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Kia ora Alfriston School Whānau I want to thank all the whānau members that came into school today. I haven’t seen so many whānau members in school for a long time and it was celebrated by all staff in our staff meeting this afternoon. It really was one of the highlights of Day 1 2023! … Read moreDay 1 Celebration

I have received an email after my earlier message asking for clarification in regards to school start time. Thank you to that parent for not wondering but contacting to ask – brilliant! Gates Open: 8.00am Learners can enter classes: 8.15am School Day starts (Learning instruction begins): 8.45am School Day ends: 2.45pm So……all learners need to … Read moreLearning starts at 8.45am as normal 🙂

One more sleep and then our 2023 school year starts…….exciting! Please remember your sunhat, a drink bottle of water and your full school uniform. If you are unable to wear full school uniform please remember to bring a note from home and get a uniform pass from the office. Gates open at 8.00am and the … Read moreSchool starts tomorrow – Tuesday 7th February

28.01.2023   START OF YEAR INFORMATION We all hope you have had a lovely Summer break (yes it has been Summer) and that you are beginning to get excited about returning to school. The amazing Alfriston School staff are back onboard preparing the classrooms and the engaging Term 1 learning programme for you all. Preparing for … Read moreStart of Year Communication

19.12.22    Summer Break News End of Year Celebration and Thanks Time to Shine Concert Our Time to Shine concert was a great way to end the year and definitely a highlight for me. I loved seeing all the learners confidently and proudly performing for the community. Thank you to the caregivers who sent messages … Read moreSummer eNews

25.11.22    Week 8 Term 4 Kia Ora from Mrs Cook.   The End of Year The end of the year is a fun time for all. We celebrate the success of individuals, groups and the school as a whole, and enjoy time together at end of year events. Tuesday 13th of December is a day … Read moreFinal eNews for 2022

Firstly, I want to acknowledge Cooper Johnson for the Fun Run movie shared in yesterday’s eNews. Cooper made this movie without being asked and it is terrific. Thank you Cooper and apologies for not acknowledging your work at the time. Secondly, a staffing announcement……… At the end of this year Mrs Denise Ashby, currently teaching … Read moreA FEW THINGS I MISSED IN YESTERDAY’S ENEWS…….

25.11.22    Week 6 Term 4 Kia Ora from Mrs Cook.   CELEBRATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESS HUNUA CULTURAL FESTIVAL Last Friday our Senior Kapa Haka group and Year 3/4 Jump Jam group performed at the Hunua Cultural Festival. Our learners were praised for their performance and behaviour whilst on another school site, they made us … Read moreeNews Term 4, Week 6. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

11.11.22    Week 4  Term 4 Kia Ora from Mrs Cook.   What a wonderful Whānau assembly we had this morning! Thank you to all community members that took the time to come and celebrate the progress and achievement of our amazing tamariki.  I really encourage you to be as involved in school life as you … Read moreTerm 4, Week 4 eNews