Latest News from Fairfield College
Students learn about Employability skills in the workplace
Students at Fairfield Farm College recently enjoyed a visit from Stuart from The Department for Work and Pensions. Stuart delivered sessions to Work Skills groups on the employability skills needed in the workplace and also talked about strengths, skills and...
Fairfield Farm College students focus on fundamental movement skills in PE Sessions
In PE this term students are focusing on their fundamental movement skills through fitness. They are also thinking about what life skills they can develop through physical activity. They discussed what ‘resilience’ & ‘motivation’ mean & suggested some examples...
Fairfield Farm College students practice their wood-work skills
Fairfield Farm College students have been working hard preparing items ready to sell at our Enterprise Christmas Stall in December. Their wood-working skills have improved immensely, resulting in some amazing results that they can be all really proud of. Watch this...
This Weeks Works Skills Careers Session
At Fairfield Farm College this week we ran another Works Skills Careers session focussing on employability skills using teamwork. Students were able to learn about teamwork and then put that skill into practice. Our students were given two different problems that they...
Workshop 2 of the Chalk Hills project with Wiltshire Museum.
We couldn’t have asked for a better day of weather. The students visited some of the locations which Ravilious depicted in his paintings. We saw the Westbury White Horse in all its glory, before heading over to Stanton St Bernard to capture some true Wiltshire...
Fairfield Farm College students working with Wiltshire Museum
Students at Fairfield Farm College have been working with the Wiltshire Museum on a new 4-week project, focusing on the work of WW2 landscape artist Eric Ravilious. His work captured many beautiful paintings of the chalk downloads of Wiltshire and Sussex. The Chalk...
Students finish Halloween decorations for Hope Nature Centre
Students at Fairfield Farm College have been busy preparing decorations for Hope Nature Centre this Halloween. During their Practical Skills and Enterprises classes, they’ve been sawing, painting, stitching and more, creating an array of decorations for the Animal...
Fairfield’s Liz Elkins to take part in Race for Life
If you visit our Post Office and Shop, you would have certainly been served by Liz. Liz is running Race for Life in Bath on October 31st, and here is why. _ "After being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in December 2019, I was lucky enough to have treatment which...
Fairfield Farm College Sports Leaders working with Bath Rugby for new event
Fairfield Farm College Sports Leaders have been working with Bath Rugby Foundation coaches to plan a ‘Inclusive Rugby Skills Festival’ for local primary school pupils with additional needs. The coaches helped them to learn how to organise and deliver a variety of...
Fairfield Farm College Autumn 2021 Careers Newsletter
Students return to work experience placements after the summer holidays
Students at Fairfield Farm College have been enjoying getting back to a variety of different work experience roles after the summer holidays. Fairfield Farm College has worked closely with the Canal & River Trust over the past few years, and a new set of students...
Practical Skills and Enterprise Lessons Preparing For Halloween Fun at Hope Nature Centre
Students have been busy in their Practical Skills & Enterprise class over the past week. They've been preparing decorations for the upcoming Halloween events at Hope Nature Centre! We can't wait to show you their finished work when Halloween launches on October...
Fairfield Farm College staff train to become Mental Health First Aiders
Some of our team have recently completed a Mental Health First Aiders course. The two day course has given a range of ways that our Mental Health First Aiders can help students and staff deal with mental health wellbeing. Thanks to the AsterGroup for the fantastic...
Fairfield 2021 Graduation ceremony
Students at Fairfield Farm College were able to celebrate their graduation on 9th July. With 24 students graduating from Fairfield Farm College this year, it was the largest graduation event in the college’s history. Students and their guests were able to enjoy a...
Students enjoy Sports Day at Fairfield Farm College
Students at Fairfield Farm College enjoyed an action-packed Sports Day. All students got involved with a variety of activities including: Circus Skills, Football Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Taekwondo, Fun Fitness & Taiko Drums. The weather also played ball, meaning...
Paralympian Elizabeth Johnson to join Fairfield Farm College Graduation
We are incredibly excited to have Elizabeth Johnson speaking at the Fairfield Farm College Graduation this Friday. Elizabeth has Cerebral palsy, and has represented Team GB at a variety of competitions over her career. She has won an array medals at the Beijing 2008...
Fairfield’s Got Talent Competition Delights & Entertains the crowd
A highlight of the Fairfield Farm College diary is the Fairfield's Got Talent competition. Students from across the college showcased an array of talents from singers to pirates, and even a puppet show. The show was hosted by Darren Barber and his glamourous...
