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Lindisfarne College Hastings, New Zealand

‘Founded on Tradition... ...Focused on the Future’

Rector’s Message

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MessageFrom the Rector Welcome to Lindisfarne College.

Lindisfarne College is a Year 7-13 Boarding and Day school for boys situated in Hastings, New Zealand.

Lindisfarne is one of the top boys’ schools in New Zealand and has established itself as a leader in boys’ education both nationally and internationally.

Lindisfarne College is designed for boys. A wealth of international research has consistently identified that boys develop and learn in unique ways and require specific approaches to learn effectively.

Lindisfarne staff members are experts in teaching boys and the academic results of the College place it as one of the very top boys’ schools – indeed as one of the very top schools in New Zealand.

Nationally the achievement of boys is well behind that of girls and in co-educational schools the results for boys, especially at the senior levels, are lower than those of girls. The facts are clear that boys perform best in boys’ schools. The success of Lindisfarne College compared to all types of schools confirms that all boys can achieve in the right environment of high expectation with skilled teaching using the very best of approaches for boys.

The College has a strong involvement with the Association of Boys’ Schools of New Zealand and the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) and has been involved in several international research projects seeking to determine what works best for boys. In 2009 the College hosted the very successful IBSC World Conference in Hastings. At the heart of this research is that the relationship between teachers and boys plays a crucial part in learning.

The strong commitment of our staff to involvement in the extensive and compulsory sports programme along with an engaging and popular Performing Arts programme allows relationships to be fostered in and beyond the classroom. Boarding staff are also teachers and this creates an additional sense of community. The boys of Lindisfarne continue to achieve more than even they expect and do so in a positive, energetic and disciplined way.

At Lindisfarne College we know boys, we know how to teach them and we think they are great!

Mr Ken MacLeod, M.A. (Hons), Dip Ed Man, Dip Tchg.

Rector

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Founded on Tradition...

Lindisfarne College opened its doors to thirty one foundation pupils on April 14th, 1953. It was the generosity of E.J. Herrick which made the creation of Lindisfarne a possibility. In 1951 he offered the land and buildings of his Hastings farmlet named “Lindisfarne” to the Presbyterian Church for £20,000, leaving £5,000 to the College as a gift if the extra £15,000 was raised within a month. Excited by the prospect of establishing a private Presbyterian Boys’ Boarding School in Hastings, the school’s three founding fathers - Reverend F.H. Robertson (the College’s first Rector), A. Kirkpatrick (the first College Council Chairman), and R.D. Brown, arranged the purchase in time, thanks to the generosity of a relatively small group of local supporters.

The beautiful park-like surroundings of the school grounds and the gracious old “Homestead” building have been nurtured and well maintained so that the College environment is a peaceful and pleasant educational environment for pupils and staff. The old tennis court area, dating from the 1900’s, has evolved into the sweeping Homestead lawn, edged by flower beds, with native ferns bordering the trickling stream and many marvellous old English trees.

Today while maintaining the architectural style of the Homestead the College boasts modern facilities including a Performing Arts Centre, Science and Technology facilities, a Gymnasium and Fitness Centre, Library, classroom blocks and Chapel as well as well-appointed modern boarding facilities.

The tree lined sports grounds are enhanced by additional extensive sports facilities at ‘The Farne’ in Lyndhurst Road.

The College roll has grown to 500 boys of whom half are boarders. A limited number of International students from New Caledonia, Thailand, China and several other countries provide a global perspective and add to the already rich tapestry of the College’s Scottish Presbyterian and indigenous Maori heritage.

The College Haka, ‘He Kakano’, written by students of the College, tells the story of the cultural and historical threads of past and present and is performed on special occasions by all the boys.

In a rapidly changing world, Lindisfarne College has retained the best of the past but has its eyes firmly focussed on preparing young men to lead successful and significant lives in the future. In this way the College is ‘Founded on Tradition and Focused on the Future’.

