Intermediate Whanau

Intermediate students participate in all school-wide activities and some special activities designed just for them. All core subjects are taught within the classroom. Research into achievement in NZ schools by the National Education Monitoring Project (NEMP) has shown clearly that students in a full primary learn as well as – and in some cases better than - students in Intermediate Schools.

Our students have the advantage of attending Green Bay High School for their design technology subjects. Students also benefit from our exciting in-school Science specialist programme. Second languages (currently in Korean and Te Reo), and Careers Education are also provided.

Throughout the year, Year 7 and 8 students participate in many inter-school events with other local intermediates, as well as entering zone competitions. Our intermediate students also have a number of outdoor education events including camp, sports camp, adventurous and creative electives, cross country, sustainability challenge and orbiteering.

Our intermediate students are expected to behave as role models for the younger students at Green Bay School. As school leaders, they are given extra responsibilities and privileges. Our department, being smaller than some other intermediate schools, offers additional unique advantages.

Our students do not get ‘lost in the crowd’, plus they develop positive peer and adult relationships. Bullying and anti-social behaviour is infrequent; individuality is encouraged, all within a positive, restorative environment.