Nǐ hǎo jiātíng, Kia ora e te whānau, Welcome to Chinese Language Week, a time for us to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and language of our Chinese community here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As we enter the final week of Term 3, it is a fitting time to reflect on the achievements of our school.  We are currently in the exciting process of selecting our future Manukura (prefects) for 2025.  The calibre of applicants is remarkable, and I am confident that our next generation of leaders will embody and elevate the values of our kura, taking them to new heights.

This year has been filled with noteworthy celebrations.  Our rangatahi have shown outstanding leadership, guiding us through special events and welcoming esteemed guests, such as David Seymour.  We have also taken time to celebrate the achievements of our alumni, like Shaun Johnson, who recently concluded an illustrious career in the NRL with the NZ Warriors. 

Our Open Night was another highlight, where we welcomed families eager to learn about the opportunities Orewa College has to offer.  The feedback we received about our students and staff was humbling.  This term witnessed our first representative at the Ngā Manu Kōrero national speech competition.  Additionally, the strong presence at senior tournament and AIMS weeks was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, whānau and wider community.  Most recently, we celebrated a significant milestone with Year 12 student Anika Pihema making the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ netball team, marking another first for Orewa College.  Once again, these achievements showcase the remarkable dedication of everyone in our school community.

This term, we aimed to enhance awareness of Orewa College's achievements by highlighting and celebrating our successes through new channels.  We launched our official Orewa College Instagram and LinkedIn pages, in the pursuit to drive greater engagement and connection with our community. 

If you have noticed this positive shift, our students and staff would love your support in amplifying our message and being our champions for Orewa College.  You can do this by sharing our success stories on social media, follow our accounts, or leave us a Google Review.  These small actions can have a significant impact in building a stronger connection between Orewa College and our wider community. 

Together, let’s continue to cultivate a sense of pride in our school, working collaboratively to make Orewa College the pride of the district.  Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment this year.  We hope you all enjoy the upcoming holiday break.

Xièxiè,

Wiri Warriner
Tumuaki | Principal
Orewa College

Events / Information

September 2024

Tuesday 24 September - Sports Prizegiving
Wednesday 25 September - Wearable Arts House Event
Thursday 26 September - Year 7 Market Evening
Thursday 26 September - OC Alumni Connect Event
Friday 27 September - House Quiz

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

October 2024

Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October - ARDS Dental Van (Years 7-8)
Monday 21 October - Year 8 HPV2 Vaccinations 
Tuesday 22 October - Performing Arts Senior Awards
Wednesday 23 October - House Winning Day
Friday 25 October - PhotoLife (Summer Teams & Sibling Photos)

A Night to Remember: Gala Concert 2024

OC Alumni Connect - Thursday 26 September

We are delighted to extend an invitation to our very first OC Alumni Connect event.  This special gathering is an opportunity for our alumni to reconnect with old friends and whānau, share memories, and strengthen ties with the Orewa College community.

To ensure we have ample provisions and to confirm your attendance, please RSVP by clicking on the following LINK.

We look forward to seeing you there and making this a memorable evening for all. 

Alumni Shine in Matilda the Musical

Orewa College would like to wish our former students George Keenan Davies and Maxwell Hutton 'Chookas!' as they open Matilda The Musical at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna this week.

George is playing the formidable headmistress, Trunchbull, and Maxwell is a part of the talented ensemble.  The show is Co-Directed by Grant Meese, another former student, and Assistant Stage Managed by Mrs Sarah Searle, one of our teachers. 

Matilda is a multi-award winning musical inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved book and with original songs by Tim Minchin.  It is the winner of over 100 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

With tickets available via Ticketmaster for performances these school holidays, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Music - Year 7 Band for 2025

New students interested in joining our Year 7 Band in 2025 are invited to apply now. 

Students will need to commit to a full two years of instruction and participation.  For further information and to enrol, please click HERE.

Sports Prizegiving - Tuesday 23 September

This event will be held in the Orewa Arts and Events Centre at the college.  Details below:

Year 7 Market Evening - Thursday 26 September - 5.30 to 7.30pm

Location:  Orewa College Arts and Events Centre.

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 - Nominations close Friday 27 September.

Seeking nominations for Manaaki Champions.  We are looking for individuals who truly embody our manaaki values:

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 now open (Monday 23 - Friday 27 September).

• 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).
  
• 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.  Subject Selection Form

Chicago the Musical 2025

Years 9-12 Sign Up 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.

Auckland Regional Dental Service Van - Years 7-8

The ARDS Dental van will be returning to school for one week - Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October.

They will provide free dental check up and treatment for children who are due a consultation.  Students will be called up during class time.

Special Olympics Basketball

On Wednesday 18 September, the 'Orewa College Coast Trotters' competed at the Basketball Special Olympics.  Our team of seven were ready to show our sportsmanship, skills and manaaki led by captain Ben Francis.

Our first game against the Gremlins (Northcote) started fast and continued with some excellent passing, shooting, rebounding and importantly defense!  Pocket rocket Khusboo Heath's evident netball skills made it very difficult for any opponent to get or keep the ball!

Madison Ryan went in for the ball with speed and determination, even hitting the floor in her bid to get the ball.  Shade's dribbling between his legs was his signature move that tricked the opposition!  Team work makes the dream work and we came away with a win.

