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- (+64 4) 477 1140
- Private Bag 13 906
Johnsonville
Wellington 6440
Expectations
- Show respect for others
- Allow others to learn without disruption
- Listen when others are speaking
- Behave in a safe and considerate manner
- Take care of the property of others
- Accept those with differing backgrounds, culture, ability and gender
- Show respect for yourself
- Come to class on time and prepared
- Start work promptly
- Work to the best of your ability
- Ask for help when you need it
- Make good use of the academic, cultural and sporting opportunities provided
- Show respect for your environment
- Reduce, reuse and recycle waste
- Put litter in the rubbish bins
- Take care of the furniture, buildings and plants at school
- Students will support these expectations by:
- Accepting responsibility for their own behaviour and its consequences
- Accepting the right of teachers to set rules to support learning
Staff will support these expectations by:
- Providing a safe, orderly, caring learning environment
- Showing enthusiasm for their subjects
- Showing commitment, preparedness and professionalism in their work
- Encouraging each student to develop to their full potential
- Establishing clear guidelines for work and behaviour, and make sure that these are met
- Maintaining regular and open communication with students and their families
- Providing professional support for each other
Parents and caregivers will support these expectations by:
- Ensuring that their child attends regularly and is well prepared
- Taking an active interest in their child’s school work and homework
- Supporting school activities
- Communicating with the school
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,
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
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...
Read more »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...
Read more »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...
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