CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CANTEEN STAFF
Adrienne Carter
Pam Southworth
Margot Longley
Mary Tatley
Sally Woods
These wonderful ladies have celebrated 10 years working as a team in the schools canteen.
Thank you ladies for all that you do for our school!!!!
CHESS: INTERSCHOOL CHAMPS
Individual Event: 1st - Josia Vickers - Year 9
Team Event: 1st - Ezra Morrison Year 12, Josia Vickers Year 9, Nathan Whyte Year 9.
Congratulations to you all.
GOLD & SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH - JOURNEY TO MIDDLE EARTH
Recently, 8 Silver/Gold Duke of Edinburgh participants from Otumoetai College set off with Mrs Brown and Mr Collis on an adventurous journey to Tongariro National Park.
In true DOE style, our plans of trekking the Northern Circuit Great Walk were hindered after navigating the van through floodwaters in Tokoroa, holding our ground against gale force winds, and buffering ourselves from the freezing temperatures – the conditions were not favourable.
We ended up tramping to Mangatepopo Hut via Soda Springs on the first night, followed by a 5 and ½ hour walk to Waihohonu hut, returning the next day.
The weather cleared up for us, and we could take in the magic and beauty of the unique volcanic landscape.
During our tramp, we visited the historic and first recreational mountain hut in New Zealand, the Tama Lakes, as well as Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu.
We were all endowed with new and interesting knowledge about safety in the outdoors and took away some great memories.
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