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Curriculum
Academic Programme
Lynfield College provides a broad-based junior school programme as a general introduction to each subject area so that students will be in a position to make an informed choice in their senior programme when specialisation is required. At the end of Year 9 and Year 10 a Junior Diploma is awarded to those students who maintain high standards with respect to their commitment to learning, behaviour, attendance, uniform, support for school activities and sharing in school pride and spirit. The senior school caters for students of all abilities and offers a quality, relevant programme through its flexibility and exceptional choice of courses. Students are introduced to a range of qualifications and have an excellent springboard into careers or further education and training. Most students plan their courses with five years secondary education in mind and stay for Year 13. It is essential to regard NCEA Level 2 as the minimum qualification. In selecting courses, students should determine what they need when they leave, then plan back from there (see the Course Flow Chart). Timetable Lynfield College runs a 5-day timetable (Monday to Friday). Each day is made up of six periods, each 50 minutes in length. Students are expected to be on the school grounds at 8:40am each day ready for an 8:45am start, except for Wednesday mornings when students go straight to Period 1 for a 9:00am start.
Bell times - Normal School Day
Belltimes - Wednesday
Belltimes - Wet lunchtime
Homework Homework has an important place in secondary education. It consolidates classroom learning, extends skill development and encourages effective habits of organisation, self-discipline and resourcefulness. All students are provided with a Lynfield College Student Handbook where they can record homework tasks. Checking by parents on the regularity of homework and its completion is welcomed. The type and amount of homework varies from course to course, but the following is considered reasonable: Years 9 & 10: One to one and a half hours per night Years 11: One and a half to two hours per night Years 12 & 13: Two to three hours per night In addition students should be reading regularly and widely. Those students who regularly appear to have no homework, or who say they have completed it at school, can be directed to spend homework time:
Further information is contained in the Lynfield College Homework Leaflet. |
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