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At Te Waka Kura o Mohua 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 programs 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. 
26 June 2026 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, Student Leadership At Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School, giving students opportunities to grow their confidence and skills in leadership roles is an area of priority. There are a wide range of leadership opportunities available to students through a variety of school activities. For our senior students, the pinnacle of student leadership is the Student Executive. This is a group of seven year 13 students that are selected through a rigorous process of application, reference checking, interview and voting. The Student Executive is led by two Head Students. Each of the other members lead their own committee made up of three to six students. The committees are Sport Committee, Environment Committee, Ball & Events Committee, Arts & Culture Committee and Ambassador Committee. Each committee runs events and activities throughout the school year, giving a range of opportunities for our students. Recently, a group of students undertook planting on a nearby farm as part of Trees for Survival, planting over 750 trees and shrubs that had been raised from seedlings at school. The Student Executive also ran a junior disco for our younger students. This was well attended and always makes for a highlight on the social calendar! Planning for the upcoming school ball in term 3 is ramping up and a range of sporting activities are offered at lunchtimes. I am also looking forward to seeing the outcome of the house banner competition scheduled for term 3. Overall, our senior student leaders provide a great range of opportunities that benefit our students and give a chance to lead and grow in authentic contexts. Thank you to the Student Executive for all that you do for the school. I strongly recommend that any student keeps an eye out for leadership opportunities within or outside of school as a way of growing important skills and contributing to our community. Matariki As the Matariki star cluster prepares to rise in our winter skies, we are getting ready to celebrate Te Mātahi o te Tau (the Māori New Year). This year's national theme is Matariki Herenga Waka (Matariki, the gathering of canoes), which calls on all of us to come together in unity. The three pillars of Matariki are: - Remembrance: Honouring those who have passed. - Celebrating the present: Gathering with whānau to share kai and stories. - Looking to the future: Planting hopes and aspirations for the year ahead. Matariki is a time of reflection, preparation and planning. This year, the observed Matariki holiday falls in the school holiday on Friday 10 July. Mānawatia a Matariki! Happy Māori New Year! Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
TERM TWO & THREE 2026 CALENDAR
3 July ...................End of Term 2 10 July................. Matariki (in the term break) 20 July................. Start of Term 3 21 July................. Uniform Shop open 30 July................. Yr10 Course Info evening 31 July.....Yr 10-12 Course Selection Hui–Interviews 31 July................. Goldie 4 August.............. Uniform Shop open August 5 – 7 ....... Y11 Rotoiti Camp August 5 – 7 ....... Yr 12 Work Exploration August 7.............. Y13 offsite (Study Day Offsite) August 14 ........... Goldie Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 2 2026 on June 30th from 1-1.40pm (lunch break). 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 0370134 000 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 Pip Giblin, email [email protected] 
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