Term 2: 30 April - 6 July
Term 3: 23 July - 28 September
Staff Only Day: 6 September
Mid Term Break: 7 September
Term 4: 15 October - 12 December
School Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:50 am - 3:10 pm
Reception: Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
& Wed 8.00 am - 3.30 pm (earlier closure)
Breakfast Club
Monday, Wednesday, Friday in the Year 13 Study Room
Contents
A breath of fresh air
Local radio waves have been spiced up with a new addition over the last few weeks. Reviving an old Nayland tradition, teacher John Valentine has handed over his own regular environmentally and socially conscious Fresh FM slot, Pale Blue Dot, to a small group of committed Nayland students.
Visit this articleNayland College student, Natania Ngawhau is our 'top brass' featured in Nelson Weekly article
Credit to Nelson Weekly and journalist Jonty Dine. Article published in issue dated 22 May 2018
Visit this articleBall season, teens & alcohol. What’s in the mix?
When your teen will be allowed to drink alcohol is one of the many decisions that you as a parent have to make. The law in New Zealand states that there is no legal alcohol drinking age, only a legal purchase age of 18 years.
Visit this articleNew outdoor education teacher loves to challenge students
An exciting addition comes to Nayland College's physical and outdoor education departments this year, as Kristel Leijten joins the staff.
Visit this articleJoseph shines at Manu Kōrero
The annual regional Ngā Manu Kōrero competitions were held on Friday 25th May at the Headingly Centre in Richmond where schools from across the Top of the South were represented by their speakers and kapa haka groups.
Visit this articleBig ideas the philosophy at Wellington conference
Nayland College recently joined the four other local colleges for a combined 'Big Ideas' trip to Wellington. The focus of the trip was for senior students to be challenged to think big and explore mind-bending topics.
Visit this articleFriday Five Questions
This Friday we talk to head of textiles technology Cushla Laufkotter.
Visit this articleTeam work key for outdoor ed students
Level 1 outdoor education classes went out tramping in the Richmond Ranges the week before last.
Visit this articleTxt my lunch - now available at Nayland College!
Dear parents/caregivers; last year we launched the school lunch sensation; Txt My Lunch. This innovative, new project has been incredibly well received by schools all around the country and continues to grow!
Visit this articleAlumnus joins administration staff
A new face who hasn’t yet been introduced to our school community can be found in the Business Centre. Lisa Tunnicliffe joined us in February as an accounts administrator.
Visit this articleMidwinter Christmas dinner 29 June 2018
Purchase your tickets before Tuesday 26 June for a Midwinter Christmas Dinner event on 29 June and support Nayland College music students attending the Victorian Schools Music Festival in Melbourne in August.
Visit this articleToilets for all genders
Nayland College is a very progressive school with many transgender students with varying gender identities and expressions. However, with these different identities, the college must be accommodating of the different needs of the students, such as facilities like toilets and changing areas.
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