The Firs School Chester Blog

We have always believed that how a child feels at school shapes how they learn. Helping our pupils start school with confidence, curiosity, and a heartfelt smile is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that the way a child feels when they walk through our doors every day, from their first day to their last, each morning matters just as much as what they learn once they’re here. That is why this term, we are placing an extra spotlight on wellbeing and the small joyful moments that make school life special by celebrating World Laughter Day. This day is a reminder of something we witness in our classrooms every day. As we firmly believe laughter breaks down barriers, builds friendships and turns ordinary moments into memories, and those small moments of joy shape how children see themselves and the world around them. The whole school plans to celebrate the day with multiple activities, from sending in pupils, teachers, and parents' best jokes, to seeing in assembly who can mak...