Prospectusonslow College Wellington, New Zealand 1 Onslow College Principal's Welcome
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Onslow College ProspectusOnslow College Wellington, New Zealand 1 Onslow College Principal's Welcome At Onslow College we are committed to providing our students with outstanding educational experiences and opportunities. We have a focus on helping our students experience success in their academic studies and on developing the personal skills and attributes that will enable them to have choice in their career paths and allow them to make valuable contributions to society. We are a school with a proud record of academic success; students leave Onslow College well prepared for the next stage of their lives. A significant number of our graduates move on to tertiary level study and acknowledge how Onslow College helped them develop the skills to be successful in those studies. To achieve these aspirational goals, we need to build a positive partnership with students and their families, with everyone accepting responsibility for making these goals come to fruition. We place a lot of value on developing a positive sense of community with everyone recognising and working within clear standards and expectations. We aim to provide a rich learning environment where everyone Students thrive in a culture of can contribute to the desired outcome. “acceptance, focused on learning. Students at Onslow College enjoy success and academically we rate among the top co-ed colleges in New Zealand. We also offer our students a wide variety of ERO Report 2014” co-curricular activities in music, drama, sport, and cultural activities, and these certainly help us develop well-rounded students. Because we work hard on relationships, our students enjoy their school and are proud of it. We believe that one of our key strengths is our ability to create positive learning-focused relationships that both our staff and students enjoy. This certainly helps produce our excellent academic achievement rates. We are very proud of what our students achieve not only in NCEA but in a wide range of national and international competitions. We also provide a very comprehensive student support network and our staff genuinely care about their students. We place real value on student voice and our student groups such as Peer Support, Peer Mediation, School Council and Year level councils make a significant contribution to the smooth running of the college. We hope you will find that the information in this prospectus will help you in your decision-making and encourage you to visit the school and see our superb educational environment for yourself rather than rely on pre-conceived impressions. We look forward to your child joining our outstanding college. Yours sincerely Ko Tarikäkä te maunga TARIKÄKÄ IS THE MOUNTAIN. Ko Waipähïhï te awa WAIPÄHÏHÏ IS THE RIVER. Ko Onslow College te kura Peter Leggat Principal ONSLOW COLLEGE IS THE SCHOOL. 2 Vision About Onslow Inspiring students to learn, grow and Teachers effectively use a wide range of strategies that achieve in an environment that encourages individual and community responsibility, support student engagement in purposeful learning. freedom of expression and respect for the These include: rights of others. » promoting respectful and reciprocal relationships and Values interactions » challenging and extending students and supporting their Working Together development of high levels of thinking and understanding Students, parents, the school and the » fostering of student independence and self-management community work together to achieve an inclusive school that is socially and » developing students’ confidence to seek clarification and culturally diverse, safe and free from share ideas disruption and which recognises the ERO Report 2014 unique status of Mäori. Realising Potential Onslow College is a co-educational, decile 10 state secondary school located in the north-western suburbs of Wellington. Our zone includes Johnsonville, Churton Park, We value and celebrate effort, success, Ohariu Valley, Broadmeadows, Khandallah, Cashmere, Ngaio, Chartwell, Crofton Downs, innovation and creativity. We believe Wilton, Wadestown and Northland. We also serve Karori and Kelburn. Onslow College high expectations promote student operates an enrolment scheme. achievement and encourage social Onslow College is an environment that encourages independence, self-discipline, responsibility. and social responsibility with a student-centred philosophy. There is no prescribed uniform for students. Mutual Respect and Self- Management Onslow College promotes an inclusive environment for all students and is renowned for the positive staff-student relationships and large co-curricular involvement of Onslow is characterised by a mature both groups. Through the creative talents and enthusiasm of our students and staff interaction between staff and students. we strive for excellence in all aspects of College life. Teachers and students are treated with respect and students share responsibility We encourage diversity and individuality whilst ensuring behaviour does not constrain for learning with their teachers. the rights of other students to an excellent education. Onslow College works hard to communicate with its wider community and involve families Life-Long Learning with their key role in supporting student learning. Students are engaged by way of a There are approximately 1250 students, 90 teachers and 30 support staff at personalised learning process and develop Onslow College. as life-long learners. They are taught how to learn by high quality and motivated staff who continue to learn themselves. 3 Junior School Junior School Courses Extension Opportunities Year 9 and 10 students study across all As an inclusive school, Onslow College eight learning areas of the New Zealand ensures that there are extension Curriculum: opportunities available within all programmes. Staff are trained in providing The Arts differentiated lessons that allow students to • Art challenge themselves and to be challenged. • Dance Year 9 and 10 Mathematics classes are banded. • Drama Students enter and are successful in a • Music wide range of competitions including English the Australian Maths, English and Science Competitions and Science CREST Health and Physical Education programmes. Languages We may recommend students study some • French subjects at higher levels. • Japanese Whatever you love doing, there’s a We regard the learning in the junior school • Mandarin “place for you at Onslow. The transition (Years 9 and 10) as vital in: • Spanish between schools can be daunting, and • Developing key skills and • Te Reo Mäori everyone’s worried about getting lost. understandings necessary for future But with the help of the dean, form success. Mathematics teachers and peer supporters, you’ll always have a friendly face to talk to, • Establishing sound work and study Science and get a positive start to the school. habits. Social Sciences • Ensuring that students access a wide Year 9 Student” • Social Studies range of subjects and disciplines to enable them to make informed choices Technology in the future. Our goal is to provide a • Design Technology balance between student choice and • Digital Technologies intensive development of skills. • Fashion and Design • Enabling students to create and • Food Technology and Nutrition establish their own identity in a • Graphics and Design learning environment which is flexible and responsive to their needs Cross Curricular while providing clear structures and • Digital Literacy guidelines to support them in their • Financial Literacy learning. • Planning for Action The Junior Curriculum Handbooks contain full details of course content and requirements. 4 Senior School We offer an extensive range of subjects Leadership Opportunities in the senior school. Please refer to the Senior Curriculum Handbook for full course Senior students at Onslow College have details. Students are able to choose a a range of opportunities to provide active course which best suits their needs due to leadership within the school. the flexibility of studying at multiple levels • BOT Representative and the variety of courses offered. • Drama and Music The transition programme provides opportunities for work experience and to • Environment Group study at polytechnics and other providers. • Outdoor Education Also available is a range of practical and • Peer Mediation vocationally oriented subjects. • Peer Tutoring Qualifications • Peer Support • Sports Coaching NCEA - Level 1 (Year 11) • Sports Council All students take English, Science, • School Council Mathematics and three other subjects. • Stage Challenge Students who meet the prerequisites may • School Magazine- Ad Lib take subjects above Year 11 level. • Year level councils NCEA - Level 2 (Year 12) Students also play an integral part in school All students take English or Te Reo and the processes such as staff appointments, the equivalent of an additional four and a half College Property Committee and other to five full year subjects. decision-making groups. Students who have met the prerequisites may take subjects at NCEA Level 3. Year 11 - 13 students “achieve above NCEA - Level 3 (Year 13) “the level of those in similar decile school” “...increasing NCEA merit and excellence This includes University Entrance and endorsements has been a focus for the College. Scholarship. This has resulted in more students gaining Students take five subjects. merit and excellence at all NCEA levels.” ERO Report 2014” 5 Student Support Pastoral Care Learning Support Vocational Pathways • Every student is placed