He Pito Mata
He Pito Mata
7 March 2024
7 March 2024
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College Notices:
College Notices:
Important Dates to Diary
Important Dates to Diary
Fri 8 March, 11.35am, SS Otaki Commemoration Ceremony, all welcome
13-15 March, BP Business Challenge for Years 12 & 13
Thur 28 March, Teacher Only Day - College Closed
Fri 29 - Tue Tue 2 April (inclusive), Easter Break
Thur 4 April, Photo Day. Photos can be pre-ordered on-line at: https://orders.lcscott.co.nz/ordering/with?key=MYPQ29QB
Sat 6 April Biochar Workshop
Week beginning 8 April, Reports emailed home
Thur 11 April, Student/Teacher/Whānau Conferences, Early Finish at 12.35pm (booking intructions will be emailed home later in the term)
Fri 12 April, Last Day of Term
- Hold this date - Sat June 29 - Matariki Night Market
Biochar workshop at Ahoaho māra kai
Biochar workshop at Ahoaho māra kai
We will be hosting a workshop making biochar, and celebrating the change of seasons, on April 6th, 10am-2pm.
Biochar is a form of charcoal which is made in a low-oxygen kiln, and can be used to enrich soil and sequester carbon. It is also possible to cook a kai on a biochar kiln - a 'char-b-q' - which we will be doing on the day. John and Holly from Char Pae, a Paekakariki initiative, will join us for an introductory, practical workshop, walking us through each step - from choosing your kiln and materials, doing the burn (and the char-b-q), and ways to use your finished biochar.
Once the kiln is burning,there will be plenty of time to check out the rest of the Ahoaho space, with a working bee happening in the market garden, and the chance to harvest fruit in the orchard. We will then share kai from the 'char-b-q' together. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take some biochar home to use in your own garden.
If you are interested in joining - or supporting - this event, please contact Rosa at Ahoahomarakai@gmail.com
New Careers Board
New Careers Board
Have you seen the new Careers Board in the library? This month's focus is on Computers & Technology. Each month or so, this will be updated with a new career pathway. If any of these career pathways spark interest for you, come and see Steph in the careers room to have a chat.
FA-BCI-TP.02100 - Tradesecrets Pasifika 2024_poster_3.1_01.pdfBuilding and Construction career talk
Building and Construction career talk
The BCITO are running an event for any Year 12 and 13 students that are interested in taking up a trade apprenticeship after high school.
This event is called Trade Secrets and will be held on Wednesday 13th March at the Whitireia Campus, Wikitoria Building, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua, Entrance 1 or 4.
This event is a night for students and their whānau to:
Hear from successful Maori/Pasifika employers who are making a difference to their aiga and community.
Find out what it’s like to be an apprentice, from those on the tools working towards their qualifications.
Talk to our Maori/Pasifika BCITO Training Advisors one-on-one and hear how you can get started.
For catering purposes could you please register in advance if you are interested in attending at tradesecrets.nz
Coming Up - BP Business Challenge
Coming Up - BP Business Challenge
All Year 12 and 13 students will be involved in The BP Business Challenge from 13-15 March, in the school hall. Students will learn how to come up with an idea for a sustainable business which is financially viable, and explore and develop employability skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. The experience connects the students with their local business community.
During the experience students can develop the following skills:
Teamwork
Leadership
Presentation
Problem solving
Resilience
Communication
The programme is run by two facilitators who have practical business experience and a background in working with young people.
On the final day, the students present their business ideas, creations and discoveries to a panel of judges at a business expo. The judges, who are typically local business people, celebrities and MPs evaluate each team’s presentation and decide on a winning team.
Look out for the photos from this event in the next newsletter!
Congratulations to our PB4L Prize Draw winners:
Congratulations to our PB4L Prize Draw winners:
Week beginning 12 February
Kauri: Rosie Tukerangi
Mataī: Kiara Bevan
Rimu: Arlo Matheson
Tōtara: Ataliyah Williams
Week beginning 19 February
Kauri: Trinity Gray
Mataī: Rosie Thomsen
Rimu: Taleah Falamoe
Tōtara: Mareikura Kaka
Week beginning 26 February
Kauri: Ash Harker
Mataī: Connor Thomas
Rimu: Carol Luu
Tōtara: Sadie Milne
Week beginning 4 March
Kauri: JT Byrne
Mataī: Jaybe Ackerman
Rimu: Dillon Perfect
Tōtara: Stella Grace
Students using public METLINK buses.
Students using public METLINK buses.
This is a reminder that students can utilise the Metlink public bus service. Students will need a snapper bus card to use this public transport.
Waitohu 290 Bus. This leaves college at 3:29pm and goes to Paraparaumu via the Waitohu Plateau.
Ōtaki 290 Bus. This leaves college at 4.03pm and goes through Central Ōtaki to the Beach.
