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Student Leaders’ Welcome

My name is Abraham Corban and I feel very privileged to take on the role of Head Prefect at Lindisfarne College for 2010. I am looking forward to the year ahead and the challenges it will bring. I aim continue to foster and develop the strong traditions held here at Lindisfarne… (more)
Foundation

The Lindisfarne College Foundation was established in 1996 to provide a secure financial base for the future of the school. Lindisfarne as a State Integrated school and as such receives partial government funding for teachers’ salaries and the operation of its Day School. The… (more)
Meet the new Rector

Dear Parents and Friends,It is with real pleasure that I write to inform you that the College Council has offered the position of Rector at Lindisfarne to Mr. Ken MacLeod. Mr. MacLeod is currently Associate Head of Studies at New Zealand's largest Independent School, St… (more)
Job Vacancies

There are no vacancies at present. (more)
College Council

Lindisfarne College is governed by the ‘College Council’, which combines the usual ‘Board of Trustees’ group with members elected to manage the hostel and the ‘special character’ of our integrated school. Composed of elected parent, staff and student representatives as well as… (more)
College Staff

Lindisfarne College staff are a well-qualified and experienced team of professionals. Unlike most schools, all staff are closely involved in extra and co-curricular activities (it is obligatory for full-time staff to coach a sport team), which help them develop close… (more)
School History

Lindisfarne College opened its doors to 33 foundation pupils on April 14th, 1953, but 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… (more)
Academic Excellence

A large proportion of the special character donation paid by the parents goes toward funding extra teaching staff so that class sizes are much smaller than those in state schools.Classes that average between 18-22 students allow for greater assistance from experienced teaching… (more)
Cultural Participation

One of the strengths of the College is the involvement of boys in cultural activities. Just under half the students opt to learn a musical instrument. Music is a big part of daily life with groups playing daily assemblies or Chapels. Seven musical instrument groups including… (more)
Sporting Endeavour

Involvement in winter and summer sports is compulsory at Lindisfarne. The College prides itself on its wide sports involvement by the boys and staff which has led to some outstanding successes at local, regional and national levels over the… (more)
Christian Dimension

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… (more)
Life at Lindisfarne

At Lindisfarne College the school (485 students) is small enough to allow each boy to be known by everyone and for him to be an integral part of the community. It is Lindisfarne's belief that part of all boys' education should involve opportunities to extend themselves to the… (more)
Boarding at Lindisfarne

Boarding at Lindisfarne College, Hastings, New Zealand is a very positive experience. Students at the boarding school develop greater independence and maturity. Their organisational skills expand. They learn to manage their time, and perhaps most importantly, learn to live with… (more)
International Students

Lindisfarne College offers a unique experience for International students. They are fascinated by its traditions and culture. The College International Student Programme has been in operation for 14 years, and in that period the school has developed successful structures and… (more)
Intermediate School

The Intermediate Department comprises boys in Years 7 and 8, and is the ideal stepping-stone to high school. In these important formative years, boys are taught good work habits, goal-setting and self-discipline skills, and focus strongly on developing the ‘habits of mind’ vital… (more)
Links

Ministry of Education – www.minedu.govt.nzPresbyterian Church of New Zealand – www.presbyterian.org.nzHastings – www.hastingscity.co.nzHawke's Bay – www.hawkesbaynz.comThe Holy Island of Lindisfarne – www.lindisfarne.org.ukRembrandt Fine Arts – www.rfa.co.nzANZ Bank –… (more)