Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As we move further into Term 1, I am continually impressed by the focus and dedication our students are showing in their daily learning. There is a palpable sense of momentum building across both campuses, and it is a pleasure to see our students truly embodying the North West College standard!
Our recent assemblies have focused deeply on the first pillar of our values: Respect for Self. While we often talk about respecting others, we have been encouraging students to understand that respect starts from within.
We have challenged our learners to consider how they set personal boundaries, recognising when to say “no” to distractions and how to protect their own time and energy for growth. This is intrinsically linked to a Growth Mindset; respecting yourself means respecting your potential enough to lean into challenges rather than shying away from them.
I am delighted to formally announce the appointment of Andrew Kingston as our new Pastoral Dean at the Lincoln Road site.
Many of you will already know Andrew through his fantastic work as Teacher in Charge of Sport and EOTC as well as our Global Perspectives teacher. Andrew brings a wealth of energy and a deep commitment to student well-being. We congratulate him on this new responsibility and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to have on our Lincoln Road community.
We are very excited to invite all families and friends to the Lincoln Road Expo on Thursday, 26 March, from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm.
The Expo is a showcase of the projects and creative work our students have produced this term. It is an “all welcome” event, and we would love to see a strong turnout to celebrate the diverse talents of our learners. Please mark your calendars.
This week marks the beginning of our PAT (Progressive Achievement Test) testing. These assessments provide us with invaluable data to ensure we are targeting our teaching effectively to meet every student’s needs.
I would like to wish all our students the very best of luck.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in making North West College such a supportive and high-achieving environment.
Warm regards,
Mrs M Randles | Principal, North West College
Intro to Water Polo at West Wave
Waitakere Water Polo Club is running a five week introduction to water polo at West Wave. Two Sunday sessions remain, on 13 and 20 September.
Year 9 and 10 English: Storyboarding Othello and Reading Macbeth
Year 9 have storyboarded Othello scene by scene. Year 10 are working on Macbeth.
Year 9 and 10 Maths: Revising for the End of Year Exams
Year 9 are finishing units on data, measurement and fractions. Year 10 are on linear equations. Revision material will be available over the holidays.
Watercolour Painting Ahead of the College Expo
Students are working on individual watercolour pieces in the seminar room, choosing their best work for the College Expo on 18 September.
Itinerant Music Lessons: Term 4 Enrolments Open
The Lincoln Road music programme has run at capacity this term. Term 4 places are open to Year 7 and 8 families now.
Creative Writing: Choosing Genres and Designing Covers
The group are working on original stories in small groups, choosing their own genres and designing covers and illustrations for their books.
Years 7 and 8 English: Building Suspense and Drafting Narratives
Year 7 are drafting their own narratives after studying how authors build suspense. Year 8 have turned When the Mountains Roared into audio drama scripts.
Tree Adventures for Years 7 and 8
Years 7 and 8 spent 26 August on the high ropes at Tree Adventures, working through rope bridges and obstacles strung between the pines.
Book Day at Lincoln Road
Staff and students came dressed as their favourite book characters, in a day organised by Andrew Kingston and the student leaders.
From the Principal: Book Day, Coffee Mornings and the End of Term
Michelle Randles on Book Day at Lincoln Road, the next parent coffee morning, and the confirmed schedule for the last week of Term 3.