, as per the original schedule (seen below):

Year 12: Thursday 1 June
Year 10: Tuesday 6 June
Year 9: Thursday 8 June
You can find out more about the strike on the PPTA website, www.ppta.org.nz

We remain hopeful that there will be a positive resolution between the PPTA and the Ministry of Education.

Make Your Move! The great GBHS Chess Blitz is underway ... The library was abuzz with knights and castles today as (check)mates plotted their revenge to advance to the Grand Finals. Congrats to Luke Blake who secured a win against Socratis Karsas in today's semi-finals. Be sure to tune in to see who takes out the competition on Friday, winning coveted House Points. Finalists are: Luke Blake, Scott Morgan-Smith, and Koby Peters.

Serving families in Green Bay, Titirangi and the surrounding areas, our focus is on learning that is relevant, exciting and meets the needs of all our students. At Green Bay High School, teachers know their students, they make time to foster strong relationships and support all students to achieve their best throughout the five years they are with us.

Come along to our Open Day and see the great range of opportunities available.
Tours are available from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

Our Principal, Fiona Barker, will talk in the Auditorium at 5pm and 6.30pm about what your child’s future could look like at Green Bay High School.

Have you read the News? Green Bay High School student, Year 10 student Benji Godsmark is off on a mission!

Benji is light years ahead of his peers, having been selected to take part in The 2023 Advance Space Camp, at the US Space and Rocket Center in Alabama on a 10-day trip to NASA.

Benji's opportunity to study space exploration and further engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects is not only a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it will also inspire him to lead the way for future generations. While away at Space Camp, Benji will take part in practical astronaut training exercises, including a simulated space mission.

Click on the following link to read the article, as published in the NZ Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/south-auckland-students-are-on-a-mission-to-nasa/MT6B7XFJCRFRZF6P6U63XFDLNE/

Supporting Young People to be Safer Online: Green Bay High School is pleased to present a Netsafe Parent Information Evening.

Join us for a free presentation and discussion for parents and whānau on Thursday 15 June at 6.30pm in our school auditorium.

Netsafe's Education Advisor will talk about the risks, challenges, and opportunities of digital technology and the practical ways we can help young people to be safe only.
We will provide information and tools to support young people to safely navigate online environments and manage those challenges and risks.

* Quick starter tips for parents, whānau, and young people
* Details about the online risks and challenges your child may face
* Advice about how you can help your child if something goes wrong online

Contact Deputy Principal Sandy Begg for more information.

Student Photography in local Gallery! Having an eye for detail and a knack for making the invisible visible, Year 13 students Danika Cain and Sofia Bottomley-Gadd, alongside Naomi Rowllings (Year 11) have their photographic work on display at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, as part of 'InSight' an initiative led by artists Mindy Catt and Christa Napier-Robertson.

Their work is currently showcased at the Gallery in Lopdell House (from 13 May - 16 July 2023). This project was made possible thanks to the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, Creative Communities, and additional support from an Ara Taiohi Youth Week grant.

Danika, Sofia, and Naomi experimented with photographic processes to explore a range of subjects, turning everyday genres into something extraordinary!

Click on the following link for more information: https://www.teuru.org.nz/whats-on/calendar/in-sight/

REMINDER: There is no Rostering Home for Year 13s today (30 May).

Unless you receive further communication from us, on behalf of the PPTA, strike action will resume on Wednesday 31 May 2023 and the Rostering Home schedule will commence:

Year 12s Rostered Home - Thursday 1 June
Year 10s Rostered Home - Tuesday 6 June
Year 9s Rostered Home - Thursday 8 June

Psst...have you heard? GBHS is 50 years old!!
Dust off your glad rags and join your buddies at our 50th Celebrations.
Reminisce about the 'days in the old schoolyard.'

50th Celebrations: SATURDAY 29 JULY 2023:
'Decade' Photos: (Foundation Staff & Students, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's, 2020's)
School Production Matinee
Sports Events
Coffee Cart
Concluded with an evening "Mix & Mingle" at Te Pai Centre, Henderson.

Click on the following link to GET YOUR TICKETS before they are all gone! https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/9271?eid=9271&

School Values in Action: Year 10 students Bella Wood and Lily Roebeck are doing their best to raise awareness of those in need - and would love your help!

Inspired by their form teacher, Barb Brewer, who raised the topic of demonstrating school values to help others in the community, Bella and Lily decided to take up the challenge school-wide and make a difference.

Planning, advertising, and speaking at upcoming levels assemblies and staff meetings, are all part of their plan to inform students, staff, and the community about the Give-a-Kid-a-Blanket Winter Appeal.

