Fernside School

10/10/2026

16/09/2026

🌟 Wow, what an incredible day at the Ruataniwha celebration! 🌿✨

I was so incredibly impressed with our kapahaka rōpū performance today. Our tauira brought so much passion, energy, and dedication to the stage, performing with absolute pride and mana. It was a real pleasure to watch, and we couldn't be prouder of how brilliantly they represented our school.

Check out the video below to catch the highlights and enjoy their amazing performance! ⬇️🎥

08/09/2026

🌏✈️ Whekī Rua is taking on the world!

What started as a joint classroom project exploring the Commonwealth Games sparked so much excitement that our tamariki took the lead, choosing any country across the globe to dive into and research.

As you can see from the photos, a huge amount of mahi, creativity, and care has gone into these incredible projects. We are so proud of the curiosity, dedication, and effort Whekī Rua has shown every step of the way!

Drop a comment below to show some love for our superstar researchers! 👇 tautoko / awesome job / ka rawe! 🌟

03/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible school community for supporting our Wacky Hair Day! It was so awesome to see so many of our students participate with such fun, creative hairstyles! 💇‍♀️✨

Together, we raised a fantastic $361.80! Every single dollar is heading straight to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ to support their Shave for a Cure foundation and help patients and families across the country.

We are so proud of the incredible spirit and kindness shown by everyone today. You all made a real difference! 🧡

— Your Student Council

02/09/2026

🎉 Big Congratulations to Our Year 8 Raffle Winners! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and supported our Year 8 fundraiser—your generosity means the world to our students!

📞 Winners will be called this afternoon to share the good news.

🎁 If you get the lucky phone call, your gift basket will be ready for pickup at the main office starting today.

Thank you again for supporting our Year 8 class! 🙌🏼✨

01/09/2026

We're hiring!! Join the Fernside Whānau!!

*Property & Grounds Caretaker*

Fernside School | 20–25 Hours Per Week (Negotiable for the right person)

Fernside School is seeking a practical, community-minded Caretaker to take pride in keeping our school grounds safe, beautiful, and vibrant. If you love working outdoors, enjoy hands-on maintenance, and value being part of a supportive rural school community, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds & Gardening: Maintain gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces so our school always looks presentable and welcoming.

Maintenance & Light Repairs: Handle general site upkeep, basic building repairs, and routine safety checks.

Digital Logging: Update and follow our simple online maintenance log to track tasks and health & safety requirements.

School & Community Projects: Work alongside staff and occasionally lead hands-on outdoor or building projects with our enthusiastic tamariki.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Practical trade skills, DIY experience, or strong groundskeeping knowledge.

Ability to plan heavy tasks around class hours—all loud outdoor work (e.g., mowing, hedge trimming, power tool use) must be completed either before or after school hours to keep learning environments quiet and safe.

A warm, collaborative team player who communicates well with staff, parents, and children.

Comfort using basic digital tools (smartphones/tablets) for logging maintenance tasks.

A police vet check will be required as part of the appointment process.

HOURS AND FLEXIBILITY

20–25 hours per week. Specific working hours and schedule are negotiable for the right applicant.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected] by Friday 18th September at 4pm.

31/08/2026

Need a night out? Grab a friend (or a whole group!) and join us for a fun evening of creativity, connection, and community.

We’re hosting a Paint & Sip night in the School Hall to raise funds for our Year 8 trip to Wellington and would love your support!!

No artistic experience needed - our local artist will guide you step-by-step!

🗓 When: Saturday 19th September, 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Fernside Hall
🎟 Tickets: $50 per person
🧀 Includes: All art supplies + delicious nibbles
🍷 BYO: Your favorite beverages!
🎁 Bonus: Spot prizes & raffles on the night

How to book:
Transfer $50 per person to 02-0816-0118140-002 (Lisa Bunton) with (Your Name) – Paint & Sip as the reference. Your transfer confirms your booking!

Come along, enjoy a laugh, and help us give our Year 8 tamariki an incredible Wellington experience. 💙

Please tag your friends below and help us spread the word! 👇