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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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What's happening at Fairton School?

Upcoming Events in August

Thu 27

Cluster Schools Speech Competition ( Fairton Hall)

27 Aug 2026

Fri 28

Daffodil Day

28 Aug 2026

Latest Notices

Fairton School Notice
20 Aug 2026

Dear Parents and Whanau

 

We hope you are having a wonderful week! Please find a few important updates and reminders below:

  • Speech Competition Success: A huge congratulations to all of our students who participated in our recent Speech Competition! The level of preparation, confidence, and public speaking was impressive. Official results and placing details will be shared with you very soon.
  • Good Luck to Our Winter Tournament Athletes: Best of luck to all the children heading off to represent our school in the Winter Tournament tomorrow! We know you will do us proud with your effort, team spirit, and sportsmanship. Have a fantastic day!
  • Tea Towel Orders Due Tomorrow: This is a quick reminder that all orders for our school tea towel fundraiser must be submitted by tomorrow. Don't miss out on securing yours!
  • Upcoming Working Bee: We are planning two Working Bees to help tidy up our school grounds before the 125th Celebrations. Please find attached a flyer with all the details regarding the date, time, and some of the jobs required. Any and all help from our wonderful school community will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you as always for your ongoing support.

Warm regards,

 

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Kind Regards,

Livia McGregor | Office Manager

 

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Fairton School Speech Competition - Thursday 20th August 2026
19 Aug 2026

Dear Parents and Whānau,

A quick reminder that our annual Speech Finals take place tomorrow at the Fairton Community Hall!

Here is everything you need to know for the day:

  • Student Arrival: All children should report to school as normal in the morning. We will walk over to the hall together as a school.
  • Parent Attendance: Parents and supporters are warmly invited to join us! Hall doors open at 9:00 AM, and the event will start shortly after.
  • Finalists List: Please check the attached document to see if your child has made it into the finals and will be presenting tomorrow.

Thank you for all your support at home with speech preparations. We look forward to seeing many of you there to celebrate our talented speakers!

Kind Regards,

Livia McGregor | Office Manager

Fairton-School-Speech-Finals-programme.pdf

Staveley Ice Skating trip
4 Aug 2026

Dear Parents

 

Just one last reminder before we head off to Staveley tomorrow. The weather forecast is looking sunny but very cold so please make sure your child has extra warm layers, a good jacket, beanie, gloves and even an extra pair of socks. 

Please also ensure you child has a drink bottle and a big healthy packed lunch. 

Kai for Kids will provide a packed lunch only for the Kai for Kids children.

 

We look forward to a fun day out.

 

Term 2 Attendance
4 Aug 2026

Dear Parents,

 

We had outstanding attendance last term at 94%.  This was a really good result for one of our cold terms.  Keep up the good work!

 

Kind regards,

 

Jude

Staveley Ice Skating Trip
3 Aug 2026

Dear Parents,

A huge thank you to everyone who has returned permission slips & made payment for our upcoming ice skating trip to Staveley this Wednesday! We also thank and accept all those who have offered to help with transport..

Please take note of a few important details for the day:

  • Departure Time: Please make sure your child is at school by 8.50am, as we will be leaving at 9.00am sharp.
  • Cost: The cost for the day is $15 per student.
  • Payment: Payment can be made via cash dropped off at the school office, or through online banking. Fairton School  12-3271-0207605-00 (If paying online, please include your child's name and "Skating" as the reference).


 We look forward to a fantastic day on the ice!

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