Kura Kai Cooking Sessions
A huge Kura Kai thank you to our amazing Ōtūmoetai College students!
Over the last week, three Ōtūmoetai College groups of students volunteered time and effort to serve their community. Kura Kai would like to express our sincere gratitude to our dedicated rowers, and our fantastic Level 3 Hospitality, Food Technology and Tourism students for their incredible contribution. Over 100 freezer meals are now ready for distribution to whānau.
Their willingness to give up their time to help prepare and cook delicious Kura Kai meals is truly appreciated. Their efforts ensure our community is well-fed and fueled!
Whare Spirit Corner Winners & Finalists
Key Information for Cross Country & Swimming Sports
Cross Country:
- When: Tuesday 7th May – Term 2, Week 2
- Form time/Period 1: Intermediate Boys & Senior Girls – 4km, Snr. Boys – 6km
- Period 2: Junior Boys & Girls, Intermediate Girls (all 3km)
- Where – Start Point: ŌTC grandstand
- How do I enter: A google form will be emailed to you at the start of term 2. Alternatively, here is the link: https://forms.gle/XcZnnr7VkrAYmoUt5 Entries close – Friday 3rd May – 3.20pm
- Route: Maps are in the google form
Swimming Sports:
- When: Friday 10th May – Term 2, Week 2,
- Where: Ōtūmoetai Pool – 8.45-12.30pm
- How do I enter: A google form will be emailed to you at the start of term 2. Alternatively here is the link: https://forms.gle/3AaELDmD56QV7G2k7 Entries close – Friday 3rd May – 3.20pm
- EVENT OPTIONS –
- 1 & 2 length – freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly & backstroke
- 4 length medley
- 6 & 8 length freestyle
- You must enter a min of 3 and max of 5 events
Homestay Families Wanted
The Great Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Hunt
The annual biosecurity hunt taking place now offers families a free activity to do these holidays. There are heaps of cool prizes to be won and loads to learn about protecting what we love, our home.
For further information please visit here.
Safer Speeds Around Our School
Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback on a plan to reduce speed limits to 30km/h in our city centre and near schools and some marae to make it easier for people to move around and stay safe.
Some of these reduced speed limits will be in place 24/7, but most will be variable speed limits, which means they will only apply during peak times such as school drop-off and pick-up times.
Sixteen schools in Tauranga already have variable 40km/h speed limits – these are also proposed to change to 30km/h. It may simply be a single road that runs past the school gate, or a slightly wider area that includes high-use areas.
To find out more about the speed management plan and take a survey, visit https://letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/projects/safer-speeds. The survey is open from now until 5pm, Friday 3 May. Council staff will also be out and about at local markets over the next few weekends if you have any questions or would prefer to give your feedback on paper, or in person. Details are on the web page.
