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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. 
9 May 2025 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, Term 2 Welcome back to term 2. This is an important term with regard to learning and academic progress. We also have a range of exciting events such as the Queen Charlotte College sports exchange, LipSync, Matariki and a variety of school trips. When combined with King’s Birthday weekend, we are in for a busy and exciting couple of months ahead. ANZAC The ANZAC day service was held at the Tākaka Memorial Park on 25 April. We had two students speak at the service, Lucy Muir and Aliana Bowden along with three flag bearers. Thank you to all of these students for their contribution as we remember what has come before with a view to avoiding the mistakes of the past. Early in term 2, we also held a full school ANZAC assembly to ensure all students had exposure to the important messages shared by our speakers. Thank you in particular to Noel Baigent for supporting this event. Lest we forget. Graduate Profile - Cultural Competencies Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School has a graduate profile. This profile lists the foundational skills and qualities that we want all students to have, to a functional level, when they finish their time at high school. This profile can be found on the school website and includes literacy, numeracy, digital skills, cultural competencies, critical thinking and participation (local and global). In this newsletter I unpack cultural competencies. Cultural competencies are essential skills for thriving in today’s diverse world. Cultural competency is the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact respectfully with people from different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. It’s about more than knowledge; it’s about empathy, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn. Our Graduate Profile outlines the skills and qualities we want each student to develop by the time they leave our school. Cultural competency is a core component, because it underpins how our students connect with others, contribute to their communities, and navigate an increasingly global society. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to reflect on their own cultural identities and explore how their values and perspectives influence their thinking. They also engage in activities that build awareness and appreciation for cultures different from their own—whether through learning te reo Māori, participating in cultural exchange experiences, or engaging in critical discussions about equity and inclusion. Teachers are guiding students to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and build respectful relationships. These are skills that take time and reflection to develop, and we are proud to see our students making progress in becoming culturally competent learners and leaders. By weaving cultural competency into our everyday learning and school culture, we are helping students grow into open-minded, respectful citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to Aotearoa and beyond. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
2025 CALENDAR
21 May ................Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 21 May.................Home & School AGM 7pm School Library 23 May ................Goldie 27 May ................Uniform Shop open 29-30 May...........Queen Charlotte Exchange 2 Jun....................King’s Birthday (Monday) 3 Jun .................. Staff Only Day 4 Jun....................Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 6 Jun....................Goldie 10 Jun..................Uniform Shop open 10 & 12 Jun .........LipSync 20 Jun .................Matariki Public Holiday 20 Jun .................Goldie 24 Jun ................ Uniform Shop open 27 Jun .................End of Term Two 14 July ................Start of Term Three Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 2 2025 fortnightly on the following Tuesdays: May 27, June 10, June 24. 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] HOME AND SCHOOL Home and School’s purpose is to support our children’s academic, cultural and sporting endeavours at Golden Bay High School. Opportunities to do this are only limited by the resources within the committee. The committee meets once a term. If this is something you think may be of interest to you, we encourage you to come to our AGM to be held Wednesday, 21 May at 7pm in the School Library. For further information please call Mary Tinkler, Chairperson, on 021 1750599 or email: [email protected] 
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