Building Resilience with Guest Speaker Jake Bailey
We’re excited to invite you to an inspiring evening talk featuring guest speaker Jake Bailey!
Join us on Monday, May 13th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the Ōtūmoetai College Performing Arts Centre (PAC) as Jake shares his powerful message on resilience and overcoming challenges.
About Jake Bailey:
Jake is a motivational speaker who has overcome immense adversity. Diagnosed with cancer in 2015, he embarked on a journey to understand resilience and how to navigate difficult times. Since then, he has shared his insights with over 85,000 people across the globe, empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Matariki Art Competition
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau
Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Celebrate the rising of the lord of the sky
Celebrate the rising of the New Year
Ōtūmoetai College will be holding a Matariki Art Competition on Wednesday 26th June. Are you an artist? Passionate photographer? A strong weaver or carver? Show us your talent and showcase your mahi. All ākonga are welcome to compete.
We look forward to celebrating Matariki with you! Mānawatia a Matariki!
Talented examples above showcasing mahi.
Dance Day with Footnote Dance Company
On Wednesday the 1st of May all of our Senior Dance students had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside members of Footnote Dance Company.
The students spent the morning learning a variety of contemporary techniques and routines by participating in 4 workshops.
They then worked alongside full time company performers Veronica ChengEn Lyu and Airu Matsuda to create a dance work around WATER which will be performed in our Student Assessment Showcase in week 10, Term 2. Each student will gain 4 credits for their performance.
The day finished with a Q n A session with Veronica, Airu and former student Deija Vukona who has recently completed an internship dancing with Footnote.
What an incredible experience for our students!
Outward Bound Scholarship – Recipients
Two Year 12 Ōtūmoetai College students, Essence Soper and Mikaere Wilson, were awarded a scholarship to attend the Tangaroa Outward Bound course from the 5th to 25th of May in Anakiwa, Marlborough.
We wish them all the best and can’t wait to hear about their experience upon their return.
Above: Essence Soper (3rd from right) and Mikaere Wilson (4th from right, standing).
STEM Speaker Series – Interested in Tech & Creativity?
Come and meet innovators, who are experts in tech and using design and creativity to create uniqueness. Gain insights into their creative processes, learn about groundbreaking projects, and discover the future of innovation. There is so much diversity when it comes to working in technology and with this event we want to showcase that being creative and thinking outside the box are skills that are valuable when working in tech.
It is the perfect event for high-school and university students to get inspired and meet role models but also for adults that are eager to explore the possibilities in tech.
$5 for adults, FREE for students. Grab your ticket now at stemwana.nz
Youth Fest 2024 – 25 May
YouthFest is going to rock out The Historic Village in Tauranga on Saturday 25th of May, from 1pm to 4pm.
This event, held in honour of Youth Week, is a vibrant showcase of local talent, creativity, and community spirit. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to enjoy and participate in a variety of activities, including live music from talented college bands and young musicians from around our region.
There will also be market stalls featuring innovative products and crafts by young local entrepreneurs.
It’s a day filled with inspiration, entertainment, and fun, under the theme “We may not have it all together, but together we have it all” – a celebration of unity and collective potential.
Free tickets are available here
We hope to see you there, embracing the spirit of Youth Week and adding to the collective energy of our community!
Second Hand Uniforms
The 2nd Hand Uniform Shop at Shed 1 will be open every Wednesday lunchtime (from 8th May) during Term.
Black jackets (old style with hoods) and green jerseys are available.
