Ormond Handbook
College life comes with a lot of questions. This is where you’ll find everything you need to navigate Ormond and make the most of your time here.
Ormond Handbook
From booking tutorials, to understanding policies, and how to settle in when you first arrive, the Ormond Handbook is your go‑to for how things run around here. All incoming students should familiarise themselves with all the content in the Handbook.
Master’s Welcome
Welcome to Ormond College. Please take the time to read this handbook in detail, reflecting on the values of the College and what it means to be a member of the Ormond community.Our values of Respect, Learning, Community, Integrity, Diversity and Heritage define who we are and how we live and work together, and by joining our community you are agreeing to live by them.Every member of the Ormond community is appreciated for the individual contribution they make to College life, and I am looking forward to seeing the unique mark students leave over the coming year.
Ormond College is so much more than a place to live. It is a place to pursue your passions and interests and is at its heart a community where learning is valued and cherished.At Ormond, learning extends beyond the knowledge gained through university lectures and tutorials, to dinner conversations with people whose passions and subjects are different from your own. It extends to learning through action when you engage in community activities, create music or art, or take up a leadership role in the College or University. You’ll learn a lot about yourself – and how you relate to others, too – as you negotiate living in a community with more than 500 students.The opportunity to be a part of a remarkable community like ours is a privilege. I urge you to make the most of the opportunities presented to you at Ormond, pursue them with enthusiasm and relish every moment.
Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate, Master and Head of College
Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate, Master and Head of College
Our values of Respect, Learning, Community, Integrity, Diversity and Heritage define who we are and how we live and work together, and by joining our community you are agreeing to live by them.
— Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate, Master and Head of College
College history
For over 140 years, Ormond College has been a place for young people to discover who they are, forge lifelong friendships, and establish the foundations for reaching their full potential.
COLLEGE VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS OF RESIDENTS
Ormond College prides itself on being a values-centered community. In practice this means the values are taken into consideration in our decision-making, planning, interactions, and behaviour as members of our community.
Community
We create a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and safe.
Respect
We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Integrity
We do what is right, over what is easy.
Learning
We foster curiosity and challenge the status quo.
Diversity
We celebrate our differences and learn from one another.
Heritage
We honour our past while embracing the future.