Year 10 Market Day
Last week, our Year 10 students transformed the quad into a buzzing marketplace during lunchtime for their Market Day event. As part of their Commerce course, students worked in teams to produce and sell their own products.
From homemade sweets and fresh drinks to burgers and nachos, there was something for everyone! The creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit on display were truly inspiring. Shoppers from across the school eagerly supported the young entrepreneurs, many of whom sold out within minutes.
Market Day was not only a fun break from routine, but also a valuable hands-on learning experience. Congratulations to all our Year 10 students on a successful and exciting event!
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!, proudly presented by the cast and crew of Ōtūmoetai College, is a fun and exciting story told through the renowned music of ABBA. Coming soon to Baycourt theatre from 19th June to 21st June (including 2 matinee shows).
Get your tickets NOW from Baycourt or via this link.
With dreams of having the perfect wedding, Sophie sets out to invite her father to give her away on her big night. There’s a slight problem…She doesn’t know who he is.
After reading the diary of her secretive mother, Donna, Sophie discovers that there are 3 possible people: Sam, Bill, and Harry. Convinced that she will know which is her father once she meets them, Sophie secretly invites all three to her wedding. However, upon their arrival, she realises it’s not that easy. Can she figure out her father before her wedding night?
40 Hour Challenge – 13-15 June
This weekend, our students are participating in the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. Ōtūmoetai College has been supporting Word Vision for 45 years!
This year, we are raising money to support families in the Solomon Islands. The theme for the 40 Hour Challenge is to go 40 Hours offline.
If you would like to support our students, you can PLEASE DONATE HERE.
Our goal is to raise $8000. We really appreciate your support.
Matariki Art Competition
The annual Matariki Art Competition is on Wednesday the 18th of June, 5.00pm-6.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre.
There are prizes for both junior and senior sections and a People’s choice award. There will be a colouring competition for the tamariki, a remembrance wall, and live entertainment. Kai will be served at 6pm. Open to the public.
Bring the whanau down for a look!
Kapa Haka Dress Rehearsal – 15 June 3.40pm in the PAC
Kia ora e hoa ma
We warmly invite you all to our Kapa Haka dress rehearsal happening this Sunday in the PAC at 3.40pm. Doors will open at 3pm and one of our student leaders, Stevee Knox, will be collecting a koha gold coin donation.
Please come and tautoko our school Kapa Haka group as they will be taking the stage at the Te Haka a Toi – Mataatua me Tākitimu ki Tauranga Secondary School Regional Kapa Haka event on Thursday 19th June, 3.40pm at Mercury Baypark Arena.
Purchase tickets here for 19 June
Ngā mihi nui
Ngā Piki Kōtuku a Ngāti Ranginui
Young Driver Workshop – FREE
School holidays are fast approaching, and Travel Safe Schools are offering two Young Drivers workshops. Registrations are now open.
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’s 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
Register below using the link for either of the next workshops on Wednesday 9th July at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre (Gordon Spratt Reserve), 80 Alice Way, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa and on Thursday 10th July at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Road, Bethlehem.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Travel Safe School Coordinator travelsafeschools@tauranga.govt.nz.
The Big Buddy Group Programme
The Big Buddy Group Programme is launching in Tauranga on August 3rd.
Here is a short video about Big Buddy Group highlighting the great outcomes 2024 participants report about their experience. The programme comes at no cost to whānau however we do need boys registered by June 30th. We currently have just 4 places left.
Please see the link below for further information.
