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
Aug 22nd, 2025
Congratulations to the Boys' 1st XI 11 football team on their 2-0 win yesterday which saw them take out the competition.![]()
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The best is yet to come though, as next week the boys take on their toughest opposition of the season when they participate in the 3rd annual AC Allstars vs Learners match. After winning the first year on penalties and losing 6-5 last year, the staff team is looking to a decisive victory.
Jul 25th, 2025
Our Yr 11+ boys rugby team enjoyed a good victory over Rosehill College on Tuesday afternoon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August
September
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