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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

We are committed  to providing a learning environment that allows each of our young men to be the best that they can be.

The programme has a strong focus on the academic outcomes of each student;  we engage the best teaching staff, have specialised learning environments and an academic curriculum and co-curricular programmes designed to prepare our young men for the future.

Academic Achievement

The College recognises academic achievement with awards in Assemblies, Good Report morning teas, Rector's Citations, Centurion Awards, Honours Ties and the coveted Academic Colours. Competition for the award of the Dux of the College is fierce and inspires top students to strive for excellence in all they do.​​​​​​

   
​​​​​​​ACADEMIC  SERVICES

e-LEARNING

e-learning has considerable potential to assist the making of connections by enabling students to enter and explore new learning environments, overcoming barriers of distance and time.  


Collaboration, connection and accessing a world of knowledge and understanding is now the norm for Lindisfarne students.

LEARNING ENHANCEMENT

Our Learning Enhancement programme provides a well-established system of support for all learners whether they require individual tutoring for specific learning needs or extension through our Gifted and Talented programme.​​​​​​​

Seminars are available to support the learning of all students covering areas such as study skills and essay writing.


CAREER PLANNING 

We recognise that the key to success, both within school and without, is for students to have a passion for subjects and interests that ultimately lead to a satisfying career where students reach their full potential.

Our Careers Advisor provides our Senior School students the necessary information and confidence to face a succession of options, decisions and career choices.

NCEA

NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) is the national qualification for senior secondary school students in New Zealand. 

Since the introduction of NCEA, the College has been very pleased with the performance of our students at all three NCEA Levels; their results have consistently placed Lindisfarne College as one of the top-performing boys-only schools in the country. 

"Opportunities at Lindisfarne come thick and fast, and over the past five years I’ve learnt to make the most of them as they arrive. Lindisfarne has helped me to reach standards I couldn’t imagine reaching before I arrived, and my fellow boys and Prefects have been by my side every step of the way."
​​​​​​​Lachlan Taylor -  2020 Academic Prefect

Year 7&8

Students enjoy the care and security of a home-room environment with a dedicated teacher.  The students also benefit from being part of a secondary college with access to specialist teachers eg. Music, Art and Technology.

Year 11

NCEA Level 1

Almost all students sit NCEA in 6 subjects. Maths and English are compulsory. Those who sit 5 subjects get extra hours of English, Maths, Health & PE and study.

Year 9

A well-structured, broad-based programme that prepares them for future study choices in later years.

Year 12

NCEA Level 2

English is compulsory, with an extensive choice of options available. Students who have completed NCEA L2 Maths in previous years will complete Cambridge Maths.

Year 10

All students sit a range of NCEA achievement standards.  Those in the 'A' stream will sit NCEA Economics, Science and/or Maths.

Year 13

NCEA Level 3

Choice of 20 subjects on offer. Stage 1 University extramural papers available.

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) takes many forms from the traditional camps from Year 7 to 10 to field trips associated with particular curriculum subjects such as Science, Geography, Biology and Maori Studies.  

Our camps are designed to expose the boys to different and challenging situations in the outdoor environment where they have to co-operate as a group, are at times taken out of their comfort zone and most all have loads of fun.Year 7 & 8 Tango Marae Trip (Term 3)

Year 7 & 8 Outdoor Camp (Term 4)

Year 9 Mt Ruapehu Ski Camp (Term 3)

Year 9 Activities Week (Term 4)

Year 10 Outdoor Pursuits Centre (Term 4)

CENTURION AWARD

Students who have achieved Excellence in one or more standards.

In 2020 we had the following students achieve this award:

Level One: 8 boys over 10 subjects
Level Two: 16 boys over 16 subjects
​​​​​​​Level Three: 5 boys over 5 subjects


RECTOR'S CITATIONS

The Rector’s Citation is awarded to students in which staff recognise the qualities of diligence and determination through the year and in their end of year results. 

ACADEMIC COLOURS AND TIES  

Academic Ties are awarded to students who achieved 70%+ GPA Academic in NCEA Level One.

Academic Colours are awarded to students who achieved 70%+ GPA in NCEA level Two

If a students GPA is higher then 90% (top 5 students in Level One and top 5 students in Level Two) they are awarded with distinction