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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 JUNE 2020
Kia ora koutou Feeling refreshed It is great to see students and staff feeling refreshed after the much anticipated term break. A reminder that students should not come to school if unwell, eg have a cold. Energy levels will not be as high as they usually are and we need to keep everyone well. Lipsync is coming... Lipsync always sells out, so get in quickly to buy your ticket! There is much activity and enthusiasm with a huge number of students involved. At the time of writing I am trying to learn a dance routine for the staff item! My lips are sealed about what the song is! Over $1000 raised Thanks to all who purchased stationery from Office Max. Over $1000 cash has been donated to our Home and School Association from the loyalty programme. NCEA results Covid has delayed the publishing of our 2019 NCEA results, which are included in this Goldie. We are especially pleased with the increase in Endorsements. (D4-7 means Decile average) Te Whare Kai Our beloved school canteen has made a significant loss each year of its operations, despite the best efforts of talented and committed staff. Selling small quantities of healthy food is very labour intensive. With the changes to the donations scheme, meaning no donations from parents are permitted, we are facing a significant reduction in income to the school. We can, unfortunately, no longer afford to subsidise Te Whare Kai to the extent that has been done in the past. We are looking to trial an alternative system three days a week starting 10th August. Negotiations for this are in process and we will email details next week. Welcome Fleur Murray Welcome and thanks to Fleur who has joined our Maths Department whilst Kat Fort is on Maternity Leave. Changes to yellow lines on Rototai Road Changes are being trialed to avoid students walking past or through the bus bay. Whānau can now drop students next to the pedestrian gates. See the larger article in this Goldie for details. Project Manager and Quantity Surveyors appointed The Ministry of Education has appointed Noble PM Ltd as Project Manager and QS to our building project. Covid 19 necessarily slowed processes down so it is great to see things moving again. Student/whānau/ teacher evenings Thanks to those who attended. Almost exactly the same number of students had interviews this year, though on average more subjects were discussed by each student. 58% of juniors attended and 35% of seniors. Any feedback you have regarding these evenings would be appreciated. Ake ake kia kaha Linda Events rescheduled
Many of you will be aware that there have been some significant changes to NCEA for 2020. The Government has made it clear to us all that our senior students, and in particular our 2020 and 2021 school leavers, are a very high priority. They want to ensure that all students have a fair and equitable opportunity to achieve the same qualifications and awards they would have been able to achieve in any other year. In summary the main changes are:
Thank you in anticipation of your support as we work through the many impacts of Covid 19. |
2020 Calendar
4 Aug Uniform Shop open 5 Aug Wednesday; school closes 2:15pm 5 & 6 Aug Lipsync 14 Aug Goldie 18 Aug Uniform Shop open 19 Aug Wednesday; school closes 2:15pm 24–28 Aug Mock NCEA exams 28 Aug Daffodil Day; Mufti Day 28 Aug Goldie 1 Sept Uniform Shop open 2 Sept Wednesday; school closes 2:15pm 4 Sept Staff Only day 4 Sept School Ball 11 Sept Goldie 15 Sept Uniform Shop open 21 Sept BOT Meeting 22 Sept Senior course information evening 25 Sept Goldie; and End of Term Three 12 Oct Start of Term Four 11 Nov Last day for seniors 16 Nov NCEA exams start Uniform Shop
Term 3 Days - 4 August, 18th August, 1 September, 15th September 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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