Fairfield High School

Miss Winspear was honoured to attend the Buckingham Palace Garden Party celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the achievements of DofE Gold Award holders.

Held at Buckingham Palace, the afternoon included inspiring speeches from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and Dame Kelly Holmes, alongside appearances from special guests including David Seaman, Sara Davies, Katya Jones, Tyler West and Molly Rainford.

At Fairfield, we are incredibly proud to support the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the amazing opportunities it gives our students to develop confidence, resilience and valuable life skills.

Welcome back! We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half-term break and are feeling refreshed for our final half term of the year.

With exam season still underway, please remember to take care of yourselves and prioritise your wellbeing. Support is always available if you need it don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on support available to pupils, please visit https://www.fairfieldhighschool.co.uk/support/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

As the warmer weather continues, we are supporting the RNLI’s important campaign to help keep our young people safe around water.

Open water such as rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs can be extremely dangerous – even on hot days. Cold water shock, hidden currents and difficulty getting out of the water can quickly put lives at risk.

If you find yourself struggling in the water:
💧 Tilt your head back with ears submerged
💧 Relax and control your breathing
💧 Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
💧 Your legs may sink – that’s OK, everyone floats differently

Please take a few minutes to talk to your child about water safety and share this lifesaving advice with family and friends.

Find out more here: https://rnli.org/safety/float

Eid Mubarak to everyone in our school community who is celebrating!

It’s been a busy and productive half term across, with students and staff working incredibly hard as the exam season got underway.

As we head into the Half Term Break, we want to thank all of our students, staff, families and wider communities for their continued support during this important time of year.

We hope everyone takes the opportunity to rest, recharge and recoup before we return on 1st June, ready for the next stage of the exam season.

We wish everyone a relaxing and enjoyable Half Term Break.

This is your last chance to have your say and share your story with us! If you haven’t already, there’s still time to reconnect with Fairfield by filling out the form below.

It has been incredible to see where life after Fairfield has taken so many of you, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything you have achieved. From inspiring careers and lifelong friendships to amazing personal journeys, your stories truly show the lasting impact of being part of the Fairfield community.

15 pupils went to the stock market challenge at Manchester University with Mrs Schofield and Mrs Gerrard where they worked in teams of 5 to trade shares and euros in a week of simulated trading.

All 3 teams made a profit but extra praise must go to Jean who won an Amazon voucher for her superb media reports which were highly praised by the judges. The pupils learned how to work as a team in a high pressure environment and learned skills they will be able to apply in their upcoming work experience placements!

Good luck to all of our Year 10 pupils starting their work placements this week!

Work placements are such a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, build confidence, develop workplace skills and explore potential future career paths. We hope this week gives our pupils an inspiring insight into the world of work and helps them grow both personally and professionally.

A huge thank you to all of the employers and organisations who have welcomed our students and are supporting them throughout their placements, your time, guidance and encouragement make a real difference.

We wish all of our students the very best of luck and hope they have a fantastic and rewarding experience!

Mental Health Awareness Week is a good reminder that no one should struggle alone during exam season.

At Fairfield High School students can access support from trusted staff pastoral teams safeguarding staff and wellbeing services throughout the school day. Families can also contact school if they have concerns about their child’s wellbeing during exams.

Helpful reminders:
• Take revision one step at a time
• Avoid comparing yourself to others
• Try to get enough sleep each night
• Make time to relax and recharge
• Be kind to yourself on difficult days

You can find wellbeing advice and support here:
https://www.fairfieldhighschool.co.uk/support/mental-health-and-wellbeing/