Happy Holidays!

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.

On Monday 5 July, nine Nayland College students competed in the Top of the South Readers Cup. The cup is an event designed to quiz Year 9 students on their memory and comprehension skills using six books. Student Journalist (and competitor) Finn Kerby-Pinguet reports.

On Tuesday 1 July, we had the privilege of welcoming various local food businesses to Nayland College for a Market Day.

On Wednesday 23 June, the Learning Support Centre went to the Saxton Stadium to participate in football. Year 12 student Lachlan Rout shares the story.

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate teachers to join our Nayland College team on a fixed-term basis for the remainder of 2021. Part-time or full-time to cover staff on maternity and long-term sick leave.

Attached is the 2021 schedule for the Children’s Art and Handcraft for the A& P Show to be held at the Richmond Showgrounds on 20th/21st November. Please note there have been some changes to the schedule. The schedule is also available on the A &P website: www.richmondpark.nz/show-schedules

To enter, create your design on an A4page and send it to hello@whanakeyouth.org.nz by 4pm Saturday 25 July. Two themes - 'Loving life, loving being young' and 'Food.' Prizes up for grabs.

Sunday 11 July at The Warehouse Nelson, selling sausages for $2.50, $4 combo for sausage and drink. Baking goodies will be date loaves, marshmallow slices, red velvet muffins, choc brownies, choc dipped hokey pokey, shortbread. Prices range from $1 - $4. Eftpos available.

Tamariki and rangatahi have a go @ Waka Ama. Monday 12, Wednesday 14, Friday 16 July 10am-2pm. See attached flyer for more details.

Last Tuesday, our Year 10 Outdoor Education class went up the Grampians to remove Old Man’s Beard and Climbing Asparagus. We received all our equipment from Mitre 10 who kindly donated hundreds of dollars worth of gear. This included gloves, face masks, secateurs and poison paste.