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Fairton School is a Small Rural Primary School Educating

Learners from New Entrants to Year 6

Fairton School is a well-resourced rural Primary school on the outskirts of Ashburton. The school was originally opened in 1901, and since then has remained a focal point for the local Fairton community. We continue to develop strong connections between school, whanau and the community.

Class sizes are small and means staff to child ratios can be kept low. This enables us to develop excellent relationships with all our pupils, and to understand their needs as learners and individuals. We have 3 Teachers, a Teacher Aide and an Office Manager.

The staff here are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning opportunities, and to ensuring the success and achievement of all individuals. Diversity is valued here, as are individual strengths. We are responsive to the needs of all our learners and provide programmes of support for those that need it, as well as extension when required.

Please come and visit if you are interested in our school. Livia our Office Manager will make an appointment and I will show you around our very special place.

Kind regards,

Jude Irwin
Principal

Success in Learning • Success in Life

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Upcoming Events in October

Thu 15

Athletics Day

15 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Athletic Sports Day - Thursday 15th October

12 Oct 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to Term 4! We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing break with your families.

We are kicking off the term with an exciting event: Athletics Day is happening this Thursday 15th October at Netherby School.

A copy of the Athletics Day programme is coming home with your child today, and I have also attached a digital copy to this email for your convenience.

Event Details:

Morning Drop-off: Please drop your child off directly at Netherby School by 8:50 AM.
Afternoon Pick-up: Children can be picked up from Netherby School starting at 2:15 PM.
Transport Requests: If your child requires transport to and/or from the event, please contact the school office as soon as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Postponement Date: If the weather requires us to postpone, our backup date for Athletics Day will be Tuesday, 20th October.

We are looking forward to a great day of competition and fun! Thank you for your continued support, and please reach out to the office if you have any questions.

Athletics-day-2026.pdf

Mitre 10 BBQ

2 Oct 2026

Dear Room Two Parents

The Fairton Home & School have organised a Mitre 10 fundraising BBQ to help with camp costs on Saturday 17th October. Please find attached the information sheet and helpers roster.

Please check the attached document to find your assigned shift time. If you are unable to cover your shift, kindly arrange a swap with another parent as soon as possible so they can ensure all slots remain covered.

Thank you all for your time and support.

Mitre10-BBQ-camp-fundraiser-letter-to-parents.pdf

Fairton School notices

22 Sep 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please keep an eye out for a couple of important notices coming home with your children today:

Sports Day Menu: A menu notice is coming home today. Please ensure all completed food orders are handed into the school office by this Friday.
Room 2 Cricket Festival Update: Due to today's cricket festival being postponed until this Thursday 24th September, Room 2 students will need to refill their consent forms. Just so we know about the transport. A new form is coming home today—please complete and return this to the office as soon as possible.

Thank you for your prompt assistance!

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