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
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.
Absence Reminder
How to let the school know when your child is away, and what to do if they usually travel on a North West College bus.
Year 7 2027: Enrolments Are Open
Forty places for each year, every other level full. If you have a Year 6 child for 2027, applying early holds their place.
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.
Absence Reminder
How to let the school know when your child is away, and what to do if they usually travel on a North West College bus.
Year 7 2027: Enrolments Are Open
Forty places for each year, every other level full. If you have a Year 6 child for 2027, applying early holds their place.
