Kirk Fenton News

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

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a busy, fantastic week! I spent the first half of it in Whitby, where numerous members of the public commented on how exceptionally well-behaved our children were. During our trip, we completed a statue trail, hunted for fossils, walked, took on various challenges, and certainly ate plenty! We also enjoyed a spooky night walk to the churchyard to hear local legends and tales, finishing off by writing and drawing postcards at the Abbey. It was such a pleasure having the time to chat with your children—they really are wonderful company.

As we get closer to a very special time of year, there is plenty happening in school to get us into the festive spirit:

Christmas Lights Switch-On: This will take place at school on Sunday, 29th November, officially marking the start of our school festivities.
Christmas Fair: Friends of Kirk Fenton will be hosting the Christmas Fair after school on Thursday, 3rd December. They are a wonderful group of volunteers and would be hugely grateful for any support you can offer. Even if you can only spare a little time to help set up a stall or organise the tombola, every little bit helps.

Finally, in light of the recent allegations surrounding David Walliams, we have made the decision to remove his books from our school shelves. While we will explain this to the children in an age-appropriate way in school, please be aware that they may come home with questions of their own.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,

Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

Attendance

This week's attendance is 97.04%.

Good Work Awards

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

Hedgehogs - Billy and Ulyss

Otters - Ella and Florence

Badgers - Imogen and Evelyn B

Beavers - Jack and Rory

Foxes - Evie and Oliver L

Roe Deers - Josh and Elyssia

Red Squirrels - Albie and Toby

Pine Martens - Tayvie and Mila

Hot Chocolate

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

Hedgehogs - Beatrice

Otters - Ruby

Badgers - Jonathon

Beavers - Heidi W

Foxes - Bertie

Roe Deers - Blake

Red Squirrels - Theo

Pine Martens - Annabella

Winning Team

Congratulations to Freddie, Bea and their team the Purple Typhoons who are this week's winners.

Head Pupils

We've had a really good week here at Kirk Fenton. The year 6s have been having a mock SATs test this week and have all done really well! The year 5s have had an amazing two night residential in Whitby. We've loved hearing about it. We had a lovely Remembrance Day worship led by Miss Moody where we had the chance to remember those who gave their lives for the country. Outdoor learning week starts next Friday, where all classes will have a learning day on the field! Please check the dates to see when your year group's day is.

The head pupil awards are a little different this week as we've given them to all of Roe Deer and Red Squirrels class for their amazing behaviour on the residential.

Have a good weekend!

Evelyn and Jacob

Headteacher Award

Well done Emilia, Y5 who received the Headteacher Award this week.

Golden Boot Award

Well done Grace D, Y2, the winner of this week's Golden Boot award.

Tidy Cloakroom Award

Hedgehogs class had a lovely tidy cloakroom this week, well done!

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.

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

Flu Immunisation YR-Y6

Monday 16th November

Reception Starters 2027 Parents' Open Evening

Thursday 19th November

Outdoor Learning Week

20th - 27th November

Community Christmas Lights Switch On

Sunday 29th November. Details to follow

Friends Christmas Fair

Thursday 3rd December

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

Friends of Kirk Fenton hosted the AGM this week and we got on well with planning for our Christmas fundraising events. Keep a look out for dates for the Christmas discos and non uniform day, as well as the Christmas fair on the 3rd December!

Please get in touch if you can offer any help at our events as we're always welcoming of new helpers.

There is a poster attached reminding people about match funding. If your place of work offers this scheme it would be so beneficial to us as a charity to be able to top up our fundraising pot for an hour of your time. We're aiming big this year and need your help!

Helpers/Friends of Kirk Fenton School

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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

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

Registered charity no: 1154660