Video shown at our Open Evening: Defining Learning at Ōtūmoetai College
‘All skills will become obsolete except one, the skill of being able to make the right response to situations that are outside the scope of what you were taught in school. We need to produce people who know how to act when they are faced with situations for which they were not specifically prepared.’
Seymour Papert, 1998
At Ōtūmoetai College, we believe that identity, optimism and challenge, set within a powerful thinking and learning framework, is fundamental to preparing our students for their future.
We believe that students who have the ability to make judgements and to use knowledge in new situations will position themselves for a workplace increasingly focussed on making the most of information, rather than just knowing facts.
In preparing our students for this future, Ōtūmoetai College has developed a strong moral purpose to enable every student to achieve their personal best. Our purpose is demonstrated by and through our Graduate Profile, which in turn is underpinned by intentional learning experiences.
How we prepare students for life
Our dedicated teachers’ shared goal is to motivate and inspire, to champion and promote change in our classrooms and to plan for the future. We want our students to understand their ability is not fixed but will develop over time as they receive good teaching and as they respond to feedback.
Our shared sense of community and partnership with our families in educating each and every child is fundamental to our students’ continued learning and wellbeing. Whānau is what makes this school a great school.
We are excited to open our school to you and I trust that you will enjoy your tour of Ōtūmoetai College. We invite you to share in our purpose and for your child to become a part of us.
Our pu rpose challenge form the foundation for all learners to fl ourish in a dynamic world. The learning environment will enable students to achieve their personal best in their academic studies, the arts , sport ing and cultural pursuits.
Russell Gordon PrincipalDuring their journey, our students will grow into powerful thinkers and learners who embrace diversity, resilience and develop meaningful relationships with others
This is our purpose and our commitment
Our vision education and social responsibility are valued and all learners achieve.
Ōtūmoetai College is an inclusive learning community where identity, optimism and Ōtūmoetai College, here we stand, creating resilient learners where culture, diversity,
The design of teaching and learning at Ōtūmoetai College is predicated on the fact that the future will not be the same as the past.
How we prepare students for life
Our pu rpose
Ōtūmoetai College is an inclusive learning community where identity, optimism and
challenge form the foundation for all learners to fl ourish in a dynamic world. The learning environment will enable students to achieve their personal best in their academic studies, the arts , sport ing and cultural pursuits.
During their journey, our students will grow into powerful thinkers and learners who embrace diversity, resilience and develop meaningful relationships with others
This is our purpose and our commitment
Our vision education and social responsibility are valued and all learners achieve.
Ōtūmoetai College, here we stand, creating resilient learners where culture, diversity,
The design of teaching and learning at Ōtūmoetai College is predicated on the fact that the future will not be the same as the past.
Our Graduate Profile articulates the collective aspirations for students’ learning at Ōtūmoetai College
A powerful learner Powerful learning is underpinned by and through our school’s Graduate Profile. Our Graduate Profile articulates the collective aspirations for students’ learning. An Ōtūmoetai College powerful learner can:
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Collaborate e ectively with others
• Value their own and others’ hauora
• Be resourceful and open to possibilities
• Connect and apply their learning for success
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Be an e ective and confident communicator
• Use a range of media to articulate with clarity
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Take risks in learning and persist through di iculties
• Demonstrate creative and critical/analytical thinking
• Be responsive to context , audience and environment
NZ Citizens
A citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand can demonstrate the values and principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through:
• Identity: Kia u ki te Tuakiritanga o te Tangata
• Integrity: Kia Tika ai te Tangata. ( Ngākau tapatahi)
• Independence: Kia Mau ki te Mana Motuhake o te Tangata
• Inclusion/Inclusiveness: Kia Toro Atu, Toro mai nga mahi a te Tangata (Korowai aroha)
• Initiative: Kia mohio ai te Tangata, He Tikanga to tena, to tena hei whakapakari ake (Kaiurungi)
• Intellectual stamina: Kia Mau ki te Kura Wananga, ki te Kura Mātauranga (Te Iti Kahurangi)
Universal Citizen
A Universal Citizen can:
• Represent themselves, whanau and their community with pride
• Embrace diversity and be intolerant of discrimination
• Participate in co/extra- curricular activities
• Make informed and responsible decisions
• Contribute to their community
• Use resources sustainably
Connect and apply their learning for success
Connect
and
• A minimum of NCEA Level 2 – expectation of NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance
Use a range of media
Tuakiritanga
Ngakau tapatahi
• University Entrance Literacy and Numeracy
• A minimum of NCEA Level 2 – expectation of NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance
• Financial Literacy
• University Entrance Literacy and Numeracy
• Financial Literacy
Oral, written, digital.
Oral, written, digital.
Identity
Identity (Specific to Māori can include pepeha and whakapapa).
Ngakau is the heart and tapatahi refers to beating in a preferred rhythm or with purpose and conviction. When combined these words speak of people of exceptional purpose and/or conviction (i.e. a purpose which is driven by their heart with conviction and purpose)
Ngākau is the heart and tapatahi refers to beating in a preferred rhythm or with purpose and conviction. When combined, these words speak of people of exceptional purpose and/or conviction (i.e. a purpose which is driven by their heart with conviction and purpose)
Mana Motuhake
Speaks of an individual’s autonomy
tapatahi Mana Motuhake
Speaks of an individual’s autonomy
How we prepare students for life
aroha Kaiurungi
Korowai, a ceremonial cloak, is adorned by an individual. To adorn a korowai aroha, you are embracing with empathy (i.e. possessing the qualities of someone with integrity)
Korowai, a ceremonial cloak, is adorned by an individual. To adorn a korowai aroha, you are embracing with empathy (i.e. possessing the qualities of someone with integrity)
Korowai aroha Kaiurungi Te Iti
The role of an individual who is steering a waka, who has a firm grip on direction, who needs to be able to respond to the many currents (i.e. an individual who takes responsibility for the direction they are travelling)
The role of an individual who is steering a waka, who has a firm grip on direction, who needs to be able to respond to the many currents (i.e. an individual who takes responsibility for the direction they are travelling)
An extract from the famous Tauranga Moana proverbial "W haia i e koe i te iti kahurangi ki te tuohu koe he maunga teitei." This proverb talks of aspiring to achieve greatness, thus being a metaphoric reference to the heavens or Te Iti Kahurangi (i.e. Te Iti Kahurangi is in pursuit of the heavens or excellence)
Our pu rpose challenge form the foundation for all learners to fl ourish in a dynamic world. The learning environment will enable students to achieve their personal best in their academic studies, the arts , sport ing and cultural pursuits.
