South Otago High School
On a Friday morning a group of South Otago High School students meet at 7:45am and travel to Otago Polytechnic.
Each week 11 students travel and study in a tertiary environment in a wide range of courses including a Police Pathways course, Sport and Exercise, Automotive, Beauty, Hospitality and Salon Skills. As well as experiencing Otago Polytechnic students work towards either Level 2 or Level 3 NCEA credits. Many of our Friday courses have led onto further study in the same pathway or employment.
Shelly Lambert making coffee on her Hospitality course
‘Good experience, I learnt alot of and met new people. Overall really enjoyed it.’
Cosine Chacapna welding on in Automotive
‘I found this course fun, educational and enjoyed meeting lots of new people. I improved my skills in welding and servicing cars.’
Ryan Brook welding in Automotive
‘Enjoyed making new friends and fixing cars.’
Maddie Bielski making coffee in Hospitality
‘Good experience having a taste of how things work in a commercial kitchen, learning new skills and the coffee hit in the morning.’
Gemma McAtamney checking the orders in Hospitality
‘Great learning experience, enjoyed the barista side and working in a commercial kitchen.
JP Human in a Police Pathways tutorial
‘I found the course really informative and challenging, it made me respect the police more and want to continue this pathway.’
Jasmine Van Asperen in her Beauty course
“My favourite part of the week”