Looking Back on Term 1, Looking Ahead to Term 2

Message from the Founders: Sherida Penman Walters and Ken Pemberton

Kia ora koutou katoa

Opening Ceremony

Thank you for attending this special event. We were very proud of your children showcasing their work after only seven weeks.

Term 1

All of our planning and arrangements for Term One have worked out very well to date. We are continually reviewing all aspects of ongoing North West College operations to ensure success.

Term 2

We will be making a few changes for Term Two.

For example, we are employing Mr Tim Hardie to provide a programme for digital literacy for all classes. Mr Hardie will also provide a programme in digital design through the Creative Arts Programme on the honours pathway.

Students will be going to Westwave for swimming , diving, and gymnastics for the first six weeks of Term Two.

We continue to grow our roll and of course will maintain our commitment to a maximum of 20 in each class.

Colliers NZ have led us through an RFP process for our new premises for 2027 and beyond that allows for roll growth for Year 7–13 (2029).

It has become clear that a design/build is just too costly. We are currently negotiating for a new commercial building of 1400+ square metres that we’re ready to move into at the end of 2026. We will inform you of the location as soon as possible.

We hope your children have had a happy time at North West College and have demonstrated the progress each has made.

We look forward to even more success in Term Two.

Ngā mihi nui

Sherida and Ken