We warmly invite Year 8 students interested in joining IOS (Institute of Sport) in 2023, to attend an information evening from 6-7pm on Tuesday 27 September in the Nayland College gymnasium classroom with guest speaker Eloise Van Velthooven, a former professional volleyballer who represented New Zealand at a national level and gained a full athletic scholarship to America. Parents and caregivers welcome, light refreshments provided.

Please note that all students are expected to be at school Tuesday/Wednesday next week. Exams for senior students continue next Thursday 29 September - Friday 30 September (Week 10). Please find the full timetable attached below and available on our website: nayland.school.nz/news/exam-timetable

Please see attached an updated version of our 2023 calendar.

NMIT Taster Week is a great opportunity to sample what full time courses are on offer at NMIT for 2023

Nelson Coachlines have made changes to their bus timetable. Please check the attached timetable carefully as some stops have moved and times may be different.

Please find attached the official election results for the Student Representative position on the Nayland College School Board. Congratulations to Zachary Leighton who joins our board from tomorrow and a huge thank you to Astrid Sayer who finishes her term at the end of today. Ngā mihi nui to all those who participated in the elections.

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to invite you to come and reconnect with your community. Friday 30 September from 4pm onwards outside Whanake Youth HQ, Stoke Youth Park. Koha optional.

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to invite you to come and reconnect with your friends and create your own pizza. Thursday 29 September 3pm-6pm at Stoke Youth Park.

Tuesday 27 September 3pm- 5pm. Come grab a bean bag and reconnect with your friends or whānau at SYP Cafe. $3 hot chocolates and discounted cookies. Brought to you by Whanake Youth as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

The Nelson Home and Garden Show is pleased to have the Young Enterprise Students promoting their fantastic innovative products at the Nelson Home and Garden Show!

10am Sunday 16 October at the Nelson Yacht Club. All welcome!

Monday 21 November, 3:30-6:00pm at Saxton Stadium. All levels and all ages, under 19 years. For further information contact Mark Nalder - Ph 021 0540 8652 or email tt.nelson@xtra.co.nz

The Big Give Christmas appeal is back! To help families safely this year, we are asking for donations of cash or gift vouchers for food, toys, treats or activities. Thank you!

4 October 9am - 3pm at Saxton Stadium. A fun balance of learning to play, skill development and learning the table tennis pathway. $5 per player, bats and balls provided. For further information phone Paul on 022 394 0829.

Our Krankin' Kamps are a 2 day Mountain Bike riding extravaganzas! Krankin' Kamp runs from 9am-3pm each day and is packed with games, activities and a whole lot of riding action!

During the October, Summer and April school holidays we run numerous courses for different ages and ability levels. They are normally run over 5 days, but occasionally shorter courses are scheduled. NB. 2022-23 Registrations will start opening from 1st September.

Bookings now open for Term 4 Adult & Community Education night classes and weekend workshops starting Oct-Nov. Subsidies available for some courses.

Bricks Included is a social skills programme using evidence based LEGO therapy to support children and young people to develop confidence in making meaningful friendships. Enrollments now open for term one programmes.

To support senior students with their exam preparation, Patrick Sherratt, from Innervate Education, has been facilitating a study skills seminar in schools around the country called Passing Exams.

After such a wet winter, and with the weather on the improvement, daylight savings next weekend, trails steadily opening, and spring solidly in the air, we have launched our October school holidays program and opened enrollments for Term 4 of the Gravity Development Squad After School MTB coaching program!

3-8 October at Theatre Royal, shows at 2pm & 6pm. With a cast of beloved characters, filled with superb songs and harmonies and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humour, Frozen JR is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Bookings: theatreroyalnelson.co.nz or Ph 03 548 3840.

1st & 2nd October, 2pm & 6pm at the Theatre Royal. Adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colourful characters an your favourite songs from the movie. A great musical for the little ones: 30minutes without interval. Bookings: theatreroyalnelson.co.nz or Ph 03 548 3840.

Starts Tuesday 20 September and run over four nights - 20, 22, 27, 29 Sept, 6:15-8:15pm at Nelson Technical Institute, Main Road Stoke. Includes a full license test lesson. To book, phone or text 0274351682 or email kbannan@xtra.co.nz

Riding a scooter or motorcycle is fun, cheap and gives you independence but it does come with risk. If you have a scooter or motorcycle, we want to help you to be safer on the roads by offering a 4 hour FREE training session in the October school holidays.

Track racing available every Wednesday from 14 September with 'Have a Go' sessions over 8 weeks 15 Oct - 3 Dec. See below for more details.

Whanake Youth will be taking a group of young people to the Abel Tasman for camp from 5-7 October. (Ages 13-19) Email hello@whanakeyouth.org.nz