Drowning Prevention Auckland will be holding a FREE aquatic based holiday programme SPLASH Break-Away for four-days during the January 2020 holidays. It is designed for kids aged between 11-17yr olds. The week includes a variety of activities including water safety, Lifejacket safety, snorkelling, by stander rescues, swimming sessions, safe boating programme, aquatic games and land-based games. Programme Information Dates: Week 1: 13th, 14th,15th,… Read More
Month: November 2019
Junior Social Studies
Revision sessions by our Junior Social Studies students in preparation for their externals. Great to see our junior students utilizing and taking initiative of their own learning and preparation for their externals. Every space and strategy applied. Photo credit and room (Mrs Rogers). … Read More
Sports Award
The Sports Awards Dinner was held at Alexandra Park on The 14th of November where close to 300 staff, students and parents attended. It was a great evening with our guest speakers Kiwi-fern players Maitua Feterika and Aiesha Smalley who are both former Otahuhu College players. Supporters of the Year were Mr and Mrs Tukuafu and we are thankful… Read More
Measles Outbreak NOTICE
Measles outbreak: Important advice for travellers to the Pacific Islands You will be aware of serious outbreaks of measles in Samoa, Tonga, the Philippines and Fiji. If you are travelling to the Pacific please make sure you are up to date with your immunizations. MMR vaccine is now available (from your doctor) to anyone in Auckland aged 1-49 years… Read More
Armistice Day
Representing our school, students an staff of the Services Academy attended the Armistice Day service at the Otahuhu Returned Services Association plot again this year. On 11 November at 11am, people from Commonwealth (and Allied) countries stop for two minutes to commemorate the soldiers who have fought and died in conflict. The Armistice, meaning truce, was signed on… Read More
Students Collecting Data at Little Huia
Hands On Otago – Scholarship
This year has seen our Year 12 students receive an unprecedented five out of the ten scholarships offered by the University of Otago for a university learning experience. These scholarships provide flights and accommodation for the students to attend the university during ‘Hands On Otago’ week and they are worth around $1000. Congratulations to the… Read More
Years 9 and 10 Leadership Camp
An enthusiastic group of Year 9 and 10 students attended the Leadership Camp at Kokako Lodge, Hunua Falls. The students were a real credit to the school. They gave outstanding effort in some demanding activities and were commended by the Camp staff on their ability to remain calm and goal focussed. A big thank you to Ms Pearce, Ms Toleafoa, Mr Jin, Mr Palelei, Ms Meagher… Read More
Drowning Prevention
Over the last two weeks, all year 10 physical education classes have received two lessons from Drowning Prevention. One lesson was classroom based and covered using a lifejacket, suitable equipment for a boating trip and how to identify rips. The second lesson was in our school pool and students practiced using a lifejacket, how to keep… Read More
Library News
Student Librarians end of year event – Rainbow’s End Our last student librarian event for the year in celebration and acknowledgement of the service they provide on a daily as student librarians here at Otahuhu College. Fundraising was completed as a group throughout the year that covered all costs. We had heaps of fun and… Read More
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