by Jacqui Maitland | Sep 22, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, The past Term has flown by, and it has been pleased everyone to be able to get back into the rhythm of learning. Students have been working in the classroom, with the seniors also completing examinations; and in the same breath our boys continue to be...
by Aine Byrne | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Firstly, I would like to acknowledge our senior students. Traditional examinations in the hall, especially for our Year 11 students in their first round, can be quite challenging. Sitting for up to three hours without communicating, let alone the...
by Sandra Cahill | Aug 25, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Next week, many of our akonga are heading away to represent our College in a variety of sports tournaments. To those boys who have given of their own time to practice and participate in their sporting codes, I want to acknowledge the hours of work you...
by Sandra Cahill | Aug 11, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Co-Curricular Sport, Kapa Haka, music and more. I love the vibrancy of our college’s co-curricular programme, for both participation and elite involvement, and the high level of engagement by our rangatahi (young men). It is something very unique and...
by Sandra Cahill | Jul 28, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Mānawatia a Matariki, ngā mihi nui o te tau hou Māori! It is my privilege to welcome all of our community back for the third term. A busy term ahead.: Nelson College and Preparatory School Open Day – Saturday 29th July, 1-3pm Parent Teacher...
by Sandra Cahill | Jun 30, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, As we end term two it’s timely to reflect on the last 10 weeks. Most importantly I want to thank everyone – students, whānau and staff for your patience and support this term. COVID continues to impact on school continuity and, this term, industrial...