Kia māramahia te ora e te akoranga Let learning enlighten life

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.