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CONNECTION

We want all learners to feel a sense of belonging in our school and to our whanau. There is a very strong connection between whanau and learning. Our Year 9 and 10 learners primarily learn in whanau-based groupings, with the majority of their learning leaders also being from the same whanau.

CONFIDENCE

Alfriston College celebrates the achievements of our learners in many ways. Whanau have celebration assemblies each term to acknowledge the accomplishments of their learners in the four dimensions of: Academic,Community,Culture, Sport

COMPETENCE

Alfriston College runs 90 minute learning periods. This means that most learners have Whanau-based Learning Advisory (in Hapu with an Amokura) and three classes per day. 90 minute lessons allow for more in depth and uninterrupted learning to occur.

CHARACTER

Each of the five Whānau provides an effective environment for learning and growth, social interaction, leadership opportunities and mutual support while also maintaining a unique culture of its own through its colours, mottos, flags and traditions.

LATEST NEWS

Feb 10th, 2025

On Wednesday 5 February we welcomed our 21st intake of Year 9 learners and whānau with a pōwhiri. ... See MoreSee Less

Jan 31st, 2025

Mauri tū paiahaha!Tēnei te reo karanga ki ngā tini kārangaranga o Te Pae o Takaanini - nau mai haere mai rā koutou ki te whare Haka o Te Kahikātoa!Te Kahikātoa kapa haka is our school kapa haka group, and we are welcoming all new learners across our school to join our polyfest campaign for 2024. Kapa haka is open to learners of all ages and abilities. The only requirement is simply that you are keen to learn - we can teach you everything else. Whānau are welcome to attend to support their learners if they would like for our first practice. Learners are encouraged to bring a change of comfortable clothes and water bottle as it is a physically demanding team.This term we will be preparing for Division 1 ASB Polyfest to be held on the 5th April. We have a full campaign schedule and practice timetable planned, and are looking forward to getting into it. This year is a national qualifying year, and we have a hard task to regain a position at Nationals for 2026. Ū ai tāua - Ū ai nawa!All learners wanting to participate in the ASB Polyfest campaign need to complete a campaign sign up form by visiting the link HERE: tinyurl.com/TeKahikatoaSignUpPlease also bookmark the our 2025 calendar on the link below:tinyurl.com/TeKahikatoa2025This is a live document and will be updated each week as kaupapa are added to our calendar. For now it will give you a general outline of the events for term 1.We have our very first practice scheduled NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY from 4pm - 6pm. All learners who are interested in joining are encouraged to come along and participate. We also hold daily karakia at our school marae from 8.45am - 9am. We welcome all learners to join us for karakia and himene - nau mai haere mai rā koutou.If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email.Nāku noaWhaea Lisa Takuira ... See MoreSee Less

Jan 31st, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

OPENING HOURS

Learners: 

Monday – Tuesday,

Thursday – Friday   

School starts at 9.00am and finishes at 3.00pm.

Wednesday Early Finish

School starts at 9.00am and finishes at 2.30pm 

Main Reception:
8.00am to 4.00pm

Student Services:
8.30am to 4.00pm

Cashiers Office:
Wednesday:
8.30-9.20am, 11.00-11.30am,
1.00pm-1.30pm

Other Days:
8.30-9.20am, 11.30am – 12.00pm,
1.30pm-2.00pm

TERM DATES 2025

Term 1
Friday, 21 January – Friday, 11 April

Term 2
Monday, 28 April – Friday, 27 June

Term 3
Monday, 14 July – Friday, 19 September

Term 4
Monday, 6 October – Thursday, 11 December