Residentials

Here at Fairfield Primary School, we aim to ensure that children leave our school having experienced a wealth of opportunities and culturally enriching activities. Our residential package provides children with the opportunity to experience life in modern Britain by visiting many of our country's main cities (including London) as well as providing outward bound adventures so the children can experience new and exciting activities in the natural environment. Many aspects of our residentials link to our bespoke curriculum and help us to further promote fundamental British Values.

Year 2: Bassenfell Manor

Our wonderful Year 2 children have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic residential at Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre in the Spring Term. The children enjoy taking part in activities, including: Orienteering, Bush Craft, Stackers, Tree Climbing, Archery, and special Team Building tasks!

The children make lots of very special memories together on their very first residential adventure.

Year 3: York

During the Summer Term, Year 3 have a fantastic three days in York, where they participate in 3 days worth of wonderful experiences, that supports their learning across the whole of the curriculum.

On day 1, pupils enjoy exploring the wonderful Forbidden Corner, which is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers and surprises spread across four acres of garden. The children have a truly magical time. During the evening at the Youth Hostel in York, pupils are challenged to participate in a range of Team Games hosted by the YHA staff. These are always fun and energetic and provide the children with opportunities to develop their team building skills.

During day 2, children enjoy a fun-packed, rich and informative experience visiting the Jovik Centre, participating in an archaeological dig as well as exploring the city walls and learning about the history of York itself. Following this, the pupils have some well-deserved fun at the local bowling alley.

On the final morning prior to returning to school, Year 3 visit Skipton Castle where they deepen their learning about the Tudors and Tudor Britain.

Year 3 have a enriching experience that will support their learning and wider experiences across their junior education.

Year 4: DukesHouse Wood, Hexham

During the Spring Term, our Year 4 pupils enjoyed a 3-day residential to Dukeshouse Wood, Hexham. The children are able to take part in lots of adventurous activities, including: Aeroball, 3G Swing, Leap of Faith, team games, climbing, fencing, orienteering, blind trail, obstacle challenge, nightline, camp fire and more. It was a great adventure and the children thoroughly enjoyed their time!

Year 5: Manchester

In the Summer Term, our Year 5 children enjoy a wonderful residential to Manchester. On day 1, the children explore Jodrell Bank, linked to their Science topic of study, space. It's then time to bowl, dine and have fun at NAMCO amusements in The Trafford Centre - as well as a go on the dodgems!

Day 2 is yet another action packed day with the children enjoying a stadium tour of Old Trafford, followed by a guided museum tour, a 'Racism and Diversity in Football Workshop' (linked to British Values) and the rare opportunity to try on kits and boots worn by some of the team's most famous players! After visiting The Red Devils, it's then time for a very informative trip to the Manchester Museum. The museum provides lots of learning opportunities linked to current and prior history topics of study as well as a very enriching animal and nature section. Still bursting with energy, it's then time to head for a delicious evening meal and 18 holes of fun at DinoGolf!

On day 3, it's time to put on the skis as the children head to Chill Factore! The children make incredible memories and learn new skills through enjoying snowboarding, tobogganing, the snow park and a ski lesson. Naturally, they also have a play in the snow! What a cool way to conclude a truly fabulous residential.

Year 6: London

In the Spring Term, Year 6 have a truly fabulous time in London on their residential. On Day 1, they enjoy a visit to the Natural History Museum, an exciting flight on the London Eye, an evening meal at a fish and chip restaurant overlooking the Thames and a very informative sight-seeing tour seeing many of the famous landmarks of our wonderful, capital city.

Meanwhile, on Day 2, our fabulous Year 6 children start the day with a very informative tour of St. Paul's Cathedral before having a once in a lifetime experience of heading to the very top of the building's golden dome where the children experience breathtaking, 360 degree views of our amazing capital city. We then board a Thames River Cruise to see attractions down London's southbank before disembarking and heading to Tower of London, where the children see the crown jewels in all of their spectacular glory and enjoy exploring the history of armour and weaponry. It is then back on the River Cruise to head to London's Westend where the children dine at an all they can eat Pizza Hut before heading to see Frozen the Musical, which is a truly incredible show.

On Day 3, the children have a truly magical experience at Warner Bros Studio: The Making of Harry Potter to conclude a truly special residential of making life-long memories together.