Te Tiriti
Tēnā koutou katoa,
The Lynfield College School Board continue to affirm its deep commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi across every aspect of our school’s direction and daily life. As a proudly multicultural kura in the heart of Mount Roskill, we recognise Te Tiriti as a living, guiding document that shapes our relationships, informs our decision-making, and strengthens our educational priorities.
This commitment is reflected in how we foster a learning environment where te ao Māori is visible and valued, and where every ākonga, across all cultures, feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Our Korowai of Values, Wairua Kaha, Hinengaro Wawata, Manaakitanga, and Whanaungatanga Tika, continue to inspire resilience, creativity, care, and strong community connections throughout our school. We are dedicated to ensuring that all cultures are celebrated and that Te Tiriti principles are woven meaningfully through everyday practice.
As a Board, we also acknowledge the unwavering dedication of our teachers and support staff, whose work nurtures our tamariki and strengthens partnerships with whānau. We will continue to review and refine our policies, practices, and curriculum so they reflect both the intent and the spirit of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Working collaboratively with our community and the Ministry of Education, we remain committed to developing a school environment that reflects the richness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s identity and enables every learner to flourish.
To our wider community and whānau, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we are shaping a school where all learners can experience success and take pride in who they are.
Ngā mihi nui
Linda Potauaine Cath Knell
Board Presiding Member Tumuaki | Principal
German Handball
Our Year 9 German and Year 11 German and Japanese classes recently had the opportunity to participate in an exciting handball workshop, led by experienced trainer Frank Stoltenberg from Wellington. The workshop gave students a chance to learn not only about the sport itself but also about the German vocabulary related to handball. Words like Tor (goal), links (left), rechts (right), fangen (catch), werfen (throw), and Mitte (center) became part of their active learning as they practiced drills and techniques.
During the session, students explored basic handball rules, learned interesting facts about the game, and then applied their skills in a fun, energetic match. Students were enthusiastic, motivated, and fully involved from start to finish, showing that learning a language can be active and fun.
A big thank you goes to the Goethe-Institut for sponsoring this event and helping make this valuable, hands-on experience possible for our students. Workshops like this provide an excellent opportunity to connect language learning with real-life activities, giving students a deeper understanding of both the sport and the language.
We are hoping to start a Handball competition in 2026, create a Lynfield team and compete with other secondary schools such as Green Bay, Rutherford or St Peters.
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HETTASNZ Awards
| This year, Year 12 Fashion and Design student Phoebe Jin earned a Highly Commended Award in the Technical category at the 2025 HETTASNZ (Home Economics and Technology Teachers’ Association of New Zealand) awards. Phoebe’s stunning garment showcases her impressive construction skills, featuring a lace-up bodice and beautifully ruched dress design. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant red jewel beetle, her work combines technical precision with creative flair. Phoebe should be incredibly proud of her dedication and achievement — a well-deserved recognition of her talent and hard work throughout the year. Congratulations, Phoebe!  |
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Pāmu names new First Foundation scholar: Cheyenne Kirkman
| A Year 12 student at Lynfield College in Auckland, Cheyenne plans to study agriculture at Massey University. She is the first in her whānau to pursue university, and brings a strong record of community service and leadership through the Mangere Bridge Scout Group, where she serves as head Venturer and has contributed more than 350 hours to projects such as tree planting, clean-ups and youth activities. She also volunteers weekly at Ambury Farm. In her application, she wrote: “I am the first person in three generations of my family to even consider university, let alone pursue it. None of my family members, including my cousins, uncles, and aunts (just over 40 people in total) has even attempted to get a higher education. Growing up in South Auckland on a single mother’s income has been nothing short of a daily struggle. University was never even a thought in my head, it seemed completely out of reach …” |
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| Pāmu has partnered with First Foundation for more than a decade, supporting eight scholars with financial assistance, mentoring and meaningful work experience across its farms and offices “Cheyenne’s interest in agriculture and commitment to service is exactly what this partnership is about, opening doors and backing potential,” Pāmu chief corporate services officer Roz Urbahn said. “The programme helps talented young people, many first in their families, to access education and careers, creating a ripple effect for their whānau and communities. We’re excited to support her learning journey and to offer hands-on experience across Pāmu farms.” |
Kinofest
Our Year 10 German Language class had a fantastic experience at the KinoFest: A German Film Festival presented by the Goethe-Institut New Zealand in collaboration with The Vic Devonport. We watched Woodwalkers, a film set in the stunning German Alps, and enjoyed freshly baked Brezel provided by the Goethe-Institut Wellington, who organized and sponsored the event.
It was a wonderful chance to meet students from Westlake Boys, Green Bay High, and Diocesan, and after the screening, we even bought ice cream and met our penpal from Green Bay High School at the beach. Throughout the year, we have been exchanging letters in German, writing about interesting German landmarks, Christmas traditions, holidays, and more.
This outing was a fantastic opportunity to connect with other students who share a passion for the German language and culture, bringing our classroom learning to life in a fun and social way.
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