Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we step into Term 4, I reflect on what has been a deeply meaningful Term
3, one filled with moments of joy, generosity, and community.

We celebrated our 138th Founder's Day through Sophia Blackmore Oaks (OAKS
— Our Acts of Kindness), where our students and families donated daily
necessities and packed them into care packs for our non-teaching support staff
and beneficiaries from the Care Community Service Society (CCSS). It was
heartwarming to see our students giving generously, honouring the legacy of
Miss Sophia Blackmore. Thank you for encouraging your children to participate
and role-modelling generosity at home.

Celebrating Our Teachers
In that same spirit of gratitude, I want to speak about our teachers as we have
just celebrated Teachers' Day.

Most of what our teachers do happens quietly and out of sight. Beyond
preparing and delivering lessons, marking and administrative work, they keep a
watchful eye over children during recess and dismissal, look carefully and fairly
into incidents between students and sit patiently with a child who is upset or
struggling. They are at once educators, caregivers, counsellors and mentors,
carrying all these roles with dedication and genuine love for the children in their
care.

I know that many of our parents already appreciate and echo these sentiments,
thank you sincerely for that. Please continue to work alongside our teachers as
partners so that every child at Fairfield enjoys a positive and enriching learning
experience.

A special thank you to our PiE Committee, who not only organise parent
volunteers to support school programmes throughout the year, but also put in
tremendous heart to organise a wonderful alfresco breakfast for all our staff on
Tuesday 1 September to celebrate Teachers' Day. It was a gesture that meant
a lot to our teachers and speaks volumes about the warmth of our Fairfield
community.

National Recognition for Two of Our Teachers
We are proud to celebrate two of our teachers recognised at the national level
this term. Miss Chan Sew Yoon (Assistant Year Head) has received the Caring
Teacher Award (National Level), recognising teachers who show genuine and
holistic care for their students and Mrs Jacelyn Kwan (Year Head) received the
LEAP Award (National Level), recognising outstanding dedication to professional
growth and making a meaningful difference in students' lives. Both awards
involved many nominations and a rigorous selection process, and it is a
tremendous honour for our school.

These two awards are not just a reflection of two individuals, they are a
reflection of the deep care and heartfelt work that all our teachers pour in every
single day. We celebrate these wins as a whole school, knowing that they are a
reflection of the dedication and heart that Fairfield teachers bring to their work.

A Word for Our P6 Families
Finally, a special word for our Primary 6 families. PSLE Listening Comprehension
and Written Exams will take place in the coming term. I know you will walk this
journey with your child, not ahead of them. We will work together to give them
confidence, avoid comparisons and will not let our anxiety find its way to them.
What they need most is a calm and loving environment where they can do their
revision. When we walk alongside our children with encouragement and belief
in them, we equip them to be strong and courageous as they sit down to take
each written paper. Let’s encourage them to do their best and remind them
that their best is always enough.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. Together, let us make
Term 4 a season of courage, care, and celebration.

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love
and self-discipline.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

Serving with you,

Mrs Soh Mei Foong
Principal