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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 program-mes 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. 
27 March 2026 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, Term 1 2026 Term 1 is almost finished and it has been a great term with a lot to celebrate. The athletics day and swimming sports were fantastic events. Students have also been out on a wide range of other trips including summer tournament week, Onetahua Marae visit, whitewater kayaking trip to Murchison and caving trip to Waitomo. Academic learning has also been in full swing. Thank you to all of our students for their hard work, staff for your expertise and whānau for supporting your rangatahi and the school. Have a restful and enjoyable school holiday including Easter and we look forward to seeing you back for Term 2. Role of the school board There are a lot of aspects to running a school. An important aspect is governance and the school board. Made up of elected parents, co-opted members, the principal, a staff member, and a student, the board works to ensure the school is well governed and focused on student achievement. The board’s main responsibility is setting the strategic direction of the school. This includes developing goals, approving policies, and making sure resources are used effectively to support teaching and learning. While the principal manages the day-to-day running of the school, the board provides oversight and ensures accountability. The board also represent the interests of our community. They listen to whānau and community voices, helping to shape a school environment that reflects our local values and aspirations. This partnership is aimed at creating a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose. In addition, the board is responsible for financial governance, property decisions, and ensuring the school meets all legal and safety requirements. Board elections are three yearly and were last held in late 2025. Thank you to everyone that participated in the election and thank you to our board members for all of the hard work that you do. If you wish to contact the school board, please contact the board secretary [email protected] Strategic Plan 2027 - 2029 Consultation The school board is required to have a strategic plan focused that outlines the strategic priorities of the school for the next three years. The current strategic plan can be found on the school website. In 2026, the board will be undertaking a consultation process as part of the development of our strategic plan 2027 - 2029. Please keep an eye out for details of this consultation. We look forward to hearing your thoughts as we set the direction of Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School for the next three years. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
TERM ONE 2026 CALENDAR
30 March..............Board Meeting 2 April ..................End of Term 1 3 April ..................Good Friday (in the term break) 6 April ..................School Pool closing 20 April.................Monday Start of Term 2, Day 6 21 April.................Uniform Shop open 27 April.................ANZAC Day observed; school closed 27, 29 April...........Defensive Driving Course 7-9pm 30 April, 1 May.....Work Experience Year 11 1 May...................Goldie 5 May...................Uniform Shop open 5 & 7 May.............Lipsync 11 May ................Yr 7 & 8 Immunisations 15 May ................Goldie 19 May ................Uniform Shop open 21 May ................Yr12 & 13 Careers Expo 25 May ................Board Meeting 28 May.................Y11-13 Student/Whānau/ Teacher.subject hui 29 May ................Goldie Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 2 2026 on April 21st, May 5th, May 19th from 1-2pm (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 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 [email protected] Social Media and the Online World Social media plays a big role in the lives of young people today. While it can be a great way to connect, learn and share ideas, it also brings risks that families, students and schools need to be aware of. One growing concern is the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. Misinformation is false information shared by mistake, while disinformation is deliberately created to mislead people. Young people can find it difficult to tell what is real and what is not, especially when content spreads quickly or appears convincing. As a school, we are working to grow students skills and strategies to differentiate fact from fiction. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has added another layer of complexity. AI tools can now create realistic images, videos and text, making false information look more believable than ever. This can influence opinions, cause confusion and sometimes lead to harmful decisions. Helping young people develop critical thinking skills, question sources and talk openly about what they see online is essential to keeping them safe and informed in the digital world. It is also worth noting that most of the social media platforms are for ages 16 and over. Younger students should not have accounts and access to the common social media platforms. Pool closing dates and key returns
The pool closes for the season after Easter weekend, Monday 6th April 2026 – last day for swimming. Please return your keys to the school office. All keys must be returned to the school office or placed in the school mailbox by 1st May 2026. |
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