Messages from the Founders

Message from the Founders:

Sherida Penman Walters and Ken Pemberton

Greetings North West College Families

Over the last few weeks our school roll has continued to grow rapidly. Many new families indicate they became aware of us through really positive Facebook messages and ongoing word of mouth. Thank you for your support.

In Term 3 we are splitting the larger classes to retain our commitment to no more than 20 students per class. This then gives us the opportunity to continue to grow our roll.

Our Year 9 roll for 2026 is now at capacity. We are in the final stages of securing a second nearby site for 2026, to accommodate our growing roll while continuing to offer a calm, focused learning environment. This additional space will accommodate the Year 9 and 10 in 2026, leaving the Years 7 and 8 at 111 Lincoln Road.

The Year 7 and 8 programme will remain similar to this year. The Year 9 and 10 programme will continue to focus on academic excellence and creative arts. In 2026, students will follow a more typical secondary school timetable, with the addition of Social Sciences and Business Studies.

It is now time for North West College to advertise for new specialist staff to join us so we can continue to provide an excellent programme in 2026 and into the future.

We will update you on our new property lease for 2026 and the big move in 2027 as soon as our leases are confirmed. A purpose-built school in the North West has proved financially out of reach, but we’re very fortunate to have negotiated a lease for a brand new, two-storey building closer to our current premises on Lincoln Road. It offers dedicated Year 7–13 space, excellent access, and plenty of parking.

We will hold a parent information meeting yearly in Term 3 so we can outline our progress to date and future directions.

Kind Regards

Sherida Penman Walters and Ken Pemberton.