Going into our second game against Rangitoto, we knew it was going to be tough!  We had been outside practising some drills and we saw they could shoot!  We went into the game with the same optimism and energy as game 1 but alas they were too strong!  Brian Wilson produced some excellent passing and dribbled the ball up the court.  Lincoln Ackerman and Flynn Pitama came on to give a refreshed energy and cranked up the intensity with their positivity.

All in all we had a great time, a win and a loss but more importantly our team represented Orewa College with great manaaki and are really looking forward to the next event, Ten Pin Bowling......bring it on! 

Sports News - "Off the Bench"

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

The Uniform Group Shop - Term 4 Opening Hours

Thursday 26 September 2024 is the last day of trading for Term 3, 2024

Please note that the shop is open for two days in the second week of the school holidays:
 
Thursday 10 October:  3.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday 12 October: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Term 4 Opening Hours consist of two separate date blocks and opening times - click below to view:

Careers Hub

This week we have the last of the universities in for Course Planning for the Year 13 students heading out for next year.  Dates and times are on the Year 13 Google Classroom.
There are still Open Days and opportunities available for students to check out their future pathways - students should keep an eye on the Open Days Calendar on the Careers Google classroom. 

Students can also be looking out for part-time work across the coming months as this does assist with future success in the world of work.  The Ministry of Education has identified seven essential skills that employers look for, also known as soft skills: positive attitude, communication, teamwork, self-management, willingness to learn, thinking skills (problem solving and decision making) and resilience.  A part-time job will teach some of these skills and demonstrate this to employers.

Leah Gates, general manager, employment at the Auckland Business Chamber, says it doesn't matter what the part-time job is. "It's learning to go to work, show up on time, interact with your colleagues and customers". 

Board of Trustees - Student Representative Results

Congratulations to Year 12 student Han Wang who has been elected as the Board of Trustees Student Representative.

CLICK HERE to view the Declaration of the BOT Student Election Results.

Technology visit from Kane's Burger Club

This week our Level 2 and 3 Hospitality Technology students welcomed Kane Donaldson - founder and owner of Kane's Burger Club to come and share his kōrero.

Kane gave an incredibly insightful (and delicious) talk about taking the plunge to open your own business, navigating owning a restaurant in the economy of social media, the rise of smash burgers, and how he walked his journey from discovering the science of burgers during the COVID lockdowns, to now owning a successful burger restaurant.

Our students had a lot to take away, and we are so excited to be able to share guests of this calibre with them here at Orewa College. 

A huge tautoko to Kane from us for donating his time to our ākonga (and cooking a delicious lunch for our Technology kaiako) 

Senior International Student Experiences

During the grading exam week, senior international students not taking NCEA exams embarked on several educational day trips to explore our local environment.

They visited Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, Auckland Museum, and Tree Adventures.  

Despite the rain on Friday, the group volunteered with Auckland Council, planting sand dunes at Te Muri Regional Park - a contribution that was highly appreciated.

Reminder: Term 3 School Holidays

The college is closed from Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October for the Term 3 school holidays.

We wish our staff, students and whānau a safe and happy holiday.

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

Confiscated and Lost Property

Lost Property
Please encourage your child to check the lost property cupboard in student reception if they have lost an item.

Lost Property - Valuables
If your child has lost valuable property (e.g. phones, jewellery, ear pods etc) please send them to Admin Reception to check the Register.   Any unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of the year.

Confiscated Jewellery / Items (not phones)
For items such as jewellery that have been confiscated during the term, students may collect these from Admin Reception on the last day of term.

Fully Funded Outward Bound Courses - Students with Disabilities

Enrolments are now open for the following Outward Bound courses for secondary school students with disabilities.  Places are filled on a first come, first served basis.

These courses are fully funded.  The only cost to students is getting a pre-course medical done by a GP and getting themselves to and from Picton where the courses start and finish.

Our Adapted courses range from 6-8 days and are based in the Marlborough Sounds. Students build confidence, independence, and make new friends through activities such as sailing, waka ama, ropes course, and camping.

For further information and to enrol, please click HERE.

Performing Arts - Visits to Primary Schools

Week 10 (Monday 23 September) kicks off Orewa College's Performing Arts Primary School visits.

We want to extend a big thank you to Ahutoetoe for hosting us today. Our student leaders put on performances and led workshops, which the students later shared with each other.

We are excited for the rest of the week ahead.  Check out the video content below:

Community Notices

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

Saturday 28 September - Shows at 2.00pm and 7.00pm

Phoenix Belly Dance - Join our belly dance classes for every BODY! 

Tuesday evenings at 5.00pm in the Dance Room at Orewa College. Term 4 starts 15 October.

Our classes are focused on fitness, fun, and education of the movements, history and culture of Middle Eastern Dance.  Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram

Linku2 School Holiday Information and Ideas

Check out heaps of great school holiday programmes and fun family activities you can get up to this holidays - no need for bored kids this holidays!!  Click HERE for full details and links.

NZ Alopecia - Conference and Kids Camp 2025

Haka Stand as a Nation - Eden Park Saturday 29 September 4.30pm

Website  |  FAQ's   |  Performance by Six 60!

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