University of Otago On Campus Experience

Applications are open for the University of Otago On Campus Experience Scholarship. 

The On Campus Experience (OCE) is a fully funded, all expenses paid, scholarship that provides an amazing opportunity for senior secondary students of Māori descent to sample living and learning at the University of Otago. The students will explore the Otago campus, and the student city of Dunedin. They will have the opportunity to attend lectures in their areas of interest, as well as meet academic staff and students. They will also experience life in a residential college and meet staff at the Māori Centre, who provide great support for Māori students when they come to Otago.

University of Otago - On Campus Experience Scholarship, 7-11 May 2017

Please click here to download the application form. Completed applications must be received at the University of Otago Auckland Centre by 5pm Thursday, 6 April 2017. Applications will be accepted via post or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information, please contact Grace Latimer on 09 373 9704 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Equestrian Extraordinaire

Congratulations to Lucy Brunn who received two gold medals and a silver medal in the Equestrian events at the Regional Special Olympics. Well done, Lucy.

Swimming Sports

Well done to everyone who participated in the Awatapu College Swimming Sports on Thursday, 16 February. There was some fierce competition amongst our swimmers and the perfect weather conditions meant a great day was had by all. Official results and house winners to follow.

Studying as an Athlete

Since graduating from Awatapu College in 2015, Awatapu Scholar Kara Macdermid has continued her passion for sports and academia and is studying via distance learning at Massey University. Kara has written an interesting blog on her experience as a top athlete whilst studying extra murally - take a read!

Year 9 Welcome BBQ

Thank you to all those who attended the Year 9 Welcome BBQ on Tuesday, 14 February. It was a great way for staff, new students and families/whanau to get to know one another. We hope you enjoyed yourselves.

School Photographs

Photolife Studios will visit on Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 February 2017 to take our school photos. Each student is photographed individually and the images are then compiled to make a class photograph for each form class. Students will receive ordering information after the photographs have been taken. However, if you would like to order a photograph of your children together, you will need to order this in advance. Envelopes for this are available at the office. You will be able to purchase individual photographs of your student, or a class photograph, or both. Ordering can be done online or via the school office. Students who use the bus service will also need to purchase a student ID card with this years image on it. These cost $7.50. Any other student who wishes to have an ID card may also get one, for the same price. Team and group photos will be taken later in the year. If you have any questions about the photographs, please contact Mrs Orme by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.