Community Education

Welcome to Onslow College Community Education!

Our new classes for Terms 3 and 4 2010 are all online and ready for your online or manual enrolment.

We have a commitment to provide efficient and friendly service for people who want to gain confidence, learn a new skill, enhance their self esteem, be successful and become lifelong learners.

If you are not sure which is the right course for you, phone us and we will discuss the course outline with you. Is there a course you would like to suggest?

Onslow College is situated on Burma Road, opposite Raroa School. Motorway exit is Johnsonville. Nearest train station is Raroa.

The small print:

Eligibility

You are entitled to enrol if you are over 16 years of age.

Materials

Some classes are more expensive because of equipment and technology or because class numbers are small. For all classes, materials used as part of the course must be paid for by the students. Phone the school if you require further details on any course.

Refunds

A full refund will be made if a class does not start. NO refund will be made after a class has started. Choose your class carefully as we cannot refund fees for anything other than exceptional circumstances.

Evaluations

At the end of each course, evaluation sheets will be handed out. Your opinions are important to us, so please comment freely.

Smoking

Onslow College is smoke-free. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the school grounds.

No classes are held on public holidays, or on the Saturdays of long weekends.

Onslow College Community Education has on-going consultation with our stakeholders to ensure our classes are meeting their needs. Our stakeholders include Onslow College students, staff, parents, caregivers, and the local community including community groups and whanau. If you or your organisation wishes to be included in the consultation, please contact: The Coordinator, Amanda Dixson;. Ph. (04) 477 1118, or email commed@onslow.school.nz.

News

Winter Tournament Week

Congratulations to the Girls Hockey Team for making the Final of the Kate Trolove Tournament in Taupo. Good luck with your game at 3.30 on Friday.

Well done also to the Netball team in Wanganui and the Girls Football team in Palmerston North, who are both playing in the playoffs for 3rd and 4th on Friday, Good Luck,

Click here for results

Wellington Cricket Representatives

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for the Future Firebirds Wellington Cricket winter training squads:

Niki Zivkovic - Under 18
Andy Weston - Under 16
Tom Jamieson, Matt Croxford and Hamish Cooke - Year 10
Alex Ridley - Year 9

Bowl Repaint

At the initiative of Pablo Ridler (Year 11) the old skatebowl has undergone a repaint and renovation. Using an Onslow inspired theme Pablo along with Gabby Simpson and Daniel Gordon have used holiday and after school time to give the bowl a frsh new look. Thanks Guys! Photo Gallery

Gateway Newsletter

To read about the Gateway programme and successes of our students click here.

"Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'Roll" - Free Workshop for Parents of 15-17 Year Olds

Tuesday 14 September 2010, 7-9pm in the Onslow College Staff Room.

For more information download the flyer here.

To book your place please contact Rachel Harrison at Compass Health, ph: 04 978 4366 or e-mail: rachel.harrison@compasshealth.org.nz, or just come along on the night.

E-mail student success stories to the College: success@onslow.school.nz

Achievers Photo Gallery

Smallbore Rifle Competition Results

The college competition is finished and while Onslow college didn’t win, Lance Wilson, Michael Gimblett, Charlotte Flanagan, Andrew Jane and Tristan Nysse did their best to come in second.Michael Gimblett was top shooter which is shot on two di...

Learning Support South Island Trip

Onslow Learning Support students are planning a three day “transport extravaganza” to the South Island in December this year involving ferry, rail, tram, gondola, bus and air travel experiences and KiwiRail have jumped on board to help, s...

News Archive

Read archived news items here..... Orienteering (August 2010) The Onslow College Orienteering team attended the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships. Team members at the championships were Calvin Standril, Cameron Grant, Matthe...