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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

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Please keep an eye out for a couple of important notices coming home with your children today:
Thank you for your prompt assistance!
Dear Parents
We have had a change in circumstances with helpers for the afternoon tea and desperately need 2-3 more helpers to assist with this please. Even if you have a helpful big kid at home who could help, that would be awesome. We are only a small school and there are a small number of people doing a big number of jobs to get this 125th Anniversary underway. Registered guests will not be able to help as they will be attending the Assembly.
Please remember pickup for children on Friday is 4 pm sharp for all parents who are not registered guests of the 125th Anniversary.
Children need to be in their best uniforms and very tidy, with hair tied back please.
Many thanks
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
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