Start of Year

SENIOR STUDENT COURSE CHANGES (YEARS 11, 12 & 13)

All senior students will receive a letter detailing their subject selections for 2026.

Year 11/12 students with clashes or other compelling reasons for change can book an appointment with their Kaiarataki (Dean).

Year 13 students should make an appointment to see the Careers Advisors. These appointments will be held on Monday 26 January; details on how to book an appointment will be in your letter.

NEW ENROLMENTS

Students who wish to attend Nayland College and who have not yet enrolled should contact the college office (03 547 9769) to arrange an interview. These will be held for all year levels on Tuesday 27 January.

For more information visit our enrolments page.

STARTING TIMES FOR 2026

Thursday 29 January

• 8:50am: Y9 students, new Y10-13 students, international students, and Y13 Peer Mentors - Mihi Whakatau in the hall
• 1:00pm: New Y10-13 students dismissed
• 2:45pm: Y9 students and Peer Mentors dismissed

Friday 30 January

School day starts at staggered times as noted below:

• 8:50am: Y9 to tutor class, Y13 to the hall
• 9:30am: Y10 to the hall
• 10:00am: Y11/12 to the hall
• 11:35am: Normal classes periods 3-5
• 3:15pm: School day finishes

Year 11, 12 and 13 students with incomplete timetables or clashes must see their Kaiarataki (Dean) before going home

Note: Monday 2 February and Friday 6 February the school will be closed for Nelson Anniversary and Waitangi Day

Tuesday 3 February

• 8:50am – 3:15pm: Normal school day

School office opens Monday 19 January 2026