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Thank you for joining us for our Pō Whakanui – Celebration of Success last Thursday 13th November. This student-led event was a wonderful demonstration of our Onslow values, showcasing academic excellence, leadership, and diversity. We were delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented students and enjoy their musical performances. Please find below the comprehensive […]

Kia ora e te whānau, This week marked a significant milestone in our school year as our senior students began their NCEA examinations. We know they are well-prepared to take on this challenge, and we wish them all the best over the coming weeks. While the school is now quieter with our seniors on study

We’ve been blown away with the news that some of our Year 13’s have been accepted into competitive tertiary music programmes, and awarded University scholarships. The list below of what we have heard about so far. If your student has been awarded a scholarship or award from a tertiary institution that has not been listed

Our Arts students have also shone brightly, with our two choirs—Ngā Manu Tīoriori and Ngā Waipāhīhī—both winning Gold medals at the MEFA (Musicworks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa) Awards, alongside a Silver medal for our Big Band. Year 13 Music Students accepted into competitive tertiary programmes for 2026:   Maggie Elder got into Auckland, Canterbury and New