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Nayland College Newsletter, 5 June 2020

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2020 School Terms:

Term 2: Tue 15 April - Fri 3 July
Term 3: Mon 20 July - Fri 25 September
Term 4: Mon 12 October - Thurs 10 December

Contents

Students engaged in class

Principal's Message, Friday 5 June 2020

by Daniel Wilson

It hasn’t taken long for school life to return back to semi-normal, with a huge number of activities and assessments taking place over the past few weeks.

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It's game on for winter sport

by Duncan McKinlay

After a forced hiatus caused by the Covid-19 lockdown, young athletes will be happy to hear that the school winter sports season is about to start again. Nayland College Sports Coordinator Angela Baker and the Director of Sport Brendan Crichton, are working hard to get our winter codes up and running.

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Joel Cooper's quarantine mural

Lock down creativity

by Duncan McKinlay

They say having limitations is always good when undertaking a creative endeavour. For two of our Year 9 students, Joel Cooper and Riley Nixon, time in quarantine led to some artistic and creative projects.

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Students take action with mufti day

by Nayland College Official

The Nayland College Level 1 Sociology class has organised a mufti day to be held on Friday 12 June. Zoe Jurgeleit, a member of the class, explains what the mufti day is for and how families can contribute.

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New maths teacher really 'clicking' with Nayland College

by Duncan McKinlay

This year Nayland College has been lucky to have a fantastic group of new teachers join our whānau. Throughout the year we will be profiling our new recruits in the newsletter so you can get to know them. Today we are saying hello to our new maths teacher Missy Seymour.

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Visual arts teacher takes inspiration from students

by Duncan McKinlay

This year Nayland College has been lucky to have a fantastic group of new teachers join our whānau. Throughout the year we will be profiling our new recruits in the newsletter so you can get to know them. Today we are saying hello to visual arts teacher Lucy Buckley.

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Students get a taste of local industry

by Robyn Patterson

Nayland College horticulture students had the opportunity to visit two local businesses in the horticulture and viticulture industry, learning within the context of a real business experience.

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Ex Naylander Jen Gilbert now works as a sign language interpreter. She has been very busy lately doing sign language interpretation for the Covid-19 briefings.

Ex-Naylander signs up for Covid briefings

by Duncan McKinlay

You might recognise Jenn Gilbert even if you have never met her. She was a student at Nayland College from 2000 - 2004. While at Nayland, she discovered a passion for sign language, which has led to her becoming a sign language interpreter for the Prime Minister's televised Covid-19 briefings. We caught up with Jenn, to see how she turned her passion into a career.

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NCEA Changes 2020

by Daniel Wilson

Nayland College has been informed of changes to the NCEA Qualification for 2020 due to Covid-19.

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Virtual Careers Expo

by Moira Raumati

Browse the virtual booths of NZ's finest institutions. Get in touch with over 30 higher education providers.

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Does your child have access to the internet at home?

by Nayland College Official

The Ministry of Education are continuing to work towards supporting families who do not have access to the internet from home. Please contact Sarah Luton if you require support.

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Nayland College Rugby

WANTED URGENTLY: Volunteer U15 Boys Rugby Team Coach

by Nayland College Sports Coordinator

We are seeking expressions of interest from an enthusiastic coach who would be able to hit the paddock running. If this sounds like you, keep reading...

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Volunteers wanted for Breakfast Club

by Nayland College Official

Our Breakfast Club runs in the Nayland College Library three mornings per week. It serves a great purpose in providing crucial fuel for students that need it. However, we need volunteers to help keep it running.

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Situation vacant: Stoke School BoT Secretary

by Stoke School

Stoke School Board of Trustees is looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Secretary to support us by taking minutes at our meetings and working with the BoT Chairperson and Principal to prepare and compile our meeting documentation. Applications close 12 August.

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