Founded on Tradition

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Focused on the Future

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Mission & Vision ________________

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Our Mission A Balanced Education for boys in a Christian Setting emphasising Excellence This balance is reflected in the four ‘Cornerstones’ of the College Academic Excellence Sporting Endeavour Cultural Participation Christian Dimension

Our Vision A Relevant and Engaging Curriculum (Developing boys who want to learn and enjoying learning in a ‘best practice’ environment) Academic Performance – Top 5 of New Zealand Boys Schools Developing “Good Men” whose lives will be Successful and Significant Excellence in Sporting and Cultural Dimensions Pride in and respect for self, others and Lindisfarne College

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Life at Lindisfarne ________________ . . . . . . . . .

A large proportion of the special character donation paid by parents goes toward funding extra teaching staff so that class sizes are much smaller than those in state schools. Classes that average between 15-22 students allow for greater assistance from experienced teaching staff. Students learn in an achievement based environment where the expectations of academic success are high. Each staff member works hard at creating a friendly, structured and caring atmosphere in which boys can attain their potential.

Lindisfarne boys’ are pushed and challenged. They regularly get 1.5 - 2 hours of homework each night. The personalised nature of our Lindisfarne education means boys will not be allowed to ‘coast’, but instead will be continually challenged to do their best.

Preparing our young men for the future At Lindisfarne we want our young men to have the skills to set goals and work towards them. Lindisfarne aims to develop boys who are willing to learn, who are good problem solvers and have the flexibility to adjust to change. Our aim is that every boy, when he leaves, will have been given the ultimate chance to take his place, with confidence, in the ever changing and competive society that distinguishes New Zealand and the world today.

Sporting endeavour pushes personal limits It is compulsory for all boys to play both winter and summer sport at Lindisfarne. Through the efforts of a highly committed staff, the college offers a wide range of challenging activities. Teams are coached and managed by the academic staff. This helps foster relationships which have significant benefits in the classroom.

Involvement in an extensive range of cultural pursuits is encouraged One of the strengths of the College is the involvement of boys in cultural activities. Almost half the students opt to learn a musical instrument. Music is a big part of daily life with groups playing daily in assemblies or Chapels. Musical groups including orchestra, brass and jazz bands, chamber music groups, rock quest bands, symphonic and training bands, along with a pipe band, play regularly at the college, in the community or in regional competitions.

A caring, supportive, learning environment Christian values are emphasised daily at assemblies, chapel and around the school. In a time of increasing change and complexity, it is vital that young people have a firm foundation in their search for values and attitudes to others. Our Chaplain guides the spiritual life of the college, presenting the christian faith as a basis for day-to-day living. Boys are given opportunities to accept responsibility, to serve others and to be aware of the spiritual, as well as the material nature of life.

Focused on the Future

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Academic Excellence

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Lindisfarne College has built up an enviable reputation in its 60 years for producing excellent academic results. Small classes and keen, well qualified staff ensure that each year Lindisfarne boys consistently achieve above boys in other schools.

In the last three years pass rates for Level 1 and 2 of NCEA have been 96% -100% and at Level 3 and University Entrance between 91% and 96%. These outstanding results place Lindisfarne among the top 2-3 Boys Schools in New Zealand and indeed among the top group of all schools. This is a remarkable result given that the achievement of boys nationally continues to lag behind that of girls. At Lindisfarne our boys perform as well as any students of any gender in the country. The College consistently gains the highest number of Scholarship passes in the East Coast Region despite its size and in 2012 Dux of the College, George Nelson was one of the top 10 Premier Scholars in New Zealand and was top in Ag/ Hort. for the country!

A pleasing factor about the pass rates is that while the most able achieve at the top level of Scholarship, all our boys achieve well - even though the College does not select students solely on the basis of academic ability. All boys are expected to work hard and to achieve to the best of their ability. Endorsement rates indicate that at Lindisfarne simply passing is not enough! Each boy is encouraged to be ‘the best that they can be’.

2012 Rector’s Citations

An environment of high expectation and academic focus works well for boys especially when the teaching practices are based on the needs and interests of boys and around the best international research on how boys learn. Maori students at the College achieve at rates equal to and at times above the average for all our students – a unique national achievement.

International students also demonstrate superb results despite the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language. A Gifted and Talented Programme, learning support tutors and ESOL teachers along with specialist staff provide extra support to enable all boys to achieve their very best. Since 1982 boys have been awarded Academic Ties and Colours awards in acknowledgement of their academic ability and these have been keenly sought after ever since.

