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Aroha, Support, Pride, Integrity, Respect, Excel
School Motto “Kimihia”
“ To seek - the pursuit of excellence”.

Nurturing and promoting the individual potential of your child is a serious and important responsibility.
In that respect I am delighted that you are considering Linwood College for your child’s secondary
education. Linwood College has an ambitious, diverse and forward-looking learning environment where
every student is encouraged to achieve personal excellence, to get involved, to serve and to enjoy
learning.
You can rely on our school to provide a stimulating and challenging learning programme, where high
expectations motivate and bring out the best in our students. Teachers at Linwood are passionate about
their subjects, deeply committed to the College and determined to draw the very best from each of
their students. This, combined with a rich and stimulating range of sports, performing arts and cultural
opportunities, really does mean that Linwood College students are able to explore their talents and
interests, whether undiscovered or already developing, to the full.
As a College, we are poised to enter an exciting new era, and we welcome both the opportunities and
the challenges that this will provide. As we begin this new phase, our resolve to offer a supportive and
disciplined environment will continue. We are also determined to ensure that we keep sight of our goal
of attaining personal excellence and equity for every student.
To our potential new students we say: Whatever your abilities or interests, when you eventually leave
this school as a young adult, we envisage sending you out confi dent and well prepared for the future.
You will join thousands of former Linwood College students who play prominent roles in every aspect of
society both in New Zealand and further afi eld.
There is an exciting future ahead of us; I do hope you and your child can be part of it. Together we can
make a difference and we look forward to a successful partnership within the Linwood College family.
Nga mihi nui
Margaret Paiti
Principal
Margaret Paiti
Principal

Students of all ages, abilities and ethnic backgrounds choose Linwood College for learning.
Innovative subject programmes provide many different learning opportunities for students to gain
qualifi cations.
There is a course for everyone at Linwood College.
Students entering school in Year 9 take a broad range of subjects designed to form a solid
foundation for the future.
In Year 9 and 10 students are grouped in classes according to ability. Extension classes and
opportunities at both Year 9 and Year 10, operate for gifted and talented students. Students are
encouraged to participate in national and international competitions or examinations. Students who
need academic reinforcement programmes are placed in appropriate classes.
Year 9 students who have talent in ICT and are interested in developing their e-learning skills will
have the opportunity to apply for our Digital Learning class. This will provide students with the
ability to be fl exible, technologically advanced and confi dent through an enhanced e-Learning
programme.
All Year 9 students will be taken through a digital citizenship programme.
Year 9 Programme
All students in Year 9 take English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education,
Health, Core Art, Food Technology, Digital Technology and Core Music. In addition they
choose two optional subjects from Art, Fabric Technology, Chinese, Maori, Design and Visual
Communications, Metal, Wood, Music and Drama.
Year 10 Programme
All students in Year 10 take English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education
and Health. In addition they choose two optional subjects from Art, Economics, Fabric
Technology, Home Economics, Chinese, Maori, Digital Information Technology, Design and Visual
Communications, Metal, Wood, Music and Drama.
Some Year 10 classes are encouraged to work towards gaining a number of NCEA Level 1 credits
as extension to prepare them for a full year of study towards formal qualifi cations in Year 11.
Junior Graduation Programme
The graduation system is a mechanism by which we recognise high but expected standards in the
areas of managing self, participating and contributing and service to the school community.
The programme aims to encourage students to achieve their best with active reward for both
achievement and effort at all ability levels. It also facilitates comprehensive tracking of student
performance and achievement.
Students graduate each term with an Achieved, Merit or Excellence and the fi nal graduation from
the year level is a culmination of all terms. The system is designed to also alert our junior students
to the way in which the NCEA standards based system works, so they can aim for excellence.
The end-of-year ceremony is a very positive one, acknowledging the results of student effort,
attitude and behaviour.
Academic Conferencing
The Academic Conferencing process is designed to actively assist in raising student achievement.
Students will be increasingly aware of their own achievement and academic goals. They take a
more active role in the responsibility of their success. Students are mentored through this process
with the support and guidance of academic mentors, subject teachers and the pastoral system.
The inclusion and support of parents/caregivers is paramount in student success.
All students sit achievement and/or unit standards towards National Certifi cates of Educational
Achievement. Instead of traditional Year 11, 12, and 13 classes, Linwood has moved to a tertiary
model which encourages multi-level study. Students choose from a range of subjects at 100, 200,
and 300 levels, appropriate to their learning and ability, thus creating specifi c and targeted learning
pathways.
All students receive regular feedback on their progress through academic tracking and academic
conferencing.

