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On a crisp autumn morning at Fairfield Prep, I asked our pre-prep pupils a simple question: … -
Kindergarten turns 10!
January 2026 marks a very special milestone for Fairfield as the School is celebrating 10 years since the opening of its Kindergarten – a … -
The great outdoors: lessons taught beyond the classroom
Whether our pupils are enjoying interactive language lessons, developing core skills in sport, or practising mathematical equations, the curriculum at Fairfield is designed to be … -
PE teacher selected for England men’s netball team
Loughborough Schools Foundation is proud to announce that PE teacher, Mr Tom Halfhide has been selected to represent England in … -
Loughborough Schools Foundation welcomes Chris Staley as its new Chief Executive Officer
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Mr Chris Staley has been appointed as Loughborough Schools Foundation’s first Chief Executive Officer. Mr … -
Spotlight on Sport at LSF
Throughout October and November our pupils have really thrown themselves into their sport. Pupils across all three of our schools … -
Year 5 pupil competes against country’s top chess masters
We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of pupil Tara, Year 5, who has excelled in one of the … -
Elite athlete inspires the next generation of triathletes
Loughborough Schools Foundation’s Head of Swimming and Triathlon, Chris Perham, continues to excel on the world stage while simultaneously inspiring … -
Gym Tots – Spring Sessions
Gym Tots
We’re thrilled to share that our brand‐new programme Gym Tots is launching in January 2026 at Fairfield Prep! … -
Baby & Toddler Music Group – Spring Sessions
Our Music Groups for babies and toddlers is back this January. These delightful sessions are designed to spark creativity in … -
Inspiring Pupils to Care About the World we Live In
Written by Alex Alves, Forest School & Outdoor Learning Teacher, Head of Geography and Sustainability Lead The thing that stands … -
Big Sing: Voices in Harmony 2026
Saturday 14 March 2026 We’re pleased to introduce Big Sing: Voices in Harmony 2026! Bringing schools together to perform a …
Loughborough Schools Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Kirkpatrick as its new Foundation Director of Sport, with effect from January 2027.
Ben will join the Foundation from Bedford Modern School, where he is currently Director of Sport and Fitness, leading all aspects of sport, physical education, physical activity and fitness across a school community of more than 1,200 pupils.
Ben brings a breadth of experience spanning sport, wellbeing and whole-school leadership. His commitment to fostering both high levels of participation and sporting excellence makes him an outstanding addition to the Foundation’s senior leadership team.
Read more via the link in our bio.
Ben will join the Foundation from Bedford Modern School, where he is currently Director of Sport and Fitness, leading all aspects of sport, physical education, physical activity and fitness across a school community of more than 1,200 pupils.
Ben brings a breadth of experience spanning sport, wellbeing and whole-school leadership. His commitment to fostering both high levels of participation and sporting excellence makes him an outstanding addition to the Foundation’s senior leadership team.
Read more via the link in our bio.
It`s that time of year again! Al Fresco is right around the corner which is our annual event to celebrate our wonderful cohort of talented musicians and enjoy time with our local community! Book your tickets now so you dont miss out head over to lsf.org/events/al-fresco/
Before the half-term break, Year 5 enjoyed a memorable adventure trip to Conwy, Wales🏴
Using the youth hostel as a base, with beautiful views of the sea and mountains, the children engaged in a variety of exciting activities. The itinerary included…
🏞️Kayaking on a nearby lake
🌄Gorge walking (including scrambling through the `Elephant`s Bottom`!)
🥾Hike up Conwy Mountain to develop map skills and enhance their nature knowledge
Some also participated in beach school activities, applying their learning about rivers and coasts, while others explored Conwy Town, including a visit to Britain’s smallest house. Evenings were packed with team-building experiences such as archery, orienteering, fire lighting and team challenges.
The trip was fuelled by delicious meals, which kept everyone energised and ready for adventure. We were impressed by the Fairfield values on display, particularly the aspirational attitude to embrace challenges and push themselves outside their comfort zones and the independence shown at being away from home. Well done Year 5!🐑🎒🥾
Using the youth hostel as a base, with beautiful views of the sea and mountains, the children engaged in a variety of exciting activities. The itinerary included…
🏞️Kayaking on a nearby lake
🌄Gorge walking (including scrambling through the `Elephant`s Bottom`!)
🥾Hike up Conwy Mountain to develop map skills and enhance their nature knowledge
Some also participated in beach school activities, applying their learning about rivers and coasts, while others explored Conwy Town, including a visit to Britain’s smallest house. Evenings were packed with team-building experiences such as archery, orienteering, fire lighting and team challenges.
The trip was fuelled by delicious meals, which kept everyone energised and ready for adventure. We were impressed by the Fairfield values on display, particularly the aspirational attitude to embrace challenges and push themselves outside their comfort zones and the independence shown at being away from home. Well done Year 5!🐑🎒🥾
Creation, Curiosity and Culture!
Year 3 have been having lots of fun in RE this term exploring a range of creation stories from different cultures and faiths. We have enjoyed discussing big questions and reflecting on the awe and wonder of creation, with the children sharing thoughtful ideas and showing great curiosity. As part of our learning, we have spent time outside making use of our wonderful Forest School.
These outdoor experiences have helped bring our learning to life and encouraged us to appreciate our natural world first-hand!
Year 3 have been having lots of fun in RE this term exploring a range of creation stories from different cultures and faiths. We have enjoyed discussing big questions and reflecting on the awe and wonder of creation, with the children sharing thoughtful ideas and showing great curiosity. As part of our learning, we have spent time outside making use of our wonderful Forest School.
