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 limit, as often as possible, so that they can develop initiative, self motivation, personal satisfaction, confidence and an all encompassing belief in themselves as people.

• Emphasising 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 15-20 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 education systems means he will not be allowed to coast, but instead will be continually challenged to reach the highest possible standard of which he is capable.

• 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 today.

• Sporting endeavour pushes personal limits

  It is compulsory for all boys to play both winter and summer sports at Lindisfarne. Through the efforts of a highly committed staff the college offers a wide range of challenging activities. All teams are coached and managed by the academic staff. This helps foster relationships which have significant benefit in the classroom.

• 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 andattitudes to others. Our Chaplain guides the spiritual life of the college, presenting the christian ethic 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.

• 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. 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 orchestra, brass and jazz bands, chamber music group, Rock quest, symphonic and training bands, along with a bagpipe group, play regularly at the college, in the community or in regional competitions.