Principal's Message
Nau Mai Haere Mai
Onslow College takes great pride in delivering the best possible educational opportunities for its students.
We believe every student can achieve academic success and have an extensive pastoral care network to help them achieve to their potential. A strong partnership with home is a key ingredient in this goal and we both value and encourage parents and families to take an active interest in their child's achievements at school. Working together we can help our young people develop their individual strengths and identities and build the confidence to be able to contribute to society.
News
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…
Onslow College introduces Tradescantia Yellow Spot Fungus to help control pest plant
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…
Onslow College Main Reception/Office Closed Until 30th January
Onslow College Update 23 January, 2025 Kia ora e te whānau, Onslow Main Reception/Office Due to ongoing construction, the Main Reception at Onslow College is currently closed. We’re excited to announce that the Main Reception will reopen in a new location from Thursday, 30th January 2025 (8:30 am–4:00 pm). The new reception area is situated…