Otahuhu College Newsletter
Friday 22 June 2018
From our Principal Today we begin three days of Assessments across the school. Year 9 and 10 students have 2‐hour Exams in their core subjects and Senior students a combination of Exams, Workshops and/or Assessments. Sitting school Exams as a Year 9 and 10 student allows students to begin to develop successful routines around setting goals, exam preparation, exam behaviour and self‐review. These routines can then be refined to improve student performance in externals when they reach the Senior school. It has been great to walk around the school this week and see students engaging in the goal setting and preparation phase with all of their teachers! Good luck to all concerned!
Over the next two weeks we will be promoting two exciting new events on the school Calendar. Firstly, on Thursday 5th July we have a University Evening here at the College where students and families can learn about the different programs available across Universities in New Zealand. Secondly, during the school holidays, we have a University Week where students can experience what it is like to be in a lecture theatre here at school. All Year 11, 12 & 13 students would benefit greatly from attending these events.
It was with immense pride that we found out on Friday last week that Ms. Cornforth (HOD Science) has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. This scholarship allows highly accomplished New Zealand Secondary school teachers to participate in intensive professional development in the United States of America. Ms. Cornforth (middle of the back row) headed down to the Beehive in Wellington earlier this week to receive her award. The last Otahuhu College recipient was Mr. Owen Boscawen whom was Principal of the College from 1972‐1985! Well done Ms. Cornforth, well deserved!
Take a look of this clip from 1939 of an Otahuhu College Sports Day! Times have definitely changed! https://ngataonga.org.nz/collections/catalogue/catalogue‐item?record_id=65898
Enjoy the weekend!
Kia Tamatane!
Mr. Roberts (Acting Principal).
Important Dates 25 June Assessments 26 June Senior Assessments – No School for Juniors 28 June Otahuhu Music Festival ‐ rehearsal 3 July Otahuhu Music Festival ‐ matinee 4 July Otahuhu Music Festival ‐ performance 4&5 July Performing Arts Roadshow 5 July University Evening Our Commitments Our commitment is to be respectful Address teachers as Miss or Sir Wear correct uniform Keep our school clean Chewing gum in the bin Curriculum and Study News Health and Physical Education Department
Drowning prevention has returned to Otahuhu College in term 2 to speak to all the year 10 Physical Education classes for one lesson. The talk involved videos, discussions and demonstrations around safety at the beach, fishing, boating and safe entries and exits from water. I encourage parents and caregivers to talk to their children about what was learnt in class as some valuable knowledge was passed on to students. YEAR 13 ECONOMICS GROUP A group of Year 13 Economic students were invited to Kings College last Friday to hear Terry Gould; lawyer and successful business man talk about what motivates him and contributes to his success. He discussed the changing business environment thanks to technology and stressed the importance of students having a career in an area of interest. Thank you to the Kings College Phillips Society for inviting us and suppling us with lunch.
Sports News SPORTS DRAW FOR THE WEEK ENDING 24th JUNE 2018
DAYS TEAMS VS VENUE TIME MONDAY GIRLS RUGBY WBD WBD WBD 18/06 SNR BOYS SOCCER TAMAKI OC LOWER 4.00PM SNR GIRLS SOCCER EDGEWATER FIELD 4.00PM OC LOWER FIELDS TUESDAY U19 BOYS BASKETBALL AORERE BRUCE PULMAN 4.15PM 19/06 5
WEDNESD 1st XIII RUGBY LEAGUE AVONDALE AVONDALE 4.00PM AY 20/06 SNR BOYS SOCCER JNR BOYS SOCCER ORMISTON OC LOWER 4.00PM SANCTA MARIA FIELDS 4.00PM OC LOWER FIELDS THURSDA U17 GIRLS BASKETBALL AUCK 7TH DAY BRUCE PULMAN 4.15PM Y 5 21/06
SATURDA 1ST XV TAMAKI TAMAKI 12.00PM Y U15 MANGERE OC PAVILION 9.15AM 23/06 U14 BLUE ONEHUNGA OC PAVILION 9.15AM
NETBALL GAMES Y9 A BARADENE COURTS 14 9.40AM Y9 B PARNELL COURT 6 9.40AM Y9 C DIOCESAN COURT 27 9.40AM Y10 A HOWICK COURT 22 8.00AM Y10 B ONE TREE HILL COURT 11 8.00AM SNR A ST KENTS COURT 3 12.10PM SNR B S.C.C COURT 6 11.20AM SNR C PARNELL COURT 18 11.20AM SNR D GLENDOWIE D COURT 20 12.10PM
Soccer Team
Senior Girls Soccer played against Edgewater 2‐0 Loss 1st Xl Soccer Boys played against Tamaki on Monday and came away with the win 10‐0, they also played on Wednesday against Ormiston and won again 2‐0 1st Xlll Rugby League Boys played a tough game against Avondale and fell short with a 10‐12 loss, boys are improving every game and are building towards Nationals. Boys Basketball played against Aorere it was a close game but they came away with the win 28‐26 Girls Basketball Played against Auckland 7th Day Adventist and came away with the win 17‐20 Rugby
1st XV rugby have had their fourth straight win against a spirited Mt Roskill Grammar team 39‐5. They currently sit fourth on the points table and have given themselves every opportunity to make the playoffs at the end of the year with only 4 games remaining in the season before semi‐finals. Under 15 rugby continue to grow from strength to strength each week and had a resounding victory over Pukekohe College 44‐0 and remain at the top of their pool unbeaten. Our under 14 boys have had some much needed help from former 1st XV players wo are currently playing for the Papatoetoe Premiers and managed to pull off a 17 all draw against De La salle College. Girls rugby played a much needed 2nd game against Papatoetoe High School but going down late in the game 33‐29. This week our 1st XV take on Tamaki College who only sit 2 points behind them in fifth place and this could be the game that decides who will remain in the top 4.Both our U14s and under 15s will be at home see our weekly draw for details.