Class sizes that average between 15-22 students allow for greater personalised assistance from experienced teaching staff.

Each staff member works hard to create a friendly, structured and caring atmosphere in which boys can attain their potential.

2012 Academic Colours

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This means that boys will not be allowed to ‘coast’, but instead will be continually challenged to reach the highest possible standard of which they are capable.

Lindisfarne boys are pushed and challenged. They regularly get 1-2 hours of homework or ‘prep’ each night to reinforce and embed learning and over a year this adds up to the equivalent of an extra eight weeks of class time! Homework also encourages key self-management skills.

At Lindisfarne we want our young men to have the skills and motivation to set goals and work towards them. Lindisfarne aims to develop young men who are willing to learn, who are good problem solvers and have the flexibility to adjust to change. Our aim is that every boy will have been given the ultimate chance to confidently take his place in the ever changing and competitive society that distinguishes New Zealand and the world today.

Even in the early days of the College, Old Boys began to distinguish themselves by their academic prowess.

After just 6 years Lindisfarne had produced four Professors and a Rhodes Scholar! Lindisfarne Old Boys have taken leading roles in various Maori and National institutions. Justice Joe Williams is Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court and Dr Russell Wills is the current Commissioner for Children. Others have excelled in business, farming, medicine, politics, the church, education, entertainment, engineering and many other elements of society. Lindisfarne encourages success and provides the opportunity and springboard for its young men to live both successful and significant lives.

2012 Academic Success NCEA % Pass Rate 2012 Lindisfarne Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 UE

99 98 91 92

National 78 83 75 66

NZ Boys 74 79 69 60

Decile 10 90 91 85 82

2012 Academic Tie Recipients

Decile 10 Boys 91 90 80 79

Academic Excellence

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International

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Lindisfarne College provides a unique experience for a limited number of International Students each year. They come from a variety of countries and recently have included students from New Caledonia, China, Thailand, South Korea, Futuna, USA, Scotland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India. This range of countries ensures that students integrate more quickly and their English language proficiency develops quickly.

While having excellent air and road access to the main centres, Hastings offers a healthy, safe environment away from some of the problems experienced in big cities while still providing all of the facilities, technologies and opportunities.

The Hawke’s Bay region has an excellent climate, a wonderful coastal and mountain environment and a modern infrastructure. Famous for its vineyards, farms and tourist activities, it provides a range of opportunities from skiing to golf, swimming to forest walks and much more.

Living in the College boarding community makes a positive difference to the care and development of boys.

In some cases the sisters of our international students attend Iona College or Woodford House (two of New Zealand’s leading girls’ schools just ten minutes away) enabling family connections to remain strong.

Lindisfarne is a signatory of the ‘Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students’, all students are made welcome and have strong support from our International Student Director as well as from staff and our international and local students.

Communication with parents and family is encouraged through the provision of new technologies and we are happy to arrange visits by families.

ESOL staff provide expert support for boys in class and in tutorials as they face the challenge of learning in an English medium and learning the technical language of some subjects.

Students sit the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) giving them access to Universities in New Zealand and the qualification is recognised internationally with a number of graduating students going to overseas Universities.

With New Zealand recognised as having one of the best education systems in the world and Lindisfarne College as one of the best schools for boys in the country, it is an attractive option.

For a safe, supportive environment with an excellent academic record, Lindisfarne College provides excellent facilities and opportunities for its international students.

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The College proudly takes its name from the early monastery, established in 634 AD off the Northumbrian Coast of England by St Aidan.

The ‘special character’ section of the Lindisfarne College Integration Deed Document (1998), states: “The College shall at all times in the future be conducted and operated so as to maintain and preserve its Special Character”. It was founded under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, and being interdenominational provides an education based upon Christian beliefs and practices—a balanced education for boys in a Christian setting.

The Chaplain leads and co-ordinates the pastoral and spiritual side of the school. He takes Religious Studies classes; prepares boys for Communion; co-ordinates a wide range of service activities and is always available as a confidential spiritual counsellor for staff or boys. Staff also assist with Chapel services and boys all attend religious studies classes. All boys must attend twice weekly School Chapel services and at least three Sunday Evening Chapel Services each term. All parents agree to support this commitment to the ‘Special Character’ at enrolment.

