Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kei aku whakateitei ki te whenua, kei aku whakatamarahi ki te rangi. Tēnā koutou katoa e rāmemene mai nei i runga i te kaupapa kotahi. Nau mai haere mai ki te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. E kī ana te kōrero e tautoko ana i tēnei kaupapa motuhake, whiua ki te ao, whiua ki te rangi, whiua ki ngā iwi katoa, kaua rawatia e tukua e, kia memeha e.

To our esteemed audience, gathered from far and wide, we celebrate as we gather here for the common purpose.  Welcome to Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori language week).  The words to support this special occasion, take it (Māori language) to the world, take it to the sky, take it to all the people, not allowing it to fade away.

A special welcome to Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.  This week is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate and promote the richness of the Māori language and culture within our school community.  At Orewa College we are encouraging everyone to get involved this week by engaging with Māori language and cultural activities, helping to ensure that our traditions and language continue to thrive.

I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge our Year 7 and Year 8 students who participated in the AIMS tournaments in Tauranga last week.  It was inspiring to witness their positive contributions and dedication to their respective sports.  We saw some incredible successes, and it’s a testament to the hard work and commitment of our students and their coaches.  Well done to all involved.

This week is a significant one for our senior students as they undertake their Grading Exams. These exams are an important step in their preparation for NCEA.  I wish all our students the very best of luck.  However, as we know, success comes not just from luck but from hard work, dedication, and thorough preparation.  Let’s support our students as they give their best effort during this crucial time.

Lastly, I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to our community for your patience and support over the past few weeks as we navigated some challenges with securing relief teachers. Fortunately, we did not have to resort to rostering home students last week, thanks to the efforts of our dedicated staff.  However, as a result we highlighted through the media some of the challenges schools across New Zealand face in engaging quality relief teachers.  In response, the Ministry of Education and the Teaching Council are taking steps to address this issue both in the short and long term.  These actions are part of a broader effort to attract more people to the teaching profession and to address the immediate and long-term needs of our education sector. We hope these provisions will be a positive step forward in supporting our teachers and ensuring the best outcomes for our rangatahi.

Nō reirā, ngā mihi nui ki a koutou mō tō tautoko mō i ō tātou kura,
Thank you once again for your continued support for our school,

Nāku noa, nā,

Wiri Warriner
Tumuaki | Principal
Orewa College

Events / Information

September 2024

Monday 16 September to Friday 20 September - Grading Exams (Years 11-13)
Thursday 19 September - Student Elections Voting Closes
Tuesday 24 September - Sports Prizegiving
Wednesday 25 September - Wearable Arts House Event
Friday 27 September - House Quiz

** Term 3 School Holidays - Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October **

Duke of Ed Hillary Gold Award

SCHOGM 2024

The Student Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (SCHOGM) is an annual two-day flagship event. Where students from different parts of New Zealand come together in the Parliament Building, Wellington, representing a Commonwealth country.  This year, Hannah Babiera and Reya Rawat proudly represented Orewa College, serving as Commonwealth delegates for Mauritius together with teacher Ms Reihana as their chaperone. 

In these two days, we engaged in heated debates and thoughtful discussions to form resolutions on the issues of plastic in the Pacific, climate change, governance, and international developments with all the other delegates.  This experience highlighted the significant role the Commonwealth plays, and the complexities involved in reaching agreements, as each resolution must be accepted by all member nations with respect to the values and interests as a country.

The event also welcomed an array of distinguished speakers, including Royal Commonwealth Society board members, Ms Jan Henderson - the New Zealand diplomat who has held roles as High Commissioner to Barbados and India, as well as Ambassador to Turkey and several other nations, Ms Nancy Liu - the National Party MP, Juliana Lafaialili - the Samoan Deputy High Commissioner, Her Excellency Ms Iona Thomas - the British High Commissioner, and Lieutenant Colonel Martin Dransfield from the New Zealand Defence Force.

We had the privilege of talking with these remarkable leaders, which was a truly inspiring and motivating experience that we will never forget.

We were also able to sit in the debating chambers in the House of Representatives on the last day of the event during Question time and listen to the tribute speeches about the passing of the Kiingitanga, followed by the singing of a closing waiata.

Representing the school at this event was an honour and we hope the future participants will cherish and make the most of this remarkable opportunity, just as we did.
Article by Year 13 students: Hannah Babiera and Reya Rawat

ICAS Competition Success!

The ICAS Competitions have finished for 2024.

45 Year 7 and 8 students took the opportunity to participate in Digital Technologies, English, Science and Mathematics competitions.  Our students have performed exceptionally well, with eight of our students picking up 10 Distinction (top 5%) awards.

