NEWS
Waka Ama champion visits Nayland
Tupuria King spent the day at Nayland College last week to work with the Institute of Sport classes and to be interviewed prior to the Matariki Celebration Evening.
2020 Nayland College graduate releases new song
Toby Sussex graduated last year and has been busy writing and releasing original songs in the midst of university study. His new song ‘Metronome’ was released today – have a listen!
Year 10 ‘Surf’s Up’ Westport surf camp
Earlier this term, the two Year 10 ‘Surf’s Up’ module classes travelled to Westport for an overnight surf camp. The surf camp provided an opportunity for students to finally experience surfing and put into practise some of the knowledge and skills that we have been learning about in class.
Poorman Valley Stream gets an upgrade
A huge collaborative effort saw rotating shifts of students taking part in streamside planting all day on Wednesday this week.
Manaaki Pop-Up Cafe a win-win for all
With senior hospitality students involved in all aspects of the process, Manaaki Pop-Up Cafe is a win-win for students gaining credits and staff (and students) enjoying delicious coffee and home baked treats. Nayland College is one of a small number of high schools around the country with a certified commercial kitchen, able to offer tertiary […]
House Day 2021
House Day at the end of last term was so much fun! Check out the video montage put together by the very talented Isaac Adams and Sam Martin. A massive thank you to all those who contributed to making it a wonderful day out together!
First time first place
Year 9 student Deegan Broker took part in his first NZ Youth Mini Stock Championships event at Oxford Speedway and came home with a first placing in the New Zealand Development Group.
ESOL students trip to Wellington
Last Sunday 16 ESOL students, who are mainly former refugees or new New Zealanders, left Nayland College for three days in Wellington.
Pūaha Te Tai Kapa Haka Rōpu receive traditional piupiu
Last night Pūaha Te Tai Whānau hosted a pōwhiri and wānanga at Nayland College to welcome Master Weaver Karl Leonard, who has handcrafted a set of traditional piupiu for the Pūaha Te Tai Kapa Haka Rōpu to wear in upcoming competitions.
Behind the scenes for ‘Carousel’ – literally
Many students are involved in this year’s exciting production of ‘Carousel.’ The whole school is aware of our talented cast getting ready to perform. Yet with the show getting closer to performance, our backstage crews are also preparing intensely. Student Journalist Finn Kerby-Pinguet reports.
Nau Mai – Hoki Mai!
Welcome back to school for term 2.
House Day 2021
Sunshine, house colours everywhere, loads of great activities and plenty of ‘super pumped’ staff and students. Check out some of the photos from today.