Dance Competition Success
Our Troupes have been competing in various competitions over the past 3 weekends.
We had various placings at TPAC Baycourt Theatre – during the middle weekend of the school holidays.
We did take out the Trophy for the Top Secondary School.
The following weekend was the DEC competition, where both our troupes placed 2nd in their categories.
Last Saturday was the Vortex Competition. Our Lyrical took out 2nd and 3rd placings while Jazz placed Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended.
Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Company
By Year 12 student Aadit Tandon
The process of becoming part of this company began last year, through a competition involving over 5000 students from across the country. Through a series of competitions, courses and workshops, the top 24 had been selected. I was fortunate enough to be one of them.
The trip was 3 weeks long, the main goal being performing on the historic Globe stage in London. We rehearsed our show, Romeo and Juliet, where I had the opportunity to play Romeo. As well as that, we took part in countless workshops with industry professionals working at the globe or with the West End, not only expanding my horizons in Shakespeare but the performing arts overall.
We also were able to immerse ourselves within the arts and culture in London and Stratford Upon Avon, where we could learn the history behind Shakespeare and truly appreciate the piece we were honoured to perform.
The Young Shakespeare Company experience truly opened my eyes as to just how many avenues there are with pursuing the arts as a career, and has re-shaped me as not only a performer, but a person.
Environment Committee Op Shop
Do your teenage children have clothes they no longer fit/ need or want?
They can take the clothing to their form teacher and put it in the Pink Bag they have. Clean clothing in good condition is accepted. Underwear to be left at home please.
The collection will continue for a couple of weeks.
The Op Shop will be on Thursday, the 14th August.
The money raised will be added to a growing fund – raising money for Project Jonah. This will help buy equipment to use to help stranded whales.
Ōtūmoetai College Rowing Car Wash Fundraiser – 2 & 3 August
Girls on Ice Expedition 12-22 January 2026
- Empowering young women to lead and succeed through field science, art, and outdoor exploration.
- Tuition-free expedition to Mt Ruapehu, for girls who will be 15 or 16 years old in January 2026.
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions and the Antarctic Research Centre at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington are happy to announce our third expedition and welcome applications from students throughout New Zealand.
Girls on Ice offers secondary school-aged girls the opportunity to join scientists, outdoor specialists and artists on mountain expeditions within NZ. The expedition is free, and all gear is provided.
- Read more about the programme and apply on the website here
- Watch our 2025 expedition video on You Tube
- Applications close August 17
