Facilities
The facilities at Onslow College include:
9 x Science laboratories
30 x General Classrooms
3 x Practical Art rooms and a photographic darkroom
A music suite with a classroom, performance space, practice rooms and recording studio
6 specialist technology classrooms
2 Gymnasiums
Cricket practice nets and a multiuse sand turf.
Extensive grass playing fields.
3 computer laboratories supplemented by computer pods throughout the school
A well-established Library which is the information centre for the school
An AV theatre and video editing suite
The Arts Centre which is the focus of drama in the school
A student cafeteria and student office
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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