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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. 
6 November 2020
Tēnā koutou katoa The year is absolutely racing by – please read this Goldie carefully as there is much information about events, the end of year etc. Congratulations Amelia Scotland Congratulations Amelia on being awarded a full scholarship to Outward Bound valued at over $3600 from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs and Outward Bound. Several students this year have taken opportunities to apply for non-monetary scholarships and been successful, often due to the high quality of their applications. Ka pai also to Nat Lewis and Kynan Childs for their Spirit of New Zealand scholarships. Some changes in Year 7 & 8 next year After gathering a huge amount of student voice, and also whānau/parent and staff feedback, we are planning some changes in Year 7 & 8 next year. The goals are to provide students with more agency (control of their own learning) and engagement, and to place more value on building positive, healthy relationships.
We will be seeking lots of feedback during the year, but I’m also very happy to hear your thoughts now. Ake ake kia kaha Linda 
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2020 Calendar
26--28 Nov Yr 9 Activity Days - 2pm 30 Nov Yr 7 Activity Day 30 Nov BOT meeting 1 Dec Yr 8 Activity Day 1 Dec Yr 8 Whānau 5:30pm DBT final student sharing 1 Dec Uniform Shop open at lunchtime 3 & 4 Dec Year 9 Day Out Mentoring 4 Dec Yr 10 Activity Day 4 Dec Year 6 Powhiri/ Tour 7 Dec NCEA exams end 7 Dec Senior Prize giving evening 8 Dec Tuesday, Last Goldie 9 Dec Junior Prize giving and last day of school year 27 Jan Uniform Collection Day for 2021 2 Feb Term One 2021 Starts Uniform Shop
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. This can be done by internet banking: (Uniform A/c 02 0764 0090122 01 - name as reference), or pay cash or cheque on the day. Please be aware that for us to return any uniform, it must not have been worn and tags must still be on clothing. Any enquires please contact: Daphne on 021 130 6655 or email uniform@gbh.school.nz Looking after mental health & wellbeing
FROM ABBEY: Here is an excellent resource from the Mental Health Foundation with lots of good tips, support networks, guided conversations and activities to work with tamariki etc. And a good section in the FAQ about how to pay respect to tikanga including tangihanga with links to the Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri website. https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/ Random Acts of Kindness: Kindness Resources! https://www.randomactsofkindness 
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SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - March 2020
The architects for our school rebuild/renovations have been appointed and they are WSP (formerly Opus International Consultants Ltd). WSP have a history in design of primary and secondary schools and university buildings within New Zealand and abroad. They are the architects for both Golden Bay High School and Collingwood Area School, albeit that we each have our own main architect and each project is completely separate.
Two main groups have been formed within the Ministry of Education frameworks, one at a high level, big picture level consisting of Ministry, Architects, Principal and Board (the Project Control Group) and the other being the Master Planning Group which consists of the PCG and a staff, student and Manawhenua representative. Further discussion will be had by the design team and staff and students to clarify the needs and desires of those who use the school every day.
The first stage of this next step is to get to the place where ‘blobs’ can be drawn on the school plan where the new builds could potentially go and what their function will be. This is envisaged to be in about 3 months. As the process goes on, the ‘blobs’ will become more detailed as will the landscaping and general feel and shape of the school.
The board and staff are really excited about this project and what it will mean for the education of our children now and over the next 20 years or so. We will continue to inform our school and wider community of progress and milestones and share the scope and potential layouts when they occur.
The architects for our school rebuild/renovations have been appointed and they are WSP (formerly Opus International Consultants Ltd). WSP have a history in design of primary and secondary schools and university buildings within New Zealand and abroad. They are the architects for both Golden Bay High School and Collingwood Area School, albeit that we each have our own main architect and each project is completely separate.
Two main groups have been formed within the Ministry of Education frameworks, one at a high level, big picture level consisting of Ministry, Architects, Principal and Board (the Project Control Group) and the other being the Master Planning Group which consists of the PCG and a staff, student and Manawhenua representative. Further discussion will be had by the design team and staff and students to clarify the needs and desires of those who use the school every day.
The first stage of this next step is to get to the place where ‘blobs’ can be drawn on the school plan where the new builds could potentially go and what their function will be. This is envisaged to be in about 3 months. As the process goes on, the ‘blobs’ will become more detailed as will the landscaping and general feel and shape of the school.
The board and staff are really excited about this project and what it will mean for the education of our children now and over the next 20 years or so. We will continue to inform our school and wider community of progress and milestones and share the scope and potential layouts when they occur.
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