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Please take the time to read our latest newsletter highlighting our very busy term. Continue Reading

Parents and caregivers are invited to a free information evening about keeping teens safe around alcohol. – Thinking about teen parties – Making a plan with your family – Useful discussions with other parents – Tips and tools to take away Although there is... Continue Reading

Headmaster Gary O’Shea today announced his resignation. He will retire from the College at the end of Term 1, 2020. Appointed in July 2006, Mr O’Shea has led the College through 13 years of unprecedented change and positive development. Dennis Christian, Chairman, Nelson College... Continue Reading

Nelson Rowing Club has its Open Day this coming weekend, a great opportunity to give rowing a go. Continue Reading

The results are in from a massive Tournament Week: – 1st XV Rugby at National Championships – placed 4th in NZ – U14A Rugby – competed well in the Hurricanes tournament – U15A Rugby at SISS – 4th in South Island – U16A Rugby at SISS – South Island champs... Continue Reading

Nelson College v Otago Boys High School. Our boys battled hard and showed their strong team work right to the end. It was a great result 28-26 It was a special milestone for Jack McDonald-Hill as he ran out for his 50th cap. Dunedin turned on the weather. Even though it was Uni... Continue Reading

It was a fantastic week for Keegan Hornblow, who was in the NZ team at the World Track Cycling Championships in Germany. With more than 40 countries competing over the five days, it was an awesome campaign with New Zealand finishing 2nd on the medals table and winning three world... Continue Reading

Congratulations to Nelson College 1st XV who beat Christchurch Boys High School on Saturday to win the UC Championship final 35-31. The sun was out and they had awesome turn out from the home crowd. The team are sitting exams this week, and working towards the next game in... Continue Reading

The Jazz band and Concert band participated in the Wellington Band and Orchestra Festival (WeBo) last week, bringing back a Silver (Jazz Band) and Gold award (Concert Band). This is New Zealand’s fastest growing National festival that caters for diverse categories of musical... Continue Reading

Congratulations to our Senior A Boys Basketball Team for winning the inaugural John Jones Shield final against Nayland College. It was a great game by both teams and an exciting way to head into preparations for the South Island Secondary Schools Tournament in September. The win... Continue Reading

In wet conditions our 1st XV worked hard for a win in the UC Championship Semi Final over Christs College. Leading 13-3 at half time, a gutsy effort in the mud put us into the final next week. Final score 16-10. Congratulation and well done boys and coaches. Continue Reading

Our 1st XI Hockey team had a great TSS tournament this week, in preparation for Nationals. The first game against Waimea College is always a special one with the Mark Wilkens Memorial Cup on the line. This is the 4th year of the Cup and Nelson College remain the holders of it... Continue Reading

Winners of the raffle tickets sold in support of the Nelson College Eastern Europe 2020 Trip are: 1. Kelly Jaquiery 2. Tracey Jacket 3. Jim Cornelius 4. Adele Graham 5. Geoff Lowe 6. Jan Thompson 7. John Cooper Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone for their support. Continue Reading

Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls Mountain Biking Club Day Friday 9th August @ Codgers MTB Park This event is open to boys and girls from Nelson College, NCG, Nelson Intermediate, St Joesph (TBC), Nelson College Prep and NCG Prep. This fun day is designed to be... Continue Reading

Nelson College & Nelson Heat Baseball Club are planning to send a school baseball team to tour Japan in 2020 to compete in inter-collegiate baseball games. Japan has been chosen due to the popularity of the sport, the sister city relationship between Nelson and Miyazu, and... Continue Reading

Congratulations to our very own Deputy Principal Ron Kelly who was nominated and received the Nelson City Council Eelco Boswijk Civic Award for Leadership.  Leadership This award recognising an individual in the business or education fields who has gone above and beyond to show... Continue Reading

A huge congratulations to our Future Problem Solvers for their recent success in America, with the utterly magnificent trophy and many other achievements.  Here’s to our lateral-thinking, research-maniacs, solution-seekers, brainiac heroes! In the group shot: front row L-R... Continue Reading

PPTA PAID UNION MEETING As part of the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Employment Agreement there is provision to attend a PPTA meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the recent offer made by the Government. Notice has been given that a regional meeting of the NZPPTA... Continue Reading

