Ko Tarikākā te maunga, ko Waipāhīhī te awa, ko Onslow te Kāreti.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tō tātou Kura Tuarua, welcome to Year 9, to your first year of High School and to our community. 

At Onslow College we value:

MANAAKITANGA, PURSUING GROWTH, WHANAUNGATANGA, VALUING DIVERSITY, KAITIAKITANGA

Our vision is for every ākonga to be able to come as they are to Onslow College. It is important for ākonga to grow as a whole person (academically, socially, artistically, culturally and sportwise), for ākonga to be able to thrive in their future. Our values guide our behaviours and help us support everyone to be able to grow and succeed.

Kei konei mātou,

ka poipoia ō mātou puāwaitanga

ka ea hoki ō mātou wawata

We bring ourselves,

together we are nurtured to thrive

 and realise our aspirations.

Your Deans for 2026 will be Tatiana Voropaeva & Brooke Houghton. The role of a Dean is the oversight and management of a year group. Deans for 2027 will be confirmed soon.

They are contactable via email: dean.classof30@onslow.school.nz

Your Rangatahi Māori Deans for 2026 are: Alyx Devlin and Naykita Shelford-Hinds. They can be contacted by email, linked above. Rangatahi Māori Deans for 2027 will be confirmed soon

Start of the Year and Orientation

PŌWHIRI: Thursday, 28th January, 2027 at 8.50 am (please gather by 8.45am). 

For: Whānau and Students 

Our tikanga is determined by Mana Whenua of our area, Te Ātiawa Taranaki Whānui. 

The Pōwhiri for new students will be held in the Gym, adjacent to Burma Road. We encourage whānau / caregivers to participate on behalf of their student transitioning into our space in the form of karanga or whaikōrero. 

Students and whānau are to gather outside the gym area (see picture below) above the bottom field by 8.45am. After the Pōwhiri, whānau and students are welcome to join staff in the Gym for kai.

After kai, we will ask whānau to leave and students will be introduced to their Ako teacher and Year 13 Peer Supporters. Their day will begin from there.

ORIENTATION Days 1 & 2: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th January, 8:45am - 3:10pm

For: Students

On Thursday 28th and Friday 29th, an orientation programme will be run by Ako teachers and Year 13 Peer Support Leaders. The foundation of this is to build relationships within the class. It will involve a number of activities to acclimatise students into their new learning environment. This includes learning about the school’s IT system, introduction to sports, information about itinerant music lessons and the school library, as well as finding your way around the school. Both days will finish at 3:10pm. The Canteen will be open from Thursday 28th if you wish to purchase food. Please note that school buses will run from Thursday, as per bus information on school website, here. 

Year 9 Meet & Greet Evening: 10th February 2027 

For: Whānau and students 

This is an opportunity for your whānau to meet with your Ako teacher and with other families in Ako rooms. We will send out further information in January. 

YEAR 9 Activities: Weeks 4 & 5 - Term 1

Year 9 students will participate in two days of activities with the purpose of building relationships between students, their Ako class, their teachers and their Year 13 Peer Supporters. The school really values all students attending the Year 9 activities and we are committed to working with you to make that happen. The estimated cost is $200.00, but, this is subject to change. If payment for activities is an issue, please have a caregiver contact the Year 9 Deans to discuss an alternative financial arrangement and support.

 

Other important information

BYOD:
All students should have a device that is a laptop form factor (screen and keyboard) and bring it from the first day. As well as a laptop, students should bring earphones or headphones and charging cable. We advise students to clearly label their laptops. If you would like to discuss any issues associated with devices, please contact jonathan.wyeth@onslow.school.nz. 

Student ID/Snapper Cards

Every new student will receive a Student ID which incorporates a Snapper Card. These will be distributed early 2027. The ID card will be invoiced to your account.

Sports Registrations:

We highly encourage students to participate in a Sport. A registration form will be sent out from the Sports Department mid- December 2026 to all future Year 9 students. This form will also be available on the website under Sports Registrations. Sports Registrations for both Summer and Winter Sport will close on the 31st of January 2027. Please note that Sport Fees are compulsory.

Tuesday Late Starts:

Teachers take part in professional development on Tuesday mornings. To allow this to occur, classes start at 9:30am on Tuesdays in Terms 1–4. School buses still run at their normal times.

Whānau Contact Details:
If any family address, phone or email details have changed since you enrolled, please ask your parent/caregiver to send the new details to enrol@onslow.school.nz.

Parent Student Management System:
Information on how parents access the Student Management System will be sent out in the new year.

