Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

The Code sets standards for educational providers to ensure that:

• high professional standards are maintained

• the recruitment of international students is undertaken in an ethical and responsible manner

· information supplied to international students is comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date

• students are provided with information prior to entering into any commitments

• contractual dealings with international students are conducted in an ethical and responsible manner

• the particular needs of international students are recognised

• international students under the age of 18 are in safe accommodation

• all providers have fair and equitable internal procedures for the resolution of international student grievances

Full details of what is covered can be found in the Code itself.

Onslow College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website.

The Code also establishes the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA) and the Review Panel to receive and adjudicate on student complaints. For procedure on how to make a complaint to IEAA, visit www.minedu.govt.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...