During their journey, our students will grow into power ful learners who embrace diversity, resilience and develop meaningful relationships with others
This is our purpose and our commitment
Our vision education and social responsibility are valued and all learners achieve.
The design of teaching and learning at Ōtūmoetai College is predicated on the fact that the future will not be the same as the past.
Year 9 students are required to bring their own device to school.
Our preferred device is a Chromebook. This is a laptop-style device that enables your child to work on documents and applications, mainly through the internet. This kind of device is ideal for our students, as at Ōtūmoetai College we use Google Workspace for Education.
Chromebooks have limited storage as most files are stored in student Google accounts which can easily be accessed through the internet.
This means that if the device gets lost or damaged students can still access their files by simply logging in to another device or Chromebook.
Students will be issued with a username and password to log in to their Google account and gain access to their files. They are required to use their school Google account for accessing their school work.
A variety of Chromebooks are available to suit different requirements. For more information about suitable devices and details of some recommended suppliers, please refer to our website.
For full details on the preferred device and more information – please refer to our website:
https://otc.school.nz/enrolments/
The Ōtūmoetai College English programme incorporates various teaching and learning approaches, including online, co-operative, and cross curricular strategies to engage students at their individual level of capability, while developing a literacy foundation that will build their confidence and success within, and beyond, school. The presentation of real-world concepts is a key component of the programme and through exposure to complex texts, such as novel, biography, and film, students will respond creatively, analytically, and accurately to national and global concerns, either in written, visual, or spoken forms. Additionally, students’ interest and reading capabilities will be enhanced through regular visits to the school’s library, with their writing strengthened through access to Write that Essay, a web-based support tool.
How we prepare students for life
Our pu rpose challenge form the foundation for all learners to fl ourish in a dynamic world. The learning environment will enable students to achieve their personal best in their academic studies, the arts , sport ing and cultural pursuits.
Ōtūmoetai College is an inclusive learning community where identity, optimism and
The Ōtūmoetai College Mathematics programme leverages technologies and innovative teaching methods to engage students at their respective levels of challenge and to promote mastery of the foundational mathematical concepts. Project-based learning is a further key element of the programme and provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with their peers and to engage in working through authentic mathematical problems. The mastery and project-based learning emphasis aids in fostering student interest and confidence in the subject. Through their study of the content strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability, students develop increasingly sophisticated analytical thought processes that allow them to solve problems efficiently in familiar and unfamiliar situations. Students are also encouraged to further hone their abilities to reason mathematically by participating in external competition opportunities and selfdirected work on Education Perfect, a web based mathematical support package.
During their journey, our students will grow into powerful thinkers and learners who embrace diversity resilience and develop meaningful relationships with others pose and our commitment
social responsibility are valued and all learners achieve.
The Ōtūmoetai College Social Studies programme explores how societies work, and how people can participate as informed, critical, active and responsible citizens. As a multidisciplinary subject, contexts are drawn from a range of subjects including: Classical Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Sociology and Tourism. A critical objective of Social Studies is to allow students to make sense of their present world and to evaluate possible future decisions and actions, by connecting learning with the past, with place, and other perspectives. Students develop strategies for thinking critically, working collaboratively and creatively, to communicate understanding that is deep and meaningful.
The design of teaching and learning at Ōtūmoetai College is predicated on the fact that the future will not be the same as the past.
The Ōtūmoetai College Science programme explores the Nature of Science alongside current socio-scientific issues of local, national and global importance, thus contributing to the Citizenship goal of the NZ Curriculum and our Graduate Profile. Using real-life contexts, learners are encouraged to take risks and make decisions about possible actions, using evidence and critical thinking to justify their opinions. Exposure to a range of texts, symbols, models and key words develops literacy and numeracy skills. Science capabilities are increased through the design and carrying out of investigations, building on prior experience. Active learning through fun and engaging activities helps students increase understanding of important concepts to make connections with Matauranga Māori and the world around them.
The Ōtūmoetai College Physical Education and Health programme provides opportunities for the student to demonstrate their physical skills, social skills, mental skills and values in a range of activities and contexts. Students learn by active engagement and by applying these skills. The course provides educational development in the essential learning areas of the Physical Education and Health curriculum: Physical Activity, Outdoor Activity, Sexuality Education, Mental Health, Sports Health and Physical Safety.
One term of each of the following option subjects (2 per term)
Art Visual Digital Business
Drama
Graphics / Design & Visual Communication / Innovation
Music
Technology Food / Nutrition
Technology Hard Materials
Māori or Spanish
Our uniform is gender neutral.
For full details on our Uniform Code and Regulations – please refer to our website: https://otc.school.nz/uniform/
Supplier of our Uniforms: NZ Uniforms, 94 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga 07 985 6213
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Whakakotahitanga
Whakakoha tētahi ki tētahi
Standing strong
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