Lindisfarne College

Lindisfarne College Lindisfarne College is a boys-only state integrated Boarding and Day College from Year 7 -13.

Winter Tournament Week is well underway, with our teams proudly representing Lindisfarne at competitions across the coun...
02/09/2026

Winter Tournament Week is well underway, with our teams proudly representing Lindisfarne at competitions across the country.

It has been a challenging start for some teams against strong opposition, but the boys continue to compete hard and gain valuable experience. There have also been some excellent performances and results across the different codes.

A highlight has been the 1st XI Hockey team, who secured a strong win yesterday to earn a place in the top eight of the India Shield. Our Senior A Basketball team also made an impressive start to their tournament, recording two wins from two games on their opening day.

Our golfers are performing strongly in the individual age-grade championships. After the first of three rounds, George Pogson sits fourth in the Under-16 competition on four under par, with Luke Jarvis close behind in fifth on three under. Both are firmly in contention, with the leaders on five under. In the Under-19 competition, Cordell Henare is tied for 20th in a field of more than 70 players.

Back at the College, our annual Under-15 Rugby Invitational Tournament kicked off yesterday. Our boys made an excellent start to pool play with a strong first-day win.

There is still plenty of action to come over the next few days. We wish all our players, coaches and managers the very best for the remainder of their tournaments. Keep an eye on our social media channels for regular updates and results.

Support the Women’s Refuge Gala Dinner & Charity Auction!Lindisfarne College is proud to be a long-standing supporter of...
01/09/2026

Support the Women’s Refuge Gala Dinner & Charity Auction!

Lindisfarne College is proud to be a long-standing supporter of Hastings and Napier Women’s Refuges, with our students once again involved in this year’s Gala Dinner and Charity Auction.

Returning for its third year, the gala will be held on Saturday 19 September at the Toitoi Assembly Ballroom. The event raises vital funds to support local women, children and men affected by family violence. Last year’s sold-out gala raised more than $60,000 for this important cause.

Guests can look forward to a memorable evening featuring a three-course dinner with wine, live entertainment and a charity auction. Individual, group and corporate tickets are now available.

The event team is also seeking items for the charity auction. Members of the Lindisfarne community who can contribute goods, services, experiences or other suitable items are warmly encouraged to get involved. All support will be gratefully received and acknowledged.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.familyvip.org.nz/2026-gala or email [email protected]

Last week ten students took part in our Senior Bible Reading Competition, presenting carefully prepared passages of Scri...
01/09/2026

Last week ten students took part in our Senior Bible Reading Competition, presenting carefully prepared passages of Scripture and explaining their meaning and relevance in their own lives.

The standard was exceptionally high, with every participant demonstrating impressive preparation, understanding and courage. Congratulations to our placegetters:

Junior Section: 1st Felix Macfarlane, 2nd Sam Allen
Senior Section: 1st Jasper Jamieson, 2nd Liam King

Well done to all ten students who stepped forward to take part. You can be very proud of the thought, effort and confidence you brought to your presentations.

We are looking forward to welcoming seven teams from around the North Island to Lindisfarne College for our annual U15 R...
31/08/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming seven teams from around the North Island to Lindisfarne College for our annual U15 Rugby Invitational Tournament, kicking off on Wednesday 2 September.

With four action-packed days of rugby across Ranui and Farne Fields, there will be plenty of great competition and exciting matches to enjoy.

We encourage our Lindisfarne community to come along, get behind the teams and enjoy a fantastic celebration of secondary school rugby.

View the full tournament programme at:https://a.storyblok.com/f/292273512629791/x/29773e60d4/u15tournament_booklet-26.pdf

Last Sunday, 22 Lindisfarne students and staff travelled to Rotorua, beginning their adventure with an evening of rock c...
30/08/2026

Last Sunday, 22 Lindisfarne students and staff travelled to Rotorua, beginning their adventure with an evening of rock climbing before tackling the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge on Monday.

Perfect conditions greeted the group as they took on the gruelling 6km course, battling their way through mud, obstacles, steep hills and river crossings. It was a true test of physical endurance and mental resilience, with every participant digging deep and showing plenty of determination.

Throughout the challenge, the boys demonstrated courage, one of the important character traits we encourage at Lindisfarne. They stepped beyond their comfort zones, supported their teammates and persevered all the way to the finish line.

The trip was a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, strengthen friendships and create lasting memories together.

