Alfriston College

Summary

lfriston College is a Y9-13 co-educational public high school serving a diverse and newly-established urban community.

Learning is central to all we do and we work hard to make our school a learning community dedicated to developing and supporting life-long, independent learners. Learners prepared for the ever-evolving, global environment in which they will work and live in. Our learning environment fosters a sense of Belonging, values Learning and expects Success. We are resourced to provide digitally connected, comfortable, modern learning spaces.

The New Zealand Curriculum guides all programmes of learning which provide personalised learning opportunities that are connected, authentic and relevant. Learners are encouraged to develop and use our 10 Independent Learning Actions: Manaaki (Caring), Auaha (Creative), Mahi Ngatahi (Collaborative), Pakiki (Curious), Hinonga (Enterprising), Harikoa (Joyful), Ngana (Perservering), Aumangea (Resilient), Whakaaro (Thinking) and Ihumanea (Wise). The values we encourage, model and explore through our five Whanau and programmes of learning are: Whakapapa (Connection), Ahuatanga (Character), Tu Maia (Confidence) and Maatau (Competence).