Mr. Ken MacLeod joined Lindisfarne College in 2010 from Saint Kentigern College, bringing a renewed emphasis on academic excellence. Under his leadership, NCEA results reached historic highs, consistently ranking among the best in New Zealand. University Scholarship success also increased, with three students named Premier Scholars and three topping individual subjects nationally.

Mr. MacLeod championed digital innovation, introducing laptops for all students and appointing a Director of E-learning, making Lindisfarne a regional leader in educational technology. He also led the College’s role as a Centre of Excellence for Agri-Business and prioritized personalized learning through a Director of Learning Enhancement, significantly improving support for students with specialist learning needs.

Sport remained a cornerstone of College life, with a strategic plan and a full-time Director of Sport enhancing programmes. International tours continued across rugby, cricket, and football, reaching destinations such as the UK, France, Sri Lanka, and China. Mr. MacLeod was a visible supporter, often coaching and attending matches. The Arts flourished under his leadership, with major productions like Les Misérables and Evita, a revitalized Pipe Band, and the re-establishment of the choir and Pacifica group. Artistic achievements were celebrated equally with sporting ones, and a third Paul Dibble sculpture, The Performance, was installed outside the Performing Arts Centre. Annual Arts and Sports Awards Dinners became key events in the College calendar.

Character development was central to Mr. MacLeod’s vision. He introduced six aspirational traits, symbolized by flags outside the Chapel and a Year 9 pilgrimage walk inspired by the Christian mission of the original Aidan and Cuthbert. These values were clearly identified around the College and becameintegrated into academic and co-curricular programmes. A new tradition saw senior students welcoming Year 9 boys with red blazers at a whole-school luncheon, where staff and community members served as waiters to model service.

Further innovations included kilts for prefects in Robertson tartan, a mobile app, and visually enhanced publications. Initiatives promoting respect and kindness, such as restorative justice and the KiVa anti-bullying programme, improved student wellbeing. The appointment of a College Counsellor added vital support for boys navigating adolescence. Campus developments during Mr. MacLeod’s tenure  included a new ESOL classroom, upgraded science labs, and new classrooms overlooking Lyndhurst Fields. The Ranui fields were leased and developed for sport, with a 2.4 km fitness trail added. The most transformative change was the redesign of the College frontage, replacing tennis courts with parking and a multi-purpose turf. Though initially controversial, the new entrance with gates, a wall, and a drop-off zone has enhanced the entry to the College..

During Mr. Macleod’s tenure, Lindisfarne marked its 65^th anniversary which gave an opportunity to reflect on the  heritage of the College while examining ways to meet the needs of current and future students. The increased roll of the College at this time reflected the success that the College had achieved across academic, sporting and cultural areas during Mr Macleod’s time as Rector.