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
WESTPAC Business Breakfast
On Tuesday 15 October, a group of students nominated by the HOD Commerce, and keen on a career in business, caught an early train and attended the Westpac Business Breakfast for selected secondary school students. The students are pictured being spoken to by the Westpac CEO, David McLean. The attendees were: Allanis Isamaela, Selai Moala,… Read More
Manukau Institute (MIT) Open Day
Seven students attended the MIT Open Day on Saturday 19 October, with Ms Cusack, and at least two students attended with their parent. The Year 13 students started their enrolments, and the Year 12 students gained a good idea of most of the programmes on offer, met some tutors and saw the facilities available. Attendees… Read More
Engineering Industry Visit
The Technology Department organised a visit for students to two local engineering companies: E G Whiter and Express Sheetmetals. Mr Manoa Nelisi and Ms Cusack accompanied the groups. The students who attended were from the year 13 and year 12 engineering classes. Year 12MEN2C Fahdil Ali, Leone Aluesi, Amosa Kato, Fineasi Neiufi, Henry Paneta, Kishan… Read More
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