First batch of ‘Fairfield Hot Sauce’ proves huge success
Young Fairfield entrepreneurs have created their first batch of Fairfield Hot Sauce (a clever pun on FHS!) with huge success. As a result, Kayne, Yusuf, Dineiro and Keiran now have their sights set on scaling up the operation, with further batches to share within the school community, plus potential sales...
Excalibur Academies Trust and Gatehouse Green Learning Trust in merger talks
The directors of Excalibur Academies Trust and Gatehouse Green Learning Trust are delighted to reveal that discussions are underway that could result in these two successful multi academy trusts joining. The recent government white paper on education made the commitment to raising standards through a trust led school system clear...
George shines for Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Club
We would like to recognise George Hunter, who plays a high standard of football for Bristol City Cerebral Palsy football club, and who will soon be travelling to Ireland and Scotland as part of a Club Tournament. Speaking with George, it is clear that this opportunity is extremely important to him:...
Fitness and wellbeing sessions boosted physical & mental health
Thank you to Millie Morfit who ran weekly fitness and wellbeing sessions with our LGBTQ+ students over a course of six weeks. As a personal trainer specialising in supporting the LGBTQ+ community and allies with their holistic health and fitness goals, Millie focuses on a holistic approach, creating a safe and...
Total raised during Cultural Clothing Day
Following Fairfield's first Culture Clothing Day on 13th May, we are delighted to share news about the money raised and who this will be donated to: Well done Team Fairfield for all your efforts.
Fairfield hosts explosive indoor firework display
Local primary school children were invited to Fairfield to attend the first in-person indoor fireworks performance for three years. The lucky attendees were educated on the science behind the making of fireworks… whilst experiencing explosive surprises along the way! Donavan Shand, Year 7 Achievement Coordinator comments: “We value our relationships with...
The Final Magic Morning of the school year goes with a bang!
‘The science practicals were cool! I have never done anything like it before.’ –Lydia, Year 5 Fairfield hosts several Magic Morning events when primary school students can experience a taster session or two of Fairfield lessons. On 20th May, 30 students from seven primary schools joined us for this year's final Magic...
Students’ attendance has strong correlation with achievement
A pupil's attendance will directly affect their achievement in school. Evidence shows that a pupil’s progress and attainment is affected if their attendance falls below 90% and statistics show that if pupils miss just 17 days (34 sessions) of school, their GCSE attainment is likely to drop by an entire...
Contextual Safeguarding Parent/Carer Survey
We recently sent out a survey to all parents/carers via Parentmail asking for views on the current safeguarding practices in place for the students at Fairfield (plus general safeguarding of students outside of the school setting). The survey can be found here and should take no longer than 5 minutes to...