whakapapa
connection
mātau
competence
tū maia
confidence
ahuatanga
character
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.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October
November
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
Cashier’s 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