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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. 
25 September 2020
Tēnā koutou katoa Level 1 It is great news that we have moved to Level 1 and no longer have the Level 2 restrictions. Fingers crossed we stay at Level 1 for the Ball on 31 October. A reminder that Level 1 rules are: -Stay home if unwell -Contact trace -Hygiene matters – wash hands frequently, cough and sneeze in elbow Farewell to Helena Keatley and Mac Bowmar We wish Helena well as she heads off on a new adventure beyond Golden Bay. Thank you for all of your hard work supporting students and staff, Helena! Thanks to Mac for your work as Sportfit coordinator over the last 2 terms. Best wishes for your studies! Lunch ordering system feedback Very few students are using the morning tea/lunch School Shop food ordering system on Monday - Wednesdays. Any feedback would be appreciated. Email principal@gbh.school.nz Proposed change to teacher professional learning time in 2021 We are considering changing this from the end of every second Wednesday, to the beginning of every second Wednesday, with school starting at 9.45am. Supervision would continue to be provided for those students requiring it. Any feedback about this proposed timing would be welcome. Email principal@gbh.school.nz Spring break Although Term 3 was only ten weeks long, students and staff are tired and looking forward to the break. Term 4 is always full on, so we encourage all to find the time to relax a little. Ake ake kia kaha Linda 
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2020 Calendar
20 Oct Community “Property” Drop-In 3:15-5:15pm 23 Oct Goldie 26 Oct Labour Day Holiday 27 Oct BOT meeting 28 Oct Wednesday; school closes 2:15pm 31 Oct School Ball 6 Nov Goldie 11 Nov Last day for seniors 11 Nov Wednesday; school closes 2:15pm 16 Nov NCEA exams start 20 Nov Goldie 25 Nov Wednesday; school closes 2:15pm 30 Nov BOT meeting 4 Dec Goldie 7 Dec NCEA exams end 7 Dec Senior Prizegiving evening 9 Dec Junior Prizegiving and last day of school year Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop tries to be open fortnightly on Tuesday from 1-2pm (lunch break). All uniform purchases must be paid in full before taking home. 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 have been worn and tags must still be on clothing. Any enquires please contact: Daphne on 021 130 6655 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 
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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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