Projects
To support the College in its efforts to help students achieve goals and realise their dreams, and to continue building a well-resourced 21st century school that serves and enhances the Ōtaki community the trust has actively sourced outside funding to complete the following projects within the college to date:
1st solar project
22,000
Horticulture block
15,000
Te Whare Hui homework centre
60,000
Ōtaki Scholar murals
15,000
Refurbishment of the Stephen Hillas Memorial swimming pool
80,000
SS Ōtaki Commemoration
30,000
Flag poles
7,500
2nd solar project
30,000
Playground
25,000
Financial scholarships
30,000
Spirit of Adventure Scholarship
4,000p.a.
Free Orthodontic Treatment for one student
9,000p.a.
Coffee machine hireage (to enable students to train as baristas)
2,400p.a.
And thanks to a generous donation from Graeme and Michelle Peters the Trust has been able to provide an overhead cover for an area of concrete so it may be used in all weathers (estimated cost of $20,000).
New projects the Trust is hoping to raise funds for include:
- Improved lighting and audio in the assembly hall with an estimated cost of $53,000;
- Construct stage three of the solar project at an estimated cost of $30,000;
- Fund the purchase of an Ōtaki College events tent (complete with signage) at an estimated cost of $3,700;
- Increase the number and/or value of financial scholarships.
If you would like to contact us about making a contribution towards a scholarship or any future projects please complete the donation form below or email us.