Newsletter Issue 9
9th January 2015
Welcome back after the Christmas break!
We are delighted to be able to inform you that on 1 st January 2015 we
received notification from the Secretary of State that we are now
officially Fairfield Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust
(DRET). This is a really exciting time for our school, and we look forward
to sharing with you all the new opportunities that being part of DRET will
bring.
In the coming weeks we will complete the re-branding process, with new signage and
a new website which is currently ‘under construction’. This will include a Twitter
feed and we will give you all the details as soon as it is up and running.
We are really keen to improve our communication systems at Fairfield and would
welcome your suggestions as to how we can do this. We currently issue a newsletter
every other Friday, with time-sensitive notices or reminders being sent out via text
message. If there are any other suggestions, please drop a note into the suggestions
box in the office.
FAIRFIELD ACADEMY UNIFORM
January

20th Jungle Book
performance to
school
February

13th School breaks
up for Half Term

23rd return to
school
.
Hopefully your child has now received their new uniform. Feedback about the
uniform from pupils and parents has been very positive, and following some teething
problems with the supplier, we now have a good supply of uniform, including
cardigans which are available to order. Please remember that children are welcome
to continue wearing their old uniform until it is either worn out or too small.
Anyone still wishing to exchange sizes please do so at the school office. You will also
be able to purchase additional uniform if required and order the cardigans which are
priced at £10.
The sweatshirts are all priced at £8.50 and the new polo shirts cost £6.50. As stated
in the previous newsletter pupils are still able to wear a plain white shirt if you do
not wish to purchase the new Academy polo ones.
A new PE kit comprising of a House colour T-shirt and black shorts has also been
issued to your child. This should be kept in school to be worn during their PE lessons,
however, pupils are still able to wear their old green and yellow kit should you wish
then the House T-shirt must be brought to school on the days we hold House events.
PLEASE CAN YOU ENSURE YOUR CHILD`S NAME IS ON EACH ITEM OF CLOTHING.
Anyone who writes a
cheque to the school
can you please ensure
that you make them
payable to `Fairfield
Academy`. This is for
everything, OOSC,
Breakfasts, Top-ups,
School visits. Thank
you.
OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
We are becoming increasingly busy now and have some dates in January already fully
booked. Please ensure you complete a booking form for any dates you need, these
are available at the club or in the office and we now have February forms available.
We have been reluctantly having to decline new bookings so can we please ask if you
do need to cancel a booking you have made, you do this as soon as you can so we are
able to allocate the place to someone on the waiting list.
It was mentioned at the Academy consultation that a holiday club would be useful
for some parents. A survey will be going out shortly to all parents regarding this.
Fairfield Academy
REMINDER OF ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE PROCEDURE
Please take note that our school day begins at 8.45. The children need to be in the playground by
this time as the doors to classes close at 8.50. Any child arriving after this time will be marked into
school as late for that day which will affect their attendance record. Please can you ensure your
child is here on time.
Can we remind everyone that all absences must be reported to the school office on the morning that
your child is absent from school and each morning until your child returns. This will prevent an unauthorised absence being recorded on their school record and a need for Education Welfare to become involved. If you have to book dentist/doctor/hospital appointments during school time please can we ask
again that you avoid registration times to enable your child to obtain their mark for that session before
leaving for the appointment. Thank you for your co-operation with this.
SCHOOL MEALS
May we remind you that school meals must be paid for in advance or on the day the meal is taken. Meals
are provided by Cygnet catering who require payment at the end of each school week by us. With
immediate effect we are unable to provide hot meals for pupils without prior payment.
CHILDREN`S CENTRES
As you may be aware North East Lincolnshire Council are looking at their local Children`s Centres. They
are seeking the views of local parents by asking them to complete survey forms and attend focus groups
For more details on how it may affect you or to complete an online survey please go to their website for
more details at www.nelincs.gov.uk/council/consultation-and-engagement/take-part-in-currentconsultations/future-children-s-centres-say/ and you can complete the survey at www.nelincs.gov.uk/
forms/form/1566177224/
Clubs this half
term:
Netball
Yoga
Football
Steel Pan Drums
Film Club
CLUBS
Lincs Soccer School football club (Thurs 3.204.20). 2 weeks running 15/1 & 22/1 are
continuing from last terms course. A new
course is to be arranged shortly.
Film Club (Wed 3.20-5pm). Open to KS2 pupils
only. A consent form must be completed at the
school office before your child can attend. The
cost is £2.50 per week to include drink and
popcorn. This can be paid at the office or at the
club. A text will be sent each Tuesday to let you
know the film showing that week.
Netball (Tue lunchtime) Open to Y5/6.
Free
Little Trees Yoga (Mon 3.20—4.20) New
course starts Monday 12th January. 5
week course for £15. See school office
for booking form.
Steel Pan Drums (Thurs 3.20-4.00pm) Key
Stage Two £2.50 per lesson payable in
advance at £10 for 4 lessons. Please see
office to book.