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
New build project for Onslow underway – A new Whare!
A new build project has started at Onslow, right in the heart of the college. In the past couple of weeks, contractors broke ground in Onslows ‘quad’ for the start of a new Whare. In preparation for this construction, Onslow College hosted a very significant event last Friday morning, the Aho Tāngaengae or Whare Blessing….
2nd place for Onslow in the Wellington NIWA Science & Technology Fair
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…
Albert O’Brien – Honoured to have Inter-Regional Cross Country Cup in his name
Albert O’Brien (Year 9) feels incredibly honoured to have been asked to award a cup, in his name, to celebrate AWS Athletes (Athletes With Support) at the Primary and Intermediate Schools Inter-Regional Cross Country. From Primary and Intermediate schools around the Wellington region, the top cross country athletes are invited to join the Regional Cross…