He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
What makes Nayland College special? It is the people!
Visit this article2021 School Terms
- Term 2: Mon 3 May - Fri 9 July
- Term 3: Mon 26 July - Fri 1 October
- Term 4: Mon 18 October - Wed 15 December
NOTE: School closed Queen's Birthday Monday 7 June
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First time first place
Year 9 student Deegan Broker took part in his first NZ Youth Mini Stock Championships event at Oxford Speedway and came home with a first placing in the New Zealand Development Group.
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Students feeding students and raising awareness
During the holidays, a few students of the Nayland Food Collective and members of Pūaha Te Tai prepared fresh pizza for the cast and crew of 'Carousel' musical production. With the pizza being both vegetarian and seasonal, benefits for health and sustainability were a main focus.
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ESOL students trip to Wellington
Last Sunday 16 ESOL students, who are mainly former refugees or new New Zealanders, left Nayland College for three days in Wellington.
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First place and off to the nationals
Last weekend a group of Nayland College students took part in Te Tau Ihu Ngā Manu Kōrero (Top of the South Māori Speech competition). Year 10 student Xanthe Banks won first place in the Junior Māori section and is through to the nationals in September. Congratulations also to Year 11 student Ethan Pemberton, who took home two third placings.
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Anti-Bullying Week promotes acts of kindness
Last week was New Zealand Anti-Bullying Week including Pink Shirt Day on Friday. The Sticks & Stones group as well as the Student Council here at Nayland College organised a range of activities to support anti-bullying.
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Recent sporting results
Congratulations to our teams and individuals who continue to excel in various sporting pursuits!
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Year 10 students visit Natureland
Student Leader Profile: Jaxon Marshall
Student Leaders are involved with the planning and presentation of many events and represent the school throughout the community. As some of the busiest and well-known students at Nayland, one of their tasks is to be interrogated for the school newsletter. First up, we speak with Jaxon Marshall of the student leaders. Student Journalist Finn Kerby-Pinguet interviews.
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From the courts to the classroom
Today we meet another 'not so new' face to Nayland, Dayna Whiting. Dayna was our Sports Coordinator and Netball Coach before deciding to train as a teacher. In 2021 we welcome her back as one of our new recruits, teaching Physical Education and Health and Social Studies.
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Celestielle Travel Scholarship
Fully funded travel scholarship available and open to Year 12 students. Applications close Sunday 4 July for travel in October 2022.
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