A busy start to Term 3!

The subject selection process is now underway for students in years 10,11 and 12. Here's how you can support your child in making important decisions about their choices and future pathways.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Nayland U18 girls rugby team has notched up their third straight victory of the season after beating Nelson girls 38-5 in a dominant performance on Wednesday. This comes on the heels of their victory against Waimea and a preseason victory against Motueka, two sides that met in the finals last year.

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.

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 journey through pitching their ideas to a panel of judges at NMIT, to marketing and selling their finished products.

Even though we are over half way 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 'welcome back' to ex-student and PE and Health teacher Julia Hodgson.

In mid-June, while most of us were finding a warm fire to sit beside, out of the elements, the Level 2 Outdoor Education class spent three days tramping and camping through Kahurangi National Park. A member of the class, Sam Boothroyd, explained what the class got up to.

Welcome to the 2020 Rugby season! Be sure to congratulate the Nayland College U18 Girls Rugby team as you see them around campus; they've started the season with a bang with two unprecedented wins against the top two teams in the region!

For approximately eight years now students have been taught valuable life long skills based around; Budgeting, Taxation, Banking products, Evaluate Income, Mortgage, Insurance and Credit Options

After six weeks of high intensity volleyball with two staff teams and six student teams, a gripping final was played out last Friday between Naysta (a staff team who play locally every Monday night with over 300 years of experience) and the Wildcats (a mixed team of Year 12 &13 students). The Wildcats won 2-1 in a very close and competitive match to take out the inaugural Nayland College World Volleyball Championships.

Competition for your lunchtime dollar is about to get more competitive, with Level 2 Business studies students doing their level best to sell their items. Read on for a pitch from the Foodfellas.

As part of a new initiative established by The Nayland Food Collective, students have been submitting affordable, seasonal and healthy recipes. Each recipe has been designed by students, for students and must meet specific criteria. This week we feature Black Bean Burgers with Kumara Fries, submitted by Year 11 student Saskia Hall.

The 'Bee Card' begins next week. From August 3rd, Nelson, Stoke, and Richmond residents will no longer be able to use paper tickets on the local NBuses.

An update for our bus users regarding purchasing bus tickets.

Last week we asked some of our Institute of Sport and PE students to try out the new PE T-shirts that have just arrived in the NZ Uniforms shop on site at Nayland College. Uma Vij, Shakayla West, Hollie McKay and Ronin Hoskins took a run around the court and shot a few hoops. Their verdict? Comfortable and breathable. We think they look great too!