If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause and keep the winter ills and chills at bay, please bring your donated second-hand blankets, duvets, and/or sleeping bags to the school office. They will be warmly received by Bella and Lily - and taken to Titirangi Library, ready for collection. Students can drop off donated items to Student Reception or G6 at Form time.

During these colder months (June and July) the Give-a-Kid-a-Blanket charity primarily focuses on the West Auckland area, in collaboration with support services such as Waitemata Police, WDHB public health nurses and Social Workers, Women’s Refuge groups and Charitable Trusts, gathering donations from community hubs for instant distribution.

Scientific Research Project - Discovering the secrets of Lichen!
Green Bay High School Chemistry and Biology teacher, Dr. Angelo Tedoldi, has selected a group of students to be part of a scientific research project, investigating the wonderful world of natural ecosystems with lichens leading the way.

The school science department has received funding from WeSTEM to run an investigative project where students will be collecting lichens from different trees throughout the school over the next couple of weeks. These samples will be sent to the team's science partner, Research Geologist Adam Martin at GNS Science (Dunedin) who specialises in Geology, Petrology, Geochronology, and Geochemistry. The project is using lichen as a bioindicator of air quality.

WeSTEM is an initiative of Te Hononga Akoranga COMET and is funded by the Ministry of Pacific People’s Toloa Community Impact funds to increase Pacific people’s participation in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).

Did you know? Symbiosis in lichens is so well-balanced that lichens have been considered self-contained miniature ecosystems. Some lichens are hundreds of years old and can be used to date the surfaces on which they grow.

Ready, Set, Count! Congratulations to our fast-paced and quick-thinking Math Olympiad team, who recently took part in the Auckland University Mathematical Olympiad.

The aim of the Maths Olympiad is to foster further interest in Mathematics and to provide our rangatahi with the opportunity to exhibit their problem-solving skills, by completing a wide range of challenges put to them by Auckland University mathematicians.

Pictured above is Florian Koopmanschap (Year 11) receiving his Certificate of Participation from teacher Mr. Vikash Ghoorah, Assistant Head of Maths at Green Bay High School.

Congratulations to all participants:

Year 9: Juliette Colquhoun, Oscar Dellow, Oliver Heap, Ryan Lott.
Year 11: Lauren Barrett-Hamilton, Daniel Colquhoun, Florian Koopmanschap.
Year 12: Amelie Bourhill, Natalia Hinvest, Hannah Lees.
Year 13: Anh Phuong Bui, David Kearse.

National Spanish Debate: Green Bay High School entered two teams into the National Spanish Debate, held at Rangitoto College last week.

Congratulations to: Ben Wyness, Anjelique Jessup-Smyser, Evie Stokes (3rd place) and
David Kearse, Anika Tsukihara, Ella Smith (4th place).

Totally immersed in español (Spanish) the debate allows students to expand their Spanish vocabulary and comprehension. During the competition, each team had three rounds of debates.

Spanish teacher, Anna Kempkers, says the teams were given a moot beforehand, with 40 minutes to write their debates, before putting their knowledge into action by debating against teams from other schools in front of a panel of judges.

"It is super impressive as they really are proper, formal debates where the students not only have to think critically but also write and speak accurately and effectively in Spanish."

"I am so proud of them", she added.

Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa (Sunday 28 May to Saturday 3 June 2023)

The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2023 is 'Mitamita i lau gagana, maua'a lou fa'asinomaga' which means 'Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity'. This year's theme focuses on the importance of the Samoan language and identity.

The typical greeting among friends and 'aiga (family) is a hug and kiss on the cheek.

The Samoan language has many components, depending on the situation and the company you are speaking to. There is 'simple' Samoan, more 'complex' Samoan, there is 'everyday' language, and there is also 'respectful' language. There is language specific to young people, and then language that pertains to chiefs and orators. The Samoan language has depth!

Give it a go!

Tālofa lava: Hello (formal).
Mālō le soifua: Hello/Good health.
'O ā mai 'oe? How are you? (to one person only).
Manuia fa'afetai: Good, thank you.
Manuia le aso: Have a great day.
Tōfā soifua: Good bye (formal).

Since retiring as Deputy Principal from Green Bay High School a few years ago, emerging New Zealand artist, John Allpress, has reignited his passion for painting.

John's artistic style is an exploration of aesthetics, embodying existence in the moment and revealing an insight into art making - holding on, letting go, pushing through, stepping back, and allowing ideas to blossom.

