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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

30 Oct 2026
Hi Everyone,
Just letting you know Matt Colgan has also offered to stay over on our camp. Thanks Matt. We now have our 2 helpers.
Kind regards,
Jude and Angela
Dear Parents,
We have had one parent offer to help on camp so far with the overnight stay. Thanks Nick McKain, we would love to have you join us. This will entail you arriving after dinner, (as we are having KFC in Rolleston prior), at about 8 pm, and joining us for supper and some camp activities before an overnight sleep in the tent. In the morning we will all have breakfast together. Just a note, we do not have showering facilities yet. If there is another person keen, let Jude or Angela know soon as we do need to make sure all people staying are police vetted.
Fairton Home and School have let us know that their successful barbecue at Mitre 10 held in the weekend has managed to raise $65 per child for school camp. This will cover the cost children were going to be charged for activities and KFC. Thanks to everyone who helped with this. The school will be contributing funds for the hire of the van, petrol, extra staffing, food and other miscellaneous camp items. So this means that this year camp is covered for your child / children, and there will be nothing extra for you to pay. We will ask you to provide a tin of yummy baking for our supper, morning and afternoon teas.
This year, not having to pay anything is a one off, and we will need to do a variety of fund-raisers next year for our 2 day camp, and many more for our 3 day camp the following year at a camp venue (such as Living Springs).
Camp lists and other information will keep coming out from now on. A permission slip will go home this week.
Kind regards,
Jude and Angela
Dear Parents,
We have some wonderful news to share with you all! Our entry in the Mid Canterbury Hammers Supporters video competition was selected as a winner!
As part of our prize, we have won a signed rugby jersey. In addition, there is an exciting opportunity for any children attending tomorrow’s game:
If your child is attending tomorrow's game and would like to be part of the guard of honor and sit in the special seating area, please let us know so we can coordinate details.
Many thanks
Dear Parents
Due to poor weather conditions forecasted for tomorrow, Athletics Day has been postponed.
The event will now take place next week on Tuesday, October 20th.
Many thanks
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:
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.
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