Smokefree Rock Quest Update
The Rock Quest Bay of Plenty heat has wrapped up and the results are below.
Every act wrote and performed an original song, and the Ōtūmoetai acts represented our school in the most amazing way!
Performers:
SOLO/DUO
Rachel Stevens
Taska Kemp-Green
Bri Greig Merrett
Bebe Campbell
Aisha Scott
Kaitlyn Napier
BANDS
Lexey Walker, Lucy Dibble, Ryan Paxie, Zen Miyanami
Nathan Murray, Rhys Tinnion, David Choi, Enika Daisley, William Dunn
Fletcher Harbutt, Tyler Sainty, Mitchell Shannon
Byron Whitehead, Damian Mazzuti, Levi Shepherd
Ollie Joyce, Hugo Joyce, Harry Mills, Oscar Downard
Liliana Smith, Ethan Cleave, Oliver Wilson, Connor Rowan
The performances were great! Wish them well as the students below prepare for the Regional Finals on Friday 21st June, 7.00pm at Totara St Live.
Solo-duo 2nd Place: Bebe Campbell and Aisha Scott
Bands now performing at the regional final:
Blah Blah Uh Huh Boo Hoo – Zen Miyanami, Lexey Walker, Ryan Paxie, Lucy Dibble
bloody overalls – Fletcher Harbutt, Mitchell Shannon, Tyler Sainty
quann – David Choi, Enika Daisley, Nathan Murray, Rhys Tinnion, Will Dunn
Cool Beanz – Damian Mazzuti, Byron Whitehead, Levi Shepherd
Academic Mentoring Information
Dear Whanau, Parents and Caregivers,
We would like to introduce ourselves as the Mentoring Committee leaders for 2024.
Our committee’s role is to support students who would like assistance with their learning. We tutor across all subjects, with the help of our senior mentors.
The mentoring will be done using an appointment-based system, meaning students can be tutored at a time that suits them (before school, lunch, or after school). Students can also choose to be tutored individually or in groups.
To book an appointment, email mentoring@otc.school.nz with the subject, form class, availability, and grade the student wants to achieve.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us using the email above.
Best Regards,
Charlie Minshall, Charles Anderson, Beatrice Proverbs, Reuben Lightfoot & Phillipa Woodward (Deputy Principal)
Pink Shirt Day
“Today, we are observing Pink Shirt Day, a special day dedicated to raising awareness about bullying. By wearing pink, we’re coming together to show that we stand against bullying and support a kinder, more inclusive environment.
Let’s use today as an opportunity to reflect on our actions and how we can contribute to making our school a safer and more welcoming place for everyone. Remember, kindness starts with us!”
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.
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!
