What's on at Okaihau College
Celebration of Excellence Assembly
Okaihau College Hall Wednesday 5 October 2011
Guest Speaker: Matt Watson
from ITM Fishing Show
Okaihau College hosted their second Celebration of Excellence Assembly for the year on Wednesday 5 October to honour and acknowledge outstanding students in the fields of academia and sports. Head Students Mani ‘Uluaki and Courtney Jenkins hosted the assembly in which 11 students were recognised for their achievements.
The guest speaker was local fishing legend Matt Watson, ITM Fishing Show. He has built up his career as a world-known fisherman from the Northland origins at Takou Bay, Kerikeri. He has received over 43 million hits on U-Tube and has a global fan base, that Matt admits blows him away. Matt presented awards to the following students.
Academic Excellence Awards
Gina Donk - Level 3 Bronze Award – 5 Excellences in NCEA Level 3
Tea Smith - Level 2 Bronze Award – 6 Excellences in NCEA Level 2
Sarah Clifford - Level 1 Bronze Award – 5 Excellences in NCEA Level 1
Sporting Excellence Awards
Kahu Boyd - Northland Rugby U13 Roller Mills Team
Louis Katene - Northland Rugby U13 Roller Mills Team
Harry Wheoki - Northland Rugby U13 Roller Mills Team
Susie Kingi - Netball North U17 Team
& Auckland U21 Open Women’s Touch Team
Vincent Robson - Northland U17 Squash Team
Corey Selwyn - Northern Swords U15 Rugby League Team
Thomas Smith - Northern Swords U15 Rugby League Team
Byron Yakas - Northern Swords U17 Rugby League Team
The school has a number of promising athletes in a range of sporting codes as well as talented academic students and it is rewarding for these students to be acknowledged and their achievements celebrated in front of their peers and whanau.
The school also acknowledges the support of Matt Watson by way of attending our Celebration Assembly, to share some inspirational words, about his global appeal, his “hit” ITM Fishing Show, his career and life skills, as well as giving sound advice to the students.
There were a large number of parents, caregivers, whanau and supporters of the school in attendance, and this was appreciated by students and staff alike.
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OKAIHAU COLLEGE GRAPHICS EXHIBITION AT THE KAWAKAWA MUSEUM
NCEA Level 2 Coursework
The exhibition is showcasing the excellent standard of coursework from the Okaihau College Level 2 NCEA class of 2010.
The students had to complete three briefs from three different areas, all influenced by Hundertwasser ideals and philosophies.
By completing the three briefs each student gained 24 credits in NCEA Graphics. The students had to complete a range of drawings, presentation and research techniques.
Design Briefs were:
- Cafe Design (Architectural)
- Furniture Design (Technological)
- Identity
The exhibition runs until the end of June 2011. |
Samantha Couling and Tegan Weber were the two top students from this class. Tegan gained six excellences and two merits at NCEA Level 2 Graphics and Sam gained six excellences, one merit and one achieved. These students are currently attempting Level 3 NCEA Graphics. |
Swim for Life
Year 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to participate in the Northland Swim for Life – Top Energy Water Safe Programme. This course is being run at the school over 5 days – 15,17,18,22 and 24 November with Instructor Tracey Mead and PE Department staff. Students will be rostered for a 1 hour session each day.
The aim of the programme is to promote the importance of learning to swim and survive as an essential life skill. Too many of our children in the North are unable to swim to survive. We need to address this and this programme will help do this.
All students are expected to be involved unless their parent/caregiver has rung Mrs Gorringe (ext. 828) personally to discuss the situation. Please encourage your student to actively participate in this programme as it will provide them with a life long survival skill and a great fitness outlet.