These outdoor experiences have helped bring our learning to life and encouraged us to appreciate our natural world first-hand!
Futures Week at Fairfield! ⭐
Last week our Year 6 pupils were treated to a week of career exploration from workshops and talks to careers fairs, our pupils dove headfirst into the future! They discussed anything and everything from apprenticeships in business and the arts to learning from our own staff and parent body about their `squiggly` career pathways.
From marketing expertise and physiotherapists to lawyers and plastic surgeons, our pupils had the chance to ask all of their burning questions to get them thinking about their own careers when they grow up. A huge thank you to all the staff and parents that volunteered their expertise this week to give our pupils a chance to experience a whole host of careers!
Last week our Year 6 pupils were treated to a week of career exploration from workshops and talks to careers fairs, our pupils dove headfirst into the future! They discussed anything and everything from apprenticeships in business and the arts to learning from our own staff and parent body about their `squiggly` career pathways.
From marketing expertise and physiotherapists to lawyers and plastic surgeons, our pupils had the chance to ask all of their burning questions to get them thinking about their own careers when they grow up. A huge thank you to all the staff and parents that volunteered their expertise this week to give our pupils a chance to experience a whole host of careers!
Championing our pupil`s voices! 📢
Off the back of our Pupil Voice Survey, Deputy Head of Fairfield Mr Moseley-Sarsfield spoke about the fantastic response we recieved and the recognition from the @iapsuk ! From a range of extra curricular activities, engaging lessons and a community of care, Fairfield pupils experience the very best during their time here. ⭐
A visit to the farm!🐷
Last week, our Reception children visited Stonehurst Farm to learn more about farm animals. From what they eat to where they live, our pupils discovered a wide range of interesting facts. A highlight of the trip, however, was the chance to see the guinea pigs up close!
Last week, our Reception children visited Stonehurst Farm to learn more about farm animals. From what they eat to where they live, our pupils discovered a wide range of interesting facts. A highlight of the trip, however, was the chance to see the guinea pigs up close!
Under the sea with Kindie🌊
As part of our topic on ocean animals and sea creatures, Kindergarten pupils headed into our Magic Room and explored an exciting underwater world. We saw sharks, sting rays, clown fish, jelly fish and much more!
This type of immersive sensory learning is a brilliant way to spark curiosity within our pupils, encouraging them to engage in a whole host of new and exciting environments🦈🐙🐋
As part of our topic on ocean animals and sea creatures, Kindergarten pupils headed into our Magic Room and explored an exciting underwater world. We saw sharks, sting rays, clown fish, jelly fish and much more!
This type of immersive sensory learning is a brilliant way to spark curiosity within our pupils, encouraging them to engage in a whole host of new and exciting environments🦈🐙🐋
Swinging into action! ⛳
This week our pupils had their first session with @longcliffegolf 🏌 The children all had an hour on the range, working on the basics of the golf swing with Club Pro Ed Martin! This is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to learn a new skill and also get out and about in the fresh air.
We cannot wait for more sessions at Longcliffe!
This week our pupils had their first session with @longcliffegolf 🏌 The children all had an hour on the range, working on the basics of the golf swing with Club Pro Ed Martin! This is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to learn a new skill and also get out and about in the fresh air.
We cannot wait for more sessions at Longcliffe!
From outdoor learning to co-curricular clubs, activities at Fairfield have huge benefits on the emotional wellbeing of our pupils.
Promoting healthy habits from a young age provides children with the foundations needed to develop their emotional resilience. Counselling support is also available to our pupils and uses a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of each child, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and equipped to manage challenges both inside and outside of the classroom.
#mentalhealthweek
Promoting healthy habits from a young age provides children with the foundations needed to develop their emotional resilience. Counselling support is also available to our pupils and uses a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of each child, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and equipped to manage challenges both inside and outside of the classroom.
#mentalhealthweek
Busy bees!🐝
Last week our Reception classes visited the @lborogrammar bee hives to learn all about our busy little friends, including the life cycle of a bee, looking at their homes and asking lots of questions (like what would happen if a bee ate a wasp?!) We were also able to see the bees up close keeping warm in their hives as they wait for the warm spring weather to appear.
Not only was this a fantastic learning opportunity for our pupils, it also reminded them to be mindful of the nature all around them and how such small creatures can have a monumental impact on the natural world.
Last week our Reception classes visited the @lborogrammar bee hives to learn all about our busy little friends, including the life cycle of a bee, looking at their homes and asking lots of questions (like what would happen if a bee ate a wasp?!) We were also able to see the bees up close keeping warm in their hives as they wait for the warm spring weather to appear.
Not only was this a fantastic learning opportunity for our pupils, it also reminded them to be mindful of the nature all around them and how such small creatures can have a monumental impact on the natural world.
Creative, curious, confident🧬🔬
Our series of Science Fairs kicked off yesterday as pupils set up their own stands, presented their research and conducted their very own experiments! Alongside their peers, staff members from @lborohigh and @lborogrammar were invited to explore our pupils` work, asking them insightful questions and encouraging their curiosity further.
From plants listening to classical music, to making slime and even heart dissection, our pupils had a fantastic afternoon learning from each other.
Our series of Science Fairs kicked off yesterday as pupils set up their own stands, presented their research and conducted their very own experiments! Alongside their peers, staff members from @lborohigh and @lborogrammar were invited to explore our pupils` work, asking them insightful questions and encouraging their curiosity further.
From plants listening to classical music, to making slime and even heart dissection, our pupils had a fantastic afternoon learning from each other.
