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International Student BIG Wellington Welcome!   Our new cohort of 30 International students started their Onslow experience with a large school Pōwhiri on Monday morning. They were welcomed by our Kapa Haka group, Te Whānau a Tarikākā, and Onslow staff. A new student from Germany, Fritz, bravely stood up among his new peers and introduced

How Onslow College got behind the Polar Plunge with a student-led bake sale. Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are getting behind the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, helping create sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics New Zealand. At Onslow College, students chose to support the campaign with a bake sale.

This week we welcomed Grant Henderson to Te Kāreti o Tarikākā, Onslow College. Grant is in the role of Assistant Principal – Kaiarahi, leading and driving whānau engagement and Māori achievement. He is teaching Hauora and has a passion for Mathematics, Numeracy and Literacy. Welcome to the Onslow whānau Grant! Ko Grant Henderson tāku ingoa.

The ‘Grow Your Place’ programme, facilitated by The Wellington Boys’ and Girls’ Institute (BGI), has offered our rangatahi a deeply meaningful and culturally immersive experience here at Onslow. Over the course of five weeks, students have explored Whakapapa, making connections and traditional Māori music and tikanga as part of the Year 10 Kawa and Tikanga