Year 9 Thoughts on 2023 so far...

Cheyanne Ronaki Kissling

What has been your impression of Ōtūmoetai College over the past term?

My impressions of Ōtūmoetai College is how happy the teachers are to help students who want to learn.

What are some of the things you are looking forward to in Term two?

I am looking forward to being involved in different opportunities within Ōtūmoetai College and learning a lot of education to get my dream job in the future.

What are the opportunities you have embraced since beginning college life? Eg: Sport, Cultural, Drama, Music, Committees?

I have embraced cultural activities throughout the school such as being in Poutama and getting involved in Kapa Haka. In Poutama you can speak Te Reo and English, you can do many Māori activities such as hangis during Matariki, and talk about where you’re from as well.

What goals have you set for yourself during your time at college?

One of my goals is to learn more in every subject and participate in as many things around the school. My other goal is to not get into trouble and end up in the detention room!

Connor Alexander

What has been your impression of Ōtūmoetai College over the past term?

The school is tidy and welcoming and the teachers are welcoming and nice. The genuine appearance of the school makes me feel safe and welcomed.

What are some of the things you are looking forward to in Term two?

Learning Spanish and how to be dramatic in Drama.

What are the opportunities you have embraced since beginning college life? Eg: Sport, Cultural, Drama, Music, Committees?

I am engineering a robot in Robotics.

What goals have you set for yourself during your time at college?

To challenge myself in all my subjects and opportunities.