Welcome to our future students

We are looking forward to visits from our local primary schools early in August as their graduating students come along for a taste of life at College.  

We are also running an Information/Open Evening for whānau new to the College on 13 August starting at 6.30pm in Pūtahi Mātauranga.  There will be staff and students available to answer any questions parents may have about what the College can offer and what special features we bring to your children's education.

Please update your contact details

Please make sure you have let the office know if you have recently changed your telephone, email or address details. 

Volunteer wanted

The College is looking for volunteers to do reading with some of our students.

We are looking for someone who will come in for an hour or two a week to read with a small group of year 7 and 8 students.  If you are interested, please contact Natalie Cooper on ncp@otakicollege.school.nz.

Tertiary Information Evening

A Tertiary Information evening will be held on Thursday 6 August at 7pm in the staffroom. It will cover information on scholarships, accommodation, Studylink, apprenticeships, Open Days and course planning etc.

BP Business Challenge

The BP Business Challenge is a one of a kind, hands-on learning event where students develop their skills, get in front of business people and learn more about how a good business works. 

On 19-21 August our Yr 12&13 students will have the opportunity to: learn all about starting and running a business; get to know the business planning process; create and pitch their own business plans; develop life and employability skills.

An enjoyable and valuable experience for all involved. 

The Hutt Valley Education Benefit Services Trust (HV BEST) is pleased to announce the launch of its Paraparaumu based Kapiti service (Kapiti BEST) on Monday, 6 July.  Based at CAB Coastlands Offices, this long-awaited service will provide the Kapiti community up to date information and advocacy on the benefits and grants paid by Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ). 

 The clinic will operate monthly clinics on the first Monday of each month, but it is anticipated this will quickly increase to fortnightly as awareness of the service grows.  Kapiti BEST advocates are community based, professional, competent trained volunteers operating within the organisation’s Code of Ethics.  They will provide advocacy with WINZ if needed.  All information is treated in the strictest confidence and clients are treated with dignity and respect and empowered to make their own decisions.

 To make an appointment please call CAB Offices on 04 298 4944.