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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 September

Fri 18

Fairton School 125th Celebration

18 Sep 2026

Tue 22

Room 2 Cricket Festival

22 Sep 2026

Wed 23

BoT Meeting

23 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

125th Anniversary
1 Sep 2026

Dear Parents and Whanau,

Our 125th Anniversary is right around the corner, and this milestone wouldn't be complete without you! This celebration is as much for our current families as it is for our history, and we would love for you to be a part of this special day.

Event Schedule & Details - Friday 18th September 2026

·  12.30 PM - Daytime Activities: The celebrations kick off with a special classroom programme, followed by an official assembly over at the Fairton Hall.

·  3:30 PM – Unveiling & Afternoon Tea: We will host the official unveiling of the school bell, followed by afternoon tea. We would love for all the children to stay after school to enjoy this part of the day with us.

·  6:00 PM – Anniversary Dinner: The festivities will continue into the evening with a celebratory dinner at the Celtic Clubrooms.

Tickets & Registration

·  Cost: $50 per person (covers both the afternoon tea and the evening dinner). 

·  RSVP: Please let us know if you plan to attend the evening event by 10th September so we can finalise catering.

·  Please register at the following link - https://forms.gle/jayfEbN2eUyzySF7A 

Whether you join us for the afternoon events, the evening dinner, or the entire day, we look forward to celebrating 125 years of community together with you.

Many thanks

 

Daffodil Day
26 Aug 2026

Dear Parents and Whanau,

This Friday, 28th August, our school is proud to support Daffodil Day to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Society.

We invite all students to join in the fun and support this great cause:

  • Wear a Yellow Accessory: Students are encouraged to wear their normal school uniform, paired with a splash of yellow! This could be a yellow hair ribbon, hat, socks, scarf, pin, or tie.
  • Gold Coin Donation: Please send your child with a gold coin donation ($1 or $2). All proceeds collected will go directly to support cancer research, patient support services, and education programs.


Thank you for your generosity and support in helping us brighten up the school while making a difference in our community.

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.

 

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