Newsletter (Wk 9, Term 3) Tuesday 9th September, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE TUMUAKI / PRINCIPAL

Tena koutou to the Fairfield School community,

Swimming season begins

Our Year 5 to 8 students are underway with JC Swimming school lessons and we will have our juniors (Y0-2) in the school pool this week. Juniors will receive an email tonight. We are hopeful to have them in the pool from tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding as we try to get the pool up to temperature. With the winter bugs still around, this delay may actually not be a bad outcome.

Fair meeting in the staffroom at 7.00pm tonight - Tuesday 9th

The countdown continues for our School Fair. Next Friday, on the last day of term, we have our first mufti day. Donations for the chocolate wheel are appreciated.

Winter Flu and Bugs

Sickness remains and we thank you for your support to stop the spread. Numbers seem to be improving and we look forward to getting everyone to 100% health.

Ngā mihi,

Greg

greglees@fairfield.school.nz

On Tuesday, the 2nd of September, Fairfield Senior and Junior Kapa Haka groups took to the stage for their 2025 Polyfest performance. The build-up to this event had been met with excitement and nerves as they performed as two large groups of over 100+ tamariki.  

The Junior group (Te Teina Kapa Haka Rōpū), once again wowed our viewers with a polished performance.  They really stepped up with learning and performing new waiata.  A highlight of our year for our Junior rōpū.  A warm thank you to all our kaiako and whānau for their support. 

The Seniors (Te pā Harakeke O Whewhira) evening performance did not disappoint; the group shone as a Year 5-8 group among many intermediates and high school performances. Their waiata was on point, and Haka sent tingles down spines. A huge thank you to the group for their passion and to Ana Pene for her expertise. We would also like to thank all the Whānau for your ongoing support.

"Toku reo tōku ohooho, tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea" 

"My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul". This proverb highlights how language serves as a vital pathway to understanding one's identity, culture, and inner self. 

VOTE TODAY! The Board of Trustees election closes tomorrow,

10th September 2025 at 4.00pm

Please mark down Friday the 19th September as a mufti day.

The Fair Committee would love donations for our Chocolate Wheel. One item per family is appreciated.

Great day at Otago Cross Country Champs…all children gave 110%

Term 4 Sports - Registrations close tomorrow Wednesday 10th September 2025

Being a participant is a part of 'the Fairfield way'. Which extra-curricular opportunities do your children take up to establish further engagement and belonging to Fairfield School?

• Touch - Year 0 to 8

• Futsal - Year 0 to 8

• Flippaball - Year 3 to 6

• Waterpolo - Year 7 & 8

• Volleyball - Year 7 & 8

✨️Click here to go to 'The Sports Hub' - you will also find more information here.

 Lucky Bookclub orders close tomorrow Wednesday 10 September please.

The Year 8 Blanket Sale is happening this Friday. We invite everybody to join us on the courts at lunchtime to purchase a bargain or sweet treat! All proceeds go towards student's fees for the upcoming Stewart Island Camp. 

Great news! Bookings are now open for our super-fun Term 3 2025 Holiday Programme!

We are operating our awesome programme at our Fairfield School venue from 7am until 6pm daily, from Monday 22nd September until Friday 3rd October.

We have lots of awesome in-venue activities planned, including yummy food creations, active sports, super-fun team challenges and heaps of games and crafts.  We will again be offering our ‘Older Children’s Project’ each day, to extend the interests, skills and enjoyment of our more experienced tamariki! With Spring on the way, we hope to be able to spend more time enjoying outside games too! Your children won’t want to be anywhere else these holidays!

The Holiday Programme overview for our Fairfield venue can be viewed here:

Visit the venue booking page on Enrolmy:

https://enrolmy.com/busy-bumbles/book-now/776-Fairfield--Term-3-2025-Holiday-Programme

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

• Report absences

• Read student reports

• Keep up todate with school accounts

• Coming soon ... you will be able to make payments through your app.

• Links directly to the school Website and Sport Hub

........ plus much more.

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.