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Kirk Fenton News

6th November 2026

Kirk FentonNews6th November 2026
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Please look on our website www.kf.starmat.uk for up-to-date information.

Dear Parents and Carers,


Welcome back to another busy half term!


On Tuesday, we were delighted to welcome parents and carers into school for our OPAL Stay and Play session. We were also joined by our OPAL mentor, Jessica, who shared some brilliant insights into the program and answered questions about the importance of play.


The Blue Cross charity visited us on Wednesday to remind the children how to behave safely around dogs. They delivered a dedicated session for our Reception children, who were excited to meet Lois—who delivers the training—for the first time. This annual visit is a vital part of our risk assessment process, ensuring we can safely continue to have Bobbie in school with us.


Looking ahead to next week, Year 5 will be heading off to the YHA in Whitby! We are so excited for a few days of adventure and sightseeing, and we can’t wait to see their faces when they board the Big Yellow Boat.


Wishing you all a lovely weekend,


Mel Walmsley

Headteacher


Attendance

This week's attendance is 97.75%. Well done to Otters class for their 100% attendance this week.

Good Work Awards

Congratulations to the following children who have received this week's good work certificates.


Hedgehogs - Remy and Louella


Otters - Emily and Wilf R


Badgers - Surayya and Tyler


Beavers - Zara and Edward


Foxes - Benjamin N and Jonah


Roe Deers - Thea and Lillian


Red Squirrels - Hector and Bertie


Pine Martens - Imogen and Freddie

Hot Chocolate

Well done to the following children who enjoyed their hot chocolate treat this week:-


Hedgehogs - Finley


Otters - Harry


Badgers - Isla


Beavers - Heidi H


Foxes - Oliver K


Roe Deers - Elyssia


Red Squirrels - Emilia


Pine Martens - Effie

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Winning Team

Our winners this week are the Green Gladiators. Congratulations to Charlie and Mila and their team.

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Head Pupils

We’ve had a very busy week at Kirk Fenton.

On Monday year 6 had a poet come visit and they wrote poems about a train and these will be included in a poetry book! We're all very excited to see the finished book!

Next week, Year 5 has a residential so remember to pack! We're sure they will have an amazing time. Year 6 also has a practice SATs week next week, which will give them an idea of what it will be like in May.

It was lovely seeing you at the OPAL afternoon on Tuesday.


Head pupil awards go to Finley YR and Freddie Y6.


We hope you all had a good time at bonfire night yesterday and we hope you all enjoyed the fireworks! Enjoy your weekend.


Evelyn and Jacob

Headteacher Award

Well done Freddie Y6 for receiving the Headteacher Award this week.

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Golden Boot Award

Congratulations to this week's Golden Boot award winner, Albie Y5.

Tidy Cloakroom Award

Well done Y5 Roe Deer class for their tidy cloakroom this week.

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Poppy Competition

We would like to extend a big thank you to all the children who entered the Poppy Competition. The quality of the entries was outstanding across the board, making it an exceptionally difficult task for me to choose the first, second and third-place certificate winners.


EYFS and KS1:

1st - Sophie (Y1)

2nd - Zach R (Rec)

3rd - Bobby (Rec)


KS2

1st - Raven (Y6)

2nd - Scarett (Y3)

3rd - Willow (Y6)



Mrs Westfeld (Art and Design Lead)

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FAO Parents of nursery age children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023

An application can now be made for a primary school place for your child to start school in

Reception in September 2027 and the deadline to apply is 15 January 2027. You must make an

application even if they attend the nursery of the school, you want them to attend.

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The quickest and easiest way to apply for a primary school place is online at:- www.northyorks.gov.uk/NYC-PRIML

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Y5 Residential

Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th November


Friends of Kirk Fenton AGM

7pm on Wednesday 11th November at The Ash Tree.


Flu Immunisation YR-Y6

Monday 16th November


Reception Starters 2027 Parents' Open Evening

Thursday 19th November


Outdoor Learning Week

20th - 27th November


Friends Wreath Making Evening

Tuesday 24th November, 5pm-7pm


Community Christmas Lights Switch On

Sunday 29th November. Details to follow


YR / Y1 Christmas Nativity Performance

Wednesday 9th December, 9.15am and 2.15pm


In School Pantomime

Thursday 10th December


Y2-Y6 Carols on the Playground

Friday 11th December, time tbc


Christmas Craft Day

Tuesday 15th December


Christmas Lunch & Christmas Jumper Day

Thursday 17th December


KS1 & KS2 Christmas Church Service

Thursday 17th December


Christmas Movie Afternoon

Friday 18th December

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Thanks to everyone who swung by and grabbed a doughnut at our Krispie Kreme sale last half term. You helped raise an amazing £296.65 and have given us a great start to fundraising this academic year.


On Wednesday 11th November, the Friends of Kirk Fenton are hosting our AGM and Christmas fair planning meeting at the Ash Tree pub from 7pm. Please come along if you can; you won't be expected to sign your life away, but we would really appreciate your support to enable us to host a bigger event like the Christmas fair. Without help, we just can't run these larger events. If you'd like to join our helpers' WhatsApp group, then please use the link below. Helping can mean anything from folding raffle tickets, setting up stalls, running a stall or tidying up.


Helpers/Friends of Kirk Fenton School

https://chat.whatsapp.com/J5mx5nAQO7c5oDSYTJm2EU?s=cl&p=a&iam=2


Our fundraising aim is to buy a new set of Chrome books which is likely to be around £10,000. Please be mindful that if the company you work for has a 'match funding' policy then please consider volunteering for one of our events. This can really boost our fundraising figures and it could mean just an hour of your time at 1 event of the year.


As always, thanks for your support.

Friends of Kirk Fenton

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲…

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The Friends of Kirk Fenton Team: friends@kf.starmat.uk.


Registered charity no: 1154660

Yorkshire Learning Trust

Yorkshire Learning Trust

Formed through the merger of STAR Multi Academy Trust and South York Multi Academy Trust, YLT builds on a proud legacy of collaboration and excellence across North Yorkshire and York.

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YLT Vacancies

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


Vacancies — Yorkshire Learning Trust

Tadcaster Grammar School

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Sherburn High School

Sherburn High School is situated in an attractive position on the western fringes of the village of Sherburn in Elmet, which lies in the M1/A1/A64 corridor.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

St Mary's Church St Mary's Church

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www.tadcasterbenefice.org

www.facebook.com/churchfentonchurch

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