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NEW 2020 DAY TIMES
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International Students
Onslow College offers its International Students a supportive and caring environment while also providing outstanding educational experience.
MARKET NIGHT
11BEC Market Night is now being held on Thursday the 30th July, in the school hall from 4.30-7.30pm.
Lots of great products for sale, a chance to support students earning credits and fundraise money for a charity.
The canteen is open but it will have a reduced menu and if you do not order online you can expect delays.
To find out more follow this link
https://theoccafe.wixsite.com/onslowcollege
Careers
Over the next few weeks, you might like to distract your student from On line Learning, social media and video games.
Onslow College students can log in from home and do a range of Careers Education related activities. Many students have started this in their Ako classes over the past two years. It is really easy, just log in to the school website www.onslow.school.nz
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Click on the Career Central icon
Students can log in with their school email and password to their personal Career Central account.
A range of activities that are appropriate for their levels are available to do. Year 9 and 10’s have 5 activities, year 11s have 12 and year 12s and 13s have up to 17 available. It would be a great opportunity for students and parents to collaborate on these and to have some conversations about what you see. Another good website for general Careers research is www.careers.govt.nz Students should Sign in/sign up/create an account…so that their searches and quiz results can be saved.
For Seniors thinking and looking at next steps, things may seem uncertain right now, however those looking at Polytechs and University should keep a regular eye on provider websites and sign up for alerts so that you are up with the play. Note that the following Universities have people based in Wellington and you can contact them for information and interviews. University of Otago, University of Canterbury and University of Auckland. If you want contact details for these people get in touch with me or look up School Liaison on their websites.
If you need to check in with me I am happy to have email chats for the time being peter.chapman@onslow.school.nz
Take care, be kind and look after each other
Peter Chapman
Careers Advisor
Onslow College
Future
Students
At Onslow College we are committed to providing our students with outstanding educational experiences, opportunities and sport and cultural activities.
MESSAGE FROM ONSLOW GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
Linda Eastman and Nicky Depree, the Onslow counsellors will be available during the school term time (weekdays 9-3pm) to help with any difficulties you or your students may be having.
Linda Eastman
Term Time - Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm linda.eastman@onslow.school.nz
School Cellphone 022 014 3650
Nicky Depree
Term Time - Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm nicky.depree@onslow.school.nz
School Cellphone 022 014 3676
We know it's an extraordinary and difficult time for everyone. Because the Covid19 pandemic is an unprecedented event we need to have ways to manage it and the fear, anxiety and worry that goes with it. FACE COVID is a brief animation on YOUTUBE by Dr Russ Harris that gives some very practical ideas of how to Respond Effectively to the Covid19 Crisis.
Get reliable info - check out Covid-19.govt.nz for the latest facts and also for more ways to deal with the new "normal". Take breaks from news updates, do things to increase wellbeing - eating well, taking light exercise, finding enjoyable ways to relax and chill out, staying connected to friends and family members - the people you care about - while staying in your bubble, keeping routines in place as much as possible, especially after the term break.
During the revised school break time the following Community Helping Agencies will be operating:
- Youthline, 0800 376 633 or free text 234
- Mental Health Helpline free text 1737
- Parent Helpline (Wellington) 0800 568 856.
- For more serious mental health issues contact your GP or Te Haika 0800 745 477 or if it is an emergency dial 111.
NCEA Assessments and Medical Certificates
A question has been raised about whether our current assessment practices are viable with COVOD-19 & the extra pressure on the Health System.
It has been our practice to require a medical certificate for students who miss assessments. Given that it may simply not be possible to obtain a certificate at the moment, the schools feels that we are potentially putting students at a disadvantage.
We have contacted NZQA for advice & decided the following as a school. For students who miss NCEA assessments due to illness/self-isolation, and who cannot obtain a medical certificate, an email from parents to the teacher concerned will be sufficient to explain the student's absence. Where possible another assessment opportunity may be given. We do not want students who are unwell to feel pressure to be here due to NCEA assessments. This policy adjustment will remain in place until further notice & may be reviewed as the COVID-19 situation develops.
Kia ora students and whānau.
We are still operating and are here for you! We may be operating a little differently under each level, of which we will keep yourselves, your school, and your families informed to ensure we are providing safe, healthy, and effective care.
What we can do for you under each alert level:
Level 3 - Urgent and emergency services
Level 2 - Back in Action (with some changes), working closely with your school and your family.
Concerned with your teeth or gums?
If you currently have any dental concerns, please click on the link below and we will be in contact.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5a7d4d5530b342d7...
Remember – no one should have to be in pain, and we are here to support you and to keep you happy and healthy!
About
Onslow
Onslow College is an environment that encourages independence, self- discipline, and social responsibility with a student-centred philosophy.
Supporting Our Children
As parents of adolescents you will know unexpected things will happen and young people will all react differently.
Sometimes young people will want to talk to you or another trusted adult about how they are feeling. Let them know it is ok to ask for help and you are available to listen or can help them contact other support agencies.
Some signs to look out for are:
- Changes in behaviour (tearfulness, sleep patterns, eating patterns, up and down emotions or heightened anger or irritability, becoming suddenly calm or happy after being down, feeling hopeless orworthless, guilty, whakamā or ashamed.
- Losing confidence, or a downturn in school or sport performance.
- Becoming isolated or withdrawn from whānau, family and friends, things that are normally of interest (hobbies, sports, friends).
- Talking about depression and death – expressing dark thoughts
- Not coping with day to day problems, or becoming overwhelmed with usual activities
- Using drugs or alcohol to cope with difficult feelings or thoughts
- An escalation of risk taking behaviours including self-harm or sexual activity or stopping taking medicine
- Giving away possessions, tying up loose ends,
- Physical symptoms that don’t have an obvious cause such as aches, pains, feeling sick
If you are worried about your child please contact the Guidance Counsellors during school hours Linda and Nicky on: 04 478 8189 extension 831 and 849.
Outside of school hours and term time:
You can also ring or text 1737
Youthline text on 234 (8am to midnight) or ring 0800 376 633 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
Lifeline 0800 543354
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