Tēnā koutou katoa, Mālō e lelei, Welcome to our second newsletter for 2019

Katikati College was represented at the BOP Secondary Schools Championship and Thames Valley Secondary Schools Championship events over the last couple of weeks.

Another scorching day in Katikati saw the competitive swimmers in the school take each other on to become champion. Every year we see some amazing swimming and once again several records tumbled. Some changes were made to the programme with all age groups now swimming 3 length races (99.9m) in order to align with qualifying events.

Wednesday March 6 saw the school-wide athletics day held in hot & dry conditions, making for a a fast track and some great results.

Term 1 has got off to a wonderful start with strong results coming in from all our debaters. Approximately 40 students registered are across junior and senior clubs.

Outward Bound New Zealand is a not for profit organisation offering outdoor experiential learning courses to New Zealanders young and old. Courses are run from its school in Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds. Two courses are coming up in the April school holidays.

The Bay of Plenty EVolocity Launch was held on March 8 and was hosted by Toi Ohomai. Katikati College sent four students to represent the school.

The National Party is holding a public meeting to discuss the future of the New Zealand education system.

Now available in Katikati. Please see the attached flier for information.