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.

Details	Information
Date	Saturday, 31 May 2025 (King’s Birthday Weekend)
Venue	Ōtūmoetai College
Caterers	Bay Venues

PROGRAMME

8:30 AM	Pick up registration pack. History display in PAC.
9:00 AM	Powhiri and Official Welcome. Kapa Haka.
9:45 AM	Coffee and Kai.
10:00 AM	Photos by decade.
10:30 AM	Opening Speeches in PAC. Principal, past teachers, and students.
11:00 AM	Tour of school and proposed building plans.
12:00 PM	Planting of the 60th Anniversary tree. Official photograph taken.
12:25 PM	Past staff photograph.
12:30 PM	Lunch and networking. Picnic lunch to be collected from the staffroom. Time to mingle and connect.
1:15 PM	Music performances by school band and drama performance in PAC.
2:00 PM	Sports 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 PM	Past staff afternoon tea in staffroom.
6:00 PM	Evening 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.