About us

Science Each week, classes attend Science where their Science Capital is built. Through engaging videos and books, meaningful discussions and hands-on experiments, students increase the amount of knowledge they have, the ways they think, the things they do and the people they know. By learning a range of topics across the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Space strands, students become more excited about STEM subjects in hopes of increasing the uptake of these learning areas. In Year 6, students have the opportunity to sign up for a Science Extension class where learning is targeted to a small group of students and trips out of school happen (such as Auckland Zoo and the Tip Top Ice Cream Factory).

Peer Mediators
Our school is an active participant in the Cool Schools Peer Mediation programme. This programme is a whole school programme for Primary and Intermediate Schools that teaches essential life skills for peaceful conflict resolution. It is suitable for all members of the school community; students, teachers and parents. The skills taught empower individuals to build positive, caring relationships with others especially when conflict arises over differences. Peer mediators are on duty during morning tea and lunch time, they also plan and run activities for students around the school. They meet once a week to reflect and discuss their experiences.

Talent Development
Our Talent Development is an integral part of our learning at Green Bay School. During Term 3, our Year 4-8 students will be given a choice to further pursue a talent of their liking. All students will be involved in one module. Some modules run for 8 weeks. Our students look forward to taking part in the modules such as Sports, Chess, Knitting, Art, Cooking, Band, Dance, Languages and many more.

Enviro School
We are an “Enviro School” which means we are building children’s awareness of the need for conservation, sustainability and looking after the environment. This awareness and knowledge will be even more sought after for future citizens and knowledge-economy employment sectors. Students get involved in looking after the school environment, recycling systems, problem solving, and futures-thinking. There are many Enviro learning resources in the school – chickens, bee-hives, worm farms, organic gardens, orchards, a native plant walkway with a Taniwha class seating area, and a Rongoa Garden designed by students featuring Maori medicinal plants and an outdoor classroom. anjah@greenbay.school.nz Intergenerational painting and pen pal project

Physical Education/Sports
A brief fitness session of about 15 minutes takes place daily (weather and programme permitting) and a programme of high-quality physical activity is provided. Syndicates organise a variety of sporting skill sessions and games on a regular basis. We also have a sports activator - a specialist sports coach employed by the school to provide students with a variety of challenging and motivating physical learning experiences. Year 4-8 students are expected to wear the school PE uniform for fitness and sports. All students are expected to participate unless a note is provided by parents stating a medical reason for non-participation. The school has a pool which is open during the warmer months. Swimming is part of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. As water survival skills are vital in our island nation, all students are expected to participate.

Bullying
We have a ‘Zero Tolerance to Bullying’ policy. Bullying is inappropriate behaviour of a repetitive nature that causes harm and/or humiliation. We can only deal with bullying if we know it is happening. It is vitally important that the victim tells someone as soon as an incident happens so it can be dealt with immediately. Parents who have a concern about bullying are asked to report it immediately to your child’s teacher; the teacher will investigate and report back to you. If bullying is occurring, the bully will be dealt with as a serious offence according to school discipline procedures. Victims of bullying are likely to need support in developing strategies for dealing with bullying.