About
XŌtaki is the official alumni of Ōtaki College. It was born out of the XŌtaki College Steering Group’ which began meeting in 2013 under the chairmanship of past student Stuart Prichard, and with cheerleading guidance from principal Andy Fraser.
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Our Team
The current trustees of XŌtaki are:
Scott Wylie - Chair >>
Emma Henderson - Secretary/Treasurer
Andy Fraser - Principal >>
Hamish Wood - Teacher representative
Max Lutz - chair to 2024
Peter Housiaux
Peter Northern >>
Kerry Walker
Travis Robertson >>
Anita Hooper
Rachel Hooper
In addition Jo McInerney acts as an advisor to the board.
Past trustees include:
Stuart Prichard
Kim Cook
Ian Carson
Janice Brown
Ronnie Gibbard
Fraser Carson
John Heatherwick was also a Steering Group member and had accepted nomination as a Trustee when he suddenly died in April 2014. John will be sadly missed from XŌtaki and his contribution will be remembered.
XŌtaki Mission
To build a positive future for all Ōtaki College students by connecting with the former students to staff, family/whānau & friends Ōtaki College being able to treasure the past.
XŌtaki Purpose
- To globally connect all past students of Ōtaki College for the purpose of renewing and strengthening friendships.
- To support Ōtaki College in its efforts to help students achieve goals and dreams so they can be the best they can be.
- Continue to build a well-resourced 21st century College that serves and enhances the Ōtaki Community.