As a school, our primary role is to maximise the time your students have in classes to help gain the best educational outcomes possible. To do this we encourage whanau to look at options that have been outlined above when cycling/walking is not a possibility.
Yet, we also know that there are special circumstances for each individual and whanau. There is an early bus for students who are travelling to Ōtaki Beach.
Ōtaki Beach 290 Bus. This is for students who live at the northern or southern end of Ōtaki Beach. If a student is not catching the bus to the beach, they are not eligible to leave school early. Please use alternative transport. On this bus, students are not to get off in central Ōtaki, unless for medical reasons.
Finally, students leaving school early (Ōtaki Beach 290 Bus) need to purchase a Student ID card (cost $7) from the school office. This card will say the early time an eligible student can leave their classes. Students will show their ID to their teacher before they are allowed to leave their class.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi nui
Hamish Wood, Deputy Principal
Canteen sales
Canteen sales
We have begun selling Juicies for $1 and potato chips for $2 during the 2nd break in the school canteen. Sales will end at 2pm each day.
There is no eftpos available. Students need to have the correct money.
We appreciate the students who are giving their time to being on a daily roster to support this initiative.
News and Events
News and Events
Everiss Scholars
Everiss Scholars
In January our 2023 Everiss Scholars, Hannah Thompson and Caleb Smith spent three exciting weeks in London and Scotland.
Leadership Training
Leadership Training
All six of our Ngā Ringa Whero attended the Hillary Outdoors Leadership Course in February.
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
In December 2023 two new members, Rex Kerr and John Barrett, were inducted into the College Hall of Fame. Frank Neil wrote about it in the Ōtaki Mail.
Japan Trip - December 2023
Japan Trip - December 2023
Tech Step Kāpiti
Tech Step Kāpiti
Hauora Programme
Hauora Programme
A group of Year 8 students are participating in an 8 week rangatahi hauora programme led by Anna Royal- a trained mental health clinician.
The students are exposed to educational and experiential elements of wellbeing. The weekly sessions introduce different elements of mental health in a fun and interactional way. We are grateful that Anna has offered this opportunity to our students.
Athletics Day
Athletics Day
This year's athletics day was held on Friday 1st March. The weather was stunning with blue skies and warm temperatures. This year in addition to our traditional athletic disciplines we offered alternative events during each rotation, this new initiative was well received by students and staff.
A huge thanks to Matua Sam and the Manakura Crew for their mahi delivering these events.
Our 2024 Athletics Champions and record holders will be announced at our next full school assembly. So watch this space ...
Sports Events in Term One
Sports Events in Term One
What's coming up this term.
SECOND TRIAL FOR ŌTAKI SECONDARY KURA BASKETBALL TEAMS & TRAINING TIMES
Community Notices
Community Notices
We would like to introduce our new Dental Clinic, Carpenters Dental Levin, 298 Oxford Street, Levin.
Our clinic has confirmed a contract with Te Whatu Ora Mid Central to offer dental services to college students and we thought it was a good time to touch base with you at the start of the year to let you know we are open to taking new patients, and anyone who still requires registering with a dental service for their free dental care are more than welcome to contact us.
Contact 06 368 5209 levin@carpentersdental.co.nz or visit our Facebook page
Otaki Scouts Bring a Buddy Month.pdfCrawshaw Music School Newsletter ad 2024.pdf
Late Night Lights Trust is proud to present ‘HighLighting Talent!’, showcasing the diverse talents of the Wellington region’s solo performers and groups.
HighLighting Talent will focus on performances that creatively incorporate a light component.
Participants will captivate event attendees, and winners will be determined through judges each night as well as People’s Choice vote through our Facebook page.
To find out more and register: highlight.org.nz/highlighting-talent
KEY INFORMATION
Entries are open from 12 February to 11 March 2024
Performances to take place at HighLight: Carnival of Lights, 29, 30, and/or 31 March 2024.
Performance length
Minimum: 3 minutes
Maximum: 10 minutes
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Maclean Park skatepark close party
The Maclean Park skatepark in Paraparaumu will close soon ready for a big makover.
Before it’s closed, you’re invited to a farewell party.
Join us to enjoy a DJ, free sausage sizzle, skating demonstrations and lessons, and to paint your message on the skatepark.
Where: Maclean Park, Paraparaumu
When: 3pm to 5pm on Sunday 17 March
Our much-loved skatepark has been to home of Kāpiti skaters for almost 70 years and we want to give it a send off before it’s demolished and rebuilt.
Find out more about the skatepark refresh at kapiticoast.govt.nz/macleanpark
Future Leaders Academy have 8 places left for Vanuatu and Samoa- go to https://www.flacademy.com/pacific-student-leaders-programmes for more information.
Torpedo7 Friends and Family - Feb 2024.pdf
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