An introduction to Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School is a secondary school situated in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand. Known as Te Kura Tuarua o Waihora in the local Maori dialect, the school offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities as well as academic services. An introduction to Lincoln High School follows.

History and location

Lincoln High School was established in 1959, serving communities on the southern and western borders of the New Zealand region of Christchurch, specifically in the small town of Lincoln. It is a place with a population of approximately 2,700. The town is located on the Canterbury Plains, to the west of the Banks Peninsula, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The city of Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island, and it is the second largest city in New Zealand. The latest inspection of the school took place in 2007, and the New Zealand Educational Review Office (ERO) rated the school highly, stating that it continues to be a popular choice for parents in the area. The ERO also hailed the skill of the teachers in that report, stating: "Teachers are developing their use of higher order thinking skills. They have focused on improving assessment and reporting practices and are working as teams to promote effective teaching practices within departments and across the school."

Learning and lifestyle

Lincoln is a community school which aims to provide a wide range of cultural and sporting activities for its students to contribute to their wider enrichment and development. School closes early on a Wednesday afternoon so that students can play sport in Christchurch. Languages Languages are a large focus of the school's curriculum, and Maori is taught alongside European languages such as French, and Asian tongues such as Chinese and Japanese. The availability of Classics also adds another layer of linguistic study. Courses are also provided in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). The curriculum also covers a range of more vocational subjects such as metalwork and technology alongside subjects such as Mathematics and English. Courses and activities are under a process of continual review though, and specific expressions of interest in certain activities should always be directed to the school itself. Places are available for overseas students, with a full explanation of the fees and application process available from the school itself.