Matariki Art Competition
Te Ruamano Kōmiti is holding the annual Matariki Art Competition on Wednesday 26th June, 5pm-7pm, in the PAC. Kai (supper) served at 6pm. Come along and vote for your favourite artwork. All welcome.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
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
Junior Play Photos
Two weeks ago our students performed in two different plays over four nights. Over 80 students were involved in the two projects from years 9-13.
Ms Pengelly directed the Junior play “The Cinderella Chronicles” and Mrs Rowe directed the Seniors in “Me, My Selfie & I.”
Senior Play Photos – please click here.
Junior Play Photos are featured below.
The process began in February when all performers took part in auditions and students have been participating in lunchtime, after school and weekend rehearsals ever since. In addition numerous students have been involved behind the scenes, creating props; lighting designs; working on wardrobe; manning F.O.H. and even stage managing the events. We had four virtually full audiences, who were very positive about their experiences.
What a great experience for all concerned. Ka pai to all of our awesome students!
48 Hour Film Making Congratulations
A couple of weeks ago we had five teams of students enter the “VF 48 Hours Competition.” The Bay Of Plenty heats were held on Friday night.
Team “Tsō” is through to the Regional Finals with their film “Run With Me.”
“Tsō” are also nominated for “Best Original Score” with a song written by Conor Rowan and Liliana Smith.
Aadit Tandon from the team “The Dumpster Dent Benders” and Catarina Kingston from “Little Sprinkles” are nominated for “Best Young Performer.”
Four of our five teams have been nominated for best school team. Finals will be held at United Cinemas in Bayfair at 7pm this Friday 14 June.
Congratulations to the members of Tsō:
Director – Sequoia Trass
Writer / Producers – Millie Beech & Layla Sutcliffe,
Writer – Rosa Sharp
Editing and Sound Design – Caitlin Perry, Michi Nakai, Oliver Wilson & Quinn Cave
Starring – Connor Rowan & Liliana Smith
NGĀ MANU KŌRERO 2024
On Friday 7th June, a group of kaiako and students from our school attended the Mataatua me Takitimu ki Tauranga Ngā Manu Kōrero competition that was held at the UoW, Tauranga Campus. Our school kuia Nanny Hiriwa Curnow also came along to support the kaupapa.
We had the following students represent our school as kaikōrero: Kyra Batten, Evelyn Bennett, Hikairo Solomon and Maonga Harrison. We are very proud of them all.
Kia māramahia te ora e te akoranga.
Year 10 Market Day
The weather put it on for the first Market day of the year with the year 10’s!
It was a successful day for all Year 10 Commerce students on the 7th June. They were able to showcase all their hard work and planning in the creation of their businesses. They demonstrated grit, teamwork and perseverance to bring their ideas to life.
Ōtūmoetai College Choir
Yesterday Mrs Hitchock and Mr Bodman took our school choir to perform in the regional secondary schools choral festival, the Big Sing, which was held at the Holy Trinity Church in Tauranga.
A large number of these students were new to the choir this year and they have worked hard to learn the repertoire and develop their choral technique. They performed extremely well and represented our school beautifully.
Choir Members: Iro Angell, Kiriama Angell, Sciennaj Belcher, Dani Brewerton, Mezhy Mei Cabalhin, Arthena Caibiran, Keisha Canete, Lucy Dibble, Indie-Rose Dwyer-Vianello, Oscar Downard, Alice Gardiner, Tiana Guy, Rhys Hopcroft, Izzy Iacano, Hugo Joyce, Ollie Joyce, Abby King, Alafair Korohina, Hettie MacLean, Chloe Murphy, Olivia Pelham, Hayden Pennell, Leni Russell, Liliana Smith, Takara Smith, Shya Stapleton, Rachel Stevens, Aadit Tandon, Talia Tipper, Scarlett Waterhouse, Elliot Watts and Charlotte Willacy.
Dance Competition Results
We had a fun and successful competition at Mount College yesterday. All troupes competed in their 12 years and over genre groups and were fantastic!
Jazz 3rd
Contemporary 2nd
Hip Hop Mega 2nd
Hip Hip Junior 3rd
Most exciting was Klarion Janes (pictured right) winning the best choreography award – this was competing against other dance studio teachers.
New Art Mural
Our latest mural has now been installed on the outside wall of the art block for all to enjoy.
Thank you to Mr Thomas for framing & varnishing, and our Property Team for their help.
The Visual Arts Committee organised and put it all together ready to go up. This features amazing art from two year 10 classes.
