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
Nov 4th, 2025
Our Whānau Learners of the Year 2025. The recipients of these awards are nominated by their Whānau Leaders and Mentors. The awards recognise learners' commitment to learning, involvement in the life of the Whānau and the school, by being positive role models for other learners.![]()
Auaha - Sonya-Alice Secret![]()
Kaitoro - Barry Fau ![]()
Tirohanga - Matisse Masterson ![]()
Whainga - Kingston Jack![]()
Kaitaataki - Thomas Airs
Nov 4th, 2025
Introducing more amazing learners. These learners are the winners of the Oustanding Academic Achievement awards. ![]()
These awards recognise learners who are first overall in the NZ Curriculum Areas.![]()
~ Thomas Airs (Kaitaataki Whānau, formerly of The Gardens School) Health and Physical Education. ![]()
~ Ocean McLeod-Tahana (Kaitaataki Whānau, formerly of Manurewa Intermediate School) Kaupapa Māori ki Te Pae o Takaanini.![]()
~ Barry Fau (Kaitoro Whānau, formerly of Clendon Park School) Learning Languages.![]()
~ Kaushik Kash (Kaitoro Whānau) Social Sciences.![]()
~ Tanishka Vijay (Tirohanga Whānau, formerly of Randwick Park School) Technology.![]()
~ Paeton Henare (Kaitaataki Whānau, formerly of Greenmeadows Intermediate School) The Arts.
Nov 3rd, 2025
Nishita Kumar (Kaitoro) is our Dux for 2025. Nishita achieved the perfect score of 600 points earning her NCEA Level 1 with 114 Excellence credits, her Level 2 with 104 Excellence credits and, to date, Nishita has 65 Excellence credits towards her Level 3. ![]()
Nishita was also named the Independent Learner of the Year and the Top Pasifika Academic Achiever. Nishita was first in her Calculus, English, Science of the Living World, and Science of the Material World classes. She received a Zest for Learning Award for Science of the Physical World. Nishita also won the Oustanding Achievement in English, Mathematics and Statistics, and Science Awards. Congratulations to Nishita and her family.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
December
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