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Nayland College Newsletter, 6 August 2018

Term 3: 23 July - 28 September
1.30pm Tuesday 31 July early closure 1.30pm
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 learning Support Centre.

Contents

Principal's message, Friday 3 August

by Daniel Wilson

New mobile phone policy, subject selection and choir tour to Melbourne.

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Calendar: 4-19 August 2018

by Nayland College

Check out our upcoming events below.

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A rapt audience enjoys the performance

All the best to our choir groups heading to Melbourne next week!

by Nayland College

Nayland College Choirs NayCol Chorale and AugMENted will be travelling to Melbourne next week to perform in the Victorian Schools Music Festival.

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Future problem solvers put their heads together to come up with solutions.

Problem solvers plan to avert future disaster

by gifted and talented facilitator Glenis Paul

On Friday 28th July Nayland College’s future problem solving journey began with a fantastic group of Year 10 students unpacking a future scenario focusing on the (hypothetical) spread of an infectious disease.

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The trip is a chance to get outdoors.

Bio students broach the Brook

by biology teacher Glenis Paul

The level 2 biology classes were honoured to be amongst the first groups allowed back into the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary after an intensive programme to eradicate all pest species within the 715 hectare predator-proof fenced area.

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It's not called cross country for nothing...

Cross country cranks up house spirit

by PE and health teacher Jo Cotton

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon at lunchtime on Thursday 5th July at the end of last term when 50 plus students and some staff turned out for the annual school cross country event.

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The three Nayland College students in their Te Totara 'kit'.

Nayland College students head to Queensland as a part of the Nelson Bays Volleyball Te Totara teams

by Nayland College

On the 8th of August three Nayland College students join 37 other young volleyballers from the Tasman region, as they make the trek across the ditch to battle the best Queensland Schools have to offer, in the 2018 Queensland Senior Schools Cup.

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Nayland and Buller girls united at their 2017 match.

Girls rugby takes on the coast

by girls rugby manager Jo Cotton

Next week will see the Nayland College girls rugby team challenge Buller in our own annual inter-region school girls rugby challenge.

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Fun times in amongst the blocks.

Students flip out

by PE and health teacher Jo Cotton

Members of the Institute of Sport and level 1 physical education and year 10 sports education classes enjoyed a visit to Flip Out Trampoline Arena in Nelson towards the end of last term.

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Have your say

Year 13 Sociology is hosting a competition for the NCEA review!

by Nayland College

The Ministry of Education's review of the NCEA system is ongoing and we want your input!

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Nayland journalists sit down with the cast of the AM Show.

Duncan’s donuts prove a hit with Nayland journalists

by student reporter - Josh Carter

Three Nayland College journalists got more than they bargained for when they arrived at the set of the AM Show at the church steps.

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Video: ShowQuest Nelson Nayland College

Showquest - the full performance available now!

by Nayland College

Our June 2018 Showquest performance is available to watch in full.

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Senior Subject Selection Evening - Tuesday 7 August 2018

by Nayland College

The process in which Year 10, 11 and 12 students choose their senior subjects for 2019 is now under way. Tutor teachers have issued information and discussed key aspects of the process with their students.

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Additional Pathways information for Subject Selection

by Alana Wall

This briefly explains what is involved in the Gateway, Trades Academy and Pathway+ Programme for Year 12-13. Please encourage your child to meet Ms Wall in the library during Akoranga time, 1st August if they are wanting further information

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