Fairfield News

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Next month is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Inspired by the amazing work from Black History Month, each teacher will be displaying a poster of their chosen LGBTQ+ icon on their door throughout the month of June. The person chosen will be anyone they wish, as long as they are part of the...

Rock Climbing course offers students a wealth of benefits

A group of students in Years 8 and 9 have been given the excellent opportunity to develop their fitness, strength and balance, as well as other skills such as team work, focus and confidence thanks to a 10 week rock climbing programme run by Urban Uprising at The Mothership Climbing...

Take part in ‘Big Pedal 2021’ Challenge!

We are excited to announce that we have registered Fairfield for the Sustrans "Big Pedal '21" which runs from 19-30 April as a daily challenge to travel sustainably to school. Sustrans Big Pedal is the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge that inspires students, staff and parents to be...

Our Streets Now – Team Fairfield takes action

We were proud to support and take action on violence against women by delivering a special event during lesson time, courtesy of Our Streets Now, which is committed to ending public sexual harassment (PSH) through both legislative and cultural change. The details, plus resource pack delivered to all students, can...

FAIRFIELD REVEALS STUNNING BAME & LGBTQI+ STREET ART THEMED MURAL

We are delighted to unveil a colourful and stunning mural in a pivotal area near the Sports Hall, enjoyed by hundreds of the school’s community, thanks to local artist Rosie Caley. Rosie was tasked with designing a BAME and LGBTQI+ street art themed mural, addressing sport engagement issues often witnessed...

Student cycles 254km for Children’s Mental Health Charity

Congratulations to Thomas in Year 7 who completed an impressive 254km cycling distance during half term; the kilometres were money matched, so he also raised £254 for Youngminds, a children and young people’s mental health charity. Thomas explains the motivation behind this tough physical and mental challenge: “I usually play lots of...

Celebrating National Careers Week at FHS

Choosing a direction in life can be one of the most challenging and confounding things we can do at any age. The landscape of education, training, and employment opportunities that students need to steer through is now more complex due the pandemic. We are therefore delighted to give our full support...

Drama Challenge – Popstars!

This term the Performing Arts department is launching a new weekly Drama challenge for you to get involved with. This week's category is.... POPSTARS! We can't wait to see your entries. Costume, wigs and make up - lights, camera, action! Get ready, pose and shoot!