Congratulations to our 1st XI Football team who beat Waimea College last Thursday 2-1 in their National Qualifying game, retaining the Alex Harvey Industries Trophy. This now makes us the top Tasman Region team going into Nationals at the beginning of September.   Continue Reading

Nelson Urban Rogaine #4 Wednesday 26 June 2019 Grampians, Nelson, 90 minute urban Rogaine. Registration from 5pm, maps from 5:30pm, start 6pm and finish 7.30pm. $5 per map. Light, reflective clothing and highlighter/pen required. Can be done individually or as a team. All... Continue Reading

Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls will be holding a quiz night as part of our fundraising campaign for 2019 with all proceeds going to the Fifeshire Foundation.  The event will be held at the Nelson College Hall on Thursday the 27th of June starting at 6:30 pm. The... Continue Reading

KIa ora koutou I have been fortunate to have been awarded a Ministry of Education ‘Principals Research Sabbatical’ for the period 17 June 2019 through to 9 September 2019. During this time I will be away from the College Deputy Headmaster Mr Tucker will assume the role of Acting... Continue Reading

Theatre Royal – May 29th to June 1, 7pm. Tickets through Theatre Royal or TicketDirect. STUDENT DISCOUNT – Saturday matinee only (1.30pm) tickets to $15 + service fee for students, student ID required + the code “Eastwick.” Buy from the Theatre Royal or... Continue Reading

On Wednesday 29th the NZPPTA, the union that represents the vast majority of secondary teachers, called their members out on strike. This led to Nelson College being unable to open for classes that day. It was hoped that this action would be the last and that a resolution between... Continue Reading

Evening Presentation This presentation is for parents and their teens and gives young people an insight into their current family dynamic and offers ideas on individuating in a healthy way. It will also empower parents to understand what’s going on for their young person and how... Continue Reading

Below is the Nelson College schedule for next week. Wednesday 29th May Nation-wide PPTA Strike – The high school will be closed for instruction, but supervision will be provided for students that turn up to school on the day. Thursday 30th May Normal school day Friday 31st... Continue Reading

  The boys and staff did us proud on Friday supporting Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa, part of a global day that celebrates diversity and creates environments where all people can feel safe, valued and respected. Awesome group photo capturing just some of the students and staff... Continue Reading

Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.  A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters by Thursday, 23rd May 2019. If you are on the electoral roll, you can nominate another... Continue Reading

Kia ora koutou The Community Service section of our Student Council have chosen Nelson College’s charity of choice for 2019 – The Fifeshire Foundation This year our council are also working with the NCG Student Council and we are combining with them to increase our fundraising... Continue Reading

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Mufti day tomorrow wear gumboots (boys and staff)– Gumboot Friday in support of Mike King’s initiative Mental health campaigner Mike King is hoping to raise $2 million with New Zealand’s first Gumboot Friday. Those who choose to get involved will swap their usual shoes for... Continue Reading

Celebrating the South Island Inter-school MTB team champions! Coppermine race: SPECIAL PRICE Just announced a discounted STUDENT PRICE for entries to this Saturday’s Coppermine race, Saturday 6 April. It will be $50 instead of $70/80, but they must come in the shop to sign... Continue Reading

Nelson College plans for Friday 22 March. Our Year 13 boys (190) will be at the Muslim centre at 12.30 today they will sing a waiata, perform our haka join the circle of hands + observe the 2 minutes silence. The rest of the school will leave class at the end of period 4 (1.25pm)... Continue Reading

As a community we have taken a range of actions and are planning more in response to this ghastly event in Christchurch on Friday 15 March. Mr O’Shea has emailed all parents (link to this).  A student led assembly will also address this matter and we have other student led... Continue Reading

Kia ora koutou Please read this link to my assembly speech from this morning as the staff and boys of the College gathered to reflect on the enormity of Fridays events. The horrific events of Friday in Christchurch are completely unprecedented in a country that we have considered... Continue Reading

Academic Colours Assembly today (Wednesday 13th March), with Mr O’Shea presenting certificates to students who have gained NCEA Level 1 Endorsed with Excellence, NCEA Level 2 Endorsed with Merit, and NCEA Level 2 with Excellence. Congratulations to students for this huge... Continue Reading

