School news

Learning Assistant position

Otamatea High School is seeking a learning assistant to join the team, starting term 2, fixed term until 12th December 2024 (working term time only). 
Hours of work are from 9am until 3.30pm
You will be working with small groups, primarily in literacy and numeracy. 

Please send your covering letter, CV and completed application form to:
Tracy Creighton, Principal’s EA, Box 64, Maungaturoto; email ohs@otamatea.school.nz
Applications close: 9am, Friday  12 April 2024

Netball

On the weekend we had 5 students representing Te Tai Tokerau in Rotorua, in the U17's Leayah Buxton, Bekks Cole and Pyper Buxton.
In The U15's we had Koaria Bristow and Gina Smith. The U17's placed 6th and the U15's placed 4th.
Bekks Cole and Pyper Buxton were selected to trial for the 2024 Aotearoa Maori Secondary School Team, the first trials are in Wellington. Goodluck to both girls.

Paddle Boarding

On wednesday the 27th March we took 7 students to Lake Manuwai, Waipapa for Paddle Boarding. It was a beautiful day and the students made us proud. 
In the year 8 Boys - 1st Ollie Clark, 2nd Cameron Davis and 3rd Shaka Kimani. In the year 8 girls -  Maci Hutchinson Griffin came 3rd. So proud of all the students and how they performed.
We won the most improved Team.

Volleyball

With limited practice our girls and boys volleyball teams went up to Whangarei in Week 7 for the Champions Competition. The girls tournament was on Tuesday and the boys followed on Thursday.
Our teams played with great spirit and camaraderie and enjoyed playing some close and competitive matches.

Girls Champions Competition
Otamatea High School had two teams . Both teams played with a lot of enthusiasm and willingness to enjoy each game and the team camaraderie. The Year 11 team had a packed schedule and played 4 games. Their games were close but losses included Whangarei Girls High and Bay of Islands College who both featured in the final.The senior team had a first up loss to KeriKeri High School but it was a close and enjoyable match losing 2-0, 22-25, 23-35. They recovered to beat Huanui College in the next game 2-1, comfortably winning the third set 15-7. This set up a grudge match with the Year 11 team. 

Boys Champions Competition
The boys team had three hard fought games in a short period of time when they arrived on Thursday. With only 6 players they found the going tough. The first game was a comprehensive loss to Bay of Islands College losing 2-0. They got into the swing of things in the next game and fought hard to beat Kamo High School 2-1, winning the third set 17-15. Without any subs the boys looked a bit tired going straight into another game and losing to Huanui College 2-1.

Wild kiwi 15km

Northpower Wild Kiwi 15 km Trail race, Saturday16th March held at Whangarei Heads.
Congratulations to Denika Clooney who competed in this race alone with 154 competitors.
Denika placed first female with a time of 1 hour 44. Denika also placed 7th overall. A fantastic achievement.
Denika said it was her hardest trail run yet, stairs a killer but loved it!

School Social

Otamatea High School Parent By- Election Notice

Nominations are open for the election of one parent representative to the school board.

All eligible voters will receive a nomination form. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. You will also receive a nomination cover letter calling for
nominations. If you need more nomination forms, contact the school office.
Nominations close at noon on Friday 3rd May 2024. You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.
The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view.
Should an election be required, voting closes at 4pm on Friday 7th June 2024.

Signed Eileen Parsons
Returning Officer

Student ID cards

If you require an ID card for your child these can be ordered through the school office at a cost of $13. 

Photolife - School Photos

Parents/caregivers have been emailed their child’s unique Key Code to go online to view and purchase 2024 School Photos.      
Please check your spam folder if you haven't received an email.
***FREE DELIVERY EXPIRES Midnight Sunday 7th APRIL *** 

Parent Queries – Please contact Photolife on:  enquiries@photolife.co.nz

Otamatea Netball Club

Fees for the 2024 season are: Yr 7-8 $110 and Yr 9-13 $135. Fees need to be paid by the 9th of April (cash or direct credit to bank account 12-3095-0017174-00 ref child's name).
Players will not be able to take the court until their fees are paid or payment arrangement is made with the club. 
If you are unable to make full payment by the 9th April please contact the club (otamateanetball@gmail.com) by the 27th of March to make a payment plan.