A number of students undertake tertiary level courses at university, polytechnic or private training establishments as part of
their secondary programme.
Programming and Computer Science
A course designed through Digital Technologies Department for level 2 and 3 students in partnership with University of
Canterbury and Linwood College.
Scholarships
Linwood students are able to access a range of scholarships for university study once they leave secondary school.
In addition, Linwood students are the only secondary students able to access LIFT (Linwood Initiative for Free Tertiary)
scholarships which enable students who have attended Linwood College for at least two years
the opportunity to attend CPIT for at least one year without paying course fees. This applies to
all but three of the Polytechnic’s, 150 courses and can save students and families thousands of
dollars.
Canterbury Tertiary College
Linwood College is part of the Canterbury Tertiary College in partnership with CPIT.
The College offers three full time Tertiary courses for students from Linwood College and around Christchurch. Students on
these courses study towards Vocational National Certifi cates at Level 1 and 2 while completing their NCEA.
Automotive
Practical and Theory units are part of a National Certifi cate at Level 2 considered to be the entry level for anyone wanting
to complete an apprenticeship or further training in the wide range of vocational pathways available in the many automotive
areas.
Building and Construction
A wide range of practical skills and theory units are studied towards a National Certifi cate at Level 2 that is recognised as
being the grounding for students wanting to enter an apprenticeship or further training in the many vocational pathways
available in the wood trades.
Mechanical Engineering
Practical, Theory and Trade Drawing units combine to towards a National Certifi cate at Level 2 that is the recognised
entry level into the many Engineering Trades. The National Certifi cate completes the fi rst year of study in most Engineering
apprenticeships.
Students on these courses have the advantage of completing Vocational Qualifi cations and crediting them to their NCEA
results at Level 1 and 2.
Students leave Linwood well equipped for the next phase of life, whether it be for tertiary study or in the work force.
There are as many different pathways to the future as there are Linwood graduates. Former Linwood students can be found
in many different, prominent and valuable roles in New Zealand and overseas.

“All students are challenged to try out new things and be involved”
A wide range of leadership, service and co-curricular activities are provided. All students are
encouraged and expected to participate so that their talents and potential skills are developed.
These opportunities provide different learning, working, celebration and recreation experiences
enabling students to have a true sense of belonging within our school community.
School Spirit
Students all belong to one of four houses, overseen by staff and student house leaders.
Competition between the four houses – Kapura (Fire), Rangi (Sky), Whenua (Earth), and Wai (Water)
is strong and students quickly develop a sense of ownership and identity.
Leadership and Service
Students are given the opportunity through various forums to share their skills, thoughts,
experiences and ideas. These experiences help develop strong relationships, build character,
promote self discovery and contribute towards school pride.
Junior School
Opportunities for service are extensive including librarian, sound technician, ICT technician, sports
monitor, science technician, writers club, environmental group, SADD member, canteen worker,
and helping to produce the school magazine.
Hillary Awards: Duke of Edinburgh, is available and encourages students to develop leadership
skills both inside and outside the school. It is available from Year 9 through to Year 13 with bronze,
silver and gold awards.
Senior School
Opportunities include head and deputy head students, student representative on the board of
trustees, peer supporters, house leaders, SADD and environmental leaders, school magazine and
committees.
Students with special ability are identifi ed at all levels and encouraged to pursue specifi c interests.
The College acknowledges the cultural and sporting commitment of students with Blues Awards
presented annually in November.
Co-curricular Activities
Performing Arts
Linwood has a national reputation as a performing arts school. Based on rich tradition, large
and small scale productions featuring music, drama and dance offer students a wide variety of
opportunities. High calibre staff encourage students to reach a very high standard of performance.
Theatre Arts and Music may be taken as curriculum subjects from Year 9 through to Year 13, or as
co-curricular activities.
Opportunities include: School Production, Dance, Drama or Music festivals, Ensembles, Jazz
Band, Lipsync, Linwood Idol, Rock Band, Choir, School Orchestra, Theatre Sports, Fashion and
Wearable Arts, Kapahaka, Pasifi ka and Indian Culture Groups.
Sports and Recreation
Many of our students become regional, South Island or national representatives. Their individual
and team successes are acknowledged in school publications, at school functions and at the
annual Sports Dinner.
A sport or recreational activity is compulsory for all Year 9 and 10 students, and encouraged for all
other students, during Wednesday afternoon Recreation. Students participate in either inter-school
or school based activities. Some sporting opportunities take place during the weekend and in our
own inter-house and inter-class competitions at lunchtimes.
Digital Technologies Clubs
Blender - 3 D Animation, modelling and game engine development
Girls Only Computing - discover Alice Programming and other applications
Robotics - juniors and seniors - juniors design, build and program the NXT Robots and seniors use
the Vex robots. Seniors compete once a month at Tait Communications.
Programming for juniors and seniors - run in conjunction with Canterbury University for boys and
girls.