Kaiteriteri Weekender’ on April 13th-14th Saturday 13th – 6 hour Mountain Bike team relay  – teams of 3-4 or the extra keen can go solo! Big emphasis on fun and dress up! 10yrs plus. Sunday April 14th – Enduro and Whip Off (jump competition)  13yrs plus Check... Continue Reading

Boarding Parent Teacher interviews from 1.30pm -3.30pm Classes finish at noon for teachers to prepare for interviews.     Continue Reading

Junior Dance this Wednesday 13 March at NCG from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. First dance of the year tickets on sale in the Crush Hall Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at interval and lunchtime for $6.00. No door sales Continue Reading

It is a busy term so here are the urgent sports notices. Please ensure boys are reading the daily notices and listening in assembly so they don’t miss out on any opportunities. ROWING If you have ever wanted to be the leader of a rowing crew, now is your chance. We need a novice... Continue Reading

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Lattitude is a not for profit organisation the organises international volunteering and Gap year placements for 17 – 25 year olds. The Lattitude Information Nights are a great way to learn more about where you can go and what you can do. Lattitude staff provide an overview about... Continue Reading

Three students (Y13 last year – Jake Harris, Matt Fox and Dylan Lester) headed out on a long tramping expedition over the summer break….they completed their trip successfully woo hoo! They spent 20 days traversing the Kahurangi National Park, through the Tasman Wilderness... Continue Reading

Nelson College Perform Well The Cricket 1st XI committed three days of hard graft in January at their Annual Quadrangular tournament held at Rathkeale College in Masterton.  Although they did not quite win the tournament, they got within three runs as close encounters were the... Continue Reading

We would like to welcome new and returning staff for 2019. New staff are Japanese teacher Fiona Keyanonda, Music teacher Jessica D’ath and John Conly in the Art department.  Appointed in Term 4 2018 in the ESOL department was Emma Gillyon new HOD and teacher Stephen Knoef.... Continue Reading

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High School entrepreneurs exceed limits with innovative NanoSign Six secondary school students from Nelson College have developed an innovative solution to temporary speed signage, and have been recognised at the Young Enterprise Scheme Awards 2018. Read more…… Continue Reading

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JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING 2018  Thursday 13 December 2018 Guest Speaker: Hamish Fletcher (LLB), Old Boy, Board Member of Autism NZ Cultural and Sporting Prizes Athletics – U14 Trophy – U14 Athletics Champion – Ben Mercer, Baseball – Edward Gibbons Plumbing Cup... Continue Reading

Congratulations to all our 2018 Senior Prize winners. Nelson College Senior Prizegiving 2018 Thursday 1 November 2018, 7pm Guest Speaker – Frances Valintine CNZM, MEd Founder of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab, Board Member of Callaghan Innovation, NZ Artificial... Continue Reading

Radio Broadcast with Gary O’Shea Official Re-Opening starts at 2pm today. All welcome to come and join our celebration. Posted by Nelson College on Tuesday, October 23, 2018   Continue Reading

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Ngā Wawata – Vision Our Community of Learning will collaborate to enhance engagement and achievement for all ākonga/learners in Whakatū so that our rangatahi/young people have equitable life choices. We will focus on learning pathways, wellbeing, evaluative capability,... Continue Reading

Six years on, and we’re celebrating the huge success of the Gibbons Trade Education Centre here at Nelson College, and the launch of plans for a Primary Trades Education Facility. A function was held yesterday with members from the local Trades Industry community coming to... Continue Reading

Nelson College Headmaster Gary O’Shea dons his black gown and walks on stage to address a sea of students. 1,100 curious faces stare back at him, from fresh-faced new entrants to seniors sprouting stubble. He starts to speak about strength, love, honour and mateship –... Continue Reading

Congratulations to all the students who participated in winter tournament and many thanks to all who supported our players. 1st XI Football at Nationals in Christchurch Finished 13th BUT retained the Cup!! 2nd XI Football at “B” Nationals in Nelson Finished 3rd Under 15 Rugby –... Continue Reading