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 19th, 2025
Congratulations to all of our winners at our annual Māori Success Awards last night. Kingston Jack (Whāinga - Ngāpuhi, Tainui, and formerly of The Gardens School) and Wiremu Connelly (Kaitaataki - Ngāti Rangiwewehi, also formerly of The Gardens School) were named Mana Wahine and Mana Tane respectively. ![]()
Kingston also received the following awards: Head Student Leader of Whāinga, Yr 13 Whāinga Ahuatanga - Character - Award, Yr 13 Whāinga Tū Māia - Confidence - Award, Overall Ahuatanga Award, Taha Whānau Community Excellence Award and the supreme Tū Tangata Award.![]()
Wiremu Connelly also received Yr 13 Kaitaataki Ahuatanga - Character - Award and the Taha Hinengaro - Academic Excellence Award.![]()
Congratulations to their whānau and supporters.
Sep 18th, 2025
Yesterday, we had the New Zealand Blood Service in school taking donations (of blood) from learners. They recieved 46 donations. ![]()
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Sophie, the Donor Relations Coordinator, said, "Everyone was so wonderful to work with ... I’d like to especially point out how polite and respectful all the senior students were – they are a great testament to the school. There is a really nice energy at the school which always makes the day go so much better."
Sep 18th, 2025
A group of our senior Samoan learners had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the Auckland Law School, University of Auckland Pacific Island Law Student Association (PILSA) cultural day yesterday. The day was filled with cultural sharing, inspiring conversations and first hand experiences of what life is like as a student in the University of Auckland. Thank you for the invitation Tania Fau, past learner of Alfriston College, and thanks to Whaea Nancy for the photos.
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