We are Central / Issue 3
Central - where it all comes together
2016 continues to be an exciting year for the Polytechnic, our plans for the new Central Campus are on track, and we are working with our architect to ensure that all needs are covered and the new facility is future proofed for our planned growth.
You may have read in the Otago Daily Times, that we are looking to double our student numbers both domestically and internationally. We have a very good relationship with Education New Zealand and continue to host international education journalists and representatives from a variety of countries to help promote our region as a great destination to study in.
We are also very proud to have recently had one of our students invited to participate in the New Zealand Vietnam Culinary Collaboration, an initiative designed under the New Zealand - Vietnam strategic plan on education. You can read more about the teams success later in the newsletter.
Don't forget that we have a second-semester intake for many of our programmes, so if you're looking for a change in 2016 call in and see the team at Central, or visit our website - we may just have what you are looking for!
Central in the news
Planned brewing programme
Plans for New Zealand's first tertiary boutique brewing programme are bubbling away.
Doubling of roll Polytechnic goal
The amalgamated Otago Polytechnic campus in Cromwell will have a doubled student capacity and look to attract more international students.
The 2016 Molyneux Restaurant dates
Treat yourself to a unique dining experience at our popular Molyneux Restaurant.
Celebrating cookery success in Vietnam
In the last couple of months, our cookery team has celebrated some great successes. Emma Waser, a Level 5 Diploma in Cookery student was chosen to join a four-member team to compete at the New Zealand - Vietnam Culinary Collaboration, that took place in Ho Chi Minh City last month.
Competing again other four member teams comprising of two students from New Zealand and two from Vietnam, Emma and her team took our the honours with their dish of braised lamb shanks with pickled cabbage, potato rosti and reduced jus.
"It was an amazing experience", said Emma. "We had to delve into each other's cultures to come up with our fusion menu. I have learned how important it is to mix it up - to use different flavours and borrow from each other traditions and cuisines".
Click below to read more about Emma's amazing experience.
Central takes 21 medals at Salon Culinaire
Otago Polytechnic's Central Campus played host to the Southern Lights Salon Culinaire competition in May. Massive thanks go to the Central team who organised the event as well all those who entered including students and industry representatives from across the Southern Region. Huge congratulations to our Central cookery students who received 21 medals. Check out some of the photos above to see the quality of the entries produced this year.
Host an International Student
The Central campus is looking forward to welcoming eight South Korean students to study at the campus in November 2016 through to May 2017. They are here studying English and Horticulture, combined with an element of work experience. The students are very much looking forward to their time learning and working in Central Otago and immersing themselves in our commuinity.
If you are interested in being a host family for our international students over the summer please contact the Central office on 0800 765 9276.
Snow season is underway
Our first Avalanche Safety programme is underway for the season,and while it's been a mild winter so far, more snow won't be far away! Our Snowsports and Avalanche Safety programme manager is passionate about safety in the mountains and brings you this video in association with EpicTV.
Avalanches are often unexpected, but they're a part of winter sports in the mountains. The EpicTV Avalanche Awareness series aims to explain how to prepare your gear and yourself before heading into the mountains for your backcountry adventure. Check out the video below, featuring our Snowsports and Avalanche Safety Programme manager Peter Bilous and learn how to reduce the risks to yourself and friends while skiing and snowboarding in the mountains.
Click below for further information on our Snowsports and Avalanche Safety programmes
Cherry pruning short course
This weekend course is designed for those wanting to begin the development of a commercial cherry orchard.
Held on the 10 & 11 September, it is a great starting point for anyone wanting to invest or enter this exciting industry. The course involves workshop sessions, discussions, field trips and hands-on advice from a cherry grower. The course covers the following:
- Budgets as applied to cherries
- Soils, fertilisers and irrigation
- Canopy management
- Risk management
- Markets and planting plans
For more information or to book your spot contact the Central campus office on 0800 765 9276.
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Central popular at Polytechnic open day
Some of the team from Central visited the big smoke last month to promote the Central campus at the Otago Polytechnic tertiary open day in Dunedin. Thanks to all of those who visited our stand. Our four-legged friend, who was flying the flag for our High Country farming programme was a popular host!
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