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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. 
26 March 2021
Tēnā koutou katoa Farewell to long serving staff We are saying farewell to Buddha (Paul Childs) and Rosie Astill at the end of this term. A huge thank you to both of them for their long, dedicated service to GBHS. Welcome Cath Tucker Cath will be our afternoon receptionist from Term 2. Welcome, Cath! Update on property project WSP, our architects, will be running a community drop in update on our building project on Tuesday 11th May, from 5-6.30pm in the GBHS library. The BoT has signed off the Preliminary Design for the project, and WSP will have floor plans and a 3D model to share. End to the pool season Thanks to all involved in ensuring the GBHS pool has been available to the Swim Club and Community Key Holders over summer. A Pool Development meeting was held recently. If you are interested in helping with one of the projects identified, or finding out more, please contact Lisa Sheppard lisa.sheppard@goldenbayair.co.nz who is coordinating the volunteers. If you do have a pool key, returning it to our school office ASAP would be appreciated. April break I wish all students and staff a relaxing break, and look forward to what promises to be a very full and exciting Term 2. Ake ake kia kaha Linda |
2021 Calendar
11 May Property Update - 5 - 6.30pm Library 17-21 May Pink Shirt Week 18 May Staff Only Day (NCEA) 19 May Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 20 -21 May Yr 11 Work Experience (no classes) 4 June Staff Only Day Mohua Wide 7 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday 11 June CrossCountry/Fun Run 15 June Junior Whānau/Student/Teacher meetings 7 July Senior Whānau/Student/Teacher meetings Uniform Shop - The Uniform shop is open fortnightly on Tuesday from 1-2:15pm
Dates open are: 18th May All uniform purchases must be paid in full on the day. This can be done by internet banking (Uniform A/c 02 0764 0090122 01 - name as reference), or pay cash or cheque on the day. Please be aware that for us to return any uniform, it must not be worn and tags are still left on clothing. Any enquires please contact Lou Soper on 027 225 9969 or email uniform@gbh.school.nz. Looking after mental health & wellbeing
FROM ABBEY: Here is an excellent resource from the Mental Health Foundation with lots of good tips, support networks, guided conversations and activities to work with tamariki etc. And a good section in the FAQ about how to pay respect to tikanga including tangihanga with links to the Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri website. https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/ Random Acts of Kindness: Kindness Resources! https://www.randomactsofkindness |
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - March 2020
The architects for our school rebuild/renovations have been appointed and they are WSP (formerly Opus International Consultants Ltd). WSP have a history in design of primary and secondary schools and university buildings within New Zealand and abroad. They are the architects for both Golden Bay High School and Collingwood Area School, albeit that we each have our own main architect and each project is completely separate.
Two main groups have been formed within the Ministry of Education frameworks, one at a high level, big picture level consisting of Ministry, Architects, Principal and Board (the Project Control Group) and the other being the Master Planning Group which consists of the PCG and a staff, student and Manawhenua representative. Further discussion will be had by the design team and staff and students to clarify the needs and desires of those who use the school every day.
The first stage of this next step is to get to the place where ‘blobs’ can be drawn on the school plan where the new builds could potentially go and what their function will be. This is envisaged to be in about 3 months. As the process goes on, the ‘blobs’ will become more detailed as will the landscaping and general feel and shape of the school.
The board and staff are really excited about this project and what it will mean for the education of our children now and over the next 20 years or so. We will continue to inform our school and wider community of progress and milestones and share the scope and potential layouts when they occur.
The architects for our school rebuild/renovations have been appointed and they are WSP (formerly Opus International Consultants Ltd). WSP have a history in design of primary and secondary schools and university buildings within New Zealand and abroad. They are the architects for both Golden Bay High School and Collingwood Area School, albeit that we each have our own main architect and each project is completely separate.
Two main groups have been formed within the Ministry of Education frameworks, one at a high level, big picture level consisting of Ministry, Architects, Principal and Board (the Project Control Group) and the other being the Master Planning Group which consists of the PCG and a staff, student and Manawhenua representative. Further discussion will be had by the design team and staff and students to clarify the needs and desires of those who use the school every day.
The first stage of this next step is to get to the place where ‘blobs’ can be drawn on the school plan where the new builds could potentially go and what their function will be. This is envisaged to be in about 3 months. As the process goes on, the ‘blobs’ will become more detailed as will the landscaping and general feel and shape of the school.
The board and staff are really excited about this project and what it will mean for the education of our children now and over the next 20 years or so. We will continue to inform our school and wider community of progress and milestones and share the scope and potential layouts when they occur.
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