​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.
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5 April 2019

Tēnā koutou katoa
 
Board of Trustees elections
These will be held in June. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss.
 
Property Development
Our Ministry of Education ‘Navigator’, Greg Jansen, will be facilitating two consultation focus groups on future visioning for the school. These will be general sessions, focussed on what happens inside the buildings, not on the buildings themselves.
Tuesday June 4th 6pm-7.30pm or Wednesday June 5th 8.45am-10.15am
Please email (or phone) me if you would like to join a group. linda.tame@gbh.school.nz
 
Recently I have felt very proud of:
  • Our amazing year 8 students who raised over $600 at a bake sale for Linwood College
  • The wonderful Year 7 Fair – organised by our students
  • Our female adventure racers – 4th in New Zealand!
  • The fabulous Otago University Science Wānanga
  • Great 7 minute learning area talks given to the BoT by our Heads of Department
  • The wonderful opportunities our students have outside of their studies – including caving, canyoning, Project Janzoon, team sports & music
  • The Bully Busters who spoke honestly to a staff meeting
  • Our fantastic pool maintained so well for community, Primary School and GBHS use by Richard Barham
  • Our staff’s commitment to their own professional learning about relational practice
 
This school has amazing opportunities at each junior year level – rarely found in other schools:
  • Year 7 - Sailing, Junior Winter Tournament billeted in Nelson, Teapot Valley Camp
  • Year 8 - Sailing, Junior Winter Tournament billeted in Nelson, Abel Tasman Tramp
  • Year 9 - Big Day Out: 4 days of community mentoring, Lake Rotoiti Alpine & skiiing camp
  • Year 10 - Technology Challenge & Odysseys
 
Term One is drawing to an end. I do hope all have the opportunity for a really relaxing break over Easter.
 
Ake ake kia kaha

Ngā mihi
Linda
Newsletter - Goldie - see all the latest news here!
BYOD information can be found here.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS 
supplied by the GBHS Home & School Association
 
Any enquires please contact Daphne on 021 130 6655 or email uniform@gbh.school.nz
Calendar of Events

Term One & Two 2019 Calendar

9-16 April                Waitomo Caving Trip
12 April                   End of Term One

Easter and Anzac Day in the Holidays

27 April– 5 May      Torpedo 7 Hillary Challenge
29 April                   Term Two Begins
1 May                      Short Wednesday (school closes 2.15pm)
2 May                      Yr 7& 8 Immunisations
8 May                      Home and School Meeting
9 May                      TSS Equestrian
9,10 May                 Queen Charlotte Exchange (hosting)
10 May                    Goldie
13 - 17 May             Bully Free Week
15 May                    Yr10 Art Marae Visit
15 May                    Yr 12 & 13 Career Expo Visit
15 May                    Short Wednesday (school closes 2.15pm)
17 May                    Pink Shirt Day
17 May                    TSS Cross Country
20 May                    BOT Meeting
24 May                    Goldie
25 - 27 May             NZSS Hillary Challenge
29 May                    Short Wednesday (school closes 2.15pm)
29 - 31 May             Yr 11 Work Experience
29 - 31 May             Yr 12 City Camp
3 June                     Queen’s Birthday Holiday
4 June                     Staff Only Day
5 June                     TSS Squash
7 June                     Y11/12/13 Art/Photography Trip
7 June                     Goldie
11 June                   TSS Badmington
12 June                   Support Staff Day
12 June                   Short Wednesday (school closes 2.15pm)
26 June                   Short Wednesday (school closes 2.15pm)
5 July                       End Of Term Two
22 July                     Start of Term Three

2019 Term and Public Holiday Dates:
Term 1 - Monday 28th January - Friday 12th April 
Term 2 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 
Term 3 - Monday 22nd July - Friday 27th September
​Term 4 - Monday 14th October - Wednesday 11th December

2019 Public and Special Holidays
Good Friday: 19th April, Easter Monday & Tuesday: 22nd/23rd April (in term break)
Anzac Day: Friday 25th April (in term break)
Queen's Birthday: Monday 3rd June
Labour Day: Monday 28th October

Please see the Year Dates page for further information
Notes and reminders from the office team:
Welcome back to another year: A few reminders :
  • You will be able to get stationery throughout the year from the main office.
  • Please ensure you have named everything clearly – stationery, equipment and all clothing, including PE gear and swimwear. 
  • Lost property is kept in the sickbay located in the main office. If you have lost some clothing come and check it over.
  • Please let the office know if you change any contact details like address, phone numbers and email contact. Also any changes in caregivers or emergency contact person.
  • Goldie (our school newsletter) and other important letters are sent by email. Please ensure your email is up to date with Linda linda.mason@gbh.school.nz If you would prefer to receive a paper copy, please phone or email the office. 
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Linda, Rosie, Raewyn, Jude and Steph
School Values
Over the second part of 2018, we worked on developing our school values.

Students had considerable input, along with staff and feedback at the
​community hui.

Our motto remains: Ake Ake Kia Kaha

and our four English values are:
​
Respect - Kindness - Passion - Creativity