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connection

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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

Jun 14th, 2025

With illness being our top reason for absence in Term 1, we would like to invite our wider AC community to this free event: Zumba with Jenniene Fleming. A collaboration with Jeannine, @villagecollective and Southpoint Family doctors, bring your whanau down for free food, health checks, immunizations, prizes and fun vibes - you won't want to miss it! ... See MoreSee Less

Jun 12th, 2025

These delicious cupcakes were delivered to the Pathways team yesterday courtesy of the Year 12 AC learners in the Bakery Course at Skills4Work. Thanks for the awesome mahi everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

Jun 9th, 2025

Last Thursday, AC hosted Alexia Hilbertidou, the founder of GirlBoss New Zealand. Alexia is a Samoan social entrepreneur who started GirlBoss at 16 years old in response to the lack of female role models in technology and science. We were very fortunate to have Alexia speak to 250 girls in Years 11-13 especially as the event coincided with Samoan Language Week. It was a high energy, interactive presentation and left the enthusiastic audience with inspirational messages about following your ultimate goals and making an impact in the world. ... 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