Huge congratulations go to Scott Picard Yr11, for being awarded 1st place in the Korimako Senior English section of Ngā Manu Kōrero ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara yesterday. Scott gave a compelling prepared kōrero on the topic of ‘He Māori Ahau’, (“I am Māori”). The audience were moved by his words and powerful delivery. Scott will […]
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The Onslow Enviro Group and other interested students and whānau, led by Kaiako Hamish McWilliam, recently held a Working Bee as part of the Ngahere Restoration Project. The purpose of the working bee (mahi tahi) was to liberate young native plants from weeds so they can mature and become self-sustaining, thereby enhancing indigenous biodiversity at
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Onslow College has introduced a fungus to help it control a pest plant. Tradescantia fluminensis (Wandering Willy) is an invasive weed in Aotearoa that has its origins in South America and no natural enemies here (except chickens who love to eat it). In Onslow’s forest restoration area it smothers our native seedlings. Biocontrol is about
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In 2025, the Year 9 Maths programme at Onslow College plans to introduce an exciting initiative that involves collaboration with various employers. This programme will provide students with the opportunity to see how mathematics is applied in real-world contexts. The delivery of the programme will involve close cooperation between employers and Maths teachers, including in-class
A scientist in the making, Year 9 Muhammad Zayan Abbasi, represented Onslow College last week at the Wellington NIWA Science and Technology Fair, coming 2nd among all Year 9 entries! Zayan was also was awarded a special prize for his entry from Engineering New Zealand. His project “Guardian of the Ocean”, was a working sea
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