Linwood College Foundation & Alumni Register

Thanks to those Foundation members who helped with this project. Ka pai!

Kia ora everyone
Due to the illness of one of our key volunteers since the Foundation was created, we are now in need of one, or preferably several, volunteers to fill the positions below. We are hoping we can create a team of volunteers who will support the work of the Foundation committee, which is responsible for the continuous building of and effective running of the Foundation.

If you can help with a variety of admin tasks, please check out the document here.https://www.linwoodtearataifoundation.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Foundation-Committee-Roles.pdf
Many thanks for your interest.

If you would like an opportunity to support our Te Aratai youth who may need a helping hand be sure to attend this event.
The Graeme Di**le Foundation is launching Project K at Te Aratai College on Feb 25, 5.30pm. You are warmly invited to attend to find out what it is all about.

Kia ora everyone
Today is is the first ever National Give a Little Day and we would love your support.
Charities across New Zealand are under pressure, and this national day of giving is designed to help.
For today only, Givealittle is platform fees free, which means every dollar you give to us goes directly to our work.

If you wish to support us, you can donate here: https://givealittle.co.nz/org/linwood-te-aratai-foundation-charitable-trust
Together we can do awesome things for our old kura (school). We have something awesome we will be sharing with you in the New Year too.
Thank you for being part of our community.
The Linwood Te Aratai Foundation Team

Linwood Te Aratai Foundation Charitable Trust Supporting the learning journey of Te Aratai College students.

Many of you will likely remember Neil Ayrey a 1954 foundation pupil of LHS who sadly passed away last Saturday. His daughter Alison has advised us that Neil's funeral service will be held at
the Avon Park Chapel,
Kerrs Road Linwood
on Friday 5 December 2025
at 10.30am
He will be missed.

The Treaty is sacrosanct.

Our Board has released an important message to our whānau and community.

Te Aratai College's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi comes from who we are — not from legislation. It's woven through our values, our curriculum, and our relationships with all whānau.

This is about TĀTOU — all of us together.

We are stronger, better, and more resilient as partners in this shared commitment.

Read the full letter from our Board below.

Kia ora, hello everyone!
We are putting together our next newsletter soon from the Linwood Te Aratai Foundation. However, before we do, we would like anyone who has changed internet provider recently to advise us of their NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
Please do so by filling out this form found here [email protected] or, if you have never enrolled with us please use the form on this link here https://www.linwoodtearataifoundation.org.nz/contact/ Thanks so much😄and if you are not enrolled yet please use the same link. It’s free.

It is with sadness we provide the following three death notices which we have learnt about today.
1. Athol James Carr
Died suddenly on Wednesday June 25, 2025 in Wellington where he had gone to present a paper at a conference.
See press for funeral details.
2. Advised to LCF today Alan Rose:
Obituary - From The Press newspaper
On Tuesday June `17, 2025 at Banbury Park, Care Centre, ages 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Julia, father and father- in- law of Nicholas and Karina, Bernard and Amy, and Alans and Justin Morel. Much loved Grandad of Ella and Holly; Haydn and Grace and great-grandfather of little Avery. Adored favourite uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Proud member of the LHS '54 group, sportsman, teacher, farmer, racing enthusiast and chief cook. Thank you to family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for your kindness and thoughtfulness over these past few months. It was Alan's wish to laugh and reminisce with as many of you as possible while he was able. Thank you for the memories.
Messages may be addressed to: the daily of the late Alan Rose, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Born on Waitangi Day. Died at Matariki.
A gathering to share memories was held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads on Wednesday June 25 at 10.30 am.
In addition to the above we have now been informed that Alma Todd passed away this month too on 19/06/2025
Our sympathies go to all the families of our dear past pupils recently passed away.

This afternoon Linwood High alumnus Mark Rocket gave Foundation members a fascinating insight into his work in the aerospace industry in Aotearoa.
We are proud of what Mark has achieved in his career so far.
Thanks Mark for sharing your story with us. And thanks also to Amy Carter our M.C. for the event.

Can't wait to see those of you who can attend the Mark Rocket talk this Saturday. Ticket details are on the poster.
It will be great to hear what you are up to and any ideas you may have for us.

Kia ora Linwoodians
This weekend don't forget to purchase your ticket/s to our Speakers event which is on next Saturday at 4pm at Te Puna Te Aratai College.
Mark Rocket will talk to us about how he felt during his recent recent trip to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-32 mission and his career journey since leaving Linwood High School and entering the NZ space industry.
All tickets include the gathering afterwards which includes a drink and refreshments . Partners and family welcome. Students are free.
Tickets purchased via this link

Building An Aerospace Nation The Foundation invites you to attend the 2025 Linwood Te Aratai Foundation Alumni Speaker event, featuring alumnus Mark Rocket. CEO of Kea Aerospace.