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.
Feb 17th, 2020
We posted last week about Steven's show, Odd Daphne. He is pictured here with Dance Learning Leader and supporter, Ms Fuiava post show.
Former AC learner, Gabby W was the Art Director for this show – designing the set, colouring books, t-shirts and tote bags. Another AC learner contributing to The Arts!
Feb 17th, 2020
Year 13 2019 learner Terry, Whainga Whānau, has been selected to exhibit his Level 3 Photography folio board at the Top Art Show opening in Wellington next Monday. The show will tour around the country for the next few months.
This is massive! Only 60 folio boards from across the country get selected across the fields of Photo, Design, Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking. This means he is in the top 10-20 for the whole of NZ for photography.
Please check Terry's work out at our local gallery The Nathan Homestead. www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/visual-arts/top-art-exhibition/top-art-exhibition-schedule/
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
