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
Sep 14th, 2025
Congratulations to Crown who placed third at Smokefree Tangata Beats last night, and to Jaya who received the Best Vocal Award. (Photos from Smokefree Tangata Beats)
Sep 12th, 2025
Week 9 concluded with our annual Inter-Whānau haka competition. For the first time all Whānau performed their own haka rather than the school's haka. The progress over the years of the competition has been impressive. All Whānau now have strong choreography to support their passionate performances. Well done to Tirohanga for taking out first place for the fourth time.![]()
A special mention must be made of Raukura Takuira (Yr 9 Tirohanga) who wrote Kaitaataki’s haka. What a gift. Thank you to our former learners: Bella (Whainga), Konye (Kaitaataki), Paine (Auaha), Kauri (Tirohanga) and the legendary Shay (Kaitoro) for their judging expertise.
Sep 12th, 2025
Congratulations to Truce Wiperi (Tonga, Niue, Māori) and Barry Fau (Samoa) our Best Overall Pasifika Learners for 2025. Their achievements and contributions to our school have been immense. Their 2025 contibutions are listed below.![]()
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TRUCE - Member of the AC Senior Girls Basketball team, 1st XV Girls Rugby team, AC Netball Pukeko and UNISS teams, Counties Manukau U18 Rugby Representative, Counties Manukau Womens Heat Development team, NZ North U18 Girls Rugby team, Auaha Yr 13 Ahuatanga Award winner, Taha Tinana Sporting Excellence Award winner, Overall Ahuatanga Character Award winner, Best Overall Pasifika Female Award winner.![]()
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BARRY - Kaitoro Head Student Leader, Manurewa Youth Council, Leader of the Polyfest Samoan Group, Polyfest Samoan Senior Speech competition, Kaitoro Whānau Yr 13 Whakapapa Award winner, Taha Wairua - Cultural Excellence Award winner, Overall Whakapapa Award winner, Best Overall Pasifika Male Award winner, Top Pasifika Learner award winner.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September
October
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