Year 11 Visual Arts Painting Students
Year 11 Visual Arts Painting students are working on the Level 2 Achievement Standard. The students have researched cultural patterns related to their heritage and are now working to paint these on a panel into a composition of their design.
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University of Auckland
Congratulations to Evan Huang, Year 13, who achieved Distinction in the University of Auckland Economics competition. And HUGE congratulations to Rocco Gough and Neil Sarma, Year 12, who both achieved High Distinction. Neil came 15th out of around 1500 competitors! |
Evan Huang 13 PHP |
Rocco Gough 12RST |
Neil Sharma 12JCS |
9IL Beekeeper visit
We were very lucky to have a visit from Ken Brown from the Auckland Bee Society to discuss with the students the importance of Bees in relation to our current topic of sustainability. Ken was all geared up in his Beekeeper suit and the students got to see a real-life Beehive, minus the bees. Ken shared his knowledge about the importance of bees, how they work and some humorous characteristics: https://aucklandbeekeepersclub.org.nz/
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Youth Vaping Awareness Week
On Wednesday 4 September, we visited the Ficklings Convention Centre in Mount Albert to participate as student voices on a panel advocating for a vape-free New Zealand. The event was organised by our local MP for the Puketapapa district, Dr Carlos Cheung. We were allocated 10 to 15 minutes to share our perspectives on youth vaping, during which we presented anecdotes, observations, and personal opinions.
Following our segment, Dr Kelly Burrowes, an Associate Professor at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, delivered a presentation on respiratory health and the studies she does. Vape-Free NZ also had two speakers who shared insights on offering practical advice and strategies to help our youth make informed choices and avoid the potential harms of vaping.
After the presentations, the room was opened to questions from the audience. We addressed relevant questions directed towards us, contributing to the discussion on the impacts of vaping among youth while also addressing the need for support for students who were directly affected by this issue or were looking to quit. We were kindly supported by Ms Knell and were pleased to attend.
Alina Murumkar, Deevya Shah, Kirat Kaur, Sumedha Singaraju
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Sascha Oldehaver: Guest Speaker
Lions Club of Blockhouse Bay – Lynfield
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What a pleasure last night to have as our guest speaker Sascha Oldehaver, an inspirational student from Lynfield College, talking about her life's challenge of living with type one diabetes but not letting it define her as she actively seeks to gain leadership knowledge and be an example to others, acting as a coach in several sports and Pacific affairs. Lions Club of Blockhouse Bay - Lynfield is pleased to part sponsor Sascha to attend the Future Leaders Academy in Rarotonga. Watch out to see more of this young lady. Pictured here President Janelle Collins presents Sascha with a certificate of appreciation for her talk, which left Lions and guests overwhelmed with her ability, charm and positivity. |
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Subash Chandar K from InfinityPlusOne Visit
This afternoon, (5 September), I had the pleasure of visiting Lynfield College and was truly amazed by the long queue of students who stayed well after school just to get their calculators, books, robot parts, and bags signed and to take photos. It was a special surprise to see a good friend’s daughter, who I remember as a toddler some 13 years ago! I even got to FaceTime a student who was at a tournament, thanks to his mates, and endorsed Cyrus for Student Exec 2025. I'll always treasure the thoughtful sunflower a student made for me, and a big thank you to Lynfield College and the Academic leaders for the epic mug. Plus, the infinity cupcake was so good! Till the next time folks!
Infinity+1: https://youtube.com/@infinityplusone?si=JxXLWlNy9JfdO_kQ
Facebook post: https://m.facebook.com/theinfinityplusone/
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Looks like this event with Subash Chandar K
from Infinity+ was enjoyed by everyone!
Subash is a former Maths teacher who did lots of innovative work using digital platforms as his main pedagogical process, ideas he generously shared with the Maths teacher community over the years which became necessary tools and resources during lockdowns. Great that he has created a successful youtube platform that the nation’s students feel is supportive to them. Well done, Rishitt and team!!
Ms Kristelle Varney | Member of the Lynfield College School Board
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024
Te Wiki o te Reo Maori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Maori language, an official language of this country.
Our Young Māori Leaders and Pacific Pride Leaders are super excited to celebrate Te wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Please find attached the promotion video created by John Mahe and Nakkita Tuhaka Te Wiki o te Reo Maori Video and the presentation for Hui mai by Danyon Varney and Hunter Savieti: Powerpoint Presentation 2024
Under enduring pressure te reo Maori has shown it will adapt and survive. It grows with our people, our culture and our environment. Join us this Maori Language Week to celebrate.
Kia māhorahora te reo – let’s make it seen, let’s make it heard.
Lynfield College Maori Language Week Celebrations
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Ratu 17 Mahuru
Kapa haka performance Paraoa parai Fried bread for sale Lunch $2 each with toppings (golden syrup, pata, tiamu) |
Ratu 17 Mahuru
Ti rakau at lunch Marae Nau Mai Haere Mai All welcome |
Raapa 18 Mahuru
Maorioke at lunch Nau mai Haere mai (sing waiata Māori |
Rapare 19 Mahuru
Staff quiz-hui o te ata Colouring competition Lunch Quiz-Te wiki |
Ramere 20 Mahuru
Learn about poi |
Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori
Tena koutou katoa, He nui nga mahi i tenei wiki ki te whakanuia te kaupapa o te wiki o Te Reo Māori! Ake, Ake, Ake!
At Te Kaareti o Pukewiwi (Lynfield College) we have had a multitude of celebrations for Māori language week.
From Paraoa Parai to Māorioke, whakataetae, panga, wero, kaiako and akonga quizzes, kapa haka performances, poi, rakau and many other activities using and learning Te Reo Māori.
He mihi maioha ki nga kaiako me nga akonga I awhinatia i te wiki nei. Thank you to all kaiako, in particular the Māori focus group and Young Māori Leaders for your efforts, you are all appreciated, hei mahi tahi!
Kia kaha Te Reo Māori!
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About Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Content credit: https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Te-Wiki-o-te-Reo-Maori
Māori Language Week has been celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975. This special week is an opportunity for the concentrated celebration and promotion of te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a living, dynamic, and rich language.
In the mid-20th century, there were concerns that the Māori language was dying out. The future of te reo Māori was the subject of a Waitangi Tribunal claim in 1985. The tribunal’s recommendations led to far-reaching legislative and policy changes. Māori became an official language of New Zealand in 1987. Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori was established in the same year to promote te reo.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is part of a broad Māori language revival programme and raises public awareness for Māori language learning and public usage. Mahuru Māori is an initiative begun in 2017 to promote the use of te reo Māori throughout September. The campaign is an essential part of achieving the goal of one million speakers of te reo Māori in 2040.
Content credit: https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Te-Wiki-o-te-Reo-Maori