Homestays Wanted

Ōtaki College is seeking caring local families to host our international students. Hosting is a rewarding way to share our community and culture while providing a safe and welcoming home for a young person from another country.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Tania (ttk@otakicollege.school.nz)

Student Led Interviews

 (Year 7 - 10)

For the end of the year we will hold student-led interviews on Wednesday 3 December, 11:00am - 7:00pm. This is an opportunity for students to discuss their learning progress, goals, and achievements with their parents or whānau. Kaiārahi and homeroom teachers will act as facilitators supporting students to share evidence of their learning, reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement, and set future goals. Some subjects will also have displays of student project activities for 2025.

On Friday this week 21 Nov, codes and information with respect to booking interview slots will be sent out. Year 7 and 8 interviews will be 20 minutes, while Year 9 and 10 will be 30 minutes each.

We look forward to seeing whanau having this opportunity to share in their children’s achievements.

No classes will run on this day.

Kia ora,   

Ōtaki Vege Bags is co-operative between Ahoaho māra kai, a spray free māra at Ōtaki College and Crooked Vege, an organic certified farm up Waitohu Valley Road. We started the Ōtaki Vege Bag kaupapa two years ago, from a belief that everyone deserves access to fresh, local kai that doesnt cost the earth. We run a pay-what-you-can or pay-it-forward vege bag kaupapa, this looks like members being able to pay what works for them for seasonal vege. The two farms are built on community involvement and regenerative growing practices with an aim to give back to the planet while also giving people access to locally and ethically grown kai. Our kaupapa is growing, and we are currently taking registrations for the summer vege bag season! 

The value of the vege bag is around $37.50 of organic/spray free vege, but you can pay more or less depending on what works for you. The pay-what-you-can kaupapa is kept alive by people who can pay it forward, allowing for those who need to pay what they can, its community supporting community. We have a weekly collection from AhoAho Māra kai, which is an awesome opportunity for members to meet growers and see where their kai comes from. It’s easily the highlight of our week! 

The summer vege bag season starts on Saturday November 15th and runs for 13 weeks. If you would like to learn more about the kaupapa, or you're keen on Ōtaki-grown spray free and organic veges this summer, follow this link https://www.crookedvege.co.nz/otaki-vege-bag