GBHS Careers

First Aid Course - Wednesday 22nd July
We will be holding a First Aid Course on Wednesday 22nd July - 8.30am to 5pm at We Train You Gisborne. This will be the only First Aid Course this year.
We have limited spaces available. The cost is $100 per student. To secure you spot please come to the careers office and collect a consent form. Once payment has been made to the account office your space will be confirmed.

Free Online Information Event – Discover Careers in Tourism, Travel & Aviation (18 June)
✈️ Free Online Information Event -Thursday 18 June 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 1:45pm (lunchtime session)
Registration is essential to receive the joining link - Click: Registration: FREE Online Information Event | 18 June | 1pm-1:45pm – Fill out form
This is a great opportunity for students considering their future pathways, as well as parents, caregivers, and school staff supporting career conversations.
During the session we will cover:
What it’s really like to study at ITC
Study options: Auckland City, Botany, Whangārei, and Study From Home
Career pathways in tourism, travel, and aviation
Updates on Fees Free changes
Entry requirements and enrolment process
Live Q&A – participants can ask any questions directly
Please note: this is a webinar-style session where participants can see and hear our presenter, but they will not be visible or audible on screen. This allows for a simple, accessible experience from anywhere.

REMINDER
All Year 12 students will be attending the RYDA Driver Safety Programme tomorrow, Tuesday 9 June, at the House of Breakthrough. Boys are to meet in the hall at the beginning of first period where the roll will be taken. Buses will transport them there and back. We will be back by 2.30pm. Lunch will be provided. Bring a pen, a water bottle and a positive attitude!

Are you interested in obtaining your 1st Aid Certificate? We have a course running Monday 22nd June 2026. Please come to the careers office and speak to Donna if you would like to attend. The cost is $100 per person, 5 credits attached if completed and pass. Spaces are LIMITED.

Are you 16? Want to obtain your learner licence? The next learner licence is Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th June. The cost is $96.10, this covers 1 day of tuition and the test fee and must be paid before the 15th June to the accounts office. Spaces are limited and only secured by payment being received. Consent forms can be collected from the Careers Office.

Considering being a farm cadet in 2027?
Please see key dates and contact information for farm open days.

Moeangiangi Station Cadet Training 2026 Orientation Days
Saturday 6th June - 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 7th June - 8.30am - 12.30pm

Thinking about a gap year? New Ventures Worldwide is hosting a free online info session on Thursday 14 May at 6:00pm AEST / 8:00pm NZST all about volunteering at a school in Spain. Hear from a volunteer out there right now and ask your questions live.
Free to join: www.calendly.com/joshgoldblatt-newventures/spain-info-session-for-aus-and-nz
Find out more about the Spain programme: www.newventuresworldwide.org/home/spain

Spain - New Ventures Worldwide Immersing yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Spanish culture and language whilst volunteering at a school in Spain promises not only personal fulfilment but also the cultivation of invaluable communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

The Department of Radiation Therapy at our Wellington campus will this year be holding two Information events for anyone interested in studying Radiation Therapy.

Radiation Therapy Online Information Evening
Tuesday 21 July, 5-6pm
Via Zoom webinar
All welcome (students, careers advisers, parents)
Register to attend: https://events.otago.ac.nz/2026-bachelor-of-radiation-therapy-online-information-evening/registration-form/Site/Register
Radiation Therapy Open Day (as part of Wellington Tertiary Open Day)
Friday 21 August, 3-5pm
Newtown campus (specific directions will be sent to registrants closer to the time)
Aimed at students who are attending Wellington Tertiary Open Day events – Please note numbers are limited to 60 due to the event including a Cancer Centre Tour
Register to attend: https://events.otago.ac.nz/brtopendays-2026/registration/Site/Register

Applications close Sunday for Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy Camp 2026
Please see attached link for more information

Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School | UC The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a programme for Year 13 students who are keen to study Astronomy or Physics at university. Learn more.