John's compositional ideas and approaches to applying, layering, or uncovering paint is adaptive and emergent. Creating a masterpiece of colour, texture, vision, and exploration.

We are very proud to promote John's next exhibition showcasing a limited number of original, breathtaking artworks, from acclaimed and emerging New Zealand artists. Held at Allpress Studio, 8 Drake Street, Auckland, the Allpress Studio has exposes an ever-changing landscape of inspirational eye candy, from leading and new emerging New Zealand artists.

IT'S ABOUT TIME
Featuring artists: John Allpress, Karen Covic, Mandy Rodger
OPENING NIGHT: 31 May 2023 (6pm - 8pm)
Allpress Studio 8 Drake Street, Auckland Monday-Friday, 7am - 2pm

Hit Us With Your Best Shot! GBHS Trick Shot Comp: Remember to get your video entries into your Form Teacher! Entries close 4pm this Friday (26 May). Click on the following link for more info:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYiX2ncqSkRHsuzETW6ncwoKA1jtkQ4J/view?usp=sharing

"All Systems Go!" Is a free programme designed to support Autistic students and their families through the transition between Secondary and Tertiary education.

Beginning 26 June 2023, hosted by Inclusive Learning Advisers at the University of Auckland's Libraries and Learning Services who work alongside neurodiverse students to enhance their academic success.

It is suitable for students and their whānau who:

Have a diagnosis of Autism
Are in their final year of secondary school
Are considering tertiary study at any university in 2024

The programme has four key components. Students and whanau are encouraged to engage with all aspects of the programme, but can choose to participate in the parts they feel are relevant to them. CLICK on the following link for more information and to register your interest: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/library/news-and-events/notices/autism-tertiary-transition-programme.html

Be sure to head along to the Careers Out West Expo!
📍The Trusts Arena, Henderson.
🗓Wednesday 24th May
⏰ (9am - 3pm for school visits) & 4pm to 7:30pm (open to public)

A group of senior students from Green Bay High School are finding their futures at the CAREERS OUT WEST EXPO student session, on now!

This combined West Auckland Secondary Schools event provides students with the fantastic opportunity to meet over 80 different organisations, including universities, polytechnics, training providers, and industry representatives.

Open to the public this evening 4pm - 7:30pm. All welcome!

FRIENDLY REMINDER: We have been advised by the PPTA, that strike action has been suspended from 22 May - 30 May.

This means that there will be NO ROSTERING HOME for Year 11 (25 May) and Year 13 (30 May), as previously scheduled.

Unless you receive further communication from us, on behalf of the PPTA, strike action will resume on Wednesday 31 May 2023 and the Rostering Home schedule will commence:

Year 12s Rostered Home - Thursday 1 June
Year 10s Rostered Home - Tuesday 6 June
Year 9s Rostered Home - Thursday 8 June

Green Bay High School invites our students and their whanau to the upcoming Careers Out West Expo!

Some senior students will be attending the expo during the day and we welcome all whānau and the wider community to attend our 4pm - 7:30pm session.

This combined West Auckland Secondary Schools event provides students with the fantastic opportunity to meet over 80 different organisations, including universities, polytechnics, training providers, and industry representatives.

Don’t miss your chance to explore further education, training, and employment opportunities!

Find Your Future:

📍The Trusts Arena, Henderson.

🗓Wednesday 24th May

⏰ 4pm to 7:30pm

Kia ora e te whānau, please be advised the PPTA Industrial Strike action has been suspended until midnight 30 June 2023.

What does this mean for our students? There will be NO ROSTERING HOME for Year 11 (25 May) and Year 13 (30 June), as previously scheduled.

We will keep you updated on the situation. Thanks for your continued support.

Step aside Jamie Oliver - the competition is heating up in the kitchen!
GBHS students participated in the Auckland Regional Secondary School Battle of the Pans Cooking Competition recently.

Taking part in 'live' competitions, young chefs had to prepare and present two portions of each dish under time pressure. Congratulations to:

Miller Van Sambeek, Pasta and Vegetable dish: Pasta alla Genovese

Ayesha Kraft, Creative Burger: Kiwi Chicken Burger with Chef's special sauce

Francisco Tourinho Netto, Cafe Sandwich, Grilled Paprika Chicken Pesto Bruschetta Style Sub

Static Competition, Amelia Connor, Iced cupcakes: Raspberry Vanilla Cupcakes

Each student gained a bronze medal in the competition (competing against over 20 other students from schools across Auckland).

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Green Bay High School
143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay
Auckland 0643
New Zealand


Tel	+64 9 817 8173
Absences	Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)
Email	[email protected]

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