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Green Bay High School
- New Zealand, Auckland
- Co-educational
- 143-161 Godley Road, Green Bay, Waitakere, Auckland 0643
- +64 9 817 8173
- http://www.greenbayhigh.school.nz
- katrina.piezzo@greenbayhigh.school.nz
Katrina Piezzo
Director of International Students
| Description | Green Bay High School has been serving its community for over 40 years. Over this time it has been a leader in educational innovation, nurtured an outstanding number of very successful graduates and placed a high value on developing independent, confident young adults. Now, as we accelerate into the new century, our school is taking the best of our past and weaving it into a fresh vision for our future. We want our reputation for being a small, friendly, semi-rural school to be blended with a sharp, professional focus on meeting the learning needs of the next generation of adults. The quality of a school reflects the quality of its relationship with the community it serves. Where there is a genuine partnership with families the outcomes for students are always enhanced. Green Bay High School is a state co-educational (years 9 to 13) decile 8 secondary school, with a roll of approximately 1600 students. Located on the edge of the Waitakere Ranges, much of the hinterland of the school is native bush reserve, flowing down to Auckland’s west coast beaches and Manukau Harbour. The school offers a wide range of sports, with a focus on both traditional sports codes but also seeking to respond to a diversity of interests in non-traditional sports activities. |
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| Accommodation | homestay,
Green Bay High School selects and monitors or own host families. All of them are police checked and visited regularly. 95% of our students are within walking distance of the school. |
| Student support | Three day intensive orientation at the beginning of Term 1 There are four staff dedicated to the pastoral care of our international students. The high ratio of staff to students ensures excellent student support. We know our students well. We can also call on the school counselor if the need arises. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more), Short-term programs (study for 3-6-9 month), Study Groups |
| English as second language | Students are tested upon arrival and if necessary placed in an ESL class for four hours per week. The remainder of time they attend mainstream classes with local students. Additional support is given in lunchtimes, after school and at the homework centre to assist the students in their other subjects. |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 9 To : Year 13 |
| Sports | The school offers a wide range of sports, with a focus on both traditional sports codes, such as rugby,football, netball and cricket, but also seeking to respond to a diversity of interests in non-traditional sports activities. These include water polo, archery, snow-boarding and ultimate frisbee. There is ample opportunity for students to get involved even without a lot of experience. The focus is on fun and participation. |
| Facilities | All season sports turf, large sports ground and gym Auditorium for shows and concerts Dance and Drama studio State of the art Science, Art and Photography classrooms International Student room with an open door policy |
| Application process | Applications can be made on line using this link. For questions related to enrolment please email international@greenbayhigh.school.nz |
| Features of the local area | The Waitakere Ranges are famous for the west coast surfing beaches and the many bush walks. The shopping centre and transport hub is about a 25 minute walk away and from there it is a 25 minute train ride to the centre of Auckland. The shopping centre also has a movie theatre. Titirangi Village is walking distance with cafes, local markets, art gallery and a theatre. There are also Dance studios nearby. Nearby there is also a skateboard park, tennis club, and squash club. The local Titirangi golf course is right next door to the school. |
| Curriculum | NCEA in Years 11 - 13 A wide choice of optional subjects - click here for the list |
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