Learning

The New Zealand Curriculum forms the basis of our teaching, including the study of English, health andphysical education, mathematics and statistics, social sciences, science, technology, Te Reo Maori and the arts.
Fairhall School’s curriculum plan is derived from the New Zealand Curriculum document and is the school’s interpretation of this statement. The plan allows teachers to make interpretations in recognition of their student’s interests and needs.

Within the curriculum plan are eleven processes that are implemented across the school:
School vision and values  |  Fairhall PRIDE  |  Fairhall school principles  |  Quality school education  |  Shared learning experiences  |  Thinking strategies  |  Inquiry teaching  |  E-learning  |  Education outside the classroom programmes  |  Environmental studies  |  Bicultural commitment  |  Global citizenship

While encouraging students to strive for academic excellence we also:
– Offer an extensive calendar of education outside the classroom activities
– Run an award-winning edible garden and environmental education programme
– Are strongly represented in Marlborough’s rural schools cluster
– Field a range of teams in local sports competitions
– Participate in the Marlborough Science Fair
– Cover Health Education and Keeping Ourselves Safe
– Offer Cultural Education (Including Music, Arts, and Oral Language)

TECHNOLOGY
Our Year 7 & 8 students take part in the specialist technology programme, which takes place regularly at the Marlborough Technology Centre in McLauchlan Street. Parents/whānau are required to pay an annual fee for each student to attend the Technology Centre.

NZ CURRICULUM LEVELS
At Fairhall School we follow the NZ Curriculum Levels to assist the teaching and learning of our students. Parents/whānau will be informed of how well their child is learning at their expected learning level.

STATIONERY
Stationery lists will be provided on enrolment for new entrant children. At the start of the year, a stationery pack is available for purchase from Paper Plus in Blenheim. Please ensure students are ready on Day One with all the relevant requirements. Teachers may request additional items throughout the year, as needed for your child.

PARENT/WHĀNAU & TEACHER MEETINGS
An opportunity is provided to meet informally with the class teacher at the beginning of Term 1.
Parent/Whānau & Teacher interviews take place towards the end of Term 1 and early in Term 3 which parents will be able to book online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz.
Parent/Whānau & Teacher interviews will be the format for the end of Term 1 and meetings and 3-Way Conferences (for Year 1 – 3 students) and Student-Led Conferences (for Year 4 – 8 students) will be the format for Term 3.

REPORTING
The school will report to parents twice yearly on each student’s attainment and progress with a specific focus on the NZ Curriculum Learning Levels for Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

For all students, written reports are sent home at the end of Term 2 & Term 4.

For students new to the school who arrive within 10 weeks of our reporting cycle an interim report will be given.

You may at any time request an interview outside our normal reporting schedule.  If so please contact the class teacher via the school office to arrange a time.

QUALITY SCHOOL / QUALITY WORK
What does this mean?
At Fairhall we are a ‘Quality School’. We follow a set of standards that are expected to be consistent across the school. Our quality standards relate to school work in the classrooms and the display work that can be seen in rooms. It also relates to the behaviours and expectations that we set for ourselves with relating to people. Our quality standards are therefore closely linked to our school vision and values.

Fairhall PRIDE
What does this mean?

Our vision: 
Fairhall PRIDE | Te ara ki te hiranga | Pathway to excellence 

Our Values:
Fairhall PRIDE
P      = Personal Best | Whāia te iti kahurangi
R      = Respect | Kia ngākau whakaute
I        = Integrity | Kia ngākau pono
D      = Determination | Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui
E      = Enjoyment | Whāia ngā mahi a te rēhia

At Fairhall School, we believe that if we all strive to give and show these values, then we are on the Te ara ki te hiranga | Pathway to Excellence.

ERO – MINISTRY OF EDUCATION REPORT
Read Fairhall’s latest ERO Report.