‘House’ chapels which involve boys running a complete morning’s worship; Bible Reading competitions; Peer Support Programmes; a popular Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and a counselling network of form teachers and deans all to reinforce Christian ethics of concern and respect for others. Boys from each Year group, prepare and run an afternoon Chapel Service once a year. Prefects, and Seniors from each House group, also take Chapel Services once a year.

Christian values are emphasised daily at assemblies, chapel and around the school. In a time of increasing change and complexity, it is vital that young people have a firm foundation in their search for values and attitudes to others. Our Chaplain guides the spiritual life of the college, presenting the Christian faith as a basis for day-to-day living. Boys are given opportunities to accept resposibility, to serve others and to be aware of the spiritual, as well as the material nature of life. The ‘Good Man’ window in the Chapel emphasizes the Christian values and behaviours that derive from the Christian Dimension.

Every year some boys make the important decisions to become communicant members of the church at a special College confirmation service. Links with other Christian based schools are maintained and the sisters of many Lindisfarne boys attend Lindisfarne’s sister school Iona College in Havelock North and each year a Quadrangular Rugby Tournament is held amongst New Zealand’s four leading Presbyterian Church schools: Lindisfarne, Scots, St Kentigern and St Andrew’s Colleges.

Each boy at Lindisfarne is placed in one of four ‘Houses’; Oswald, Durham, Aidan and Cuthbert - named after early Christian martyrs or saints, and Christian worship is a vital element of College Life. The four vertically arranged Houses each have approximately 125 students and 9 staff. The College places great significance on the role of Houses with each functioning like a mini school, complete with a Head (House Dean) and assistant teachers, Student leader (House Prefect) and student leaders for various activities.

Boys stay with the House they are allocated for their time at Lindisfarne giving continuity and a sense of belonging. The College Kaumatua takes particular interest in the progress and well-being of Maori students.

In addition to Pastoral care the Houses are the basis for inter-house competition in a variety of activities.

Students from Year 7 to 10 are placed in Horizontal form classes while those in year 11 to 13 are placed in vertical mentor groups and remain in this group for their time in the senior school. These mentor groups are formed from students in the same house and they retain the same mentor teacher each year in order to maintain continuity.

Christian Dimension

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Sporting Endeavour

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The College has produced many outstanding sportsmen notably in Rugby Union where five have become All Blacks including former captain Taine Randell and 2011 World Cup Winner Israel Dagg.

A full time Director of Sport leads the development of all Sport in the College and encourages the highest standards of fitness, competition and sportsmanship.

Involvement in winter and summer sport is compulsory at Lindisfarne. The College prides itself on its wide sports involvement by the boys and staff which leads to some outstanding successes at local, regional and national levels each year.

Lindisfarne staff are committed to work with the boys to develop their sporting skills. This makes for good relationships both inside and outside the classroom and also allows the staff chances to see strengths in their pupils which may not be as quickly visible in the classroom situation.

Unlike many schools which offer inter-school sports competition only for top teams, at Lindisfarne all boys have the opportunity to compete and represent their College.

Annual traditional sports exchanges are held with schools including Scots College (Wellington), Rathkeale College (Masterton), Wanganui Collegiate (Wanganui) and St Pauls Collegiate (Hamilton) while a range of other Colleges and overseas schools visit regularly on sporting interchanges.

International fixtures are also arranged when teams travel overseas. In recent years Rugby, Football, Cricket and Hockey Teams have toured to the United Kingdom, Australia, North America and Sri Lanka.

Leadership development, fair play, goal setting, working as a team and fitness development are but some of the spin-offs of Lindisfarne’s compulsory team sport involvement.

The College offers a wide variety of sporting options and is well represented in each by some very talented students.

Rugby Cricket Hockey Athletics Football Swimming Basketball Touch Squash Multi Sport Golf Tennis Basketball Softball Snow Sports Futsal Badminton Equestrian Shooting Volleyball

Cross Country

Sailing Shooting

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Cultural Participation

Every boy at Lindisfarne is strongly encouraged to become involved in the many cultural activities offered by the school.

