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    • Latest Onslow College Newsletter – 4th December
      • Kia ora e te whānau, The latest Newsletter, He Karere o te Kura, is out now! This last edition of the year includes: Jono Wyeth’s latest update, 2026 Start of the year important dates, celebrating the class of 2025, Student Leaders preparations for next year, celebrating our newly certified teachers, winning 3rd place in a […] The post Latest Onslow College Newsletter – 4th December appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Marmite, Coins, and Critical Thinking: Onslow 3rd at WJST
      • How many drops of water fit on a 10c coin? Is there really a difference between Marmite and Vegemite? Can sea shells be cleaned up with vinegar, or is salt and vinegar better? These were the questions our Junior Science team answered to secure 3rd place at the Wellington Junior Science Tournament. Competing against 12 […] The post Marmite, Coins, and Critical Thinking: Onslow 3rd at WJST appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Staff News: Celebrating Certified Teachers
      • We are delighted to congratulate Mark Patchett, Damian Aitken, Niamh Campbell, John Phillips and Abigail McIntyre, on achieving their full teaching certification. Their commitment to education is the embodiment of our high expectation, high-care environment. We wanted to highlight the journey to becoming a teacher of one of our newest teachers, Mark Patchett. Mark’s journey […] The post Staff News: Celebrating Certified Teachers appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Hillary Outdoors Get2Go Final – OC Adventure Racing Team
      • A massive congratulations to our junior Adventure Racing team. They have spent this week in Tongariro competing against teams across Aotearoa in the Hillary Outdoors Get2Go final. The team won the Wellington regional event and have been honing their mountain biking, orienteering, paddling, climbing and problem solving skills over the last couple of months. Well […] The post Hillary Outdoors Get2Go Final – OC Adventure Racing Team appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Empowering the Future: Student Leaders Kickstart 2026 Preparations
      • On December 1st & 2nd, the future student leaders of Onslow College began their journey toward 2026. Our Kākā Tangi Haeata Student Council, the incoming 2026 Year 13 Peer Supporters, came together for two days of connection, challenge, and growth. The energy was high as these groups united to build the skills necessary to lead […] The post Empowering the Future: Student Leaders Kickstart 2026 Preparations appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Latest Onslow College Newsletter – 20th November
      • Latest Newsletter, He Karere o te Kura, is out now! This edition of He Karere includes: Jono Wyeth’s latest update, 2026 Start of the year important dates, Pō Whakanui Awards, International Students enjoying our region, what is coming up for the rest of the term: Year 9 & 10 Activities Week, Year 9 & 10 […] The post Latest Onslow College Newsletter – 20th November appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Onslow Sport Wrap up – 20th November
      • A massive congratulations to Sahana Sambhus (Year 10) who dominated the College Sport Wellington Junior Tennis Tournament, winning the Gold draw and dropping only four games in the entire competition, including a decisive 4-0, 4-2 victory in the finals. In other events, the school proudly fielded its first-ever team in the CSW Junior Touch tournament. […] The post Onslow Sport Wrap up – 20th November appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Careers – Year 9 & 10 Have a Go Days
      • Our Have A Go Days for Year 9 & 10 are always a huge success. This year we have 10 different employers coming to Onslow to present to groups of students. Students will hear about their jobs, how they got there and what they like about where they work. The overall purpose of these events […] The post Careers – Year 9 & 10 Have a Go Days appeared first on Onslow College.

    • International Students Embrace Adventure: Action Packed Activity Program
      • Our international students recently completed a fabulous two weeks of their four-week activity program, challenging themselves with a diverse range of adventures and new skills, from the harbour to the hills. The fantastic weather was the perfect backdrop, allowing the group to fully appreciate the stunning locations around the region. The program was packed with […] The post International Students Embrace Adventure: Action Packed Activity Program appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Year 9 & 10 Activites Week coming up December 3-7th 2025
      • Year 9 – Enviro week Wed 3rd-5th December Year 9 Enviro Days is a 3-day program held at Onslow College (3th–5th December). This program takes a collaborative, cross-curricular approach to explore our understanding of the environment at Onslow College. The aim is for students to develop a deeper understanding of the impact we have on […] The post Year 9 & 10 Activites Week coming up December 3-7th 2025 appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Pō Whakanui 2025 – Celebration of Success Award Winners
      • Thank you for joining us for our Pō Whakanui – Celebration of Success last Thursday 13th November. This student-led event was a wonderful demonstration of our Onslow values, showcasing academic excellence, leadership, and diversity. We were delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented students and enjoy their musical performances. Please find below the comprehensive […] The post Pō Whakanui 2025 – Celebration of Success Award Winners appeared first on Onslow College.

