Otara College

Hillary College

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate

2026 – April/May/June 2026 – Alumni Chair/Secretary Report

Kia ora, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu and Greetings.

Alumni Membership

Currently we have 58 financial members.  A big mihi nui to you all, your support is truly appreciated and needed.

Alumni Elections 2026

The Alumni election process of officers for 2026 is currently under construction by our IT person so that this process will be done totally online. More information will come as soon as possible. 

Please consider whether you want to put your name forward to be on the Alumni Board – we are a very positive / proactive Board who have the best interests of SEHC students, staff and Community as key focal areas. 

SEHC Visit

We visited SEHC on Friday 12 June 2026 and got to meet some staff and students which was fantastic. We are currently awaiting a date from the Principal, Christine Pili, to meet with her, in accordance with the Alumni and SEHC Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 

The MoU on is now published on our Alumni Content.  Please take a look at this to see what both parties are responsible for. 

SEHC Marae Accommodation for the 60th Year Reunion Celebration for Alumni Members

As previously advised we have an accommodation option at the SEHC marae for the weekend of the reunion.  We have attached the flyer to this email for those new members who are unaware.

Please make contact with Erin on ochcsehcalumni@gmail.com if you are interested in this option.

Update on Alumni Merchandise.

We have Phillip Malentino working on the second draft of our Alumni zip up hoodies and t-shirts.  

We are getting samples of all sizes to ensure you will be happy with the fit.  Very exciting stuff!

60th Year Reunion Celebration Committee Update

The 60th Year Reunion Celebration registration emails should be coming to all paid up members shortly.  The closing date has been moved to the 31st of July 2026 and spaces are filling up quickly.  Get in while you can as we limited to only 500 seats at the Saturday night dinner.

The confirmed itinerary and times should be out next month, we will keep you all informed as we know more.