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INTHEKNOW Friday, 8 April 2022 www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk ‘The Diamond Suite’ Opening – Wednesday, 6 April 2022 This week The Right Honourable Andrew Mitchell MP officially unveiled our impressive new multi-use space. Our new Diamond Suite has been built where the old swimming pool once stood, creating a flexible new space which can be used for everything from performances and exams to sports and assemblies. The swimming pool, which was originally an open-air lido dug out by parents in the 1970s, was last used in 2015 when it was forced to close due to maintenance issues. However, as part of our 60th birthday celebrations, a successful bid was put into Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for cash to reimage the site, with Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust providing match funds. On Wednesday, 6 April Mr Mitchell unveiled a plaque to officially open the new facility, which has been named ‘The Diamond Suite’ to mark the landmark anniversary. #wearefairfax #fairfaxtradition Fairfax House Swimming Gala 2022 Congratulations to champions Warwick House, and to all our competitors, who represented their House at Wyndley Swimming Pool on Monday. Minor Cup (Y7) Winners - Stratford House Junior Cup (Y8) Winners - Warwick House Inter Cup (Y9-Y10) Winners - Coventry House Senior Cup (Y11-Y13) Winners - Kenilworth House #makingfairfaxproud Summer Term 2022 Dates Reminder Summer Term I Monday, 25 April – Friday, 27 May 2022 Half-term Monday, 30 May – Friday, 3 June 2022 Summer Term II Monday, 6 June – Thursday, 21 July 2022
Fairfax Has Got Talent 2022 Our 2022 winner was Phoenix Daniels (Y9), of Kenilworth, who wowed the crowd with a song accompanied by ukulele, while second place went to impressive salsa dancer Niah Mills (Y7), who was competing for Coventry. Third place was shared by Coventry pianist Keira Ly (Y7) and Warwick’s Jess Kirby (Y7), who performed the Cup song, from the movie Pitch Perfect, to rapturous applause. #makingfairfaxproud Celebration Evening 2022 Thank you to all of our awardees, performers, parents/carers and special guests for attending our Celebration Evening on Wednesday evening. Congratulations again to all of our awardees! #makingfairfaxproud PTA Spring Raffle Thank you to everyone who supported the PTA Spring Raffle. The winning tickets were selected by our special guests at Celebration Evening, and the winners have been notified. Who to Contact at the Academy with a Concern Please be advised of the following points of contact: Year 7 Year 9 Year 11 Head of Year: Head of Year: Head of Year: Mrs Rose Miss Dowell Ms Ahmed-Lockley s.rose@fairfax.fmat.co.uk m.dowell@fairfax.fmat.co.uk s.ahmed@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Assistant Head of Year: Assistant Head of Year: Assistant Head of Year: Mr Rainbow Mr Clark Mrs Barker r.rainbow@fairfax.fmat.co.uk g.clark@fairfax.fmat.co.uk c.barker@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Year 8 Year 10 Sixth Form Head of Year: Head of Year: Head of Sixth Form: Mrs Colbourne Mr Ravenscroft Ms Gray j.colbourne@fairfax.fmat.co.uk c.ravenscroft@fairfax.fmat.co.uk w.gray@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Assistant Head of Year: Assistant Head of Year: Assistant Head of Sixth Form: Mr Rainbow Mr Clark Miss Gardner r.rainbow@fairfax.fmat.co.uk g.clark@fairfax.fmat.co.uk j.gardner@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Directors of Faculty SEND Administration Manager Miss Ashton – Mathematics Mrs Corbett – SENDCO Mrs Duvern a.ashton@fairfax.fmat.co.uk k.corbett@fairfax.fmat.co.uk s.duvern@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Mrs Buckley – Humanities Miss Panesar – Assistant SENDCO e.buckley@fairfax.fmat.co.uk a.panesar@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Mrs Ford – English & MFL Attendance Officer k.ford@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Miss O’Connor Mr Hewitt – Business & Computing j.oconnor@fairfax.fmat.co.uk b.hewitt@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Mrs Jackson – Science & Technology l.jackson@fairfax.fmat.co.uk Mrs Palmer – PE & Performance k.palmer@fairfax.fmat.co.uk
Uniform
Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform in order to support us to maintain high standards.
