School news

Year 7 & 8 Rugby 7's Tournament

As part of their preparation for the AIMS tournament next month, our year 7 & 8 boys rugby 7's team headed up to Kerikeri this week to compete in the north zone 7's tournament.  It was great for the team to be able to put everything they've been practising into some real game time.  We were one of 13 teams, and probably one of the smallest in size, but this didn't stop the boys putting in some great performances.  Their first match was against Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Kaikohe, after a slow start the boys got right back into what was a physical game, but going down 27-19.  Their second match was against Matauri Bay, the boys really got it together for this game playing really well as a team and winning this 41-5.  The third and final match was against Okaihau, this was a tightly fought contest that created a lot of enthusiastic support from the sideline, everyone was very excited to win that game 15-12.  

With just over 4 weeks until the team heads off to the AIMS Games, the boys are putting in a great effort with their weekly trainings, and also have their last big fundraiser underway, a raffle with $4000 worth of prizes and 14 chances to win.  Please see below what prizes can be won, and the awesome local businesses who have supported this raffle.  If you would like to support the AIMS team and have a chance to win one of these fantastic prizes please email helen.anderson@otamatea.school.nz

2024 Mission Estate Winery New Zealand Cross Country Championships

Denika Clooney was selected to run for Auckland Athletics last weekend in Napier in the NZ Cross Country Championships.
Denika's race counted towards a teams based (regions) competition as well as an individual competition.  
Denika did exceptionally well placing 5th overall with a time of 19:37
The Auckland Athletics girls team placed 1st in the U18 5000m. 

Olla Podriga

Olla Podriga is coming up in just 2 weeks! It is our annual performing arts talent show meaning 'a little bit of everything' and it is lots of FUN. Come to Otamatea High School on Thursday 22nd August to witness the outstanding talent of our students, from singing to dancing, bands and solo acts. We have fantastic judges alongside prizes to be won for the students and an exceptional raffle to enter for the whānau.
Tickets are on sale now in the OHS office for $5 per student or $10 per adult. Come enjoy a great evening in support of our ākonga.

OTA Girls Basketball - take out the competition! 

A successful finish to our first ever season in the Harbour Schools Senior A competition.After going through the regular season unbeaten and winning our semi-final against Long Bay, we faced Westlake Senior A in the final.
It was a tight first half with both teams trading buckets. In the third quarter we stepped on the gas and built a lead that would prove too tough to catch.
Some excellent defense from Kayla, Georgia, Trinity and Anahera led to easy buckets on the offensive end.
On the attacking end Anahera led with 27 points using a variety of attacking moves to score in the paint. Georgia demonstrated her improving skills scoring 14 and Jade got hot in the 2nd half scoring a bunch of mid range jumpers to bag 12.
All the girls played their part and the fact we have 6 of our players still in year 9/10 bodes well for the future.

Big thank you to our sponsors, parents, coaches Karina and Blake, manager Toni, and Tina Holst at Ota working behind the scenes to make things happen.

Final season record: 12 wins, no losses.

Quad Exchange

Friday 2nd August we headed to Rodney College for the annual Quad Exchange which involves 4 schools, Rodney College, Dagarville High School, Ruawai College and Otamatea College.Otamatea came first in Netball, Basketball and the Quizz. We got 2nd in the Football, Hockey and Rippa. We finished off with the tug of war which consisted of 6 girls, 6 boys and 2 teachers. There was some fierce competition but Otamatea came away with the win. Otamatea took out the Exchange for the 2nd year in a row. Super proud of all the students.

Northland Secondary Schools Clay Target shooting

Northland Secondary Schools Clay Target #4 was held at Northern Wairoa Gun Club  on the 31st July. We had 5 students go to this event, they all did well with Ava-Jade Morrison finishing 3rd in the single barrel. Congratulations 

A PLEA FOR DOE GEAR TO BE RETURNED PLEASE

Could ALL DOE students (past students) and their families please have a thorough look at home for any compasses, pots, cooker tops, raincoats, backpacks or any other gear borrowed from the school for DOE adventurous journeys over the years.
If any is found, can you please return it to the school office, as we have other groups needing to use the gear.
Thankyou,
Robyn Bruce
Award Leader

Report an absence

You can notify the school of an absence using the portal, by phone at 0800 682 628, option 1, or by email at absence@otamatea.school.nz.
The old google form is no longer in use, our school website will take you to the portal if you click on 'Report an Absence'.
Our school portal has been updated and the new address is https://otamatea.school.kiwi/
If you need help with accessing this please email Mrs Cadman alison.cadman@otamatea.school.nz

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