Re-live the energy of our Centenary Celebration. Many, many, many past & present students & staff came together to celebrate 100 years of Ōpunakē High School in a weekend unlike any other – truly special. Massive thanks to James Aitken for capturing all the magic on film & photo. #legend He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people it is people it is people!

Opunake High School

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You don't need to hide from the students (and staff) anymore Whaea Donna!

It is with such sweet sorrow we farewell our Darling Donna Aitken from our Admin team. Donna has not only been incredibly efficient and accommodating in our front office, but also moved into the Kaimanaaki and teaching space, supporting our tamariki with a huge amount of energy and heart. Nothing was ever too difficult for Donna, and we shall miss her passion, drive and fabulous organisational skills.
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You dont need to hide from the students (and staff) anymore Whaea Donna!

It is with such sweet sorrow we farewell our Darling Donna Aitken from our Admin team. Donna has not only been incredibly efficient and accommodating in our front office, but also moved into the Kaimanaaki and teaching space, supporting our tamariki with a huge amount of energy and heart. Nothing was ever too difficult for Donna, and we shall miss her passion, drive and fabulous organisational skills.

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Thank you for being there for ALL of our tamariki Dons. Catch you in your new roll🤣

The best 💙

All the best Donna , , 💕simply the best. 😊merry Christmas 🎄

All the best for your ‘afterschool’ life Donna. OHS will miss you and you them but now you can define your own day. Enjoy💕

Best wishes for the next chapter in your ‘Book of Life’, Donna, - I’m sure you will be greatly missed. ❤️

Best wishes for the new chapter and you will be dearly missed 💕

An amazing lady - all the best for the next chapter Donna xx

We will all miss you from our end of the Kura Donna

Pleased to see you in a bigger space today😉

All the best Donna 💕

Gonna miss you Donna, god know who’s gonna save me from that horrid photocopier now 🥴 but all the best in your new journey x

All the very best Donna xx

Enjoy your new direction Donna Aitken . You will be missed I am sure! 😊

All the best Donna ❤️❤️

DONNAS LEAVING?!?!?!?

Here's to an incredible next chapter in your life! Cuz 🎉

Nga mihi Donna - I tautoko Sharon’s comment and add the best wishes of the Nicholas whanau to your kete 💕

Awwww wow! What an amazing time you have had at OHS Whaea Donna. All the best.

Nga mihi tuahine

Kia pai tő haerenga hou e hoa

Bad day. Merry Xmas.

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The one & only Pete Clement has managed to free himself from the shackles of teaching.

Not only a PE and Graphics teacher, he has been a huge mover and shaker in all things environmental. He really has put the 'S' for sustainability into our DREAMS values. Pete has been involved in the loop track, riparian planting, trapping, implementing recycling, the food garden, and exposing our students to environmental career pathways both here and overseas. However, he won't be a stranger as there are always more exciting projects around growing students to be kaitiaki of Aotearoa that he will continue to develop and lead.

Enjoy some well earned leisure time Pete!
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Too good not to share!

The one & only Pete Clement has managed to free himself from the shackles of teaching.

Not only a PE and Graphics teacher, he has been a huge mover and shaker in all things environmental.  He really has put the S for sustainability into our DREAMS values.  Pete has been involved in the loop track, riparian planting, trapping, implementing recycling, the food garden, and exposing our students to environmental career pathways both here and overseas.  However, he wont be a stranger as there are always more exciting projects around growing students to be kaitiaki of Aotearoa that he will continue to develop and lead.

Enjoy some well earned leisure time Pete!

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All the very best Pete for your next chapter, enjoy!! 😊

hi Pete. Not a good place for you, you are much better then that Merry Xmas😀

All the best Pete. Merry Christmas 🎄

A wonderful educator and top notch human. Congratulations Pete

Enjoy the change Pete. Embrace the opportunities that will now come your way 💕

Enjoy the change Pete 😊

Good on you Pete ! I’m sure you have been an inspiration to many. All the best for the next chapter.

It's a great wee school. Have worked with some great colleagues and saw many students become awesome young adults. Nice to finish with so many positive memories.

Merry Christmas.💕💕

Enjoy

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Well done Henri & Leah.Last Thursday, a group of fantastic Surf Lifesaving volunteers became qualified IRB Crewpersons!
This means they can now crew in an IRB, strengthening the capability of our patrols and clubs across the province and Whanganui to help keep our swimmers safe.

Clubs represented:
• Whanganui: 3 drivers, 1 crewperson
• Fitzroy: 1 crewperson
• Ōpunake: 7 crewpersons

And on Friday and Saturday:
Surf Lifeguard Award (Lifeguard) qualifications:
• Ōpunake: 2
• Fitzroy: 3
• East End: 1

A huge thank you to all the assessors and tutors who dedicated their time and expertise to help these young people gain their qualifications. Your support strengthens our clubs and keeps our beaches safer.
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Well done Henri & Leah.

Amazing wahine toa. Miharo Amelia!A special CONGRATULATIONS to Amelia Ratahi of Ōpunakē High School who came home from the recent 100 person Leadership Camp with the Overall Merit Award for her platoon. Well done Amelia - we hope you are feeling as proud of your achievement as we are of you! 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago
Amazing wahine toa. Miharo Amelia!
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