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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

Mar 25th, 2025

SUMMER TOURNAMENT WEEK UPDATEWaka Ama - RotoruaOur U16 W6 Boys Waka Ama Team and U19 W1 learner Christine Raheke-Fariu are in Rotorua attending the New Zealand Secondary Schools Waka Ama Nationals.Day 2: Tuesday 25th March9.20am - Christine has progressed to the U19 Girls W1 250m Te Ihu FINAL.12.30pm - U16 Boys W6 250m Heat RaceLink to livestream: www.youtube.com/live/rkjIc2xyEA8?si=TG2wElT9Yx75lJVVSoftball - Lower HuttOur boys Softball Team is down in Wellington for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Division 1 Softball Championships.Day 1: Tuesday 25th March10.50am vs St Peters College3.00pm vs Westlake Boys High SchoolLivestream will start Thursday: youtube.com/channel/UCtKqREZk41D4sZ5oJwkaaHA?si=AMJgpi6uuQ1qOU403x3 Basketball - Pulman ArenaOur Senior boys 3x3 Basketball team are competing in the Senior Secondary Schools Zone 1 Regional tournament at Pulman Arena.No live streams but down at Pulman Arena the team has the following games today.9.20am vs Westlake Boys High School10.20am vs Kaipara College1.20pm vs Sacred Heart ... See MoreSee Less

Mar 13th, 2025

Mar 13th, 2025

The Pathways space was full this morning for the visit of Michaela from Whitecliffe. The Senior Paint and Print and Design classes, and other interested learners, were introduced to the range of programmes available including Fine Arts, Design, Fashion and Applied Information Technology. There was even an opportunity to produce a group logo under time pressure. Learners who are interested in a career in one of the areas offered by Whitecliffe can sign up for taster workshops in the holidays. ... 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, 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