Please look on our website www.kf.starmat.uk for up-to-date information.

Dear Parents and Carers,

What an incredibly busy half term!

Once again it is time for me to take stock and reflect on the past five weeks. It has been a ‘testing’ half term - physically and mentally, but our children continue to surprise me, teach me and fill me with joy. I have enjoyed many conversations with them, sharing stories and jokes and hearing all about their lives outside school. They are a pleasure to be around.

The staff have worked really hard this half term - sometimes having to complete tasks out of their comfort zone. We’ve had two training sessions where we have made a puppet theatre and a music wall ready for OPAL play. This kind of activity isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but they rolled their sleeves up and gave it their all. We could only do this because of the pallets donated by parents and carers so thank you for your support. Mrs Hathaway and Mrs McKeating continue to do a fantastic job with gardening club and keeping the outside of school looking lovely. We are grateful to them for their care and attention.

This week saw us successfully appoint two teachers for September. Mrs Poskitt will be moving from her HLTA role to a part time teacher position and Mr Geake is joining us full time in KS2. More details of classes and teachers will be available after half term.

Over the holidays I will be having a routine procedure. This means that I won’t be in school the first two weeks back. Mrs Bembridge will be deputising in my absence and has support from the governors, local headteacher and STAR MAT. I will also be on the end of the phone if she needs me!

I hope your week is everything you need it to be,

Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

This week's attendance is 90.21%.

This week's certificates were awarded to the following children:

Goodall - Jonathon and Theo

Shackleton - Max

Wright Brothers - Raffi and Holly

Carson - Bertie M and Alice

Newton - whole class

Muir - Brodie and Charlie

Johnson - Finlay and Zion

Curie - Meela and Joe

Well done to the following who earned the hot chocolate award:

Goodall - Beau

Shackleton - Ashton

Wright Brothers - Hugo

Carson - Paul

Newton - Seb

Muir - Jacob

Johnson - George

Curie - Bob

We’ve had a great final week to the half term at school. All the classes have been outside enjoying the sunshine and there has been some great outdoor learning going on. The first week back after half term is forest school week, which we know everyone is very excited for. Enjoy the half term holiday!

Bella and Ollie

Well done to Stanley (Y6) who is the recipient of the Headteacher award this week.

This week our Numbots Superstars are Imogen B, Toby F, Ashton M and Sienna H.

Our Rockstars of the Week are Hector T, Toby M, Charlie W, Charlotte P, Aoibhe M, Harvey S, Milo PJ and Will G.

Well done to Shackleton class for having the tidiest cloakroom this week.

This week's winners are the Blue Mustangs. Well done to Ava, Ralph and their team.

Half Term

Monday 26th to Friday 30th May

Forest School's Week

Monday 2nd June AM - Y1 Shackleton

Monday 2nd June PM - YR Goodall

Tuesday 3rd June - Y3 Carson & Y3 Newton

Wednesday 4th June - Y5 Johnson

Thursday 5th June - Y6 Curie

Friday 6th June - Y2 Wright Brothers & Y2 Carson

Class Photos

Monday 9th June

YR Goodall Class Trip

Thursday 12th June

Y4 Muir Class Trip

Tuesday 17th June

Y4 Onsite Camp

Thursday 19th/20th June

Y1 Shackleton Class Trip

Tuesday 24th June

Non-Uniform Day - chocolate donation for the Summer Fair chocolate tombola

Friday 27th June

Sports Day

Tuesday 1st July: AM - KS2; PM - EY/KS1. Times tbc

Summer Fair

Friday 4th July, 3-5pm

School Disco

Wednesday 16th July - details to follow

Dance Elite Breakfast Club – a fun-filled start to the day where children can learn Street Dance and Cheerleading, build confidence, and make new friends!

Open to all 5 years to 11 year pupils, the club offers high-energy sessions that promote fitness, creativity, and teamwork. Children will be grouped by year within the session, ensuring age-appropriate activities and a supportive environment for everyone.

Sessions will be held on school premises, providing a safe and familiar space for your child. Children will have time to change after the session, so please ensure they arrive in suitable clothing and footwear for dancing.

At the end of the term, children will also have the exciting opportunity to perform in a school assembly and showcase what they’ve learned!

Club Details:
Time: 7:45 – 8:30 am
Location: Held at school hall
Open to: 5 years to 11 years

Term Dates & Cost:

• Thursday 5th June– 10th July (6 weeks): £24.00

Link to book: https://dance-elite-lc.classforkids.io/info/297

We look forward to welcoming your child to a fun and energetic morning club they’ll love!

If anyone would like to say thank you to or has any positive comments for a member of staff then please complete and submit the form below.

Upcoming events

Friday 27th June – Non-Uniform Day and Chocolate Donation

Friday 4th July – Summer Fair

Wednesday 16th July– School Disco

We’ll keep you updated on what’s happening and how to get involved, watch this space! Make sure to give us a follow on Facebook.

Here’s to a fantastic year of fun and fundraising.

The Friends of Kirk Fenton Team

friends@kf.starmat.uk.

Registered charity no: 1154660

Please click on the following link for details of our current vacancies:

https://web.starmat.uk/vacancies/

rev.paulie@aol.com

www.tadcasterbenefice.org

www.facebook.com/churchfentonchurch