Nayland College is a coeducational secondary school which is located in Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand. It is one of two secondary schools in Nelson which are coeducational. Notable features of the college include its well-regarded student produced newspaper and biennial musical productions. The school was officially opened on February 3, 1966. High success is gained by its senior students in the New Zealand Scholarship examinations, including Tasmin Blundell being named Top Scholar for Visual Arts in 2008 Nayland College is also well known for its successful performing arts (Dance Drama and music)and its many extra-curricular opportunities. The annual Goodman Fielder School of the Year Awards are designed to celebrate and reward outstanding initiatives in education and to support schools which Goodman Fielder believes are the cornerstone of every community. Nayland College won the Secondary School section of the Goodman Fielder School of the Year awards in 2001. 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.