A special thank you to Mr Stuart and Rev Dunnett for their organisation and encouragement, which helped make the experience such a success. Well done to everyone who took on the challenge!

Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week runs from 31 August to 5 September, with a number of our teams competing in tou...
28/08/2026

Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week runs from 31 August to 5 September, with a number of our teams competing in tournaments across New Zealand.

We wish all our players, coaches and managers the very best for an exciting week of competition. We will share regular updates and results across our social media channels throughout the week, so keep an eye out!

To find out who is playing where see our weekly sports draw at https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=595f2d93-0986-409f-87be-5c154ad54703

On Tuesday night, former Head Boy Hugh Renton (2014) returned to Lindisfarne to speak with students in our Leaders of To...
27/08/2026

On Tuesday night, former Head Boy Hugh Renton (2014) returned to Lindisfarne to speak with students in our Leaders of Tomorrow programme.

Hugh shared honest and practical insights into leadership, resilience and personal growth. He encouraged the boys to set high standards, take responsibility and address problems rather than walking past them.

He also spoke about the importance of care, humility and strong relationships, reminding students that resilience is built through small, consistent actions and having the courage to ask for help when needed.

A key message from the evening was that confidence comes from action. Hugh encouraged the boys to step forward despite uncertainty or fear, remain flexible when life does not go to plan, and balance ambition with rest, recovery and mental fitness.

Thank you, Hugh, for giving your time and sharing your experiences so openly. It was a powerful session filled with practical advice for our boys as they continue their own leadership journeys.

This morning, we welcomed around 100 Old Boys and their sons and/or grandsons to the College for our inaugural Legacy Br...
27/08/2026

This morning, we welcomed around 100 Old Boys and their sons and/or grandsons to the College for our inaugural Legacy Breakfast and the launch of the Lindisfarne Legacy Badge.

It was a special occasion celebrating the connections that span generations within our community. Currently, 76 Lindisfarne boys are sons of Old Boys, 17 are grandsons, and 11 boys from eight families represent a third generation at the College.

The new Legacy Badge recognises these family connections, but it also carries an important challenge. Legacy is not simply something we inherit. It is something we must nurture, protect and pass on.

As Rector Craig Hardman reminded the boys, they are now custodians of the College’s legacy. They are called to learn from those who came before them, carry themselves with character, serve others and, one day, leave Lindisfarne better than they found it.

Our sincere thanks to the Lindisfarne College Old Boys’ Association for supporting this initiative and helping to bring the concept to life.

We hope this meaningful celebration of family, character and connection will become a treasured tradition of Lindisfarne.

Lindisfarne players achieved some fantastic results at yesterday’s Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Individual Badminton Ch...
26/08/2026

Lindisfarne players achieved some fantastic results at yesterday’s Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Individual Badminton Championships.

With 93 boys competing across 189 matches, the tournament featured plenty of talented players from throughout the region.

Congratulations to our placegetters:

Singles
A Grade Champion: Ben Tian
A Grade Runner-up: Jianzhi Zhu
C Grade Champion: Oliver Lee

Men’s Doubles
A Grade Champions: Ben Tian and Jianzhi Zhu
Grade Champions: Oliver Lee and Etienne Whitesmith (Havelock North High School)

An outstanding effort from all our players and a brilliant set of results for Lindisfarne. Well done, boys!

Lindisfarne was privileged to host the first-ever Hawke’s Bay Intermediate Schools World Vision Conference, bringing tog...
23/08/2026

Lindisfarne was privileged to host the first-ever Hawke’s Bay Intermediate Schools World Vision Conference, bringing together 70 students from eight schools across the region for a day of learning, leadership, service and fellowship.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation committed to supporting communities experiencing poverty and empowering young people to create positive change. Throughout the conference, students explored leadership through compassion, humility and service to others. They also learned about opportunities to take part in the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge and connected with like-minded students from across Hawke’s Bay.

Lindisfarne was represented by 10 Year 7 and 8 boys, with support from Chapel Prefect Jasper Jamieson, Service Prefect Isaac Dann, and Year 12 student leaders Monty Douglas and Zac Dorn. Our senior students helped lead sessions and modelled Christian servant leadership throughout the day.

We are proud of the way our boys represented Lindisfarne and lived out our College values through their willingness to learn, lead and serve. Thank you to World Vision and all the visiting schools for making this inaugural conference such a meaningful occasion.

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