At Golden Bay High School students prepare for the future by learning skills and knowledge, and developing the personal resources that are needed to live satisfying, balanced and responsible lives.
We cater for all students, whatever their needs. Part of our philosophy is to take into account the interests and abilities of each student. We devise individual programmes to support maximum learning where necessary. Please contact us if you need any further assistance - we would love to hear from you. Ake Ake Kia Kaha. 15 March 2024
From the Principal, Jono Hay Tēnā koutou katoa, Swimming Sports March 1st Swimming sports was a great success with beautiful weather, good participation, competition and a really positive atmosphere. Thank you to all that were involved as competitors, officials, organisers and spectators for making the event one to remember. With regard to the house competition, the results were: 1st Red, 2nd Yellow, 3rd Blue, 4th Green Athletics Day - 22nd March The next big event on the calendar is Athletics. It is really pleasing to get this event back up and running after a hiatus of three years. This year, the event will be held at the Rec Centre. Students can go directly to the venue in the morning or arrive at school to be transported by bus. Whānau are welcome to attend and support. I look forward to seeing you there. Values - Whanaungatanga Te Waka Kura ō Mohua has four values. These are whanaungatanga, wairuatanga, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga. Whanaungatanga is the focus for this Goldie. Whanaungatanga is being part of a larger whole and knowing where one sits and fits. It includes the right to belong and participate but carries the responsibility to accord all others the same privilege. It is about interdependence and not independence. Whanaungatanga is the process of establishing links, making connections and relating to the people one meets by identifying in culturally appropriate ways, whakapapa linkages, past heritages and points of engagement. In practice, this means including the whole community and whānau in wrap-around support for our rangatahi. Communicating and creating a sense of connection through shared experiences, respect and awareness of others with connection to our community, history and the wider world. Our ongoing focus is to maintain a school environment and culture that embodies and reflects Whanaungatanga. Ultimately, a sense of belonging and connection underpins learning. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
TERM ONE 2024 CALENDAR
22 March ............. Athletics Day 26 March ............. Uniform Shop open 27 March ............. Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 28 March ............. Goldie 29 March ............. Good Friday 1 April .................. Easter Monday 2 April .................. Tuesday, School Easter Holiday 9 April .................. Uniform Shop open 12 April ................ Goldie, End of Term 1 25 April ................ ANZAC Day (in the term break) 29 April ................ Monday Start of Term 2 8 May ...................Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 10 May ................ Goldie 16, 17 May .......... Yr 11 Work Experience 22 May ................ Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 24 May ................ Goldie Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open Tuesday March 12th & 26th, and April 9th from 1pm til 2pm. Ask office staff for directions. You will need either cash, or phone internet banking and to show us the transaction before you may take the uniform. Uniform Acc: 03 1354 0575666-01 and use student’s name as reference, please. Any uniform returns must still have tags on the clothing, and not have been worn, thank you. Any enquiries please speak to the new uniform co-ordinator Maki Reed, email gbhsuniforms@hotmail.com A welcoming message from the Board Presiding Member
At their first meeting in 2024 the Board welcomed Jono Hay, the new Tumuaki in our midst. We are pleased to hear that after an impressive powhiri, he experienced a warm welcome from students, staff and whānau and has literally hit the ground running. The Board values his fresh pair of eyes looking at our policies and procedures and his considerate approach. With students and staff refreshed after the long break and the new buildings now in use, there seems to be new energy flowing through the school. We are very hopeful that the interruptions the existing building sites still pose will soon be gone. Best wishes to all students and staff for their 2024 learning journey at Te Waka Kura o Mōhua. Susi Struck Board Presiding Member |
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