Nayland College
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| Motto | Loyalty and Honour |
| Type | State coeducational secondary school |
| Year established | 1966 |
| Address | 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson |
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| Principal | Charles Newton |
| School roll | 1449 |
| Socio-economic decile (10 is highest) | 6[1] |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 293 |
| Website | http://www.nayland.school.nz/ (Very Limited) |
Nayland College is coeducational secondary school which is located in Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand. It is one of two secondary schools in Nelson which are coeducational. Nayland College is known for its relaxed uniform rules and extensive and successful International Exchange programs.The school was officially opened on February 3rd, 1966 [2].
[edit] Crest
The Nayland College crest was designed by M.R. Smith. The crest is divided into quarters. The sailing ship represents discovery, the model of the atom represents research in reference to Lord Rutherford's work. The pine cone references forestry and the importance of this industry in New Zealand. The migratory godwit represents dispersal of students throughout the world [2].
[edit] References
- ^ Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
- ^ a b Jess McHardey & Pat Taylor. Nayland College: The Growing Years. Nelson, New Zealand: Printhouse, Nelson.
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