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 Big Welcome to Wellington
International Student BIG Wellington Welcome! Our new cohort of 30 International students started their Onslow experience with a large school Pōwhiri on Monday morning. They were welcomed by our Kapa Haka group, Te Whānau a Tarikākā, and Onslow staff. A new student from Germany, Fritz, bravely stood up among his new peers and introduced…
Onslow College baking a difference for the Polar Plunge
How Onslow College got behind the Polar Plunge with a student-led bake sale. Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are getting behind the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, helping create sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics New Zealand. At Onslow College, students chose to support the campaign with a bake sale….
Welcome to Te Kāreti o Tarikākā, Grant Henderson
This week we welcomed Grant Henderson to Te Kāreti o Tarikākā, Onslow College. Grant is in the role of Assistant Principal – Kaiarahi, leading and driving whānau engagement and Māori achievement. He is teaching Hauora and has a passion for Mathematics, Numeracy and Literacy. Welcome to the Onslow whānau Grant! Ko Grant Henderson tāku ingoa….