Weekly Newsletter

Headteacher - Mr J Parkinson

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been another busy and exciting week at Larks Hill!

Classroom Open Doors

Throughout the week, we have held our Classroom Open Doors sessions. It was wonderful to see so many families join us and to hear such positive feedback about the quality of learning taking place. Thank you for taking the time to visit and for your continued support.

Teacher Takeover Day

On Wednesday, we welcomed back our annual Teacher Takeover Day. Many of our Year 6 pupils dressed up as the member of staff they applied to emulate and impressed us with their enthusiasm, professionalism and confidence. It was fantastic to see them taking on responsibilities across school. A big thank you to our brilliant Year 6 pupils for their efforts, and to parents and carers for supporting them with their outfits.

PAT Games Dodgeball - Year 3/4

Yesterday, pupils represented Larks Hill at the Year 3/4 Dodgeball Skills Festival, where all seven primaries in the Trust took part. We are incredibly proud that Larks Hill placed 2nd in the ‘Spirit of the Games’ Awards which recognises displays of teamwork, perseverance and honesty. Our pupils represented us superbly – well done to all involved!

Monday, 24th November - EYFS Stay & Play (Current EYFS Class) - 9am - 10am

Monday, 24th November - Reading by Candlelight - 5pm - 6pm

Tuesday, 25th November - Year 1 & 2 Reading Morning - 8.30am - 9am

Wednesday, 26th November - Year 3 & 4 Reading Morning - 8.30am - 9am

Wednesday, 26th November - EYFS & KS1 Hot Chocolate Morning - £1.50 per Child - Book via MCAS

Thursday, 27th November - Year 5 & 6 Reading Morning - 8.30am - 9am

Friday, 28th November - Non-Uniform Day

Bring a Bottle or Chocolate for Winter Wonderland Tombola

Tuesday, 2nd December - Santa Visit - £3.00 per Child - Book via MCAS

Wednesday, 3rd December - Choir Singing in Pontefract Town Centre

Wednesday, 3rd December - KS2 Hot Chocolate Morning - £1.50 per Child - Book via MCAS

Friday, 5th December - Winter Fair - 2pm

Charlotte - EYFS

Nancy - Year 1

Finley - Year 2

Ayda - Year 4

William - Year 5

Elizabeth - Year 6

This week’s Headteacher Award goes to the Year 6 pupils involved in Teacher Takeover Day. They impressed us with their preparation, confidence and courage in supporting the leadership of classes on Wednesday.

And Austin - Year 6 for reaching a Deepen the Moment in a recent piece of work.

Well done to all of you for representing Larks Hill so brilliantly.

Chloe - Year 1

Monroe - Year 4

Edie - Year 2

Toby B - Year 6

Joshua - Year 3

Heather - Year 5

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another exciting week ahead at Larks Hill.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Reynolds

We are proud to announce that our Junior Leadership Team are currently raising funds so that we can purchase and install some monkey bars in our outdoor play area for the whole school to enjoy.

The JLT will be holding Hot Chocolate mornings on Wednesday, 26th November for EYFS, Year 1 & Year 2 and Wednesday, 3rd December for Years 3, 4, 5 & 6.

Hot Chocolate with cream and marshmallows with be served to children along with a biscuit at morning break.

This will be charged at £1.50 per child and can either be paid on MCAS in the products section or alternatively, children may bring cash on the day.

Santa will be visiting Larks Hill on Tuesday 2nd December!

Children will get to spend Storytime with Santa in his grotto in small groups, have a chance to talk with the big guy and receive a special gift!

Tickets to see Santa are available on MCAS now!

We are reaching out to local businesses to ask for donations of goods, services or vouchers that can be included in our raffle at the Winter Fair. Any Contribution will be hugely appreciated. If you or anyone you know is able to donate a prize, please contact us at admin@larkshill.patrust.org.uk or call into the office.

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Pontefract Junior Parkrun which takes place every Sunday at 9am in Pontefract Park.

Junior parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Junior parkrun is 2k in length, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families and friends of all ages. Junior parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along and you can attend every week or just whenever you can.

Members of staff will be attending the run representing Larks Hill on the 30th November so we would love as many families to join us in that day as possible.

We are holding and an assembly next week where students will be told all about the parkrun and the benefits of taking part.

You must register in order to take part. You can register for parkrun for free here - www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ or scan the QR on the poster below.

Further information about the course, rules & guidelines and facilities can be found here. home | Pontefract junior parkrun | Pontefract junior parkrun

We hope to see and many families there as possible on Sunday, 30th November.

We are holding a sleep workshop run by the Futures in Mind Primary Practioners on Monday 1st December at 3pm. The session is open to all families and will last approximately 30-40 mins.

Topics covered in the session will include:-

✔ Why sleep is essential for children’s learning and wellbeing
✔ Simple routines to support good sleep
✔ How to manage bedtime worries
✔ Screens, routines & realistic tips for busy families
✔ Q&A with our Future in Mind experts

Please email us on admin@larkshill.patust.org.uk if you would like to attend.