As well as being involved with the English Department, drama flourishes in the College. In August the Boys' and Girls' Colleges combine in a major production which involves music as well. A Junior Production has been a feature of the fourth term. It was a sellout season. Instrumental practises are regular and open to all pupils.
Tuition is free and available in a wide range of instruments.
A keyboard suite is provided for music classes. A singing group has proved popular in recent years. St. Bede's, Nayland and Waimea College. The College has taken recent national titles. School socials for both senior and juniors are an important part of each pupil's general education.