Arts and Culture News MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The past two weeks have been eventful for the music department and we are very proud of our students achievements. On Friday 15 June, we had our Doubt it band (Paul Tautiaga, Barry Lemalu and Isaac Puna) featuring Bellatina Ekeroma and Basimi Kafoa on vocals, perform at the Rockquest Regional Finals at Auckland Girls Grammar against 13 other schools. We are honoured to have won the Best Vocals award. Then on Saturday 16 June, we had the heats for Tagata Beats, also held at Auckland Girls. Our Doubt it band featuring Demian Nemoa and Isaac Uelese on rap vocals performed their original piece entitled, 'Chip‐ins' which got them through to the Regional Finals which is on Saturday 23 July, again at Auckland Girls Grammar.
We have also started our rehearsals for the giant Otahuhu Music Festival featuring approximately 140 choir students from Otahuhu Intermediate, Otahuhu Primary, Panama Road, Fairburn Primary and St Joseph's school. Our band members lead by Mr Tapueluelu are our Doubt it band Paul Tautiaga, Barry Lemalu‐Nofoaiga and Isaac Puna and our conductor is Ms Harford. This event will take place in Week 10, Wednesday 4 July, 7pm at the Otahuhu College School Hall. Tickets can only be purchased from each of the Primary schools as there are no door sales.
The music department has also revived short lunchtime concerts, starting today. These will be every 2 or 3 weeks and feature 3 to 4 items each time from our music students at all year levels. For now, they will be a small gathering in S2, Mr Tapueluelu's room. Today we saw the talents of Y13 Latu Savelio performing, 'Budapest' on the trombone accompanied by Paul, Isaac, Conrad and Barry. And Y11's Rosenberg Lavea and VJ Sua performing, 'Chivalry is dead' accompanied by Taufa. Thanks to everyone that attended.
University News
UNIVERSITY EVENING: Thursday 5th July, 6:00 –8:30pm
Otahuhu College is proud to host our very first University Evening.
This evening is a great opportunity for students/parents to learn more about the different programmes available at Universities, across New Zealand.
The evening will start with an expo in school hall, where different Universities, Polytechs, support services and scholarship providers, will be on site to answer any general questions.
From 6:30pm, we will be hosting presentations from different programmes. This will be your chance to learn more about programmes, more importantly meet the academics from Universities. The programme for evening is available online on student website.
It is highly encouraged all students in Year 11, 12 and 13 attend evening. Well junior students/parents are more than welcome to attend. Evening will provide students and parents more detailed information about each programme. For a copy of the programme for evening please click link below
https://otahuhucollege.school.nz/careers‐programme/
free to contact Tali Leaumoana on 021 251 1803 or [email protected]
University Scholarships
Please see table below for current University scholarships that are now open for students to apply. It is important students submit application for scholarships at least a week before end date.
Each University/scholarship will have different requirements. It is important for students to start preparing for scholarships now.
First week of school holidays, Tali will be available to work with students in applying for scholarships/universities.
University Open Date Closing Date Waikato University Open NOW August 31st Victoria University Open NOW September 15th
Library News Matariki: Friday 15th ‐ 24th June
We are celebrating Matariki in our library. Matariki signals the Maori New Year. It is a time of renewal & celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster or the Seven sisters. Check out links that share stories of Matariki and how our community are celebrating the Maori New Year and traditional Maori culture Matariki star facts ‐ https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover‐collections/read‐watch‐ play/maori/matariki‐maori‐new‐year Matariki Fesitival 2018 ‐ http://www.matarikifestival.org.nz/
Get Lit Book Club We meet once a week (Thursday lunchtime) with Suzie from Mangere East Library. This term our group have been reading 'Everything, everything' by Nicola Yoon and plan to watch the movie at Mangere East Library Thursday 5th July.
Upcoming Events/Club meetings 02‐06 Jul: Lip Sync Library Battle Mon 25th & Mon 02nd: Chess Club Thur 28th & Thurs 5th: Get Lit Book Club