    • From the Principal/Tumuaki Jono Wyeth
      • Kia ora e te whānau, This week marked a significant milestone in our school year as our senior students began their NCEA examinations. We know they are well-prepared to take on this challenge, and we wish them all the best over the coming weeks. While the school is now quieter with our seniors on study […] The post From the Principal/Tumuaki Jono Wyeth appeared first on Onslow College.

    • College Sport Wellington SPOTY Awards
      • At the College Sport Wellington SPOTY Awards, held last weekend, Onslow College had 15 finalists and won 7 code awards – making us the most successful co-ed school in Wellington for code winners. Our Winners on the night were: 🌟 Albert O’Brien – Athletes with an Intellectual Disability 🌟 Isla McKenzie – Cricket 🌟 Ross Miller […] The post College Sport Wellington SPOTY Awards appeared first on Onslow College.

    • 2026 University Scholarships and Entry into Tertiary Programmes Announced
      • We’ve been blown away with the news that some of our Year 13’s have been accepted into competitive tertiary music programmes, and awarded University scholarships. The list below of what we have heard about so far. If your student has been awarded a scholarship or award from a tertiary institution that has not been listed […] The post 2026 University Scholarships and Entry into Tertiary Programmes Announced appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Arts at Onslow – Winners and Celebrating leavers next steps
      • Our Arts students have also shone brightly, with our two choirs—Ngā Manu Tīoriori and Ngā Waipāhīhī—both winning Gold medals at the MEFA (Musicworks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa) Awards, alongside a Silver medal for our Big Band. Year 13 Music Students accepted into competitive tertiary programmes for 2026: Maggie Elder got into Auckland, Canterbury and New […] The post Arts at Onslow – Winners and Celebrating leavers next steps appeared first on Onslow College.

    • PTA Donation Request Letter
      • Kia ora Onslow Whānau Please find our PTA donation request letter below that was sent to all whanau this week. We are always very grateful for any donation you wish to make. The funds all go to help support our wonderful school and students. Nga mihi, Onslow College PTA ptaonslow@gmail.com ______________________________________________________ A Chance to Support […] The post PTA Donation Request Letter appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Property Update: Preliminary designs
      • Progress is being made with our building projects, and today I am excited to share some updates on this, and showcase some visualisations from the preliminary designs that have been completed in order for our project to go out for tender. Below are a number of images of these preliminary designs showing the positioning of […] The post Property Update: Preliminary designs appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Onslow College’s Whaea Liv Copeman Named YES Wellington City Teacher of the Year!
      • We are happy to announce that Whaea Liv Copeman, a dedicated leader and Commerce Teacher at Onslow College, has been named the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Wellington City Teacher of the Year. This honour speaks volumes about the positive and inspiring relationships Whaea Liv builds with her students, as the award followed nominations from three […] The post Onslow College’s Whaea Liv Copeman Named YES Wellington City Teacher of the Year! appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Year 12 Alex Bull Top 6 Student Geographer in New Zealand
      • On Saturday 18th October, Alex Bull (Year 12) was invited by the NZ Board of Geography Teachers to the final stage of the NZ iGeo Olympiad team selection, for the 2026 International Geography Olympiad to be held in Istanbul, Turkiye. The three stage selection process began in Term 2, with 172 entrants from 39 secondary […] The post Year 12 Alex Bull Top 6 Student Geographer in New Zealand appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Poroaki 2025 – Farewelling our Māori Leavers
      • What a wonderful celebration of our Māori Rangatahi Leavers last night, Wednesday 22nd October. Their kaiako-māori, deans, ako teachers, SLT members and teachers, who all knew them so well, shared stories with their whānau present. They were then presented with a pounamu and a meaningful, personalised Whakataukī (Māori proverb) to take with them. It was […] The post Poroaki 2025 – Farewelling our Māori Leavers appeared first on Onslow College.