• Arts and Crafts
• Astronomy
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Board games
• Card games
• Christian Fellowship
• Cricket
• Environment Group
• Fencing
• Football
• Futsal
• Glee Club
• Golf
• Jazz Band
• Netball
• Photography
• Robotics
• Rugby
• Salsa Dancing
• Science Research
• Singing
• Skiing
• Snooker
• Snowboarding
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Theatre Sports
• Touch Rugby
• Video Making / Media
• Volleyball
• Walking
• Youthtown Programmes
• Zumba
• 24/7 Youth Workers initiatives
In addition, there are opportunities for students to experience education in the outdoors through:
• Year 9 Camp (Term 4)
• Year 10 Activities Week at the end of the year
• Year 9 and 10 AGAPE
• Ski trips - open to all students
• Year 12 Outdoor Education 201 subjects
• Year 9, 10, 12 and 13 Leadership programmes
• Biology, Geography, History, Physical Education and Tourism fi eld trips
• Hillary Awards: Duke of Edinburgh

Linwood College welcomes and values International Students. Students from Asia, Europe, the
Pacifi c and South America come to Linwood College to:
• Improve their English skills
• Gain academic qualifi cations including University Entrance both in New Zealand and overseas
• Experience the ‘great outdoors’ of New Zealand’s natural environment
• Visit well known tourist places throughout the South Island with other Tourism students.
Features of the Linwood College International Student programme include:
• Small class sizes
• Access to a wide range of subject choices
• Intensive ESOL English language tuition
• Strong pastoral care support by experienced staff
• Ability to be involved in all academic, cultural, performing arts and sporting areas of school life.
Linwood College was one of the fi rst schools to become a signatory to the Code of Practice for the
pastoral care of international students.
Specialist Programmes for International Students
English Language Programmes: Learn English in ESOL classes which operate at all year levels
and which offer NCEA credit in ESOL at Levels 1 and 2.
Adventure Education: Have an experience which combines outdoor adventure with academic
subjects. New Zealand is a country which offers a wide variety of outdoor opportunities. The
beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains are all in easy reach for students to explore. The natural
beauty and dramatic environment changes from the coast to the Southern Alps. Our small
population means students can experience the outdoors with few other people.
The programme consists of outdoor activities, tourism trips and a choice of four academic subjects
from an extensive range of courses including English language tuition.
Activities range from half day to full day to occasional overnight trips. As well, students may choose
to study Tourism and join tourism school trips each term, learning about the geography of New
Zealand, the culture, its people and its wonderful environment.
Linwood students may choose from a wide range of opportunities and connections, including the
prospect of international travel.
Linwood has regular exchanges with its sister schools; Koshimizu school in Japan, Wuhan in China
and with Ben Gurion High School in Nez Ziona, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Our community provides support for the students’ learning, growth and development. There are excellent systems to help
any student who may be having personal diffi culties which hinder their ability to learn, participate and enjoy school. The
aim is to create a safe, caring and inclusive culture which cultivates positive behaviours and promotes values conducive to
helping all students succeed. The dimensions of this culture focus on our values and provision of a safe orderly environment
that has a clear discipline code. The foundation of such a culture fulfi ls our primary purpose of developing engaged learningfocused
and achievement–oriented students.
Mentors supported by Deans have the fi rst line of responsibility for the academic and personal welfare of the students. They
also manage behaviour issues in conjunction with the Director of Deans and Deputy Principal.
Every student belongs to a mentor group. Junior mentor groups are made up of Year 9 or Year 10 mentor classes. In
the senior school each mentor group is made up of students from Years 11 to 13. A whänau or family atmosphere is
encouraged where students themselves are actively involved in supporting each other. We believe these mentor groups
assist in developing meaningful relationships with students, families and whänau so that your child can truly excel in
whatever educational pathway they choose.
Two counsellors and a social worker provide a confi dential and professional counselling service to students. They are
assisted by our RTLB, school nursing team, and a doctor and physiotherapist also provide free consultations once a week
during the lunch hour. The Learning Solutions Room and the Student Management Centre provide programmes for those
students requiring extra support. There is also strong support from external agencies.