2021 Graduation Livestream
On Friday 9th July, at 10am, students leaving Fairfield Farm College will be part of the 2021 Graduation. You can watch this event LIVE from 10am HERE.
Fairfield Farm College students enjoy Summer Ball
Despite the sun not making an appearance, students had a great time enjoying their 2021 Summer Ball. It was a great opportunity for them to ‘let their hair down’ and socialise. Staff did an amazing job dressing up one of our barns with bunting, a photo wall, a...
Student council attend global Stanley Black & Decker Webinar
The Fairfield Farm College Student Council took part in a Global Webinar with Stanley Black & Decker. This was an amazing opportunity to speak to an audience of 40 people all over the world about the barriers to employment and the support that our young people...
Fairfield Farm College Life Skills Class practice window cleaning skills at Dilton Marsh C of E Primary School
Fairfield Farm College students have been focusing on how to maintain a home as a lesson theme over the past few weeks. During mental health awareness week, students looked at the benefits of having a clean college. Students stated that they found it easier to focus...
Students busy learning new skills at Hope Nature Centre
Hope Nature Centre have had a busy few weeks with half term and nice weather, so students have been busy helping to look after all the animals. Some students have also been training on how to use various equipment across the site, including a petrol strimmer and...
Fairfield Farm College students assist Canal & River Trust with maintenance jobs
Fairfield Farm College students recently had a busy day at the Canal & River Trust. They were taking on various maintenance jobs around Bradford On Avon, including painting some new fencing in the sunshine. Students worked hard to get the job done quickly and...
Fairfield Farm College Sports Leaders learn how to plan and create fun activities for all abilities
As part of their Sports Leaders UK Level One/Learning to Lead qualification, the Fairfield Farm College Sports Leaders have been learning how to plan and create fun activities for all abilities. They have thought about how to make tasks harder or easier so that...
RUH Bath visit Fairfield Farm College students for ‘hands on’ lesson
On National Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day 2021, some students at Fairfield Farm College we lucky enough to get a 'hands on' session with an Operating Department Practitioner from RUH Bath. The students were able to find out how people are cared for...
Stanley Black and Decker Run Technology Workshop for Fairfield Farm College Students
Due to COVID-19, the team at Fairfield Farm College have had to think of additional ways of providing students work experience opportunities. The college have started working with Stanley Black and Decker on various careers related projects. Recently, we were able to...
DIY, upcycling and practical home skills for Enterprise Classes this term
Fairfield Farm College students will be learning DIY, upcycling and practical home skills this term in Practical Skills and Enterprise. Students are developing vital skills such as tool safety, fine motor skills, team work and painting skills to better prepare them...
Wylye Valley Art Trail Success at Fairfield Farm College
The Wylye Valley Art Trail returned for another successful year from May 1st - May 9th 2021. There were over 48 venues and over 140 artists, and Fairfield Farm Café was delighted to be involved again in 2021. Throughout the 9 days, we hosted some amazing artwork from...
Fairfield Farm College Student Council get involved with Natspec Student Parliament
The Fairfield Farm College Student Council have been involved with the Natspec Student Parliament, and have given their thoughts on 10 key things that would improve their quality of life as young disabled people. - The Student Council took part in the discussions over...
Post Office now open all day at Fairfield Farm Shop
We are pleased to announce that our Post Office will no longer shut between 12:30pm and 1pm for lunch. We will be open the following hours; _ Mondays - Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 Saturday | 9:30 - 12:00 _ We will still remain closed on Sundays. FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS,...
Wylye Valley Art Trail at Fairfield Farm Café
Practical Skills and Enterprise has been a hub of creativity over the past few months, with a huge range of different arts and crafts projects taking place in readiness for the Wylye Valley Arts Week. _ The Wylye Valley Arts Week is running from 1st - 7th May 2021,...
Fairfield Farm College work experience students return to Canal and River Trust
Fairfield Farm College Work Experience students returned to Canal and River Trust, after COVID-19 restrictions lifted, allowing the group to resume their training. Students have got stuck straight back in, and recently learnt how to plant trees. They did a great job...
Fairfield Farm College purchase Prince of Wales Pub for future development
Fairfield Farm College has recently finalised the purchase of the Prince of Wales pub in the village of Dilton Marsh. The college has a long-standing ties within the local community of Dilton Marsh, and many residents reacted positively to the news that it will...
Department For Education Features Fairfield Farm College in their ‘Back To School’ Campaign
Department for Education has recently featured Fairfield Farm College in a recent video, showcasing all the things we've been doing to keep our students and staff safe from COVID-19. You can see the video with some familiar faces below. FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS, FOLLOW...
