Junior Model United Nations General Assembly
Last Saturday, Otumoetai College had two teams in the Junior Model United Nations General Assembly event held at Tauranga Girls College. 13 teams from the Bay of Plenty and Western Bay of Plenty were represented.
The issue being debated was The Question of Climate Change. Our teams were Tom Voller and Paige Gerrish as Finland and Zoe Russell, Angus Heays and Catherine Rutherford as Switzerland (all Year 10).
Despite the students having never competed in MUNA before, they worked well together as a team and had a very high standard of public speaking.
After a long day, Finland came 1st Equal, which was an excellent result considering their level of experience compared with the other teams.
Our winning team Tom Voller & Paige Gerrish with Angie Warren-Clark.
Canoe Slalom Have a Go Day - 21 September
Interested in Canoe Slalom or want to find out more?
Have a Go Day will be this Saturday 21st September from 1-4pm at Waimarino (36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem).
This is a no-cost event and all gear is provided by CSBOP. Download information here
To reserve a place email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Matt 022 0700 817.
International Students Waitomo Trip
Last week our International students went to Waitomo to the Glow Worm Caves, mining cave and Otorohanga Kiwi House.
They were really good students and managed to see a few Kiwi (which does not always happen). Well done students and we hope you had a good time.
Fluro Fest Family Event - Sunday 29th September
Fluro Fest - Sunday 29th September – Explore your way to Wellbeing. Come along to this family friendly event at Tay Street Beach Reserve in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week.
We are a Registered SVA Service Award School
What does this mean? Students can log into the SVA website https://service.sva.org.nz/ and start recording any Volunteer / Service hours they complete.
This is a National Award that allows students to log their service. It's FREE, great evidence for CV’s and job or scholarship applications and students are awarded service pins when they reach targets.
5 hours of service earns the MEMBERSHIP pin
35 hours of service earns the BRONZE membership pin
250 hours of service earns the SILVER membership pin
500 hours of service earns the GOLD pin
The Year 10 Launch Team: Rhys Stewart, Jese Somerville, Astrid Parlane, Nadia Harmine have spoken at the Yr 9 and 10 Assemblies.
Any student can come to the library non-fiction room on Tuesday and Thursday in Week 9 and 10 Term 3 to find out more about this opportunity or register and log their hours.
