On Saturday 23rd March there’s a very special event to which babies and toddlers, plus parents/carers and siblings are invited to: Mama Bear’s Day Nursery’s *20th Birthday Extravaganza*! Bring your little one along to dance with Mama Bear, Bluey, and Bingo at the children’s disco, get mesmerised by animal balloons, and unleash creativity with face painting and arty crafty fun. There will also be lots of delicious treats to enjoy eating! Mama Bear’s Day Nursery offers spacious learning spaces and varied play with lots of fun toys and resources. There are also large gardens for children to pla ..read more

As part of Fairfield High School’s International Women’s Day celebrations, Darren Jones, the Member of Parliament for Bristol North West, took time out of his busy day to visit the school’s Fem Soc to deliver a special workshop on public speaking. Whilst this expert knowledge was an eye-opening insight into the world of politics, it actually reached much further than this, with tips and guidance for conducting oneself in practically any situation and career. Darren gave examples for how his public speaking masterclass could be applied to a doctor or nurse as they spoke to patients, a bus driv ..read more

Those first steps into education are so important in a child’s life. The Reception year at Badminton School in Westbury Park, Bristol, offers girls an excellent start to their school journey with a well-rounded education and a warm, nurturing environment. There are very small class sizes, which ensure girls receive individual, focussed attention, and the girls enjoy interesting, inspiring lessons, plus fun activities such as Forest School and twice-weekly swiming lessons. The school pets, Dave, the dog, and Barnabus, the rabbit, also make regular appearences in lessons and assemblies! It’s a ..read more

After nine successful years at the helm of Excalibur Academies Trust, where she led the Trust from a relatively small size of seven schools through to the thriving 20-school organisation, Excalibur Academies Trust’s CEO, Nicky Edmondson has announced she will be stepping down from her role at the end of the school year. Founded in 2012 by Patrick Hazlewood with just one primary and one secondary, the Trust has grown steadily, welcoming five schools to the Bristol area following the merger with Gatehouse Green Learning Trust only last September. Excalibur is now proud to serve 10,000 young pe ..read more

‘Ships’ Half-Term Activity: Princes Wharf When: Tuesday 13th February, 10.30m-3.30pm, drop-in Where: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, BS1 4RN  Cost: Free but donations welcome A seaworthy February family activity on the theme of Ships. There will be arts and crafts, an opportunity to experience some of the activities sailors got up to at sea, trails and much more! Afterwards, follow a map to navigate your way around the M Shed galleries in search of treasure and historical finds. Suitable for children aged 5 -11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times ..read more

Fairfield High School students Reuben, Toby and Elliot have made history by bringing home the WorldWise Quiz trophy by smashing all previous scores and astounding professors, in an accolade won by private schools in the past few decades. The quiz at the University of Bristol, and organised by Bristol Geographical Association, saw Key Stage 4 students across the city compete in topics such as the naming of cities from photographs, plus the answering of wide ranging challenging questions on GCSE Geography content. The WorldWise Quiz has been running for 40 years, building year on year in p ..read more

Family Carol Service: Bristol Cathedral When: 3.30-4.30pm Where: College Green, BS1 5TJ Cost: Free but donations gratefully received. This Sunday there will be a magical Family Carol Service at Bristol Cathedral. Children and adults encouraged to come dressed as shepherds, sheep, angels and wise people. Charlie the Donkey will also be making a special appearance! More details here: https://bristol-cathedral.co.uk/event/family-carol-service ..read more

We are experts in educating girls. Our calm environment provides the space and time for girls to explore their unique interests and talents, free from limitations. We create moments of awe and wonder every day because we know that this is the best way to develop curiosity and set a strong foundation for a love of learning. Our very small class sizes (that are usually between 10-14) ensure every pupil gets the focussed individual attention and support she needs to help her pick up the exciting new things she is learning. Most importantly, small class sizes ensure that children’s voices are rea ..read more

The NHS urgently needs Bristol blood donors to book and keep to their appointments to help save lives this Christmas. Over 800 appointments available at Bristol’s donor centre in Southmead road over the next two weeks If you are the Giving Type book now at Blood.co.uk Blood donors in Bristol are being asked to give the gift of blood this Christmas and help the NHS over the challenging winter period by booking and sticking to their upcoming appointments to make sure every appointment turns into a vital lifesaving donation. Winter is always a challenge for blood stocks with cold weather, seas ..read more

On Wednesday 13th December Fairfield High School will be holding a Winter Gala to which all are welcome. The event will celebrate FHS’s vibrant and diverse community and all visitors will receive a warm welcome. The event will give you a chance to do some Christmas shopping as there will be a number of stafll selling a variety of gifts, plus there will be a halal barbecue and festive treats to enjoy. Stallholders welcome. Just £10, available first come, first served. Email admin@fairfield.excalibur.org.uk for details. More details here: https://fairfield.excalibur.org.uk/save-the-d ..read more