Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Orewa, Nau mai haere mai ki te wiki tuatekau, ko te wiki whakamutunga o tēnei wāhanga. Welcome to week 10, the final week of this term.

Last week, we had the privilege of participating in the Matariki Festival at Whangaparāoa College, a collaborative event dedicated to celebrating the Māori New Year. The occasion featured captivating performances from a variety of schools. Orewa College had five groups perform on the day: Kapa Haka Teina (Middle School), Hapa Haka Tuakana (Seniors), the Female Pasifika Group, the Fijian Bati Group, and our Hibiscus Tuakana combined. It was a remarkable day that attracted a strong attendance from whānau and the wider community, including supporting schools such as Kaipara College, Mahurangi College, and Dilworth School. Orewa College will assume the responsibility of hosting this event in 2025.

Looking ahead to Term 3, there are several key events that warrant early notification. Early in Term 3 we will begin the course selection process for 2025, a crucial opportunity for families to discuss their child's educational pathway and make informed course selections.

Midway through Term 3, we eagerly anticipate our annual sporting fixtures for Senior Tournament Week and AIMS Week (Year 7 and 8). These events are always highly anticipated and deeply cherished by our local community; students, staff, and families alike. 

Lastly, at the conclusion of Term 3, we will be conducting our Grading Exams for Orewa College. These examinations are pivotal for our students, providing them with valuable experience in NZQA assessments, providing our students with opportunities to test their subject knowledge, planning abilities, and time management skills under real exam conditions.

In closing, I extend my best wishes to all our students, staff, whānau, and the wider Orewa College community for a safe and enjoyable break during the upcoming Term 2 holiday break.

Nāku noa, nā,


Wiri Warriner
Tumuaki | Principal
Orewa College

Events / Information

July 2024

Monday 8 July to Friday 19 July - Term 2 School Holidays
Monday 22 July to Thursday 1 August - ARDS Dental Van (Years 7-8)
Thursday 25 July - Year 7 Boostrix Vaccination (Catch Ups)

Achievers Celebration

The Achievers Celebration will be on Tuesday 30 July 2024.  Parents/caregivers and students will be invited in Term 3, Week 1.

North and South Trust and Muldoon's Irish Bar Support Orewa College AIMS Teams and Individuals for Prestigious Tournament

Last week, our Orewa College AIMS Sport teams and individual competitors received thrilling news: our funding application to the North and South Trust, supported by Muldoon's Irish Bar, has been approved.

This grant marks a significant milestone as it will substantially alleviate the financial burden for our teams and students attending the renowned AIMS week long Tournament in Tauranga this September.

The AIMS Tournament stands as a pinnacle event in the National and International Intermediate Schools sporting calendar, attracting over 390+ schools and 12,500+ competitors from across New Zealand and overseas for a week of sports. However, participation in such a prestigious event often entails considerable costs, and lots of fundraising to be had, which can pose challenges for many families.

Thanks to the generous support from North and South Trust and Muldoon's Irish Bar, this funding will relieve the financial pressure on our students and families, allowing them to represent Orewa College without added worry. It underscores the Trust's dedication to our students' success and the transformative impact of sports in shaping young lives.

As we prepare for the upcoming AIMS Tournament, we are confident that our students will seize this opportunity to showcase their talents and sportsmanship on a national and international stage.

Thank you once again, North and South Trust and Muldoon's Irish Bar, for making a significant difference in the lives of our students and for your commitment to empowering the next generation through sports and community spirit.

 Orewa College AIMS Games students

 Students at previous AIMS Games

Year 7 Changes At Adolescence

This week, on Wednesday 3 July we are holding our Changes At Adolescence Information Night in the Orewa Arts and Events Centre from 7:00-8:30pm.

This is an opportunity to find out what students have been learning in our Term 2 Health topic. Attendance is optional, but if you do attend we recommend that you and your child attend together.

House Master Chef

Last week we had the annual House Master Chef. 

It was thyme again for all houses to turnip and out cook the other houses. Words cannot espresso how spec-taco-lar the meals were!  This was a big dill for all students to be involved and muffin compares to winning this event, therefore students went all out!  For the Seniors, students had $30 to purchase all the food they needed to pre-pear an entree, main and dessert.

House Placings as at the end of Term 2

The Middle School students had to pro-juice four identical pies with a dipping sauce and theme.  This year all meals were shrimply amazing.  Some themes this year were a little cheesy, but donut worry about it they all came up egg-celent!

I am berry excited to announce this years winner for Senior master chef was Nepia House and for the Middle School Sheppard House took out the win. 

Master chef is the last event for Term 2.  

The competition was fierce....

Photolife - Winter Co-Curricular Group Photos Day

Winter co-curricular photos are being taken on Friday 2 August 2024 in the Orewa Arts and Events Centre.  Students should take note of:

• When their team photo is scheduled
• Ensure they bring correct sports uniform/gear for photos
• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot

Please find the schedule HERE.

