Celebrate 70 Years of Orewa College
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Established 1956
About
In 2026, Orewa College celebrates 70 years of learning, friendship, and community on the Hibiscus Coast. Since 1956, generations of students have walked through our gates — and this year, we're inviting our whole community, past and present, to mark the milestone with us. We're having a free, family-friendly, community open day.
OC70: Free Community Open Day
Saturday 22 August 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm
Orewa College — gyms, courts & sports fields
Free entry
OC70 is a free, family-friendly day for the Hibiscus Coast and the Orewa College whānau. Come for an hour or stay all day — there's something for everyone. Registration here is useful for sending and receiving event information and updates.
What's on:
Sport for all — games and matches across our fields and courts, including rugby, football, netball, hockey, and volleyball
Live performances — dance, music, kapa haka, and Pasifika groups taking the stage in the gym
Market stalls — student art and projects, community groups, and local stallholders
Food trucks — a delicious line-up to keep the whole family fed
School tours — wander the grounds and see how Orewa College has grown
Nostalgia & photo exhibition — a walk through our 70-year timeline, celebrating the people and moments that made us who we are
RSVP
RSVP to let us know you're coming. We'll keep you updated with event information and the full programme ahead of the day. Free entry — takes under a minute.
Be Part of It
Whether you're a former student, current whānau, staff member past or present, or simply part of our wonderful coast community — there's a place for you at OC70. Save the date, spread the word, and join us as we celebrate 70 years of Orewa College.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Contact
For more information about OC70, contact our School Alumni & Enhancement Coordinator, Margaret Browne.