Fairfield Farm College Students get creative in readiness for Wylye Valley Arts Week 2021
Students at Fairfield Farm College have been getting creative this week in Practical Skills and Enterprise, in readiness for the Wylye Valley Arts Week 2021. One of the highlights of the college calendar, the Wylye Valley Arts Week allows students to showcase and sell...
Fairfield Farm College students take on a bikeathon challenge for Red Nose Day 2021
On March 19th 2021, students at Fairfield Farm College did a sponsored bikeathon for Red Nose Day. Students took turns taking on a bikeathon challenge, where the aim was to ride the distance from college to Buckingham Palace. Everyone put in a fantastic effort, and...
Fairfield Farm College students enjoy career talk about the TV & Film Industry
A huge thanks to Ellen at London based Casarotto Ramsay, who spoke to a group of Fairfield Farm College students about working in the TV and film industry. She talked about what the job role entails, and how the writers work on scripts and ideas. Maja was pleased to...
Entrance Widening Project at Fairfield Farm College
We are widening the entrance of Fairfield Farm College to improve vehicle access to the college. This is for the safety of students accessing the college from their taxi’s as well as for the local community accessing the public right of way. Please be aware that there...
Office Evolution provides Fairfield Farm College with generous donations
Fairfield Farm College recently received a wide range of donations following a successful charitable campaign from Office Evolution. Office Evolution, based in Melksham, approached Fairfield Farm College in December asking the team to create a wish list of items they...
Fairfield Students enjoy National Careers Week with an interview preparation workshop
As part of National Careers Week 2021, 19 students took part in an Interview Preparation workshop delivered by the Education and Business Partnership. The group were able to find out about the 'do's and don'ts' at an interview, how to dress and how to behave. They...
Sports Leaders enjoy a lesson with Paralympic swimmer Kate Grey (Ager)
Fairfield Farm College Sports Leaders started their Youth Sport Trust ‘Step Into Sport’ course recently. Their first session started with a Zoom Q&A with Paralympic swimmer Kate Grey (Ager). The group thought about what makes a good leader and then each student...
Fantastic feedback from online learning
We have been inundated with kind messages supporting staff in rising to the challenge of delivering a largely practical curriculum through remote learning. Here are just some of the amazing messages we've received from parents/carers; We just wanted to pass on our...
Fairfield Farm College Student Council meet with Principal on Zoom
The current Fairfield Farm College Student Council met with the Principal on Zoom, to discuss their ideas and improvements for the college. Members of the Student Council have been chatting with students around the college, and via Zoom, to see what changes could be...
Students make a delicious array of fridge cakes!
Warning, this news article may make you hungry! Fairfield Farm College students have been busy making an array of fridge cakes. The delicious cakes have all been of their own making, and varieties included chocolate chips, cherry and chocolate and much more. They were...
Fairfield Farm College students attend a virtual employer engagement experience
A group of Fairfield Farm College students had an amazing and inspirational employer engagement experience recently with Veryan, from the Headland Hotel in Cornwall. The students were able to learn about working in the hotel industry and were able to ask lots of job...
Fairfield Farm College student enjoys work experience at Castledown FM
Maja, a student at Fairfield Farm College has been enjoying some extracurricular work-based learning at a Community Radio Station called Castledown FM. Maja has been helping with pre-production of the show, as well as helping to present it every Monday morning between...
Student Council meet over Zoom to discuss future plans
Our 2020/2021 Student Council have been busy discussing their future plans over Zoom. They've all done brilliantly well at adapting to the current situation, and they hope to meet with the Principal soon. Our 2020/2021 Student Council consists of the following...
Sports Leaders teach students how to play ‘The Playing Card Challenge’
Fairfield Farm College Sports Leaders were in-charge of the latest P.E. session, teaching both students at home and in college how to play ‘The Playing Card Challenge’. The Sports Leaders had to teach the challenge to someone, and they also had to complete a quiz on...
Fairfield Farm College students take part in Virtual Careers Fair
On January 28th, some of the students at Fairfield Farm College took part in the National Careers Service Virtual Careers Fair. There were a whole host of virtual seminars and Q&A's, where students could find out more information about various sectors and job...
Fairfield Farm College Student Council have been busy despite COVID-19
Our Student Council have still been busy despite the challenges COVID-19 have brought. It has been difficult at times for the Student Council to hold meetings. They have had to adapt to change and hold virtual meetings over Zoom. The Student Council are hoping that a...