Art/Nature – Group Art Show
This is an exciting collaboration between a group of talented NZ artists who have created their works on a unique canvas – macrocarpa skateboards.
These skateboard wall hangings are extra special. Manufactured by Paper Rain in Mount Maunganui using macrocarpa timber sourced from a small planting in Marlborough. We cut, sand and engrave these for the artists who take them and create their magic. The end result is a unique, one-off piece of artwork.
Congratulations to the only secondary school students to be involved!
‘Patience’ by Zac Baveystock
“This painting depicts one of the most important aspects of life for both humans and animals, patience. The clock paired with the kingfisher symbolises the time we spend waiting for the right moment, as the kingfisher is known to patiently wait for the perfect timing to dive and catch its prey. This painting was created in the aim to portray a metaphor which joins the bridges between human and animals. I have chosen this because my yr 13 art board theme is an analysis of our perception of animals and the effects they can have on both the animal and ourselves”.
‘Bathed in light’ by Tay Collinson
“In light she is receiving, hopeful and open. In its absence she is in mourning. I have used monochrome oil paints and gold leaf to express how easily our emotions are influenced by lighting. The defining aspect of ‘bathed in light’ is the light, not the woman. My folio board will be a continuation of this analysis on lighting, using it as a tool to express emotion”.
‘Salary?’ by Lucy Couston
“Why is food so expensive? This celery/salary piece is the start of my exploration into the disparity in food prices in Aotearoa New Zealand, a theme I will expand on for my Y13 painting portfolio. Following in the tradition of still life, I use acrylic paint to capture the detail, light, shadows and reflections of a variety of unexpected objects, looking at them with new eyes”.
Kura Kai Seeking Support
Ōtūmoetai College proudly supports Kura Kai, a charitable trust that lives the value of manaakitanga (generosity and care for others), with the simple kaupapa of “Whānau cooking for Whānau”. To find out more about Kura Kai, click here.
We need help and are interested to hear from members of our Ōtūmoetai College whānau who want to support our efforts to “Care for our Community”.
Ways to get involved:
- Supply ingredient items for meals
- Supply homemade ready-made freezer meals for our Kura Kai freezer. We provide the foil containers, you cook the kai.
Please get in touch with us at kurakai@otc.school.nz to discuss ways to contribute that suits you. All assistance, big or small, are greatly appreciated. Our Kura Kai freezer is running very low and our aim is to fill it in time for the April holidays.
Drama Success
On Wednesday the 3rd of April two year 11 students took part in our regions Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. Students Aadit Tandon & Alec von Bultzingslowen Newington did fantastic work in representing Ōtumoetai College.
Aadit won the award for “The Best Actor” and also received a direct entrance to the National Shakespeare School Production in Dunedin. If he does well in Dunedin he has the opportunity to be selected to represent New Zealand in London where he would perform in the Globe Theatre.
Young Driver Free Workshop
Young Driver Workshop (FREE) registrations are open here!
This is a free workshop. Improve your knowledge, confidence and skills. Aimed at young road users, aged between 16 and 24, who hold a current learner or restricted driver licence.
Each workshop includes:
- driver behaviour (speed, impairment, restraints, distraction and fatigue awareness)
- a 60-minute one-on-one driving lesson with a certified instructor
- Waka Kotahi NZTA skills to ensure your vehicle is safe and roadworthy
- sharing the road with heavy vehicles and vulnerable road users.
- importance of star safety ratings
For more information contact the Travel Safe School Coordinator travelsafeschools@tauranga.govt.nz
Register below using the link for either of the next workshops on Wednesday the 17th of April at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre (Gordon Spratt Reserve), 80 Alice Way, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa and Thursday the 18th at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Road, Bethlehem.
