Transition

TRANSITION

VIRTUAL INDUCTION EVENING RECORDING (FROM 1/7/21)

WE HEART INDUCTION – SUMMER ACTIVITIES

VIDEO: SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

VIDEO: HEADS OF HOUSE INTRODUCTIONS

VIDEO: SEN TRANSITION

Meet your Tutors

Mr Humphrey 7L & Mrs Frost 7L

Ms Hornsby 7M

Ms Perry 7N

Ms Gibbons 7P

Mr Roderick 7Q

Ms Thompson 7R

Mr King 7S

Ms White 7T

Recent Correspondence

Letter dated 28 June 2021

Letter dated 16 June 2021

First Day of School Information

Success from Day One

The move to secondary school means many changes for children so we make every effort to know and understand the needs of individuals to try to ensure a seamless transition. FHS is unique in offering a specialist Transition Team to help students make a positive transfer from primary school. Our Achievement Coordinator, Mr Donavan Shand, meets children in Year 6 and stays with them throughout Year 7.

Our work with future students continues all year. We run outreach activities with Year 4 & 5 children, and our renowned Magic Mornings give Year 5 & 6 students the opportunity to experience FHS for a day. Every child coming into our school is recognised as an individual. We want them to leave Year 7 as happy, successful and engaged young people – ready for the rest of their school careers.

Summer School 2021: week commencing 26th July or 2nd August

Summer School Video – Mr Shand

Summer School Letter  & Registration Form 2021

Summer School Medical Form

We are excited to offer a one-week Summer School enrichment programme delivered in collaboration with Bristol-based social enterprise Unique Voice. The week is packed with student-centred workshops, games and activities designed to support your child:

  • Familiarising them with Fairfield High School ethos and values, building and staff
  • Introducing and explaining secondary school academic and behavioural expectations
  • Social and emotional development and well-being, including dealing with change, building confidence and self-esteem, envisioning aspirations & ambitions.
  • E-safety and responsible and appropriate use of social media
  • And, of course, making new friends and having loads of fun!

You may opt for your child to attend either during WC 26th July 2021 or WC 2nd August 2021. Places will be split equally between both weeks, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There are enough spaces for all students starting FHS in September 2021, to attend.

Magic Mornings

We warmly welcome primary school students to join us for a Magic Morning between 9-11am. The aim of Magic Mornings are to give young people a secondary school experience – there is by no means any guarantee that those attending will be enrolled at FHS.

Dates for 2021-22 Magic Mornings are as follows (spaces can be booked from the start of the academic year in September – please include in your booking requests the following information: parent/carer name, child’s name, primary school, current year, contact number and any SEN/medical information):

Friday 1st October 2021

Wednesday 20th October 2021

Friday 19th November 2021

Thursday 3rd March 2022

Monday 7th March 2022

Thursday 28th April 2022

Friday 20th May 2022

FAQ

Please find attached our Frequently Asked Questions.

Virtual Information

In light of not being able to invite prospective parents/carers or students into school, please see below videos and Zoom webinar recordings:

Section Virtual Open Morning Video

We are delighted to share our Virtual Open Evening, which gives an inside look at life for our Year 7 students. Please view the VIDEO below:

Virtual Open Evening – Youtube

Who to Contact

Year 7 Achievement Co-ordinator: Donavan Shand

Transition & Summer School Co-ordinator: Jackie Kramer-Arden

Assistant Vice Principal (with a Transition lead): Cashan Campbell

If you would like to discuss how we can help your child with a specific learning need please contact our SENCO, Lee Mead

Feel free to email Transition with any general queries you may have.