Principal's Message
Nau Mai Haere Mai,
As Acting 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: We believe in nurturing and treating each other with respect and generosity. This ethos fosters a supportive and caring environment where all students feel valued.
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PURSUING GROWTH: We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone strives to grow and achieve together. We encourage our students to consistently pursue their goals with determination and to embrace the concept of lifelong learning.
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WHANAUNGATANGA: We place immense importance on valuing and growing relationships. We take the time to truly know each other, ensuring that everyone in our community feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
News
‘Thursday Kai Cafe’ at Onslow College
Onslow Staff are very lucky in lots of ways – cool kids to teach, great support staff, inspiring leadership, but one of the very best things about working at Onslow are the fabulous students who run Kai Cafe every Thursday at Interval. Most of these ākonga use learning support in some way, but one…
Onslow College Careers Team Launch SSEP – Secondary School Employer Partnership
In Term 2, 3 and 4 our Year 9 Maths students will be working with different employers to contextualise their maths learning. On Monday, 10th March, we welcomed our employers to the school for a launch of this initiative known as Secondary School Employer Partnership (SSEP). All Year 9 classes will be matched with an…
Onslow College Enviro Group Working Bee for the Ngahere Restoration Project
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…