Fairfield Heights Public School is a large primary school which was established in 1952. The school motto is 'Share and Learn'. Our students are the central focus of our school. Cultural diversity is a feature at our school. Eighty-eight per cent of our students are from language backgrounds other than English. Major cultural backgrounds of our families include Vietnamese, Assyrian, Arabic, Samoan, Serbian and Spanish. Approximately fifteen per cent of our students are classified as coming from a refugee background. Our purpose is to provide stimulating experiences and programs relevant to the individual needs of our students. Special emphasis is placed upon literacy, numeracy and information technology programs. Modern resources and excellent library facilities provide opportunities for our children to learn effectively in all Key Learning Areas. Our school receives extra funding to support the improvement of student outcomes in the basic areas of literacy and numeracy. We receive both Priority Schools and Priority Action Schools funding due to low socio-economic status. In 2011 our school will also receive funding from the 'National Partnership on Low SES School Communities' program. Quality education results from quality teaching. The role of the classroom teacher is the cornerstone underpinning a quality education for the students at Fairfield Heights Public School. We believe education involves a partnership where students, teachers and parents work together effectively and collaboratively to ensure the 'very best' for the children at Fairfield Heights Public School.