Principal's Message
Nau Mai Haere Mai,
As Principal of Onslow College, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to our community. Onslow College prides itself on providing an exceptional educational environment, where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential and grow into confident, and valued members of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Our school is built upon a strong set of values that are the foundation of everything we do:
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Manaakitanga
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Pursuing Growth
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Whanaungatanga
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Valuing Diversity
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Kaitiakitanga
These values underpin our commitment to both academic excellence and holistic development. While we are proud to be consistently ranked among the top schools in New Zealand for academic achievement, we also celebrate the invaluable learning that occurs beyond the classroom. Our extensive pastoral care network, coupled with a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, ensures that students have every opportunity to develop their individual strengths and identities.
News
International Students Discover the Natural Wonders of Kāpiti Island
Our international students had a fabulous experience on Monday, October 6th, venturing out to Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve. This trip was a wonderful opportunity to discover the incredible natural wonders of the island’s unique flora and fauna. The group tackled the Wilkinson Track, a rewarding three-hour return walk. Along the way, the air was…
Students Tackle Period Poverty, Make Products Accessible in Johnsonville
Hannah Leckie, Zoe Brown and Mitya Lark are Year 13 Power and Resistance students who as their social action assessment chose Period Poverty. They wrote about their research: “We chose Period Poverty for our social action project as we found it to be a prominent problem among young New Zealanders. We knew it would be…
Onslow College Student Wins National Speech Competition
Scott Picard, a Year 11 student from Onslow College, recently took home the top prize at the Ngā Manu Kōrero national finals in Whanganui. This prestigious speech competition for secondary students promotes fluency in both te reo Māori and English. A Clean Sweep of the Awards Scott competed in the Korimako (Senior English) section, winning…