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Christmas Support Contacts

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Christmas can be a challenging time for some of us and we do not want anyone to feel alone or unable to access support. Here are a few services who can be contacted to support a wide range of issues and are just at the end of a phone or weblink. Please use them if you feel worried or overwhelmed or just need someone to lend an ear. 

To support mental health: 

  • Dial NHS 111 and select option 2 for the mental health crisis team. You will be connected to a contact centre where trained staff will provide appropriate support and advice 24 hours a day.  You can call their Single Point of Access (SPA) freephone number: 0800 6444 101 which is open 24/7. SPA also offers live webchat. Please visit the following website for more information: www.hpft.nhs.uk/get-help/  

  • Shout: a free 24/7 text service, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Text “SHOUT” to 85258. - Sane: out of hours helpline. Please call 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm - 10.30pm every day. 

  • -Sandbox Homepage (mindler.co.uk)  a fantastic website aimed at children and young people aged 10-25 years old who are struggling with their mental health 

  • https://www.withyouth.org/how-we-help/lumi-nova/ another fantastic and engaging website aimed at children and young people aged 7-12 years old who are struggling with their mental health 

  • Crisis Support | Hertfordshire Mind Network (hertsmindnetwork.org) They offer emotional support, advice and information if you are feeling distressed and are in crisis. 

Their Nightlight Crisis Helpline team is there for you from 7pm to 1am, every day of the year. Their Nightlight Crisis Cafes at Watford and Stevenage are open from 7pm to 1am every evening, seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

Additional contacts 

  • Samaritans: whatever you’re going through, you can call Samaritans any time (24/7), from any phone for free. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (response time: 24 hours).  

  • For anyone suffering from domestic abuse, contact Sada 01438 242666  SADA@stevenage.gov.uk  

  • Food shed  01438 361616   

  • For anyone suffering from substance misuse, contact Hidden harm  0800 6523169 email herts@cgl.org.uk  

Having Courage!

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Our Value for December is... Courage!

We are thinking about what it takes to be a 'hero' and how to show bravery. 

We are also thinking about what it means to be an 'upstander' and speak out when we see something happening which is wrong. 

Growth Mindset workshop with BMX Academy!

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

We had an inspiring first day back at Fairlands today. Mike Mullen, a BMX champion, came to talk to us about how he developed a growth mindset and how by never giving up, he went on to become a multi award winner. 

Mike was extremely passionate about his favourite sport and spoke all about how he had to demonstrate the values of resilience and determination in order to become the best that he could. He told us that he got used to making mistakes and instead of thinking of them as failures, he called them opportunities for 'FLEARNING'! 

After an awesome assembly for the whole school, year 5 got to spend the day with Mike learning how to perform stunts and tricks. We are so proud of all the year 5 pupils for giving it a go and showing great enthusiasm! Mike was blown away by the amount of pupils who actually learnt to ride a bike during their session today. I bet you feel really proud of yourself if that was you! 

Next time you're finding something tricky, think back to what Mike told us - 'We can't do it ... YET!'

Stevenage FCF and the No Room for Racism campaign!

Friday, 20 October 2023

On Thursday afternoon, Stevenage FC defenders Terence Vancooten and Luther James-Wildin joined Stevenage FC Foundation at our school to help deliver No Room for Racism workshops to Year 5 pupils. Please see their website for more information! https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2023/october/no-room-for-racism-player-visit-school-foundation-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-one-efl-english-football-league/

New to Reception tours

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Is your child starting Reception in September 2024? Are they born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020?

 

We would be delighted to show you around on the below dates:

Tuesday 7th November, Wednesday 15th November or Wednesday 10th January.

 

Please contact the school office on 01438 351 053 or email amy.mcdonagh@fairlands.herts.sch.uk to book a timeslot.

Taking responsibility for our own success!

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

This month, we are focusing on the value of responsibility. We believe that taking responsibility for our own success is essential for achieving our goals. Whether it's our reading, artwork, or math skills that need improvement, we are the only ones who can do the work to make it happen.

As an example, Mr. Staples is working hard to improve his handwriting, and he is slowly seeing results!