Congratulations to the following students:

Mathematics

The ICAS competitions will be open again to Year 7 and 8 students again in 2025.

AIMES Awards - Applications Now Open for 2025!

Cash grants of $3,000 - $30,000 are awarded to individuals to support them in their pursuit of
excellence.

Available to talented North Harbour rangatahi demonstrating EXCELLENCE in the fields of Arts, Innovation (Science & Technology), Music, Education, Sport; and Service to the Community (AIMES).

Criteria includes:

• Demonstration of EXCELLENCE in chosen field (as above)
• Aged between 13 and 25 years old by the closing date (below)
  
• Live, work or train in the North Harbour region
  

Nominations are open now until 5.00pm, Friday 24 January 2025.

Although the application period is lengthy, it is open early to accommodate students applying before their extended exam and holiday period in term four.

PhotoLife - Summer Teams and Sibling Photos

These will take place on Friday 25 October (Term 4 Week 2).  Please see the schedule HERE. Parents/caregivers of siblings please click HERE to make a booking.

Bookings close on Wednesday 25 September 11.30am.

Manaaki Values Awards - Nominate Now!

Seeking nominations for Manaaki Champions.  We are looking for individuals who truly embody our manaaki values: respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect for the environment.

We are calling on parents and our wider school community to have their say on who they believe has made the school community a better place through their actions.  To become a successful recipient of a Manaaki Values Award the nominees will have been judged to have shown:

• Demonstrated leadership on a school issue that enhances the Orewa College community.
  
• Developed a significant initiative which has brought about positive change to school life.
  
• Inspired others through their actions to be viewed as a role model.
  

Here is the nomination form.  You can nominate more than one candidate by filling the form out more than once.

Thank you to our sponsors Northern Union and Hoyts Whangaparāoa.

 Year 9 and 10 Course Selections

Course Selections are open in Week 9 and 10 of Term 3 (Monday 16 - Friday 27 September).

• Please log into the portal in Week 9 and view courses information for 2025.
  
• The Google form will be used for you to make your course selection.  You will be ranking your choices to help us identify the alternative choices in case subjects are full. 
  
• The academic pathway provides students with the opportunity for enrichment in Year 9 or 10.
  
• Have conversations with your whānau and kaiārahi (ILT teacher) in Weeks 8-10 (9 September - 27 September).
  
• Slides 4 and 5 outline the Year 9 and 10 compulsory and optional subject choices.
  
• Please remember to rank your subject choices

Click HERE for the slide presentation.  Schoolpoint Course Selection

Chicago the Musical 2025

Years 9-12 Sign Up Audition sign up will be available from Tuesday 17 September 2024 Look out for QR codes around the school. Look out for information on social media. Any questions please contact Mrs Hilliar or Mrs Searle. Click on the image for video content.

Grading Examinations - Year 11-13 Students

Examinations start on Monday 16 September through to Friday 20 September.

Please CLICK HERE for the Senior Grading Examination Timetable.

Year 11-13 students do not attend regular timetabled classes, they only attend for their
examinations. Instructions for students HERE.

Students must attend examinations in full uniform.  Buses run at normal times.  If students
have an examination which finishes after 3.15pm, they need to organise alternative transport home.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Week (14-21September 2024)

The theme for Te Wiki 2024 is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’. 

Kickstart your Spring Cleaning and Support Orewa College Sports!

Saturday 21 September, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Careers Hub

This week we have the Gateway Interviews for students who have applied to be in this class next year.  All students have been emailed to come in and make an appointment that is convenient for them.  It is pleasing to see so many applications for 2025.

Many students may be looking for part-time jobs over the coming months, MoneyHub is a great place to find comprehensive links to a variety of industries and their application process.  To assist students, our Career Google Classroom has CV templates that students may use.

Sports News - "Off the Bench"

Please CLICK HERE for all upcoming sports events, registrations, draws, results and zone day information.

Model United Nations - UN+Orthodox - 28-30 September

Are you curious about the world you live in and hungry for leadership opportunities?

Then join us for exciting workshops and two fantastic keynote speakers: investigative journalist Paula Penfold and Chief Political Correspondent Tova O'Brien.

Venue: Hobsonville Point Secondary School

Community Notices

For further information and to book please click HERE.

After School VR Club - 16 to 28 September 2024

Support our HBC Youth Centre - Venue: Orewa Arts & Events Centre, Orewa College

Saturday 28 September - Shows at 2.00pm and 7.00pm

North Shore Canoe Club - Learn to Kayak

Groom Wars - Orewa College Arts and Events Centre  12-13 October

Our Sponsors - Proud Supporters of Orewa College