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06.04.2023   FROM OUR PRINCIPAL MRS COOK Kia ora  What a fantastic end to the term! House Fun Day and the trips to Howick Historical Village, Botanic Gardens and Sonshine Ranch were definitely highlights. A big thank you to the staff who organised and attended the events, and the caregivers that helped for the day – … Read moreFinal eNews for Term 1. Have a safe and happy school break.

Kia ora, I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday. I am emailing with two celebrations…….. NUMBER 1: The attachment shows our brand new Airtime hoops that are now installed and ready to use. These hoops were purchased with Friends and Family fundraising money from 2022, so a big thank you to the whole community. … Read moreTwo Celebrations

Tena koutou Alfriston School Whanau, You will know that a number of our teaching staff will be joining thousands of other teachers around Aotearoa tomorrow, (16th March), as they strike for one day in the hope the government will improve working conditions for teachers and principals, which affect children’s learning conditions. I want to make … Read moreA message from the Alfriston School Board of Trustees Presiding Member

Tena koutou Alfriston School Whanau, You will know that a number of our teaching staff will be joining thousands of other teachers around Aotearoa tomorrow, (16th March), as they strike for one day in the hope the government will improve working conditions for teachers and principals, which affect children’s learning conditions. I want to make … Read moreA message from the Alfriston School Board of Trustees Presiding Member

Dear Parents/Caregivers, Today on Monday 13th March, we practised our emergency procedures under the guidance of Harrison Tew®, who specialise in emergency management planning for schools and educational facilities. The procedures we follow allow us to respond safely and quickly to a range of situations. We are pleased to inform you that our practise today … Read moreLockdown Exercise – A very successful exercise today

10.03.2023   FROM OUR PRINCIPAL MRS COOK Kia ora  EOTC events for 2023 have begun and these have been both enjoyable and successful. On Friday Ms Paul and I took a group of learners to Massey Park pools for the ECCS Swimming event. All learners displayed our values of Challenge, Pride, Excellence and Empathy throughout the … Read moreeNews – Term 1, Week 5

As reported in the media last night, there is a planned Teacher/Principal strike on Thursday 16th March. Alfriston School has plans in place to manage this, therefore will be able to open on the day of the strike. 

Mōrena HOUSE FUNDAY – This has been postponed until Tuesday 14th March due to the Friday’s weather forecast. Learners wear house colours to school on Tuesday. FRIDAY DISCO – Reminder to buy disco tickets off kindo for this Friday’s Luau Disco event. Year 0-4 Disco 5.00pm – 6.30pm and Year 5-8 Disco 7.00pm – 8.30pm. … Read moreImportant Notices – please read