The first part of Energise Ōtaki’s new solar farm has been built at the College and is producing energy. The 23kWp solar array will be providing power to the College and the money received will be put into Energise Ōtaki’s community investment fund for community projects. Read more in the Principal's Report.
Mrs Gordon was recently presented with a Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation Award. This award is "bestowed on individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions towards friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and New Zealand." Read more ...
Nau mai, haere mai. In light of Catherine Page retiring, we are pleased to welcome Champion Tuck Shops to the College. In the photo above are Chelzie (left) who will be working at College part-time and Jamie (right) who is the Wellington Regional Manager. Next week our new Canteen Manager, Ayla Burkitt, will be joining the team. You can view the Champion Tuck Shop menus here. (It should be noted that not all items will be available every day.) Later in the term they will be introducing an on-line ordering system, details of which will be emailed out to students and whānau.
Full details can be found on the school website calendar.
Variety Concert: Thurs 30 July, Start 7pm.
Visits from local primary schools: Wed 05 August, 9.30-11.00am
Tertiary Information Evening: Thur 06 August, 7.00pm in the staffroom
New Students & Whānau Information Evening - all welcome: Thur 13 August, 6.30pm in Pūtahi Mātauranga (Library Building at top of driveway)
School Production: Wed 02 September and Thur 03 September
College Ball: Sat Aug 15, 7.30-11.00pm, at the Racecourse
BP Business Challenge for Yrs 12&13: 19-21 August
Teacher Only Day for all Ōtaki Schools: Mon 14 September. College closed
Senior Derived Grade Examinations: Tues 15 Sept - Fri 18 Sept
End of Year Date: Monday 07 December
Years 7-11 will finish on Monday 07 December
Years 12&13 sitting Externals will finish on Wednesday 11 November, with External Examinations running from 16 November to 09 December. Normal classes will continue until 07 December for Years 12 & 13 who have no, or minimal, Externals.
Sports Prizegiving: Thurs 22 October at 7.00pm in the Hall
Year 12 & 13 Prizegiving: Wed 11 November at 7.00pm in the Hall
Year 7/8 and 09 Prizegiving will be on 03 Dec at 1.00pm-3.00pm in the Gym
Year 10 & 11 Prizegiving: 03 Dec 7.00pm in the Gym
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 make sure you have let the office know if you have recently changed your telephone, email or address details.
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.
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.
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.
Online education provider LearnCoach has made its platform free for NCEA students. To register your child for free access visit learncoach.com