NCEA Information Evening

Parents, caregivers and students new to NCEA Levels 1-3, including Year 10 students considering Level 1 - are invited to our NCEA Information Evening on Monday 3 March at 6:30pm in the Orewa College Arts & Events Centre.

Doors open at 6:00pm, with parking available via Gate 1. This is a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of this important qualification.

Attendance - Kamar Issue

Please note any question mark (?) during Interval or Lunch times, does not denote an absence.  This is a know system issue which is being corrected as soon as possible.

BoxFit is Back!

Looking to improve your fitness while learning boxing techniques? Join us for Pad Work, Combos & Fitness sessions.

Sessions include:
Warm-up
Cardio Drills
Boxing Techniques
Strength Training
Cool Down

Every Wednesday lunchtime in the Drama Studio. Open to Years 9-13—please bring your own gloves if possible. See you there!

Thank you to the parents/caregivers who have returned the consent forms (whether consent or non-consent).  Please note that all forms should be returned by Friday 7 March. 
The second vaccination is scheduled for 22 October 2025.

House Party

Our iconic big, whole school, house event is back, Friday 14 March 2025. Remember to apply and pack sunblock, a substantial lunch, plenty of water, a hat and a change of clothing.

• The canteen will be closed and it is a device free day (do not bring any valuables)
• Students may dress up in their house colours (no body paint)
• If the event is changed due to the weather, an email and alert to the schoolbridge app will be sent on Thursday

School will finish early on this day. Information on finishing time and bus schedules will be posted in next week's edition of On the Horizon.

High School Exchanges from Your Education

Open to Y10–Y13 students and parents, the session features experienced staff and returnees sharing details on 2025–2026 destinations. RSVP at www.youreducation.co.nz/next-steps and follow @youreducationexchanges on Instagram for updates!
Friday 7 March, at interval in the Careers Hub (O10) - Your Education will be in school.

Gap Year Volunteering & Info Sessions with New Ventures Worldwide

We offer a range of overseas volunteering placements, with the following three being particularly popular with New Zealand students.

To help your students explore their options, we’re running free 15-20 min Zoom info sessions for each programme, followed by a live Q&A with our Programme Managers.  Please click here for each session information.    New Ventures Website.

STAR Courses - April Holiday Applications

Applications for STAR courses during the upcoming April holidays will open later this week! Stay tuned to the Daily Notices for more details.

Course Schedule:

• Intro to Tourism - 14 & 15 April
• Digital Security (Year 12 & Y13 Only) - 15,16 & 17 April
• ITC Flight Attending - 16 & 17 April
• Animal Care - 17 April
• Networking  (Year 12 & Y13 Only) - 22,23 & 24 April
• Barista (NZ School of Food & Wine) - 16 & 17 April
• Cooking 101 - 22,23 & 24 April
• Mocktails- 14,15 & 16 April

Open to Year 11-13 Students.
Visit the Careers Hub to request a permission Google Form to be sent home.
Ensure you can attend all dates for your chosen course before applying.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Orewa College partners with the wellbeing team from GoodSpace Schools to create an integrated, personalised response to the wellbeing needs of our school. This includes completing confidential wellbeing check-ins with students. We will be offering this survey to all Year 13 students in term 1. Since wellbeing has many facets, improving students’ wellbeing in schools requires a whole-school approach and takes into account emotional, physical, social and societal needs. Orewa College is continually striving for a school community that embodies the principles of Manaaki; a school whānau that takes care of each other.  

We want to reassure students and whānau that information is held confidentially by the guidance counselling team. Although encouraged, student participation in the survey is optional. The data collected is used to tailor support programs and resources to address the specific needs of each year group.

We have found the survey to be a huge benefit last year and as a result of these surveys, we were able to reach out and support at-risk students as well as engage with students who requested follow-up support.

 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

Goodspace Information for Parents - click here.

Landfall Young Writers Competition - Closes 31 March 2025

The creative essay can literally be about anything - from generative AI to Billie Eilish, from the climate crisis to your preferred style of Doc Marten. It might be informative, meditative, uplifting, or enraged.

The competition is open to anyone in Aotearoa aged 16-25. Entries close 31 March 2025. 
The winner will receive $1500 and a year’s subscription to Landfall. The winning essay will also be published in Landfall 249: Autumn 2025.  Full details here.