School 60th reunion information

School 60th reunion information

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Join us to celebrate 60 years of all that is Ōtūmoetai College – “Oats”
Friendship, fun, sport, music ,memories and re-connecting with those who have made learning enlighten life for you.
Spread the word and gather your friends for a fantastic day.

31st May 2025 from 8.30am.

Registration has now closed.

DetailsInformation
DateSaturday, 31 May 2025 (King’s Birthday Weekend)
VenueŌtūmoetai College
CaterersBay Venues

PROGRAMME

8:30 AMPick up registration pack. History display in PAC.
9:00 AMPowhiri and Official Welcome. Kapa Haka.
9:45 AMCoffee and Kai.
10:00 AMPhotos by decade.
10:30 AMOpening Speeches in PAC. Principal, past teachers, and students.
11:00 AMTour of school and proposed building plans.
12:00 PMPlanting of the 60th Anniversary tree. Official photograph taken.
12:25 PMPast staff photograph.
12:30 PMLunch and networking. Picnic lunch to be collected from the staffroom. Time to mingle and connect.
1:15 PMMusic performances by school band and drama performance in PAC.
2:00 PMSports games: Netball, volleyball, basketball, touch rugby. Ex-students and staff vs current students.
OR Debate: “How Technology has influenced Education in Aotearoa for the better.”
3:15 PMPast staff afternoon tea in staffroom.
6:00 PMEvening function.  Venue: Mercury Baypark Stadium, Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui.

  • Drinks, refreshments, and nibbles. (Complimentary drink, then cash bar.)
  • Ex-staff and students sharing memories.
  • Dinner.
  • Cutting of the cake by past principals.
  • Performances by school choir and other musical items.
  • Speeches by a past and present student.
  • Closing remarks and recognition of ex-teachers and ex-students’ contributions.
  • Karakia.
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