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.
Jun 27th, 2019
Renesh, Year 11 Tirohanga, has build a 70 block high Sky Tower using code connection and java script as part of his learning in 11 To Go or Not To Go. Check it out! (11TGN integrates Digital Technologies, Maths and Accounting.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JawxC_qIyAY
Jun 26th, 2019
Football Junior Boys: Following the team's 15 - 1 win over Waiuku College last week, the AC Junior Boys' footballers prevailed 5 - 2 against a very strong Strathallan team. The boys went down 1 nil early in the game and then fought back to 1 all with a Mehar strike only to concede the lead immediately and go into the break 2 - 1 down. In the second half, AC took their scoring opportunities well and goals from Andrew (2), Marion and Player of the Day, Sidhesh, sealed the win. The skill level was extremely high and both teams competed with passion and in the spirit of fair play. Coach, Keith Mackay, said this was the team's best performance of the season and pointed to commitment, passing and position play as the keys to victory.
Jun 24th, 2019
Wāhine Kākano is a free one-day event for young women aged 16-22. Hosted by the Human Rights Commission, the National Council of Women, the Māori Women’s Welfare League and Villainesse, Wāhine Kākano includes panel discussions, a keynote speaker and breakout workshop sessions. Alfriston College has sent 5 delegates:
Taryn Anderson
Reina Perry
Antoinette Korunich
Rangamarie Haapu
Deania Tangata
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
Thursday 27 June 2019
We will be closing early on Thursday 27 June for a PPTA Paid Union Meeting
Robert Solomone
School Leader
