Lindisfarne College, New Zealand

Infobox NZ school
name = Lindisfarne College
badge =
motto = "Ascensiones In Corde"
type = Integrated State, Boys, Intermdiate & Secondary
established = 1953
address = Pakowhai Road,
Hastings,
New Zealand
coordinates =
principal = Grant Lander
head_label = Rector
roll = 481
decile = 10
MOE = 230
homepage = [http://www.lindisfarne.school.nz www.lindisfarne.school.nz]

Lindisfarne College was established in Hastings, New Zealand in 1953 by the Herrick Family. The land was gifted by the Herricks and the school begun with a modest role of 33 students however its role has rapidly increased and in 2008 has over 450 students currently attending the college. The school caters for Form 1 (Year 7) to Form 7 (Year 13). Its sister school, Iona College, is situated in nearby Havelock North.

Lindisfarne is currently in the process of constructing a new performing arts block. Recently, various buildings around the school have been upgraded including the dining hall, gymnasium, and music department.

Lindisfarne College's rector is Grant Lander. He succeeded Graham Smith, late in 2000.

Lindisfanre has an established house system where each boy belongs to one of four houses: Aidan, Cuthbert, Oswald, and Durham. Boy's whose fathers are alumni of the school are placed in the same house that their father was in. Brothers usually are placed in the same house, regardless of whether their father attended. This serves to create a sense of family within houses. Students participate in various interhouse activities during the course of the year with the ultimate goal of winning the Gahan Shield.

Joint Activities

Lindisfarne is located adjacent Hastings Girls High School. These two schools have joint musical ensembles (Concord Symphonic, junior concert band). Lindisfarne also engages in an annual theatrical production with Hastings Girls, Iona, or Woodford House (also in Havelock North).

Academic Achievement

Lindisfarne places a strong emphasis on Academic Achievement. A majority of the school's students are given the opportunity to sit at least one or two subjects a year ahead of their own level.

porting

Lindisfarne has immense pride in its sporting culture. Participation in sport is compulsory for every student at the school. The school has had a number of former students go on to represent New Zealand in various sports. There have also been a large number of students represent New Zealand at age-group level while still at the school.

Houses

The houses of Lindisfarne are:

* Aidan - (Red)It is named after Saint Aidan.
* Cuthbert - (Black)It is named after Saint Cuthbert.
* Oswald - (Blue)It is named after Saint Oswald.
* Durham - (Green)It is named after the county of Durham in England.

Alumni

* Israel Dagg - current New Zealand rugby 7s representative
* Campbell Johnstone - former All Black
* Duane Kale - Quadruple Paralympic Gold Medal winning swimmer
* Daniel Meech - Commonwealth Games bronze medalist
* Taine Randell - former All Black captain
* John Timu - former All Black and Kiwi