Onslow College - The Onslow Way

The Onslow Way

The Onslow Way is one attribute of the College that gives its uniqueness and attraction to students within and outside the Northern Suburbs of Wellington. This is seen in the students attitude, both during and after their school years. The Students show a fresh and open attitude with an openly accepting mentality to accepting new and creative ideas, as well as openly accepting new students from other schools, years and countries. The Onslow Way also differentiates Onslow College from other schools in that the college does not have Prefects, Head Boys or Girls or College Houses.

To replace the 'responsibility void' left by lack of a Prefect system, Onslow College has championed the 'Peer Mediation' system, where trained students talk to their peers about incidents that have occurred at school, such as bullying, isolation or drug use. This allows students to feel more comfortable while discussing these issues, without fear of retribution which invariably occurs in a staff members presence.

Students also have a large say in the running of the school. Each form class elects one or two representatives to a year level council, which then in turn appoint representatives to the school student council. Students can also put their names forward for nomination for the board of trustees. The student members of the board of trusties are appointed by a vote by the entire student body.

Students also sit on panels for job applicants, property matters, and many other facets of the running of the school.