Half the students opt to learn a musical instrument thanks to a number of itinerant music tutors in piping, drums, brass, woodwind, piano, voice, strings and guitar. Music is a big part of daily life with groups playing at daily Assemblies or Chapels. Musical groups including orchestra, brass and jazz bands, chamber music group, Rockquest, symphonic and training bands, along with the distinctive Pipe Band, play regularly at the college and in the community and regional competitions.

The Annual Interhouse Music Competition sees every boy in the school in a choir, singing for house points while House Drama, Debating and Speech competitions broaden the opportunities for a range of boys to shine.

The College Kapa Haka group adds a distinctive Maori dimension to the College strengthened by the Te Whaiti nui-atoi Scholarship Scheme which has provided opportunities for young Maori men to attend the College and gain significant success. Examples include Judge Joe Williams and All Blacks Taine Randell, John Timu and Israel Dagg.

Regular International Tours have seen Music and Cultural performances in the USA, Singapore and the United Kingdom in recent years.

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Drama Debating & Public Speaking Lindisfarne has an enviable reputation in drama, debating and public speaking. Many employers comment on the confidence shown by Lindisfarne boys in an interview situation and we believe we offer many unique opportunities for boys to practice formal and informal speaking skills.

Lindisfarne is unique in that the Oral Communication course is compulsory for all Juniors, and these lessons help make boys competent at all areas of public speaking. Oratory, Debating, Drama and Speech opportunities allow boys plenty of chances to develop self-confidence.

Year 7 – 9 boys are timetabled for Oral Communicaton classes where they learn speaking skills in a relaxed and supportive peer environment.

Debating is strong with teams competing with regular success in the HB Secondary Schools competition.

Pupils can also receive private speech tuition with many boys over the years advancing to the highest levels in the NZ Speech Board and Trinity Qualifications.

Every boy from Years 9–12 must prepare and present a three minute speech to his class in the annual Churchill Oratory competitions. Impromptu speaking, Bible Reading, Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival and Korimako competitions are also vehicles for public speaking skills to be developed.

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Boarding

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The Boarding Community has long played an important role at Lindisfarne College; a place where boarders become part of a family of friends and caregivers while away from home.

Boarding life provides a safe and caring community and the structure along with routine that many boys need to thrive. Boys make life-long friends and develop leadership skills and independence as they work, learn and live alongside students of all ages and cultures. Our boarders leave with a strong sense of who they are and with a strong sense of identity as part of the boarding and wider College community.

Our modern boarding hostels are set on the edge of the College campus with easy access to all College facilities. With comfortable and modern facilities upgraded in recent years our 240 boarders now boast one of the best boarding facilities for boys in New Zealand.

Lindisfarne provides live in opportunities for boys from Years 7 to 13 (ages 11-18). Boarding is available either as 7 days boarding or weekly boarding.

The Hostel Staff are all caring, highly experienced teaching staff within the College and understand the special needs of boys living and studying away from home. These staff and their families live on site and create a family environment that is a special feature at Lindisfarne.

Our Matron maintains a strong interest in the younger boys as they adjust to new circumstances and also ensures the daily health needs of the boys are met. The College doctor is also available each morning if required.

For parents who make a positive choice to send their sons to Lindisfarne for a quality education, boarding school can be very rewarding. Boys are encouraged to contribute and add value to the boarding family. Independence and self-esteem are instilled together with qualities of respect and kindness. There are also many leadership and service opportunities that are important in developing young men of character.

Boarders come from as far afield as the USA, New Caledonia, Thailand and China while many are from rural areas in the North Island of New Zealand. About half choose to board weekly to avoid the stress of daily commuting and to take advantage of before and after school co-curricular opportunities and commitments. Modern communications mean that boys are able to keep in close touch with their families and parents are able to share on a more regular basis their sons experiences and successes.

There is plenty of space for all boarders to just ‘chill out’ and be with friends, to watch some television, read a book, Skype family, and there is always someone ready to play touch rugby, tennis, cricket, basketball or to kick a ball around on the extensive College grounds. In summer, boarders also have access to the College swimming pool situated adjacent to the Year 9-10 and Year 11 Hostels.

All boys have their meals together in the dining room. The dining room has a long tradition as the focal point of the boarding house and is the area where boarders come together to dine as a community and to celebrate special boarding achievements. All the boarders share mealtimes together with well-balanced cooked meals provided three times a day to meet the needs of fast growing and active boys. Fruit and high energy food bars are available for those who have sporting commitments after school. Early and late meals can be arranged for those with commitments that occur during meal times.