    • ‘The Obvious Choice’ Onslow College English Learning Area Collection Published
      • This week, the English Learning Area published The Obvious Choice, a magazine designed to celebrate the work of ākonga within English and Media classes. The 2025 edition has amazing fantasy writing, creative pieces about identity, grief and guilt, and non-fiction on topics as diverse as Star Wars fans, the politics of pirates, and the beauty […] The post ‘The Obvious Choice’ Onslow College English Learning Area Collection Published appeared first on Onslow College.

    • We love Media! Onslow College Film Awards 2025
      • On Tuesday night the 21st October, we held the OC Film Awards. Students, friends, and whanau packed into the Arts Center to watch the year 12 music videos, the year 13 short films, and a few extra-curricular films that students have made throughout the year. Having a live audience is exactly what these media projects […] The post We love Media! Onslow College Film Awards 2025 appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Celebrating French Proficiency: DELF Diplomas Awarded
      • We are incredibly proud to celebrate the success of our students who have been awarded the DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) French proficiency diplomas. The DELF is an official, internationally recognized certificate awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Valid for life and based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), […] The post Celebrating French Proficiency: DELF Diplomas Awarded appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Onslow College Board Election Results
      • Tēnā koutou Onslow College whānau, Following the recent Onslow College Parent Board Election, we are pleased to announce the results. Elected parent representatives Chris Albertson Sarah Barnett C. Robert Pa’o We are excited to have them join the board and invite you to read their candidate profiles below to learn more about their backgrounds and […] The post Onslow College Board Election Results appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Double Celebration for Onslow College
      • On Monday morning, our staff, whānau, and friends gathered for a powerful Te Whakatau Turanga Hou to officially welcome our new Tumuaki (Principal), Jono Wyeth, to his role. We also took a moment to welcome home a truly special taonga. This treasure was earned by Scott Picard at the Ngā Manu Kōrero competition, where […] The post Double Celebration for Onslow College appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Onslow College Sport News and Results Wrap Up – 9th October, 2025
      • A quick summary of the amazing results and events our students are involved in, as reported to us over the holidays. To let us know about more results, email sport@onslow.school.nz BOYS CRICKET: Last week the Onslow College Boys Cricket First XI (plus some Second XI boys) attended a pre-season tournament in Hawke’s Bay. Coach, Aaron […] The post Onslow College Sport News and Results Wrap Up – 9th October, 2025 appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Onslow College Board Staff Representative Re-elected
      • The Onslow College Board Staff Election has now been completed. Tim Dagger, Learning Area Leader of Technology, has been re-elected as the Onslow College Board Staff Representative. Congratulations Tim! The post Onslow College Board Staff Representative Re-elected appeared first on Onslow College.

    • International Students Discover the Natural Wonders of Kāpiti Island
      • Our international students had a fabulous experience on Monday, October 6th, venturing out to Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve. This trip was a wonderful opportunity to discover the incredible natural wonders of the island’s unique flora and fauna. The group tackled the Wilkinson Track, a rewarding three-hour return walk. Along the way, the air was […] The post International Students Discover the Natural Wonders of Kāpiti Island appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Been Caught Short? Year 13 Onslow Students make a difference locally
      • Hannah Leckie, Zoe Brown and Mitya Lark are Year 13 Power and Resistance students who as their social action assessment chose Period Poverty. They wrote about their research: “We chose Period Poverty for our social action project as we found it to be a prominent problem among young New Zealanders. We knew it would be […] The post Been Caught Short? Year 13 Onslow Students make a difference locally appeared first on Onslow College.

    • Onslow College Student Wins National Speech Competition
      • Scott Picard, a Year 11 student from Onslow College, recently took home the top prize at the Ngā Manu Kōrero national finals in Whanganui. This prestigious speech competition for secondary students promotes fluency in both te reo Māori and English. A Clean Sweep of the Awards Scott competed in the Korimako (Senior English) section, winning […] The post Onslow College Student Wins National Speech Competition appeared first on Onslow College.

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