Welcome to International Students from Hong Kong
We were delighted to welcome 24 students and four teachers from TWGHs Mrs Wu York Yu Memorial College in Hong Kong on Monday 29 June. Although they are only with us for a short visit, they will have the opportunity to experience life at our school by following their student buddies to classes and participating in their regular timetables.
Our international students are staying with local homestay families during their time here, giving them a chance to experience New Zealand culture and hospitality firsthand. We hope they enjoy their time with us and thank our students, staff, and homestay families for making them feel so welcome.
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To celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week, our Chinese programme organised a range of exciting activities that encouraged students and staff to experience and appreciate the Chinese language and culture.
- Year 12 students created a short congratulatory video to celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language Week and share their enthusiasm for learning Chinese.
- Five student representatives presented the video at the staff briefing and led an interactive Chinese language quiz, giving staff an enjoyable opportunity to learn some Chinese and engage with the celebrations.
- Students from Years 9–13 celebrated the week by enjoying a delicious dumpling lunch together, creating a festive atmosphere while experiencing an important part of Chinese food culture.
New Zealand Chinese Language Week is a Kiwi-driven initiative launched in 2014 by Chair Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. NZCLW is designed to increase Chinese language learning in New Zealand. The first of its kind in any Western country, NZCLW seeks to bridge the cultural and linguistic knowledge gap between China and New Zealand by delivering fun and practical initiatives that assist Kiwis to learn Chinese.
More information and activities can be found at: https://www.nzclw.com/about-nzclw
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Popstars: Tickets on Sale NOW
DATES: Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 June 2026 | TIME: 6.00 pm
TICKET LINK: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19794
It’s boyband vs girlband in this high-energy, feel-good musical from the creators of Back to the 80s, serving drama, nostalgia, and iconic pop moments. Get ready for a full 90s pop revival, packed with smash hits from *Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, MC Hammer and more. It’s bold, it’s colourful, and it’s giving pure throwback energy.
Set in a 1990s high school, Mark is on top of the world — until his superstar girlfriend, Queen Bee Shannon Van de Witt, drops him the second a shot at fame comes along. From hero to zero overnight … yeah, it’s rough. But Mark and his garage band aren’t going down without a fight. In a last-ditch attempt to win back the spotlight, they transform into a full-blown boyband, taking on Shannon’s fierce Candy Girls at the State Talent Show. Enter Ella — the talented new girl who might just be the secret weapon they need.
As the competition heats up, so do the stakes … and maybe something more. With rivalries, romance, and a Grand Final showdown looming, it all builds to one unforgettable night. Will Mark win the girl, win the prize, and win back his place on top? There's only one way to find out!
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Huge congratulations to the talented cast and crew of Popstars. After two terms of dedication and creativity, they delivered four outstanding performances. A big thank you to all the friends, whānau, and community members who came along and supported — your energy made it the success it was!
Special acknowledgement goes to Production Director Celia Nicholson, Choreographers Sarah Streat and Julia Jenkins-Cox, Musical Director Greg McLarin, Lighting and Sound Oversight Neil Waddington.
Senior Arts Showcase
Our senior Photography, Design and Painting students are hard at work producing a body of work for the year. The mid year progress video is a showcase of their awesome talent. We are excited to see the variation and scope of their concepts come to fruition. The following link takes you to the Senior Arts Showcase: https://canva.link/9rduo9nqcrn122w
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Pou moved to Mt Roskill Library
David Mitchell (Roskill Together), Akonga Orion Jones (11WDN), Raydyn Herewini (10PNU) Kiritahi Inia (9PNU), Casha Brodie (13MHI) and Mr Sam Rakai (Groundstaff) lifted the 350kg Pou which will be taken to Mt Roskill Library, then Puketāpapa maunga for one day and finally return to the Whare Pukapuka ki Puketāpapa where it will remain permanently. We are grateful to have been loaned the whakairo by Mad Ave and Roskill Together.
Nga mihi nui, Te Tari Māori
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Individual Sport Honours
Thai Chen Lau from Year 10, was our only swimming representative at the recent Central-Western Zone event held on Thursday, 21 May at the Westwave Aquatic Centre and the College Sport Individual Championships held on Sunday 7 June at the Westwave Aquatic Centre. He swam in the 50m butterfly and freestyle races at the Zones and the 100m breaststroke and 200m backstroke at the Individual Champs.
While not among the medalists at the two events, Thai Chen achieved several personal best times, for which he is to be congratulated. Lynfield College is very proud of you, and we look forward to seeing your continued growth and future accomplishments.
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Promotional Visits to our Kahui Ako Schools for 2027
On the 3rd and 4th of June we had the privilege of visiting Glenavon School, Waikowhai Intermediate and Blockhouse Bay Intermediate to talk to their Year 8 students about enrolment for 2027 and life at Lynfield College. Our Year 9 and student leaders also spoke about their Lynfield journeys. Our Year 9 band and Jazz Combo performed brilliantly, the robotics demonstrations were a hit as were the Indian and Pacific dancers.
- Open Evening: Tuesday 28 July 6.00 pm
- School in Action tours: Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 11.30 pm - 1.00 pm
Out of zone enrolment applications for Categories 1 -5 (see website for details) close 2 September 2026 at 4.00 pm. Please Note: There are no Category 6 positions available.
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Samoan Language Week 2026
Talofa lava everyone from Poto
Please visit the attached a slideshow outlining our activities for Samoan Language Week next week. Enjoy sharing these with your Hui Mai students to help build awareness and excitement for the week ahead: Samoan Language Week Slides
Samoa Language Week is an annual event in New Zealand that celebrates the culture and language of Samoa. This special Language Week holds great significance and is celebrated through language, song, dance, cultural displays and community events. Each year, a different theme is chosen for Samoa Language Week. This years theme is: "E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le 'nu'u - From the high mountains are the blessings of the village."Samoan is a Pacific Peoples language spoken by over 500,000 people - it is the first language for most of the Samoan Islands population, consisting of around 246,000 inhabitants.
As of 2018, Samoan was the third most widely spoken language in New Zealand, spoken by over 100,000 people.