A huge collaborative effort saw rotating shifts of students taking part in streamside planting all day on Wednesday this week.

NayCol bands have been turning the stage area near the canteen into the school’s coolest new venue with a series of concerts. One such band was the “Nelson Crime Family”, although the only thing they appear to have stolen was their enraptured audience. Student Journalist Finn Kerby-Pinguet reports.

Students taking Grow Your Own Business and/or Animal Behaviour and Welfare junior modules have welcomed the addition of some very cute and fluffy day-old chicks to add to their practical, hands-on learning. Many other students have also loved getting the chance to visit the little chicks.

Earlier this term, the two Year 10 ‘Surf’s Up’ module classes travelled to Westport for an overnight surf camp. The surf camp provided an opportunity for students to finally experience surfing and put into practise some of the knowledge and skills that we have been learning about in class.

With senior hospitality students involved in all aspects of the process, Manaaki Pop-Up Cafe is a win-win for students gaining credits and staff (and students) enjoying delicious coffee and home baked treats. Nayland College is one of a small number of high schools around the country with a certified commercial kitchen, able to offer tertiary level practical hospitality and catering credits for students.

House Day at the end of last term was so much fun! Check out the video montage put together by the very talented Isaac Adams and Sam Martin. A massive thank you to all those who contributed to making it a wonderful day out together!

They played hard, fought hard, pulled hard... and they won! Congratulations to the representatives of Cygnus house, winning the House Tug-of-War competition at lunchtime on Thursday!

Our student leaders took part in a fantastic day of training in Christchurch today to learn how to make the most of their time as leaders of the school. There were lots of ideas and discussion for how they can keep making positive impacts for our school. They are excited for what is to come in the future!

Nayland College staff and students are working away behind the scenes preparing to celebrate Matariki. Here is some background information about Matariki.

Each fortnight we have been getting to know some of our new teaching staff. Today we meet Henry Jones, our newest Teacher of Technology (Hard Materials).

These hoodies are now available for purchase through our Business Centre at $65 each.

Toby Sussex graduated last year and has been busy writing and releasing original songs in the midst of university study. His new song 'Metronome' was released today - have a listen!

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Saturday 19 June at Annesbrook, 40 Saxton Road, Stoke. 6.00pm - 9.30pm, doors open at 5.15pm. Rangatahi (16-25yrs) FREE, see below for adult prices and more details.

There are only a few places left for this workshop so don't miss out! Head online to register and book your space today. Discover or recover your creative powers through a week-long practical art workshop held at Nayland College 12-16 July.