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.
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
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.
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.
Nov 14th, 2019
The 2020 dance crew auditions started yesterday after school. There is another this afternoon (Thurs) 3.30-5.30pm in the John Locke Theatre. Learners who were not there last night can attend this afternoon's audition. You must email Miss Fuiava - k.fuiava@alfristoncollege.school.nz to let her know to expect you. You also also must be on time with a complete change of gear so you are out of your school uniform. drive.google.com/file/d/1BxAjpI6GdnqFbJ2CAYatHQGtDHy_CefT/view?usp=sharing
Nov 13th, 2019
EXERCISE YOUR KAITIAKITANGA – COMPOSTING INTIATIVE - ONEPŌPOPO
This semester the Year 10 Te Oranga Maori (10TOM) ICI class has been learning about Kaitiakitanga. Learners have explored the impact of climate change and have taken action by demonstrating their kaitiakitanga. 10TOM learners have implemented a pilot composting initiative called Onepōpopo (compost).
Every break for the rest of this term, AC learners are encouraged to compost their kai scraps into the green compost bin set up by the whare. The bin will be monitored by 10TOM learners and emptied everyday into the food digesters in the greenhouse by KTK. The compost will then be used to feed our maara kai.
The 10TOM learners involved are Kowhai, Jorja, Kohineora, Gelaeya, Caroline and Adrian.
Manaakitia tō tōtou whenua. Kia kaha tātou and support this awesome kaupapa.
Nov 1st, 2019
2019 Supreme Award Winners - Kristi, Crizah, Antoinette, Joanna, Ania and Vika.
Learners:
School starts at 9.20am and finishes at 3.30pm
(Wednesday early closing 3.00pm)
Main Reception:
8.30am to 4.00pm
Student Services:
8.30am to 4.00pm
Cashier’s 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
Monday 11 March
Monday 17 June
Monday 23 September
Term 1:
Tuesday 29 January – Friday 12 April
Term 2:
Monday 29 April – Friday 5 July
Term 3:
Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September
Term 4:
Monday 14 October – Wednesday 11 December
