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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. 
31 October 2025 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, Change for 2026 - Removal of Wednesday late start As we enter the middle of term 4, we are actively planning for next year. One change that Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School is making, is the removal of the Wednesday, Day 8 late start. From the start of 2026, each school day will begin with form time at 8:55am. Hopefully this simplifies the morning routine for students and whānau. Uniform Proposal - Consultation All parents, caregivers and students have been emailed the proposal for school uniform going forward. This has been developed following a comprehensive uniform review over the past 12 months. You have an opportunity to give feedback on this proposal until 10th November via the Google Form link in the email. Thank you to everyone that has provided feedback so far. The board will be considering the proposal and feedback at their next meeting on 24th November and making a decision on the school uniform for students at the school from 2027 onwards. School Policies & Review Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School uses SchoolDocs to host our policies. Login information can be found on the school website. All policies and many associated resources can be found through our SchoolDocs site. Each term, some of these policies are up for review. In term 4, 2025 the policies under review are:
please go to our site, find the policy, click on “Start your review” and share your perspective. New Assistant Principal We are expanding the senior leadership team at Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School. We have done this by employing a second Assistant Principal. While this Assistant Principal will undertake a range of tasks and responsibilities, the primary foundation for the role is oversight of the year 7 & 8 students and their learning. This encompasses/replaces what has previously been the year 7 & 8 Dean. I am delighted to inform you that Dan Padial will be taking on this role from the beginning of the 2026 school year. Dan’s previous role has been Head of Learning Area - PE & Health. Dan is passionate about the school, our community and providing the best possible education for our year 7 & 8 students going forward. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
2025 CALENDAR
11– 14 Nov .......... Yr 7 Teapot Valley Camp 11– 14 Nov .......... Yr 8 Abel Tasman Tramp 14 Nov ................. Goldie 18 Nov ................. Uniform Shop open 19 Nov ................. Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 24 Nov ................. Board meeting 26-28 Nov ........... Yr 9 Camp 28 Nov ................. NCEA Exams finish 28 Nov ................. Goldie 2 Dec ................... Yr 13 Farewell Dinner 5 Dec ................... Yr 9 Mentoring 8 Dec ................... Senior End of Year Ceremony 7pm 9-12 Dec .............. Yr 10 Activities 11-12 Dec ............ Yr 9 Mentoring 12 Dec ................. Yr 6 Mihi Whakatau 10am 12 Dec ................. Goldie 15 Dec……............Yr 7-10 End of Year Ceremony 11:30am 15 Dec ................. End of Term 4, End of School Year 16 Dec ................. Staff Only Day Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 4 2025 on the following Tuesday: 18th November from 1-2pm. 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] 
The 30 metre 6-lane open-air pool at Te Waka Kura o Mohua is the largest heated pool in Golden Bay, Tasman.
The public season runs from mid-October to end March / early April. Pool keys are sold and managed by a voluntary Pool Keyholder Committee. Check out the website for further info. |
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