From the Principal: A Purposeful Start to 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to the 2026 school year! It has been an incredibly calm and purposeful start to Term 1 across both our campuses. Seeing our students back in the “swing” of learning, reconnecting with peers and diving into their new subjects has been a highlight for all our staff.

There is a wonderful energy in the classrooms, and we are already seeing that momentum build as students settle into their routines.

As our college grows, we are delighted to introduce several new teachers and support staff who have joined the North West College team this term. I am pleased to welcome:

Lincoln Road Campus

• Maureen Sheldon: Mathematics
• Alex Wanliss: English
• Andrew Kingston: Global Perspectives, Teacher in Charge of Sport and EOTC

Universal Drive Campus

• Jo Sandler: Visual Art
• Robert Solomone: Global Perspectives and Geography
• Song Lee: Coordinated Sciences
• Paola Maldonado: Spanish

Administration and Reception

We are also pleased to welcome Keri Mackinnon to our reception team and offer an official NWC welcome to Rachael Malafu. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and passion to their respective roles, and they are already making a fantastic impact on our school culture.

Parent Volunteers Needed – Lincoln Road Site

As you may know, at Lincoln Road, we visit Te Pai Park daily as a way of getting students out of the building at lunchtime. Due to staff resources being split between the sites, we would like to ask for parent volunteers to accompany the duty teacher during these times in order to allow more students to get out more often. If you are available to support us between 12.50 and 1.40 pm any day of the week, please let Mrs Randles know so that we can begin to get students out more often.

Thank you for your continued support in making the start of this year so successful. We are excited for the journey ahead.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs M Randles | Principal