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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. 
27 September 2019
Tēnā koutou katoa Senior reports Parents and students have now received reports with the changed format. The turnaround for reports was 1/3 of the time taken in the past. Any feedback would be appreciated. Course selection interviews It was great to have a 95% engagement from whānau. Thank you! 1:1 BYOD in 2020 In 2020 our plan is to extend this to years 7, 8 & 9. We will be seeking feedback about how the Year 7 & 8 programme has gone in Term 4. Device free break time for Years 7 & 8 in 2020 A parent has suggested we ban the use of phones and devices for years 7 & 8 during break times. Staff are in agreement and we’d like your feedback? We are able to selectively turn off access to the school wifi during breaks. Presentation to Ikaha Griffith At the recent student led assembly, Ihaka was presented with his Project Janszoon Youth Ambassador Scholarship to undertake a programme in becoming predator free. Congratulations, Ihaka! Young Inspiring Explorers’ Summit Hazel Molloy won a place on this exciting summit. Below is some information; Hazel will report back in Goldie next term. “Twenty young explorers from around the country are set to converge on New Zealand's gateway to Antarctica for the first Young Inspiring Explorers' Summit. The Antarctic Heritage Trust, in partnership with the William Pike Challenge Award, is hosting the summit in Christchurch on the weekend of 21 and 22 September 2019. The Year 7-9 students will spend the weekend with the Trust and Kiwi explorer William Pike, who lost his leg in the 2007 Mt Ruapehu eruption. They will be challenged to step outside their comfort zone, camping out overnight, meeting huskies and penguins and learning about the inspiring stories of the great Antarctic explorers, including Scott and Shackleton and Hillary. The Trust’s Executive Director Nigel Watson says the Trust wants to grow and empower the Shackletons and Hillarys of the future — young people who will draw on inspiration from the great Antarctic explorers of the past to drive positive change and instigate new perspectives to meet the challenges of our changing world. “Underpinning our Inspiring Explorers programme is a commitment from participants to being open-minded and curious about the world we live in, being prepared to step out of their comfort zones, encouraging positive risk taking, and sharing their often life-changing experiences.” William Pike is excited about the amazing opportunities for Kiwi kids to learn more about the history of Antarctica, its wildlife, science and importance to the world today.” Final ‘straight’ towards NCEA For seniors, there are only three school weeks next term before exam leave. Students should be writing a study plan, and most would expect to undertake some study as well as having a break. As previously signalled, senior prizegiving is on Wednesday 4th December, after exams finish. Ake ake kia kaha Ngā mihi Linda SCHOOL UNIFORMS
supplied by the GBHS Home & School Association 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. Any enquires please contact Daphne on 021 130 6655 or email uniform@gbh.school.nz |
Calendar of Events
24– 25 Oct………...Performing Arts Retreat Yr7-10 25 Oct……………...Goldie 28 Oct……………...Labour Monday; School Closed 29 Oct……………...BOT Meeting 30 Oct……………...Wednesday; school closes 2.15 pm 4 Nov……………….Last day for Yr 11/12/13 5– 8 Nov…………...Yr 8 Abel Tasman Tramp 7 Nov……………….TSS Junior Touch 8 Nov……………….NCEA exams start 8 Nov……………….Goldie 13 Nov……………...Wednesday; school closes 2.15 pm 13 Nov.....................Home and School meeting 7pm 18 Nov……………...Staff Only Day 22 Nov……………...Goldie 25 Nov……………...BOT Meeting 4 Dec.......................Senior Prizegiving 2019 Term and Public Holiday Dates:
Term 4 - Monday 14th October - Tuesday 10th December Labour Day: Monday 28th October Please see the Year Dates page for further information 
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