TRANSITION
New Video: Life at Fairfield (March 2022)
Welcome Letter FAQs for parents and carers who have accepted a place at FHS
Various videos from previous virtual Open Mornings (including our Virtual Open Morning on 4th March 2022), a tour, our curriculum and facilities can be found under ‘Virtual Information’ below
Important Dates
Thursday 30th June 9am-11am:
Singles & Doubles Event, for those coming from Primary schools alone, or with one other student. You will be contacted directly if this applies to your child.
Thursday 7th July or Friday 8th July 9am-1.15pm:
Induction Day for students who have accepted a place at FHS. We will liase with primary schools and confirm which date nearer the time.
Thursday 7th July at 6pm:
Induction Evening for all Parents/Carers, and students attending FHS in September 2022.
Monday 25th July – Friday 29th July 8.45am-3pm:
Summer School available to all students attending FHS in September 2022.
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.
Magic Mornings
We warmly welcome primary school students to join us for a Magic Morning between 9-11am. Primary students will meet Fairfield student volunteers, participate in two lessons with Fairfield teachers, and have the opportunity to ask questions. The aim of Magic Morning is to give young people a positive secondary school experience and is by no means a guarantee of a place at Fairfield.
Please note that the Magic Morning dates for this year are fully booked, however the 2022-23 dates will be posted here by Term 6 when online registration will also be available.

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:
Thank you to all those prospective parents/carers who joined our live Zoom Open Event. The students and staff thoroughly enjoyed hosting it – we are delighted to share excerpts of this Question & Answer session plus videos to give a true flavour of the magic that is Fairfield.
FHS Open Morning – Live ZOOM Event March 2022 Video – Youtube
FHS Open Morning – Live ZOOM Event March 2021 Video – Youtube
FHS Open Evening – Live ZOOM Event September 2020 Video – Youtube
Welcome Video – Youtube
The Tour Experience – Youtube
Fairfield’s Special Curriculum – Youtube
Year 7 at Fairfield – Youtube
Our Facilities – Youtube
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:
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.