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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
31 Jul 2026
🎉 100 Days of School Celebration! 🎉
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are excited to celebrate 100 Days of School on Thursday, 30th July!
To make the day extra special, we’re inviting all students to join in the fun by dressing up as a 100-year-old! Think grey hair, glasses, walking sticks, cardigans, slippers, pearls, suspenders, or anything that gives a playful “grandparent” look. The more creative, the better!
✨ Dress-Up Theme: 100-Year-Olds / Old People
📅 Date: Thursday, 30th July
We can’t wait to see everyone’s imaginative costumes as we celebrate reaching this exciting milestone together. It’s going to be a day full of laughter, learning, and fun activities to mark 100 days of growing, learning, and achieving!
Please ensure costumes are:
· Comfortable and safe for a full day at school.
· Suitable for active play and learning.
So, raid the dress-up box, borrow a cardigan, add a splash of baby powder for “grey hair,” and let your imagination run wild!
We look forward to celebrating with all our amazing students!
Thank you for your support!
Tish Oates
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Sintiche Oates | Room 1 Teacher
sintiche.oates@fairton.school.nz
Dear Parents
Please find attached a notice from Tarbotton Land and Civil regarding the closure of Fairfield Road from Tuesday 28th July- Thursday 30th July.
Many thanks
Dear Parents
To celebrate the last day of Term 2, we will be holding a Mufti Day this Friday.
There is no donation required for this one, just an excuse for the kids to leave the uniform at home and come to school dressed in their nice clothes to celebrate the holidays!
Many thanks
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Kind Regards,
Livia McGregor
Dear Parents
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is our Kai for Kids fundraiser!
If you have any loose change rattling around at the bottom of your bag, in the car console, or down the back of the couch, please send it along with your child tomorrow.
Every little bit of loose change helps support this awesome charity in providing healthy, nourishing lunches for kids who need them.
Thank you so much for your support!
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Kind Regards,
Livia McGregor
Dear Parents
Attached is the Dental letter that I forgot to attach to the Newsletter!
Thanks
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