Newsletters

Kia ora – I hope this message finds you well. PAID UNION MEETING FOR TEACHERS On Thursday 21st March 2024 our teachers have a paid union meeting at Rowandale School. Due to the majority of our staff being NZEI union members we ask that you collect your child(ren) from school at 1.00pm on the 21st … Read moreEarly pick up Thursday 21 March (1.00pm) and Year 4/5 Inter-school Swimming Event

08.03.2024   PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE The last few weeks have seen many fun activities and lots of valuable learning. Highlights for me have been today’s Tupu Tahi Breakfast, the Powhiri and the large number of whānau that attended the Year 4-8 swimming event. These special events and extra opportunities add to making Alfriston School a wonderful place … Read moreTerm 1, Week 5 eNews – The night the One NZ Warriors begin their 2024 season……exciting 🙂

Please see attached Holiday Hamper raffle information that was sent home today with your child. Holiday Hamper Raffle 2024 (1).pdf

Mōrena Please find Term 1 Family and Friends newsletter attached. A big thank you to Mrs Atherton and her team of parents who are working hard to support the school. We appreciate your time and effort. Have a wonderful weekend. √ Family and Friends Term 1 2024.pdf

23.02.2024   PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Alfriston School has three Strategic Goals (Hauora-Wellbeing, Ako-Teaching and Learning and Arotake-Ongoing Internal Evaluation). These guide the direction and decision making at Alfriston School. Educators are natural evaluators, we do it without thinking. In the classroom we ask ourselves…… what made that lesson go so well, why is this lesson not working … Read moreeNews – Term 1, Week 3. Have a lovely weekend 🙂

Mōrena Last night Mrs Paul emailed information regarding Friday’s Year 4-8 Swimming Sports. I am sharing this again this morning so that it is available on our website and app. While we encourage and want whānau at this event we understand that it is not possible to attend all events. We will share the results … Read moreYear 4-8 Swimming Sports: Friday 23rd February

17.02.2024   FRIENDS AND FAMILY EDITION The first Friends and Family meeting was held on Tuesday 13th February, thank you to the parents/caregivers that came along.  The information in this newsletter has been provided by Mrs Atherton, our Friends and Family lead staff member. The information follows Jess’s presentation at our Setting Up for Success event. … Read moreFriends and Family communication

A reminder we have our Setting Up for Success afternoon today. This starts at 3pm in the PAC. Following the whole school presentation in the PAC teams will present important information about learning and team events. This event will be informative to all and we really encourage you to come along. See you at 3pm … Read moreSetting Up for Success afternoon TODAY

Mōrena Please find attached our Back to School Newsletter #2. This communication outlines key dates and information to ensure a smooth transition back to school. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask your child’s teacher, the office or myself (Mrs Cook) and Mrs Galvin. See you on Wednesday 🙂 Back to … Read moreBack to School Newsletter – Feb 2024

Please find attached information about Karate lessons this term. These sessions are very popular so get in quick 🙂 Karate ad for Alfriston.pdf