Te Hana Te Ao Marama Marae trip for International Students taking New Zealand Experience

On Wednesday 26 June, 31 senior international students visited Te Hana Te Ao Marama Marae and participated in a pōhiri and a wander around the 17th Century village to get a glimpse of how Māori lived pre-colonisation.  

Year 12 student Esteban Bauder, from Switzerland, bravely and proficiently performed the whaikōrero during the pōhiri and the students supported him with a waiata they had learned.  The students were well engaged and felt they had learned greatly from the experience.

Year 7 Bike Safety Results

Term 2 School Holidays - Monday 8 July to Friday 19 July

Orewa College would like to wish our school community a safe and happy holiday period.

Year 7 and 8 ASB GetWise Programme

During the past term, Year 7and 8 classes have participated in the GetWise program run by ASB Bank. This is an in-school program that teaches students about financial literacy. Over three sessions students learned about how to spend their money wisely, budgeting, and how to avoid scams.    As a Year 7 student, I found this informative because the way they taught through games was engaging and fun.  Special thanks to ASB that sponsor the program and Jono the instructor! By Zac Thorne, 7RSE

Sports News - "Off the Bench"

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

Careers Hub

Matariki Festival Whangaparāoa College

Our Orewa College Pasifika students performed as part of the Hibiscus Coast Tuakana group at the recent Matariki Festival at Whangaparāoa College.

It was a wonderful celebration of our cultural diversity and also remembering those who have left us.

Our students represented their own cultures and Orewa College with a high level of excellence performing a Samoan Siva, Fijian Meke and a beautiful tribute in memory of Joyous Hennings, written and choreographed by Leba Hennings.

Special thanks to the Hibiscus Coast Tuakana tutors, the committed parents and family members of our students for all your support and time.

Year 7 Boostrix Catch Up Date

There will be a catch up day for those consented students who have missed last week's vaccination through absence or illness. This will be on Thursday 25 July.

Mana Ora - "Live Lightly" 

Orewa College was recently featured in the Auckland Council "Live Lightly" publication.

This article recognises the mahi of Miss Kate Newman and her team of volunteers, after gaining a Mana Ora funding grant. 

For Orewa College, the Mana Ora programme offered an opportunity to invest in infrastructure for onsite food production and curricular innovation.

Year 9 Soft Technology teacher, Kate Newman, headed up the project, and has laid the foundations for a food tech and hospitality curriculum that engages students in the cycle of food production and builds their understanding of food waste and food miles.

“They’ve loved the hands-on aspect, loved the doing rather than just the theory. So we garden once a week, cook once a week and do one session on theory. We’re also in tune with the garden – so if the beetroot needs to come out, we’ll use beetroot that day.” Kate Newman 

Congratulations, fantastic to see your hard mahi paying rich dividends. Please read the full article HERE.

Business Studies Trade Fair

The Year 12 and 13 Business Studies students held their annual Trade Fair on Thursday 27 June.

The students need to run a business activity as part of their NCEA assessment and it was incredible to see everything come together, as there is a lot of planning and product production that goes on behind the scenes.

There were some awesome products available, from 3D printed framed Formula 1 tracks, to succulent pot plants and dog walking services. 

Thank you to all the staff, whanau, and members of the community who came along and supported them.

Touka and Rama are sisters who have moved to New Zealand from Syria, they would like to share their story with the community to inspire others to empathise with refugees and consider helping us to support our local refugee centre. Their moving story is told HERE.

Enrolment Information Evening - Tuesday, 20 August 2024

To be held in the Orewa College Arts and Events Centre.

Information evening for all parents/caregivers of students enrolling for 2025, including
information on academic programmes and co-curricular opportunities.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to speak with staff about digital devices,
specialist classes, sports, uniforms and enrolment.

Enrolment Tour Days - Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 August 2024

Orewa College is pleased to invite all our new students for 2025, and their caregivers, to register
their interest in one of our Tour Days in August.

These guided tours will take you through our grounds and give you an opportunity to see
students learning and ask any questions you or your students may have.

Please complete this form to register your interest and choose a preferred tour date and time.

This form will close at 11.59pm Thursday 22 August.

Manaaki Greatness Nominations

This is an opportunity to nominate someone from the school community who has demonstrated exceptional manaaki. This can be a one off event or ongoing support and care shown by this person. You may nominate a student, staff member or member of the school community. Nominations will close on Friday 5 July.  Nomination form HERE.

Community Notices

Adams Driving School - Upcoming Courses

The following courses will be held at Orewa College:

• Evening course on 2, 4, 9, 11 July, [Tuesday and Thursday] 6.00pm start.
  
• School holiday course on 8, 10, 15, 17 July [Monday and Wednesday] 9.30am start.
  

Contact Dave Inglis: Website,  0800 LPLATE [575 283] or 021 510 887, [email protected]

Iron Up Sport - School Holiday Programme

Four day sports camp - Silverdale Rugby Club - 8-11 July 2024 For children 9-15 years old. To register, click HERE.

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