Fairfields Primary School Termly letter to Parents Spring Term

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Ancient Maya Non-Chronological Reports

Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed their learning about the Ancient Maya during our history topic this half term! The children have explored fascinating aspects of Maya life, culture, and achievements, and their enthusiasm has been wonderful to see. As part of their work, they have produced some very impressive Non-Chronological Reports all about the Ancient Maya.

Autumn Term 2025 - Parent Newsletter and Curriculum Mind Map

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What's App- Important
15/01/2026 3:45 PM
Dear parents and carers,
I have been made aware of further incidents involving What's App outside school, with some children sending hundreds of messages to each other, and unkind words being used about other children, some of whom are not in the chat as they do not use What's App themselves. The app is rated 13+ years to safeguarding children from behaviour like this. Please can we ask that you review the apps your children have access to so that they are supported with this issue.
Kind regards
Mrs Vicky Hopkins 
Parent volunteers needed for Bikeability - can you help?
13/01/2026 1:38 PM
Year 6 have their Bikeability sessions coming up soon, and we’re reaching out to the whole school community to see if any parents or carers might be able to spare a little time to help us out. Even if your child is not in Year 6, we would be incredibly grateful for any support you can offer. The Bikeability instructors lead the sessions completely — they handle all of the teaching and cycling instruction, so volunteers are not expected to teach children how to ride a bike. What we do need is a few extra adults to help us meet the usual child‑to‑adult ratios, just as we would on a school trip.
 
If you’re able to help, please can you let Miss Watkins know which dates and times you’re available, via the admin email: admin@fairfields.hants.sch.uk 
The available slots are:
Friday 23rd January  • 9:00–12:00 • 1:00–3:00
Monday 26th January  • 9:00–12:00 • 1:00–3:00
Tuesday 27th January  • 9:00–12:00 • 1:00–3:00
 
Any time you can offer is hugely appreciated — it really helps these sessions run smoothly! 
 
Many thanks, 
The Year 6 Team
Volunteers for School Disco Needed!
13/01/2026 10:18 AM
Volunteers for School Disco Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to make the School Disco happen on 12th February. If you are able please sign up here. There are 3 timeslots:

  • 3.00-4.00pm covering FS, Year 1&2
  • 4.00-5.00pm covering Year 3&4
  • 5.00-6.00pm covering Year 5&6

You can also buy tickets here.

Mental Health, Smartphones and Tech - What is the balance? - Free Basingstoke Webinars
12/01/2026 9:19 AM
Dear parents and carers,
 
In June 2026, we launched our Basingstoke-wide "Smartphone Free" initiative. 33 schools are taking part, representing the vast majority of Basingstoke children. This came from a place of deep concern around recent research and statistics which show the negative impact that tech and smartphones can have at all ages.
 
On the back of this, we're pleased to offer more free webinars for parents, which cover:
  • The link between mental health and wellbeing and spending too much time online
  • Strategies for delaying the smartphone
  • Strategies for families to achieve a healthy balance with technology
Dates for your diary! The dates are:
  • Tuesday 20th Jan 7:30pm - 8:15pm - Link here
  • Tuesday 3rd Feb 7:30pm - 8:15pm - Link here
  • Thursday 26th Feb 6pm - 6:45pm - Link here
Each webinar is the same, so you only need to attend one. No need to pre-register. We would love for every parent in Basingstoke to have attended 1 of these webinars!
 
More information is attached. We look forward to seeing you online.
 
Basingstoke Smartphone-Free Schools

Papaya Smartphone Webinars Jan Feb 2026.pdf

Help and support
6/01/2026 10:10 AM

Happy New Year!

Please come and ask me any questions or give messages that you would like passed on. You can find me on the playground in the morning, alternatively call me in the office until 12 midday. I am always happy to help!

Kind wishes Tracey

Residential 2025 - Day 3
Residential 2025 - Day Two
Residential 2025 - Day One
Residential 2025 - Day One
Residential 2025 - Day One

Year 6 have had the best time this afternoon on their very first day of the residential trip! 🌟 Lots of smiles, laughter, and excitement as they got stuck into their activities – what a fantastic start to the adventure!

Year 6

Welcome to Year 6.  

Class teacher of Ottawa:  Miss Watkins

Class teacher of Lima:  Mr Thorpe

 

 

 

Key stage 2

SATs Bootcamp Website
Complete your accelerated reader quizzes online. Username= first name initial and first 4 letters of surname Password= initials

Complete your accelerated reader quizzes online. Username= first name initial and first 4 letters of surname Password= initials

Read online and see your reading scores. Username= first name initial and first 4 letters of surname Password= initials (some may be slightly different - check with your teacher if it doesn't work))

Read online and see your reading scores. Username= first name initial and first 4 letters of surname Password= initials (some may be slightly different - check with your teacher if it doesn't work))

Online Coding

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Latest News

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What's App- Important
15/01/2026 3:45 PM
Dear parents and carers,
I have been made aware of further incidents involving What's App outside school, with some children sending hundreds of messages to each other, and unkind words being used about other children, some of whom are not in the chat as they do not use What's App themselves. The app is rated 13+ years to safeguarding children from behaviour like this. Please can we ask that you review the apps your children have access to so that they are supported with this issue.
Kind regards
Mrs Vicky Hopkins 
Netball training- cancelled today
1/12/2025 8:16 AM

Dear parents and carers,

Due to the forecast for the day, netball training after school will be cancelled today for year 5 and 6. We will resume netball training in the New Year. I will let you know what date this will start in due course. 

Many thanks

Mrs Vicky Hopkins

Netball Club cancelled tonight
10/11/2025 9:08 AM

Dear parents and carers,

My sincere apologies but netball club for year 5 and 6 will be cancelled tonight due to parents evening. 

Kind regards

Mrs Vicky Hopkins

Whats App
20/10/2025 9:33 PM

We have been made aware on a few occasions since the summer holidays of unkindness on Whats App between children in year 6. As a school who are promoting a Smartphone Free Childhood, we ask that you consider the devices your children have access to, and the apps they use. Whats App, as an example, has a minimum age requirement of 13 years old. This is for safeguarding reasons for your children. 

We teach the children e-safety as part of our curriculum in school and, apart from suggesting that children should not be on these apps, as a school we have little other control over these issues when they happen at home. We are aware however that there are things on these apps which are making children very distressed, and these issues spill into school and impact the children's ability to focus and learn.

Please can we ask that you review your child's internet and social media use so that they are accessing age appropriate apps and that they are keeping safe online. 

Kind regards

Mrs Vicky Hopkins

 

Year 5 and 6 netball practice tonight
20/10/2025 8:31 AM

Dear parents and carers,

We have made the decision to cancel tonight's year 5 and 6 netball practice due to the weather forecast for the day. Children will need collecting as usual at the end of the school day. Traning will resume after half term. 

Thank you

 

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