Breakfast Club Cafe
Through the support of Sanitarium and Fonterra the school is able to provide a breakfast club
facility. Senior hospitabilty students aslo operate a barista cafe.
Careers’ Centre
Three full time staff welcome students to the Careers’ Centre to assist students with career advice,
work experience, information on scholarships and tertiary study, as well as providing a student
employment service and work-based training programmes through the Gateway Programme.
Computers
The school has digital classes and well-equipped computer rooms which are available to students
at all levels. Linwood is networked and all students have their own email address once they are
enrolled. Students can use these facilities for their school work and to access the internet.
Gymnasium
There are two gymnasiums and a modern fi tness room for training. Students are encouraged to
use the gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other indoor games during lunchtimes and after
school.
Health Suite
A team of registered nurses is located in these specialist rooms.
Learning Solutions
These areas are staffed by specialist staff who provide additional learning support.
Library
The Library contains three separate teaching spaces and provides an excellent area for research,
study and general reading. It offers an extensive range of modern fi ction and non-fi ction books
as well as encyclopaedias, research texts and computers. All students have internet access for
research purposes. Up-to-date magazines and a daily newspaper are provided.
Literacy Programme
Experience skilled staff provide extensive programmes in literacy development.
Media Editing Suite
Students choosing Media as a subject have excellent equipment for editing and publishing work.
Digital cameras, digital videos and complete editing machines are available. Award winning
newspaper and TV documentary programmes are produced using this equipment.
Music and Drama
There are a number of music practise rooms and excellent opportunities to learn new instruments.
The specialist drama suite has an extensive range of costumes to use in the school and class
productions.
Digital Photography Suite
A full time digital photography suite is available for students specialising in Art Photography.
Student Centre
This modern, centrally located facility seats over 200 students and is serviced by a well stocked
cafeteria delivering a wide range of food.
Wharenui
The Whare Matau-ranga is the Maori centre of the school. Consisting of a traditional entrance way
with impressive carvings, classroom, kitchen/dining room and toilet block, this facility is used for
both learning and as a base for the Whanau Support Group.

Linwood College encourages open lines of communication between home and school.
We welcome you to contact the mentor teacher or year level Deans to discuss courses, subjects, absences and general
classroom matters. The Principal and The Senior Leadership Team are also available to discuss any matter.
School news and information is also provided through the website, “Linwood Link” newsletters, school links and facebook.
We provide regular oral and written reports through academic conferencing on student progress and we inform parents of
any unexplained absence through web based email/text messaging system and parent portal.
STREET ADDRESS:
Linwood College
85 Aldwins Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
New Zealand
MAIL ADDRESS:
PO Box 24 034
Christchurch
New Zealand
Telephone : +64 3 982 0100
Fax : +64 3 982 0101
Secretary : secretary@linwoodcollege.school.nz
www.linwoodcollege.school.nz