Newsletter (Wk 1, Term 3) Tuesday 21st July, 2026

Kia ora and a warm welcome back to Term 3.

As the days get a little lighter we look forward to the second half of 2026.

Thank you to all whānau who attended parent teacher interviews in the last week of term. This home and school partnership sets up the second half of the year and we appreciate the efforts to support your child's progress.

The Matariki Breakfasts were a lovely way to conclude term two. Always nice to have an informal get together and the chance to mingle, chat and see some of the wonderful efforts the teachers and children have created over the first half of 2026.

Vote now for the Fairfield Community Swimming Pool

Think Solar are running a competition to see which community organisation is deserving of a free install of solar panels. Our swimming pool could certainly do with this!

Last chance please vote today!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

As always, feel free to email me directly to support the progress or wellbeing of your child.

Nga mihi,

Dean Gordon

deangordon@fairfield.school.nz

Thanks for supporting another amazing Book Fair - the school library will benefit with over $1,800 of sales coming back to our school.

Congratulations to the following SPOT PRIZE winners, they will receive a $20.00 voucher to redeem from our next Lucky Bookclub brochure.

McKenzie Fenn

Juniper Noye

Jack Thomson

Jonty Gordon

Lily Hannah

Ellery Adcock

Matariki Breakfast Celebrations:

Fairfield school was buzzing all week as we had cool, crisp and clear mornings to celebrate Matariki. Special thanks to our Akoranga Army who arrived early each morning to make sure the Milo and breakfast was ready to roll.

Sports Corner:

All our Winter codes continue this week, enjoy the next few weeks of school Netball, Basketball, Mini-ball and Hockey.

Cross Country season is Term 3. We look forward to our Whole School Cross Country in Week 4 - held on Friday 14th August

Full details and times here

A huge thanks to the everyone - over $5000 worth of Common Ground Coffee was sold - with half of this being profit for the school!

Please collect your orders this Friday 24th from 2:45pm - 3:45pm from the staffroom (head up the steps and through the doors off the deck)

Dance Party - Year 8 Camp Fundraiser

Click on this link for full details and to purchase tickets.

Matariki Event - See some of Fairfield Senior Kapa Haka and various other groups in action;

TERM 3 PARENTING COURSES:

Edge is our student management system and through the caregiver app you can:

• Report absences

• Read student reports

• Keep up to date with school accounts

• You are now able to make payments through your app.

• Links directly to the school Website and Sport Hub

Click here to find out more information and how to download the app.

We have several ways for parents to advise that a child is not attending school
1. Enter the absence into your Edge app
2. Ring and leave an absence on phone line 4882040
3. Email office@fairfield.school.nz
4. Text - 0278 598 342

Please make sure your absence is sent by 9.00am.

Also, please advise the office if your child is going to be away on holiday or away for an extended period.