Overview of Fairbairn College's sports programme, highlighting its wide range of seasonal and year-round sports, interhouse competitions,…
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Participation in Summer Sports
Students at Fairbairn College can join a variety of summer sports including cricket, tennis, softball, swimming, and hockey. These programmes focus on developing physical fitness, teamwork, strategic thinking, leadership, and sportsmanship through structured training and competition.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Enrol through the school's sports department; no formal application required beyond participation in the school's sports system.
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The College offers a wide range of competitive and social sport programmes.
Annual Derby Days Against Edgemead High School
A major annual sporting event hosted by Fairbairn College in term 3 against Edgemead High School. This fixture contributes to the school’s competitive spirit and inter-school engagement.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Selection based on skill and house representation; no public application process.
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The highlight of the sport calendar is our annual derby days against The Settlers High School in term 2 and the Edgemead High School in term 3.
Interhouse Competition Participation
Learners are assigned to one of three houses—Grey, Somerset, or Napier—and compete in interhouse events including athletics, swimming, quizzes, and other sports throughout the year. This fosters school spirit, team pride, and healthy competition.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Automatic assignment to a house upon enrolment; no separate application needed.
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To this end, the school is divided into three houses. Grey (White) | Somerset (Blue) | Napier (Red).
Annual Derby Days Against The Settlers High School
A major annual sporting event hosted by Fairbairn College in term 2 against The Settlers High School. This fixture strengthens inter-school rivalry and camaraderie through competitive matches.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Selection based on skill and house representation; no public application process.
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The highlight of the sport calendar is our annual derby days against The Settlers High School in term 2 and the Edgemead High School in term 3.
Participation in Winter Sports
Students can take part in winter sports such as rugby, touch rugby, hockey, netball, football, and squash. These sports promote endurance, tactical play, coordination, and team collaboration, with opportunities for both individual development and team competition.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Join through the school's sports department; no formal application needed beyond being enrolled at the school.
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Winter Sports Rugby & Touch Rugby Hockey Netball Football Squash
Participation in All Year Sports
Students may engage in year-round sports like chess, table tennis, and robotics, which develop mental agility, strategic planning, and collaborative problem-solving skills in a competitive yet inclusive environment.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Register via the school’s sports department; no formal application required.
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All Year Sports Chess Table Tennis Robotics
Annual Interhouse Athletics Competition
An annual track and field event held in the third term where learners from each house compete in various athletic disciplines. It is the highlight of the school's sports calendar and promotes excellence, discipline, and team unity.
- Who it is for
- learners at Fairbairn College
- How to act on it
- Participation is based on house assignment and school registration; no external application required.
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The highlight of the year is the Interhouse Athletics Competition comprising track and field events, which is held in the third term.
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- Fairbairn College
- interhouse competitions
- term 2
- term 3
- Grey House
- Somerset House
- Napier House
- The Settlers High School
- Edgemead High School
- Mr. B. Wright
- Fairbairn College
- Mr. B. Wright
- The Settlers High School
- Edgemead High School