A great end to term 2

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The last hour of term 2 was not the usual period 5 lesson. Students and teachers ended the term by choosing one of four events: a quiz, a rave, a food challenge and a mud run. It was organised by the House Leaders and Captains as a fun way to end a busy term and as a way for these leaders to learn event management and team work. Read more here…

House Day a real stunner

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Nayland held its first ever House Day recently. Excitement was high as students had to plan and prepare for most of the events in the week leading up to it. The anticipation of what would happen on the day itself meant that there were lots of students and staff up late the night before making costumes and planning things for their House. Read the rest of this entry »

Houses in 2012

Nayland College is proud to introduce Aquila, Pegasus, Draco and Phoenix – the four Houses that will foster leadership, participation and create a sense of identity and belonging for students across all year levels.  Houses are organised by the students, for the students.
The Nayland House system will add another very special dimension to the school for 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

LSC Special Olympics

LSC Basketball Team

In September a team from the Learner Support Centre competed in the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament at Saxton Stadium.

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The value of sport

It will be no surprise to many of us involved in sport that recent studies in the UK have provided strong evidence that two of the great benefits of sport for young people are improved academic performance and improved behaviour.

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