Evolocity – Electric Vehicle Competition
Harman Singh Kalsi and Conrad McIntyre, both year 13 Technology hard materials students, entered the 2025 Evolocity competition electric vehicle build challenge.
This is a part of their L3 Technology assessment, with their brief being to design and build a car that met the specifications of the standard class they entered. The race day was held at Kartsport in Hamilton.
Unfortunately some wet conditions limited the number of drag races held and the boys experienced some technical issues with the drivetrain, which they were able to rectify.
While this did affect their overall placing, they still managed to win the overall performance category, which was the combination of the drag race, timed slalom course and an energy efficiency run.
This was a good effort and recognition of the many hours invested into designing and building the car.
Both Conrad and Harman were excellent ambassadors for Ōtūmoetai College. Well done.
Design Your Own Helmet Competition 2026
The Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty Council are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Design Your Own Helmet Competition is officially open!
Earlier this year, five talented Tauranga students were surprised when their winning helmet designs were brought to life and presented to them while filming a video about the importance of wearing a helmet. You can check out the highlights here:
Now it’s your turn to get creative! Entries close on Friday, 27 February 2026, so there’s plenty of time to unleash those artistic skills and road safety smarts.
If you are interested in creating and entering CLICK HERE for the Entry Form.
Asthma Check-ups – FREE
Annalise Thomas, Respiratory Nurse at Te Manu Toroa, is working with high schools to tautoko rangathai with respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Please get in touch if you are interested, email: A.Thomas@temanutoroa.org.nz
Measles Cases in Aotearoa
Recent measles cases linked to overseas travel have been reported in Te Tai Tokerau and Queenstown. Cases were active in the community while infectious and there is a risk of measles circulating there, and more widely in Aotearoa.
Points to share with parents, caregivers and the school community:
- Measles is very contagious and can make people of any age very sick.
- Watch for measles symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and a blotchy rash.
Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand – Health New Zealand
- If anyone in your whānau has measles symptoms keep them home and contact a doctor or Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116.
- Vaccination is the best protection from measles. Check all whānau are immunised.
Measles immunity – Health New Zealand
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine – Health New Zealand
- Anyone closely exposed to measles who has not received two MMR vaccinations cannot attend their school | kura for at least eight days.
