About Us
Linton Camp School is situated within the Linton Camp housing area, a short drive from Palmerston North. Many of our students have parents/whanau who work for the Army at Linton Camp, but you don't have to be affiliated with the Army to come here!Linton Camp School provides instruction for students from New Entrants to Year Eight.
Science of Learning - how we teach
We follow a 'Science of Learning' approach to teaching. This means we believe in Explicit, Direct Instruction where the teacher teaches and tamariki are able to learn in engaging ways. You'll see our classrooms set up so that every student has a desk and chair, facing the front, and the majority of their work is done at their desk using a pencil and book - digital devices are using sparingly.
Over the past two years we have seen our students achieve at incredible levels. All of our local high schools that have received our graduates have commented on how well set up for secondary school Linton Camp School students are.
We have a Student Leadership team who have responsibilities around school, and our Student Leaders speak at the ANZAC Service in Camp.
Values
Over the past year we have been reviewing our school values. Last year, we gathered voice from whānau, students and staff through survey and conversations to better understand what our school values meant to us. Staff then worked with our school board and Matua Charlie to ensure that what we held dear aligned with the language we were using.
From these conversations, the kaupapa of kotahitanga (togetherness) became the ‘why’ in the redevelopment of our values and 3 kupu that encompass the values of our community have been selected as our revised school values. A tohu that is comprised of three interwoven rau pīngao (leaves/fibres) has been created by Charlie that shows our values are woven together through the actions of us all. These three values provide a foundation for us to work together to achieve a kura that is united and focused on moving forward.
The pīngao in the tohu is important to the Rangitāne rohe because it grows along the west coast and traditionally was traded so was of high value. When harvested and dried, pīngao become a rich golden colour and this is why the tohu is this colour. The manaia stand at the bottom and top of the tohu because manaia uplift and “punch out” the overarching kaupapa (kotahitanga).
WHANAUNGATANGA
At Linton Camp School, whanaungatanga is about building strong and caring relationships with each other. Learning works best when everyone feels known, supported, and valued. We show whanaungatanga when we:
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Play and learn together
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Include others and be kind
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Help each other
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Celebrate when others do well
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Build happy and trusting friendships
Whanaungatanga helps our school feel like a place where everyone belongs.
MANAAKITANGA
At Linton Camp School, manaakitanga means showing care and respect to everyone through our words and actions. We show manaakitanga when we:
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Welcome others and include them
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Use kind words and gentle actions
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Help others when they need it
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Respect that everyone is different
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Take action to bring mana to ourselves and our kura
Manaakitanga helps our school be a place where people feel respected, cared for, and able to do their best.
MANAWAROATANGA
At Linton Camp School, manawaroatanga means being brave and determined when learning feels challenging. It is about not giving up and continuing to grow. We show manawaroatanga when we:
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Try new things
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Do our best
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Keep going when something is tricky
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Learn from our mistakes and try again
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Encourage others to keep trying too
Manawaroatanga helps us become confident learners who face challenges with courage.
Our Facilities
Our school has three playgrounds, a netball court, a basketball court and a large field for students to use. We access the full-sized swimming pool in Linton Camp, and all classes use the well-resourced Linton Community Library. Each classroom is fitted with flat-screen panels and Apple TV. Every classroom space has been modernized so they are warm, calming and safe for tamariki to learn in.