August 2021 Outreach – Ōpāwa

Linwood College students Daniel Nieuwenhuize and Phoenix Evans (Head Boy) spoke at the Linwood College Community Outreach at Ōpāwa school this week. What impressive young students they both are! Both have been accepted into Otago University next year and both intend to study medicine. Both play in the Linwood College Jazz band currently and Phoenix […]

Linwood College Rebuild Fund

When Linwood College reopens its doors in term two, 2022 it will be known as Te Aratai College.  The 780 students and 120 staff are excited about this wonderful opportunity as the purpose-built teaching facilities and amenities are all based on direct and extensive community engagement and dialogue. They will give the school an increased […]

Dreams into Reality – Te Aratai College

From Linwood High School 1954 to Te Aratai College 2022, our school continues its proud history.   Next year we return to Aldwins Rd and our completely rebuilt and stunning new school. We thank our architects, Architectus; our construction company, Southbase; and the Ministry of Education. Architectus and Southbase are the designers and builders of a […]

How can Linwood Alumni help?

The Linwood College Foundation – Te Aratai College – A New School for our Community When Linwood College reopens its doors in term two, 2022 it will be known as Te Aratai College. This is a change for Alumni but it begins an exciting new chapter in our school’s history. The 780 students and 120 staff […]

A new name for our school

Kia ora koutou – Greetings to all Ngāi Tūāhuriri have gifted a new name to the school and it is one that our Board of Trustees whole-heartedly supports. The name is Te Aratai College. In English: pathway to the sea.   The Board has voted unanimously in support for this name change for when we return to Aldwins Rd […]

School Name Change

Ngāi Tūāhuriri have gifted a new name to the school Te Aratai. In English: pathway to the sea.  The reasons for this change were discussed in our last newsletter by the Principal Dick Edmundson and can be found here The reaction to this change from Past Pupils was not unexpected. The majority preferred the old name, but […]

A Fit Out Fit for Our Students

Linwood College is being rebuilt, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lift the educational experience of pupils from the zone who will attend the school. But to do it properly we will need your help. Unfortunately the fit out budget provided by the Ministry of Education is very lean.  Items we are seeking the support of Past […]