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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

Oct 10th, 2025

Augustin (12KTK) was fortunate to be selected for a voyage with the Spirit of Adventure Trust. Tino sailed for 10 days out and around the Coromandel Peninsula and Aotea Great Barrier Island. ... See MoreSee Less

Oct 7th, 2025

Rangatahi South ~ Held in collaboration with James Cook High School, Rosehill College and and Papakura High School, the art exhibition opens this weekend at the Papakura Art Gallery. The following AC learners have pieces in the exhibition - Codylee Siasau, Fina Maletino, Matisse Masterson, Brooke Liu Chan, Anajane Fatai, Owen Marijetich, Cumorah-Lee Edwards, Jade Larracas, Shama Goundar, Rabnoor Kaur, Alexis Gabriel, Nina Anora, Drishya Dishika, Haylo Anderson, Paeton Henare, Kingston Jack, Lily Du Preez, Hinemarama Marsh, Marli Harris, Grace Anne Ejertima, Dakota Harris and Maya Seymour. Anajane's (Yr 13 Tirohanga) self portrait was chosen as the image for the posters and cards to advertise the exhibition to the public. ... See MoreSee Less

Oct 7th, 2025

The Arts Learning Area is proud to share the success of Shiron and Kingston - both Year 13 Whainga learners. Shiron and Kingston have had writing and art works published in Rangatahi Writing ~ Te Ao - a zine that was produced by Auckland Libraries. Extracts are below. ... See MoreSee Less

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, 10:30-11.00am,
12.30pm-1.00pm

Other Days:
8.30-9.20am, 11.00am – 11.30pm,
1.00pm-1.30pm

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