Stationery:
The school does not handle bulk stationery although an online option is available through Office Max My School https://www.myschool.co.nz/onslow. The stationery lists are on our website.

Buses:
Buses will run from Thursday 28th January, 2027. Student ID/Snapper Cards: Every student will receive a Student ID which will incorporate a Snapper Card. These will be distributed early 2027. The ID card will be invoiced to your account. This information will also be available on the Onslow College website.

Enjoy your holidays - We look forward to meeting you at the start of next year.

Ngā mihi nui

Onslow College

Ko Tarikākā te maunga, ko Waipāhīhī te awa, ko Onslow te Kāreti.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tō tātou kura tuarua, and welcome our community. 

At Onslow College we value:

MANAAKITANGA, PURSUING GROWTH, WHANAUNGATANGA, VALUING DIVERSITY, KAITIAKITANGA

Our vision is for every ākonga to be able to come as they are to Onslow College. It is important for ākonga to grow as a whole person (academically, socially, artistically, culturally and sportwise), for ākonga to be able to thrive in their future. Our values guide our behaviours and help us support everyone to be able to grow and succeed.

Kei konei mātou,

ka poipoia ō mātou puāwaitanga

ka ea hoki ō mātou wawata

We bring ourselves,

together we are nurtured to thrive

 and realise our aspirations.

Deans for 2027 will be confirmed soon.

2026 Deans:

Year 10 Deans - Nick Iles & Matt Gibbons - dean.classof29@onslow.school.nz

Year 11 Deans - Sean Tholen & Georgia Bowler - dean.classof28@onslow.school.nz 

Year 12 Deans - Alyx Devlin & Rosanna Williams - dean.classof27@onslow.school.nz

Year 13 Deans - Jayne Mulligan & Naykita Shelford-Hinds - dean.classof26@onslow.school.nz

Your Rangatahi Māori Deans for 2026 are: Alyx Devlin and Naykita Shelford-Hinds. They can be contacted by email, linked above.

Welcome to Year 10, 11, 12 & 13 – Important information for Senior Students at Onslow College

You will have access to your Timetable at the end of January. You will receive this physically on your first day, Monday 1st February. If you would like to discuss your courses, email your Year level Dean.

Tuesday 26th January: Course Clash Resolution/Subject Changes Years 11, 12 & 13, from 1pm-3pm. Students must be available to come to school. You will be contacted if you have a clash or if your Dean(s) would like to discuss subjects with you. If you are not available that day, you must email your Dean(s) to organise an alternative. Not for Year 10's.

Please refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook 2026 available at https://onslow.schoolpoint.co.nz/courses/learning_areas

Year 10, 11, 12, 13 students who are new to Onslow College…

Complete an orientation morning on Thursday 28th January after the Pōwhiri. Whānau are also invited to attend the Pōwhiri. 

The Pōwhiri for new students will be held in the Gym, adjacent to Burma Road. We encourage whānau / caregivers to participate on behalf of their student transitioning into our space in the form of karanga or whaikōrero. 

Students and whānau are to gather outside the gym (see picture below) above the bottom field by 8.45am. After the Pōwhiri, whānau and students are welcome to join staff in the Gym for kai. 

 

Following this there will be an orientation programme with your Dean(s) and Manaakitanga Buddies. Students finish at 12pm.

Buses will run from Thursday 28th January, 2027 and the school bus schedule can be found, HERE.

Monday 1st February, 2027

First day for Year 10, 11, 12 & 13 students - meet in your Ako class at 8.45am. You should check the Ako class lists in the Hall Foyer. Students will spend the morning with their Ako classes confirming their courses and building whanaungatanga. Your Dean will be available at this time. Your day will end at 3.10pm.

Tuesday 2nd February - Normal timetable 

Senior & Junior Stationery
The school does not handle bulk stationery although an online option is available through Office Max My School https://www.myschool.co.nz/onslow. The stationery list is on our website.

BYOD
All students should have a device that is a laptop form factor (screen and keyboard) and bring it from the first day. As well as a laptop, students should bring earphones or headphones and charging cable. We advise students to clearly label their laptops. If you would like to discuss any issues associated with devices, please contact jonathan.wyeth@onslow.school.nz.

Student ID/Snapper Cards
Every new student will receive a Student ID which incorporates a Snapper Card. These will be distributed early 2027. The ID card will be invoiced to your account.

Sports Registrations

Sports Registrations – We highly encourage students to participate in a Sport. A registration form will be sent out from the Sports Department mid-December to all students. This form will also be available on the website under Sports Registrations. Sports Registrations for both Summer and Winter Sport will close on the 31st of January 2027 . Please note that Sport Fees are compulsory.