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Nayland College Newsletter, 11 September 2020

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Principal's Message, Friday 11 September 2020

by Daniel Wilson

Nayland College continues to be a thriving learning community.

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Nayland College Open Evening

Exciting new junior modules! Choose yours now!

by Hannah Cameron

Our junior curriculum has been reviewed and revamped.

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PTA Funding Drive - Keep our nursing services!

by Nayland College PTA

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is on a mission to ensure Nayland College can keep school nursing services into the future.

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Level 2 Business Studies students visit SPCA with donation

Students delighted to deliver donation

by Sarah Luton

A group of Year 12 students got the added bonus of a cuddle with some puppies when they delivered over $1200 in cash on behalf of the eight Level 2 Business Studies businesses this week.

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The Nayland Girls' Hockey Team had a successful tournament last week.

Girls' Hockey going from strength to strength

by Duncan McKinlay

The Nayland Girls' Hockey team had a successful tournament in Nelson last week, holding their own against some formidable opposition.

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Video: Dream on

Shakespeare, but not as you know it

by Duncan McKinlay

Last week, over 3 nights, the Nayland Drama Company put on their annual performance. This year was an adaption of A Midsummer Night's Dream, called Dream On.

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Flying the flag for school libraries

by Tracey WInslade

There is a concerted nationwide push happening right now, driven by SLANZA (School Library Association NZ Aotearoa) and supported by the National Library of NZ, advocating for targeted government funding for school libraries.

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Former netballer tries a different tact

by Duncan McKinlay

Even though we are well over halfway through 2020, we had so many wonderful new teachers join our whanau this year, that the 'new' staff profiles just keep on coming. Today we say hello to PE and Health teacher Zoe Walker.

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Toby Sussex is one of our student leaders for 20209

Student leader encourages others into the spotlight

by Student Journalist Maya Jayasena

Dedicated young musician Toby Sussex has approached the role of student leader with sincerity, openness, and the aim of getting younger students involved.

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Video: Easy Does It - Sugarloaf (NGT)

Nayland HAS got talent!

by Duncan McKinlay

Due to Level 2 restrictions, one of the highlights of the Nayland calendar, Nayland's Got Talent, had to make the leap to becoming an online competition this year. The votes have been tallied and the winner is...Sugarloaf.

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From front to back: Ella Ricciardi, Will Irvine, and Bo Kessler.

We need to talk

by Gaye Bloomfield

Ella Ricciardi, Will Irvine and Bo Kessler recently returned to their former primary schools to judge the annual primary school speech competitions. Will and Ella (Class of 2015) were part of the judging panel at Birchwood School, while Bo (Class of 2016) was one of the judges for the interschool competition, hosted by Nayland Primary School.

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Young artists set to be exhibited

by Duncan McKinlay

Nayland has traditionally had a strong arts program, which over the years, has produced some fantastic young talent. This year has been no exception. Today we profile two Year 12 Students whose works are about to be exhibited in the North Island: photographer Emma Barnes-Wetere and sketch artist Fabian Strauch.

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Role playing everyday life skills

by Chris Baillie

The students from The Learning Centre have weekly Lifeskills classes where they learn to deal with everyday situations that they may encounter throughout their lives.

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Butter 'Chicken' Chickpeas with Rice

Butter 'Chicken' Chickpeas with Rice and Asian Slaw

by Nayland Food Collective

Another fantastic recipe designed by students, for students as part of the Nayland Food Collective initiative. Today's recipe has been submitted by Year 13 student Brittney Dillon.

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The 2018 Student Leaders with Principal, Daniel Wilson.

Student Leader Elections for 2021

by Nayland College Official

Nomination forms will be available from next week at the Student Support Centre. Nominations close Wednesday 23 September.

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School Trustee Elections

Nominations open soon for two school trustee positions

by Sarah Luton (Returning Officer)

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Nayland College Board of Trustees, please keep reading.

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Bridge Valley Holiday Camps

by Bridge Valley

Over this Summer holidays we have different camps for youth and children to do challenging and fun activities, themed wide games, and get to know more people in a camp environment!

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