Category: News
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
WHAKAIRO
Whakairo students have been part of the carving of a waka taua named Nga Hononga at Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau. Our students carved the tauihu Moko-ika-a-hiku-waru he kaitiaki o te waka Tainui. It was a humbling experience for our students to take part in this blessing along-side Tainui tohunga, kuia and koroua. … Read More
MUSIC SHOWCASE
Otahuhu College MUSIC Department Presents 2019 Music Showcase Wednesday 30 October Dance and Drama Department 6.30pm – 8.30pm Gold Coin Entry… Read More
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION WUSHU
The year 9A/B girls were fortunate to experience Wushu for two of their recent Physical Education lessons. Wushu means “Chinese martial arts” and it is used for self-discipline of the body and mind. The important elements include flexibility, speed, coordination, presentation and precision. Wushu has a lot of benefits such as getting stronger physically, and… Read More
12PED – Rangitoto Trip
As part of their safety management in the outdoors achievement standard, the year 12PED class travelled by train and ferry to Rangitoto Island and climbed to the summit. Well done to all the students and thank you to Emma James who helped with the trip…. Read More
Social Science
Revision Catch Up Sessions – Classroom M19 Wednesdays and Thursdays 7.30am – 8.30am (Morning) 3.10pm – 4.30pm (Afternoon) … Read More
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