Introduction

Lynfield College is a modern co-educational school established in 1958. It has excellent facilities able to accommodate over 1800 day school students. A further 3000 are catered for under the College's Community Education programme.

The school offers an excellent broad-based junior school programme and the highly flexible senior course structure allows students to graduate with relevant dual school-tertiary qualifications. Lynfield College is organised and managed on a faculty system similar to modern tertiary institutions, complete with advisory committees.

Emphasis at Lynfield College is on learning as a life-long process. The school fosters scholarship, self-esteem, good communication skills, and the importance of leisure and recreation as part of a well balanced life style. Respect and concern for family, other individuals, and the environment are expected and encouraged. This is reinforced by the school's commitment to the new "safe schools" policy.

Owing to pressures on accommodation and resources, Lynfield College operates an Enrolment Scheme approved by the Ministry of Education. The school has a home zone from which students in permanent residence are entitled to enrol. Beyond this zone enrolment is restricted.

Features of the College

• a fine academic record in public examinations

• multi-level programming according to ability and readiness, including Stage 1 papers for able students through Massey University

• annual scholarships for excellence in academic, cultural, and sporting activities

• tertiary courses for credits towards Polytechnic diplomas and certificates and industry based qualifications

• a Special Needs Department for students with exceptional ability and also for those requiring individual programmes in reading, language, and mathematics

• a "learning to earn" Transition, Job Search, and Counselling Department for people requiring assistance with employment and further training, including a UNITEC Institute of Technology information centre

• state of the art technology and computer systems across all subject areas

• an international education programme including hosting overseas students and regular sister-city exchanges with Japan (Shinagawa) and China (Guangzhou).

• quality child care facilities and a unique community cultural centre

• a cafeteria integrated into the school's Health Education programme providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches in accordance with the national "eating for health" campaign

• a specially designed Arts Faculty block with a performing arts centre, and a second gymnasium

• a unique school library and information retrieval system with internet access and our own internet site

• expert instruction in English language and citizenship for new immigrant adults

Lynfield College visibly displays the characteristics of success. It is financially sound, well equipped, and well governed. Diversification, innovation, and harmony are key words in describing the character of the school.

The school's philosophy is summed up in its motto 'Disce Vivere' which means 'Learn to Live', and that involves growth, activity, change and tolerance, necessary qualities for tomorrow's world.

General Goals

The general goals of the College are:

• To provide broad, balanced educational programmes.

• To enhance student achievement, satisfaction and personal standards of excellence.

• To promote social equity for all groups and to fulfil the intent of the Treaty of Waitangi by valuing New Zealand's dual cultural heritage.

• To enhance staff performance.

• To enhance the physical working and learning environment.

• To foster a spirit of community and co-operative endeavour.

• To promote an on-going review of all educational programmes.

• To foster healthy lifestyles and a positive New Zealand identity.

• To promote open access to lifelong learning.

• To foster a partnership with the school's community and be responsive to its educational needs and wishes.

• To foster an international education perspective for students, staff and the local community.

• To promote the development of skills in information technology for students, staff and community

NZ Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Accreditation

Lynfield College is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to offer a wide range of subjects.

The Curriculum page has details of the courses available to students.