Message from our Principal A culture of thinking and learning

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.

School Purpose Statement

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.