In particular:
• Tailored trousers (not tight fitting)
• No facial piercings (if students have a nose ring, it needs to be a clear, invisible one)
• Blazer and tie (to be worn at all times)
• No jewellery (one pair of stud earrings only)
• Polishable/leather look shoes (not canvas trainers)
Detentions
A polite reminder that the Academy may detain students after school when there has been disruption to
teaching and learning, or a breach of Academy rules. As per the law, the Academy is not required to seek
parental permission or give advanced notice of detention, although Fairfax does alert parents/carers as a
courtesy. Students are expected to attend detentions when they are issued. If students fail to attend a detention,
they will receive a further sanction in addition to the detention. This may include spending time in the internal
suspension room. Detentions at Fairfax are 45 minutes long, finishing at 3.35pm.
Attendance Matters
Well done to our students whose attendance has been high. A reminder that attendance should be 97%.
Attendance improves achievement! Please support Fairfax in maintaining a high level.
Attendance CSAWS
Please be reminded that CSAWS (Central School Attendance and Welfare Service) may conduct a home visit
to any family whose child has not attended school and no valid reason has been provided. CSAWS may also
complete a home visit to any family where attendance is a concern.
Term Time Holiday Requests
A reminder notice: parents/carers are kindly reminded that Fairfax Academy cannot authorise holiday leave
during term time. Please be advised doing so may result in penalty charges.
Punctuality
A reminder notice: punctuality is a very important aspect of life. This is a key focus for Fairfax Academy as we
prepare our students for the world of work, where there will be high expectations of attendance and
punctuality. Students who arrive later than their designated start time can expect to receive a same day after
school detention.
Please be advised that we identified a fault with our parents’ evening email address, and apologise for
any issues this has caused.
YEAR 7
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 7 students will be
attending the Twycross Zoo visit or participating in Science activities at school.
Please be advised that we identified a fault with our parents’ evening email address, and apologise for
any issues this has caused.
YEAR 8
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 8 students will be
attending the ‘Wicked’ theatre visit or participating in English and MFL activities at school.
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 9 students will be
attending a ‘Guess My Job’ event and participating in Humanities activities. House Netball, Basketball,
YEAR 9
Table Tennis, Badminton and Football will also take place on this day, and students who want to represent
their House should see their Head of House or Assistant Head of House.
A careers notice: have you thought about your plans for after Year 11? It is never too early to start planning
for your future. Here at Fairfax we start to prepare you for your Post 16 options in Year 10. Do you know
what options are available to you after Year 11? Please complete this form so that Mrs Knowles and Mr
Ravenscroft know what your current thoughts are for when you leave school next year. There is no right
or wrong answer! It just helps us to understand where you are heading. Please click on the link to complete
YEAR 10
the form: https://forms.office.com/r/288GvrVYwb.
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 10 students will
be participating in Business & Computing and Creativity & Performance activities. House Netball,
Basketball, Table Tennis and Badminton will also take place on this day, and students who want to
represent their House should see their Head of House or Assistant Head of House.
A reminder notice: a remote learning Easter School will run from Monday, 11 April – Friday, 15 April 2022.
Please see the letter emailed this week for further information.
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 11 students will
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be attending a ‘Meet The Professional’ event and participating in Mathematics activities. Senior House
Netball and Basketball will also take place on this day, and students who want to represent their House
should see their Head of House or Assistant Head of House.
A reminder notice: please be reminded that timetable overviews for the Summer 2022 examinations are
available on the school website.
A reminder notice: the Y12 mock examination week runs from Monday, 25 April to Friday, 29 April
2022. Lessons will continue as usual throughout this period, and students are expected to attend when
not in exams.
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 12 students will
be attending a ‘Meet The Professional’ event and participating in UCAS activities. Senior House Netball
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and Basketball will also take place on this day, and students who want to represent their House should
see their Head of House or Assistant Head of House.
A reminder notice: the Y12 Work Experience (11-17 June 2022) deadline for placements has passed and
any students who have not found a placement must see Mrs McGuire. Students who do not have a
placement for the work experience week will be in school that week. All queries should be directed to
WEX@fairfax.fmat.co.uk, and students can speak with Mrs McGuire in the Sixth Form Centre.
An advance notice: our fourth Enrichment Day is on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 and Year 13 students will
be attending a ‘Meet The Professional’ event and attend their normal timetabled lessons. Senior House
Netball and Basketball will also take place on this day, and students who want to represent their House
should see their Head of House or Assistant Head of House.
YEAR 13
A reminder notice: as we approach the final months of sixth form for Year 13, please be reminded of the
importance of attendance and punctuality. If your child is absent for any reason, please contact the sixth
form supervisors on 0121 378 1288 (ext 3260), and leave the name of the student, reason for absence and
when you expect them to return.
A reminder notice: please be reminded that timetable overviews for the Summer 2022 examinations are
available on the school website.
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