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School guidance counsellor position available
We are seeking an experienced, proactive guidance counsellor to support our Nayland College students. The position is full time and permanent with a negotiable start date, preferably as soon as possible. If this sounds like you, keep reading.
Nayland College Newsletter, 14 August 2020
Click here for link 2020/21 School Terms: Term 3, 2020: Mon 20 July – Fri 25 September Term 4, 2020: Mon 12 October – Thurs 10 December Term 1, 2021: Tue 2 February – Fri 16 April Term 2, 2021: Mon 3 May – Fri 9 July Read the full publication
Manaaki Café is open for business
This term has seen the welcome return of the Manaaki café. Run by Hospitality and Catering students, the café sees a classroom being turned into a fully operational café for two lunchtimes a week. Customers can make bookings at the school Business Centre.
Poorman Valley Stream not so poor anymore
Due to the work of our diligent NEST group, (Nayland Environment and Sustainability Team,) the school has received a $1100 grant to aid in preserving Poorman Valley Stream.The grant, which has been supplied by Enviroschools and the Nelson City Council, will be used by the NEST group to continue testing the water in the stream […]
NZ Moves Back to Level 2
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement tonight that there are cases of community transmission in Auckland, Nayland College would like to assure our community that school will be open as per usual tomorrow.
Nayland College Newsletter, 31 July 2020
Click here for link 2020/21 School Terms: Term 3, 2020: Mon 20 July – Fri 25 September Term 4, 2020: Mon 12 October – Thurs 10 December Term 1, 2021: Tue 2 February – Fri 16 April Term 2, 2021: Mon 3 May – Fri 9 July Read the full publication
Nayland opens its doors to prospective students
Tuesday night was Nayland College’s open night, with over 900 visitors coming in two shifts to sample what student life at Nayland College is like.
House Cook Off competition comes to a tasty finish
Teachers and staff were the big winners Thursday lunch time, when they got to judge the delicious results of the inaugural Nayland College House Cook Off.
Year 10 Social Studies students find their passion
Year 10 Social Studies teachers, Amanda Walker and Nathan Gargiulo, are helping their students find their passion through the ‘Genius Hour’ approach. Every week, students are given one period to devote to something they feel passionate about and are supported by their teachers to investigate and create something in relation to their chosen topic.
Outdoor Ed’ers make up for lost time
After some enforced time indoors during lockdown, our Outdoor Education department have been keen to get back amongst it. Enjoy the stunning scenery captured in their photos and read on to find out what our intrepid students have been up to.
Doctor Herb has all you need to pimp out your food
Last term three of our Business Studies groups pitched their ideas in a ‘Dragons Den’ style judging scenario as part of The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. We’ve been following their journey and this week ‘Doctor Herb’ presented their range of high quality herb and spice mixes for tastings and sales at our Open Evening.
Supa Sauce taking it to the next level this year
Opening sales figures are looking promising for ‘Supa Sauce’ as members of the public who toured Nayland College’s Open Evening on Tuesday got to sample and purchase the group’s delicious product. Supa Sauce, alongside ‘Doctor Herb’ and ‘ATYR’ are participating in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme this year and we have been following their […]
Nayland College Newsletter, 19 June 2020
School Calendar: Click here for link 2020 School Terms: Term 2: Tue 15 April – Fri 3 JulyTerm 3: Mon 20 July – Fri 25 SeptemberTerm 4: Mon 12 October – Thurs 10 December Read the full publication
Sociology class organises record breaking mufti day
Our Year 11 Sociology class has made a valuable contribution to the community by raising over $1200 and receiving donations of 26 boxes of food, through their organisation of a mufti day and food drive.
Students clean up Tahunanui Beach to aid in research
Last week Level 1 Geography students spent the day at Tahunanui Beach conducting geographic research.
Kuaka Cafe a big hit with staff and students
With winter setting in, there is nothing better than a hot meal and nice cup of something warm to get through the day. In this video, we pay a visit to Nayland’s Kuaka cafe, a student run cafe that is becoming popular with students and staff.
Haere mai to our new New Zealanders
This year Nayland College is expecting more former refugees, predominantly Kayah people, from the border of Burma and Thailand. Due to Covid-19, there is now a backlog at the Mangare Resettlement Centre. As part of their social studies self-directed learning project, Ysabella Abel and Pippa Sussex are creating ‘Haere Mai’ bags as a way to […]
Nayland College Update, Friday 12 June 2020
School Calendar: Click here for link 2020 School Terms: Term 2: Tue 15 April – Fri 3 JulyTerm 3: Mon 20 July – Fri 25 SeptemberTerm 4: Mon 12 October – Thurs 10 December Read the full publication
School at Level 1
All students are expected back at school under Alert Level 1.
Nayland College Newsletter, 5 June 2020
School Calendar: Click here for link 2020 School Terms: Term 2: Tue 15 April – Fri 3 JulyTerm 3: Mon 20 July – Fri 25 SeptemberTerm 4: Mon 12 October – Thurs 10 December Read the full publication
It’s game on for winter sport
After a forced hiatus caused by the Covid-19 lockdown, young athletes will be happy to hear that the school winter sports season is about to start again. Nayland College Sports Coordinator Angela Baker and the Director of Sport Brendan Crichton, are working hard to get our winter codes up and running.