It doesn’t take long to discover the many positive social, academic and co-curricular outcomes that boarding brings. Academically, boarders have real advantages; ‘prep’ time each evening provides a supervised ‘quiet’ time for homework and study and tutors are always available to assist with their work. For many, this makes a significant difference to their learning progress. For international students, proficiency in spoken English advances rapidly in this shared environment.

Boarders have access to the College’s excellent sporting facilities so they can spend their free time training and enjoying games. Many of our boarders are also active participants in our Performing Arts Programme and are able to access music, drama and speech practice facilities.

Whether it’s early morning sports practices or evening rehearsals, boarders can easily timetable these with their academic studies without the stress of added travel time to and from school.

Weekend activities are arranged for full boarders with regular excursions to rugby fixtures, swimming, movies, paint ball and other fun events. There is always something to do and someone to share it with in the boarding community.

Boarding is increasingly a positive choice for many families and the development of their sons into independent, resilient and successful young men in our safe, comfortable and supportive environment means it is continuing to grow in popularity.

If you would like more information about boarding at Lindisfarne College, or if you would like a personal tour of our boarding facilities, please e-mail: rector@lindisfarne.school.nz or Phone: +64 (06) 8731136

Unique Experience

Our younger boarders (Years 7-10) room together in small groups of about six boys in three separate year level hostels. They each have access to their own small lounges with televisions and fridges, a large Year 7-10 common room and join with all boarders in the main dining room. In Years 11 and 12, boys are in hostels in single or twin rooms, while at Year 13 each boy has his own room. The communal living areas in the Senior Hostels include televisions, comfortable furniture, computer access and at Year 13 a kitchen area for preparing snacks and weekend breakfasts.

Community

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Lindisfarne College has always been governed by the ‘College Council’, who are appointed by the Proprietors' Trust. At integration, an elected Board of Trustees had the responsibility of governing the integrated portion of the College. By agreeing to appoint all elected members to the College Council, a single body is able to govern in the interests of the entire school.

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"The group is a dedicated, hard-working team which meets regularly to discuss and confirm the school’s policies and direction.

Responsible for the financing of the school, the council provides generous staffing over entitlement to extend students’ learning opportunities”. (ERO Report)

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The Lindisfarne College Old Boys’ Association (LCOBA) was established on December 8th 1956 to help promote Lindisfarne College as well as for the benefit of the Old Boys of the College.

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To develop and maintain friendships established at the College To assist with the growth and development of the College

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Communication to members through the College magazine - 'Highways' as well as through the College website, Old Boys’ Facebook page, emails and mail-outs about particular events happening at the College Organisation of Regional Social Functions and our AGM and Annual Summer & Winter Sports Days Meetings in locations around the world including Australia, and the United Kingdom Decade reunions

The College recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a range of special reunion events.

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The Lindisfarne Parents’ and Friends’ Association actively support the College through fundraising events and by providing social opportunities for current parents to meet together.

The annual Parents’ and Friends’ Gala is a huge community event and attracts large crowds every year. All profits are given back to the school through the provision of facilities and equipment that would not usually be part of the annual budget.

Parent Year groups meet socially and the highlight of the year is the Annual Christmas Dinner featuring the wonderful Scottish ceremony to address the Haggis.

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Foundation

The College Foundation operates as a Trust to whom gifts, bequests and other financial donations can be given with the goal of developing a substantial financial base with which to secure the future developments of the College.

In recent years the foundation has contributed to the commissioning of art works such as the magnificent sculptures by NZ Artist, Paul Dibble. If you are interested in supporting the work of the Foundation please contact the Foundation Secretary at the College.

How you can help During the year there are many areas in which Lindisfarne needs your help. There are a number of ways you can help, including donations, volunteering your time, sponsoring events or advertising in publications.

Community

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Lindisfarne College

‘Leading the Way’

P.O. Box 2341, Hastings 4153, Hawke’s Bay New Zealand Ph: (06) 873 1136 Fax: (06) 878 6955 Email: office@lindisfarne.school.nz Website: www.lindisfarne.school.nz